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Kinesiology Taping Practicing our Kinesiology Taping techniques in a peer learning session yesterday! Got a little carried away/artistic with the tape but its amazing how different application techniques affect your muscles and joints! Kinesiology tape can: – Support or offload muscles– Reduce muscle spasm and normalise muscle function– Enhance joint alignment– Improve circulation– Provide pain
Ilio-Tibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS)
ITBFS presents as lateral knee pain and accounts for 24% of cycling injuries every year. It is also common in long distance runners due to overuse and repeated flexion and extension of the knee. ITBFS is associated with local swelling and tenderness which does not settle with ongoing activity; it usually results in weakness and
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How sweet is a Sweet Potato?!
These vegetables are packed full of antioxidants and vitamins including vitamins A, D and B6 which reduces homocysteine levels in the body, helping to prevent degenerative diseases caused by an imbalance of toxins. They also contain vitamin C, supporting your  support immune system, bones and teeth, digestion and blood cell formation!  Additionally, these potatoes can
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What is MOVE?
The Movement Opportunities via Education (MOVE) programme began in 2010. It is a paediatric physiotherapy programme which offers cognitive and social development opportunities for children with severe and complex disabilities e.g. cerebral palsy. The programme focusses on children’s understanding and awareness of the environment, spatial concepts and communication methods. It achieves this by incorporating goal
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What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis Elbow is a term used to describe tendinopathy to the lateral aspect of the elbow; this is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis. It results in pain on the lateral epicondyle of the forearm which is the origin for the extensor tendons. Lateral epicondylitis is common between 30-60 years but can sometimes be seen in
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The Best of Bananas!
Did you know that bananas have been proven to fight depression? They contain a substance called tryptophan which enhances serotonin production in the body, helping to increase mood and a sense of wellbeing. The have also been shown to help tackle hangovers and morning sickness, not to mention reducing the risk of kidney cancer, type
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Plantar FasciitisÂ
The plantar fascia is a strong fibrous band of tissue connecting our heel to our toes; providing static support and dynamic shock absorption to our lower limbs. However, when the forces through our lower limb become too much, fasciitis can develop. Plantar Fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and tenderness across the bottom
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Av’ an Avocado!
These little fruits are packed full of antioxidants, nutrient rich vitamins and minerals, all of which contribute to the overall health of our skin and body. Avocados are rich in mono saturated fats, these are the ‘healthy fats’  which promote heart health and aid absorption of antioxidants, not to mention they are also low in
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