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What to Expect With Injury Healing
When injury strikes, the first thing that most of us want to know is ‘how long will this take to heal?’ Unfortunately, the answer to this can be complicated and...
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Strengthen to Lengthen, Does It Work?
Improving flexibility by stretching is a core tenant of most exercise programs.
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Five Reasons To See A Physiotherapist After An Injury
There is no doubt that the human body can be very resilient.
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Chronic Ankle Instability
What Is Chronic Ankle Instability? Chronic ankle instability, as the name implies, is a chronic condition of instability affecting the ankle and it’s surrounding structures.
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Frozen Shoulder
What is frozen shoulder? Frozen Shoulder (also known as Adhesive Capsulitis) is a condition that affects the shoulder joint with no apparent (idiopathic) cause.
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Common Myths Around MRI and Back Pain
If you’ve been unlucky enough to suffer from chronic or ongoing back pain, chances are that at some stage, you’ve had other investigations to capture what is happening inside your...
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Tips For Optimal Stretching Results
How do you stretch properly? While there are many benefits to be gained from effective stretching, employing an improper technique can actually result in injury.
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Can You Train Your Balance?
Maintaining balance is a complex process that your body does automatically.
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What Causes Joint and Muscle Stiffness?
Joint and muscle stiffness can be felt in any part of the body.
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When Should I See a Physiotherapist?
Figuring out if and when to see a Physiotherapist for your injuries, aches and pains can be a tricky decision to make.
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A fit and fun festive period
This festive season is all about, friends, family, fun and food, however, it is also important to keep moving! We have come up with a super duper quick 12-day challenge...