Reasons to love Spinach!
This green leaf is a popular ingredient – great in salads, juices, smoothies and a super food to bulk up meals! Â Facts about spinach: Rich in antioxidants and anti inflammatory
Whiplash Associated Disorder
Did you know that whiplash accounts for over approximately ÂŖ3 billion of healthcare costs annually, this number continues to rise every year. Between 2008-2012 whiplash was accountable for 72% of
Rotator Cuff Injury
What is it? The rotator cuff is formed from 4 muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor which lie across the scapula and converge into a single tendon which inserts
Cinnamon Anyone?
Letâs ditch the sugar on our cornflakes and weetabix and swap it for cinnamon! This spice is obtained from the bark of genus Cinnamomum trees and withholds anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
Rugby World Cup, A busy time for Physiotherapists
So itâs that time of year and I thought I would write a rugby inspired post about the role of physiotherapists who work on the front line of the famous
The Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga has been proven to enhance overall athletic performance by increasing muscle strength and tone. Yoga can help to improve balance and promote postural correction by engaging and stimulating muscles
FIFA 11+ Programme
Training for sport and want to avoid ACL and other knee injuries! Check out the FIFA 11+ programme A warm up programme which has been specifically designed to prevent new
Meniscal Tear Rehabilitation
Your medial and lateral menisci are located between the femur and the tibia; this layer of cartilage acts as a shock absorber and load transmitter when forces are applied through
Proactive Kinesiology Taping Course
Learnt so much this weekend about the benefits of kinesio-taping for different musculoskeletal injuries! Lymphedema Tennis elbow Ankle sprains Disc herniation Plantar fasciosis Tendinopathies ACJ instability Shin splints
Discovering Proprioception
You may often hear physiotherapists talking about proprioception, but what exactly does this mean? Proprioception is our bodies ability to perceive itself, this involves our awareness of joint position, motion,
Detox with Aloe Vera!
Would you like to improve your energy levels, boost your immune system and kick-start a healthy life-style? Introducing Aloe Vera to your diet could lead to a wide range of