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Training for a marathon? Here is some advice from a Physio!
Training for a marathon isn't just about pushing your limits; it's about finding the delicate balance between endurance and injury prevention. That's where the expertise of a physiotherapist can make all the difference to your training and preparation.
The Role of Sleep in Muscle Recovery - The Physio Company
Oftentimes, the importance of stretching, protein, massages and ice baths is emphasised when it comes to muscle recovery. But there's another vitally important element that plays a crucial role in muscle recovery but often gets overlooked, and that is sleep.
The Benefits of Pilates - The Physio Company
The benefits of doing Pilates are plentiful, and can include reducing lower back pain, improving posture, preventing injury, reducing stress, preparing for labour, helping with post-natal recovery, and the fact that it is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Returning To Activity And Avoiding Injury
As we look forward to gyms opening on June 7th 2021, there’s definitely an air of excitement among recreational gym users and gym bunnies alike. What’s important though, is to return safely and avoid injury. Physio Aidan has put together some top tips to help you remain safe and enjoy a return to tr
How To Progress Your Fitness From Home
COVID-19 changed all of our lives in one way or another. “WFH”, TikToks and garden parties became our norm. Another activity the isolated world embraced was exercise! Research has since shown us that since the pandemic started, our interest in all things fitness has hit an all time high.
Why Do Physios Prescribe Exercises?
As physiotherapists, the “physio” in our name can be considered to refer to physiology. This is the study of the function of the human body. According to definition we “promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion”.
What Can I Expect From Physiotherapy Treatment?
Sometimes it is difficult to understand whether you need to attend a physiotherapist or your GP when suffering with pain. You may be asking yourself “what can I expect from physiotherapy?”, “can physiotherapy help me?” or “do I need to attend physiotherapy?”. A physiotherapist will be able to treat most conditions that come through their door.
How Is Frozen Shoulder Treated?
Frozen shoulder (FS), medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a self-limiting condition characterised by an insidious, progressive onset of symptoms. The main symptoms typically being pain and significantly reduced range of motion. Although the onset of frozen shoulder is not fully understood, these symptoms are thought to occur due to a progressive inflammation and thickening of the shoulder joint capsule.
When Should I Worry About Pins & Needles?
Paraesthesia, or “pins and needles” as it is more colloquially known, refers to a feeling of discomfort associated with itching, tingling or “skin crawling”. Generally pins and needles is a benign and transient experience. However, there are situations where the experience of pins and needles may be indicative of a more sinister pathology and will require further medical investigation.
HIIT vs LISS: Which Workout Is For Me?
The first thing to know about HIIT or LISS training is that they are not training programmes, in that they don’t have a specific number of sets, repetitions or even specific exercises that have to be included. What they are, are different approaches to exercise.
Top 3 Preventable Injuries We See In Clinics
Some injuries are completely unavoidable. For example, if you fracture your leg due to a really bad tackle in a sports match, there’s not a whole lot that can be done to prevent that! However, many injuries can be avoided. In this blog we will discuss the top 3 preventable injuries we see in our clinics and give you some simple tips on how to minimise your risk of suffering from them.
How Do I Know If I Have A Pulled Muscle?
Muscle tears (also known as ‘pulled’ muscles, or muscle strains) are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries that we see on a daily basis. Generally, a muscle tear occurs when the load placed on a muscle exceeds the capacity of that muscle to withstand the load. So how do you know if you have torn a muscle, or if it is something else causing your pain?
Tips For A Safe Return To The Gym After Lockdown
With the end of lockdown in sight, the re-opening of gyms is something we’re all looking forward to! Although we’re all excited to get back to our usual exercise schedule, here are a few things to keep in mind to reduce your chances of picking up an injury on your return.