You might have seen them in the supermarket, heard of a friend using them, or read about them online, but exactly what are orthotic insoles, and are they worth getting? To help you answer this question, we have pulled together all the common questions that our team get asked about orthotic insoles and provide you … Read more
Balance is a fundamental component of any movement we perform. Being able to maintain balance is crucial to performing everyday activities such as going up or down stairs, or reaching for a high shelf. While people will make the effort to fit in a walk or strength exercises through the week, balance specific exercises are … Read more
It is a common myth and misconception that you only need to see a Physiotherapist if you are in pain. Let us explain why that is incorrect. Why go to see a Physio if you’re not in pain though? Good question, let us tell you why. Physio services aren’t only for people who are in … Read more
Toe spacers stretch and separate your toes, promising to give relief from toe and foot pain. Here’s a look at when they might work and how to use them. What are toe separators? If you’ve ever googled toe or foot pain, there’s a good chance you’ve been inundated with ads for toe separators—foot devices … Read more
It can sometimes be hard to see what you are doing wrong in your lifestyle because, well, it’s your lifestyle. Your daily routine is so well known to you that it can become second nature to read before bed, look on your tablet or going for that game of golf on a Saturday morning. What … Read more
Nearly everyone will experience some form of lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. It’s a common concern for golfers, as they twist and turn their lower body to swing the club. It can affect cyclists as they lean forward when pedalling. The lower back is the area behind the belly from the … Read more
Gardening and tending to your garden in the spring – as you will be doing right now – can cause problems: But how can you prevent back pain when gardening? It’s a common issue, something many people, especially those aged 50+ can suffer from. Gardening works a lot of muscles and joints, involves a wide … Read more
Do you think you might have tennis elbow pain after starting to exercise more or a long weekend of gardening? At this time of year, we start to see lots of patients who come to us with various overuse injuries as they return to activities that they’ve not done in a while when the nice … Read more
An overlapping toe condition occurs when one of your toes, usually the second toe extends over the big toe. A cross over toe occurs from damage to ligaments supporting a toe, causing a muscle imbalance – leading to slow dislocation and crossing over of the toe and this can happen due to bunion problems. The … Read more
Sports massage can play an important part in the life of any sportsman or woman whether they are injured or not. Massage has a number of benefits both physical, physiological, and psychological. Sports massage can help maintain the body in generally better condition, prevent injuries and loss of mobility, cure and restore mobility to injured … Read more
