Insights, advice and news from our physiotherapy and allied health team.
Running: Part 3 – Supportive Shoes vs “Barefoot” Shoes By now most runners will have heard of barefoot shoes or even tried them. What we wear on our feet can have a major impact on how they function. A shoe that fits well, has good grip on the desired surface and feels comfortable will […]
Do Foam Rollers Work? An Evidence-Based Review Foam rolling is believed to improve muscular performance and flexibility, reduce work out-related soreness, slash recovery time, and knock out muscle pain. For these reasons, the foam rollers have become increasingly popular in the last decade. Being a frequent user of foam rollers and prescribing it as […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A little introduction Hello! My name is Cristian. I have been a massage therapist since 2000, and was born near Venice, Italy. Since 1993, I have been a very active sports person. My interests include running, teaching swimming, break dancing, inline skating, climbing, martial arts, stretching, snowboarding, skiing, and a little bit of bike […]
What is an Acute Locked Back? An acute locked back happens when an unguarded movement causes a sudden jolt of pain to shoot through your back. It happens in many ways, such as turning over in bed, getting out of a car, or even bending forward to pick up a book. In fact, the absence […]
You’ve heard about Sciatica, or may have experienced it, but what exactly is it? First thing to know is that sciatica is not a diagnosis. It describes a group of symptoms that either involve the sciatic nerve as it leaves your lumbar spine, or present a very similar pattern. Symptoms often labelled as “Sciatica” are: […]
What is Cranio-Sacral Therapy and How does it work? Stress, trauma and illness are things that everyone will encounter at some point in their life, in varying degrees. It may gradually accrue when we have an argument with someone or receive some worrying news. Or maybe you suffer from a chronic health condition. All those […]
Jaw related headaches Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. Your TMJ allows you to talk, chew and yawn. But the joint’s supporting muscles may also be the source of your headaches. A number of the TMJ muscles may contribute to the pain. These are located underneath […]
Our Director, Thomas Wyer, was recently published in the Physio Times Magazine. The article covers the behind the scenes of being a physio, a business owner, and managing a Pilates studio on the side. Tom also expands on the benefits his client’s have experienced by introducing Pilates to their exercise regime. Pilates is a fantastic […]
Exercising When Sick As the cold and flu season arrives, the question often asked is…Should I exercise when I am sick? The first thing that can be affected by the common cold, or more seriously the flu, is your exercise regime. How vigorously should I exercise? Will it make me more unwell? Should I […]
Achilles Tendinopathy – What it is and common causes Achilles Tendinopathy is a common lower body injury affecting the tendon that attaches your calf muscles (gastrocs and soleus) to your heel. Consequently, it happens most frequently in people who do a lot of running and jumping activity, but can also occur outside of these populations. […]
TRACKING YOUR FOOD FOR A PERIOD OF TIME MAY HELP YOU GET BETTER RESULTS… HERE’S WHY Sure, tracking everything you eat and drink in a day can be quite tedious and annoying, especially when you’re running around with a busy schedule. BUT If you have specific weight loss goals, or are in a period […]
Let’s talk about common myths of Arthritis First of all, what is arthritis? The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. Without the protective layer, the bones to rub together, causing stiffness, pain and loss of […]
