Osteoporosis Osteoporosis, also known as the ‘brittle bone disease’ is progressive condition where bones lose their density, get thinner and therefore become more fragile. This means that sufferers are more susceptible to fragility fractures (breaks occurring at low-level trauma). It is estimated that around 3 millions people in the UK are osteoporotic. Osteopenia is the […] Read More
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Shoulder Pain and Exercise
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Physiotherapy for Shoulders There is growing evidence that physiotherapy exercises and treatment can be just as effective as surgery for a number of shoulder conditions including the infamous: Subacromial Impingement Syndrome As well as partial rotator cuff thickness tears! The articles highlighted reveal that impingement pain and tendon tears which occur without obvious trauma will respond […] Read More
High Heels in the Workplace
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Should Women Wear 2 inch High Heels to Work? Here is an article on a discrimination case about women being forced to wear 2 inch high heels at work. As a Physiotherapist, I am always trying to get women to think about their footwear as a high heel may cause: undue pressure on the foot […] Read More
Biomechanical Running Analysis
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Speed and Performance If you are looking to improve your speed/performance as a runner, trying to overcome those recurring running niggles, or just interested to see how you run and perhaps prevent injuries in the future, book yourself in for a one off running analysis by our experienced Physiotherapist Victoria Samson. Video Analysis The session […] Read More
January Blues
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Getting Fit Again Everyone in January is feeling a bit under the weather after a fun filled Christmas, filled with food , family and friends. Most people decide to give something up or start the gym, trying to be more healthy. Reduce Risk of Injury A crucial aspect when returning to the gym is that […] Read More
Getting in Shape in the New Year
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Resolutions Each year we come up with a set of New Year’s Resolutions. Usually getting in shape is on top of the list. But the task can be daunting and you could have an injury or a chronic condition that limits you from starting to exercise. Physiotherapy can offer you the help you need […] Read More