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Pain Killers or Pain Enhancers ?
Have you experienced pain that lasts a very long time and never seems to get better despite taking medication for it? Maybe your pain has...
Rachel Johns
Oct 8, 20192 min read
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Tips for starting exercise
The idea of starting exercise can often be overwhelming. You might find yourself questioning where on earth you start, what you need to...
Rachel Johns
Sep 25, 20192 min read
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Myths about back pain
Education is power, so letâs bust a few myths about back pain and how you should be managing it! BED REST: âI need to rest to let my back...
Rachel Johns
Sep 19, 20191 min read
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Lower Back Pain: Do I need a scan?
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the biggest reasons for people to visit their Doctor or Physio, especially as we age. Many people become...
Rachel Johns
Sep 3, 20191 min read
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Exercise & Mental Health
Research shows that exercise has amazing psychological benefits which help to maintain and enhance good mental health. Regular exercise...
Rachel Johns
Aug 29, 20192 min read
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Stretching â do we need it?
Muscle âtightnessâ is a common problem which affects many people. Regardless of its cause, it can reduce joint range of motion overtime...
Rachel Johns
Aug 15, 20192 min read
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo âa common cause of Vertigoâ
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo, best described as a false sensation of spinning. BPPV is sudden...
Mike Paterson
Aug 8, 20192 min read
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What is KLT
Kinetic Link Training (KLT) is a functional strength training program aimed at improving functional capacity. That is, the ability to...
Rachel Johns
Aug 1, 20191 min read
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Sitting is the new smoking
In todayâs world, people are spending more time sitting down than ever before. On average, office workers are spending up to 15 hours per...
Rachel Johns
Jul 25, 20192 min read
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Grades of Muscle Injury
Muscle strain injuries can be graded into four categories based on the extent of damage to the muscle fibers. According to research by...
Rachel Johns
Jul 18, 20191 min read
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is the term used to describe pain in the front of the knee, generally around the knee cap (patella)....
Rachel Johns
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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ACL Injury: Can I return to sport?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) of the knee is located within the joint capsule, originating from the femur (thigh bone) and...
Rachel Johns
Sep 17, 20182 min read
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that causes a breakdown in the cartilage protecting the ends of our bones. It is the...
Rachel Johns
Aug 6, 20183 min read
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Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
The outer (or lateral) aspect of the elbow is a very common site of pain, particularly in people of working age, between 30 to 60 years...
Rachel Johns
Jul 30, 20182 min read
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Knee Pain in Children?
An explanation of âOsgood-Schlatter Lesionâ and how to address it. Knee pain, especially anteriorly, is a common complaint of the younger...
Rachel Johns
Jun 25, 20182 min read
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Calf Strains
The term âcalf muscleâ is collective for a group of three muscles in the lower leg â Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris â all of which...
Rachel Johns
Jun 12, 20182 min read
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Broken Bone?
A broken bone or fracture is an injury in which the continuity of a bone is broken into two or more fragments. Most fractures are...
Rachel Johns
May 21, 20182 min read
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Achilles Injuries
The Achilles tendon is the thickest, strongest tendon in the human body, able to transfer large forces when we move. The Achillesâ can...
Mike Paterson
Dec 7, 20171 min read
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Load â âLooking for the Goldilocks Zoneâ
Load is possibly the hottest, most researched topic in sports at present. So, what is load? Load is the work, exercise (load you put your...
Mike Paterson
Nov 30, 20172 min read
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Dietitian- Expressions of Interest
Have you or someone you know ever considered seeking information from a Dietitian? We are taking expressions of interest at this stage to...
Mike Paterson/ Rowan Davison
Aug 10, 20172 min read
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