Physiotherapy can help to reduce the symptoms of arthritis and prevent it from getting worse.In this blog, we will learn how physiotherapy can effectively provide a long-term solution for painful arthritis, but let us dig into the basics first. What is arthritis? Arthritis is the term used to describe inflammation of the joints. There are … Read more
Every woman experiences the menopause differently. For some, the symptoms are mild and pass quickly. For others, it’s an explosion of hot flashes and mood swings. The good news is you can adopt lifestyle changes to help cope with the changes occurring in your body. Read on for some of your best bets for fitness … Read more
The ultimate goal of physiotherapy is to enhance people’s everyday lives – whether that’s through increasing sporting performance, or managing rehab, recovery and pain relief. Because when we’re not moving as well as we’d like, it can have a negative effect on our mental health. It’s no surprise then, that physiotherapy and improved mental health are closely intertwined. Here’s how… Mental health and pain … Read more
The menopause is a natural part of the ageing process where women stop menstruating and are no longer able to get pregnant naturally. This change typically occurs between the ages of 45 to 55 years old, when the body’s natural production of oestrogen begins to decrease. However, many women experience symptoms a lot earlier than … Read more
People often report that they don’t get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to a lack of coordination, poor mental function and weight gain, while long term sleep deprivation increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and even dementia. Most importantly, when you are asleep your body can focus on repairing tissue damage. Less sleep … Read more
The ideal running pattern can be elusive. Most of us under pronate or overpronate slightly, meaning that when our heels strike the ground, the foot either turns too much or not enough. And even for runners who enjoy that perfect running pattern, the amount of force your feet absorb during this high-impact activity is pretty … Read more
Sitting for long periods of time in slouched positions is the number one cause for back, neck, and shoulder pain for people who visit T4 Physio. Sitting is a habit that each of us do every single day. We sit on average, for nine hours a day and that’s without considering the amount of time we … Read more
A Physiotherapist, Podiatrist or a Doctor may prescribe orthotics to treat foot, leg or back problems. Orthotics act a lot like eyeglasses, they are precisely calibrated devices designed to correct any areas of poor function within the foot and optimise the performance of your body. Like eyeglasses your prescription must be based on an accurate … Read more
Staying physically active is key as people get older, however, exercise for elderly people can be daunting, and whilst struggling with joint pain, stiffness and poor mobility it can seem like an impossible task. We work with lots of elderly people who want to keep active leading up to, and into their retirement, and we … Read more
Over 90% of runners will experience one or more of these frustrating injuries during their running career, and once they appear they can be incredibly difficult to resolve. What are running Injuries? Running injuries are injuries that occur to muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones or joints as a direct result of the repetitive motion of running. … Read more
