Versus Arthritis have launched some fantastic new resources for people who are waiting for or just had orthopaedic surgery, such as a hip, knee or shoulder replacement surgery. Back when I worked as a Physio in the NHS (many years ago now!), we would see everyone who was scheduled to have surgery before their operation […]
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This may surprise you, but a recent study has found that greater grip strength can be an indication of overall healthy ageing, mobility and function as you age. What the study shows us is that the focus for older women shouldn’t be focused on weight loss as a way to extend their lives, but instead on improving
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Posture is always a big discussion point – “I’ve got terrible posture”, “My back hurts because of my posture”, “My posture at work is really bad”…..all comments we regularly hear in the clinic and in day to day conversations. It’s a common belief that back, neck and other aches and pains are caused by sitting, standing,
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Exercise Rehab is such an important part of what we do here at goPhysio.
From our dedicated Strong Room, our team of graduate Sports & Rehabilitation Therapists, will take you beyond the treatment room and help you recover stronger
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Inspired by Action For Happiness, we wanted to share an advent calendar with a difference for the countdown to Christmas. Share a little happiness and kindness this festive season, with our daily ideas. I’m sure we all need a bit of happiness and kindness in our lives!
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Given that it’s BackCare Awareness Week and we see so many people with back pain in the clinic every week, Roz wanted to share her ‘go to’ exercises for the lower back. These are her favourites, and a good way to keep your spine health, mobile & pain free. You can download your own set
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen an increase in mental health issues in the general population. From a clinician’s perspective there has been more and more psychological risk factors affecting those with injury or musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions since the pandemic. Stress or anxiety or any mental health issue can manifest themselves in a variety
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This year’s RA Awareness Week, run by the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is focusing on Mental and Physical Wellbeing. The aim is to raise awareness of RA and help many more living with RA improve their self-management techniques, try something new, and get involved with the RA community. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? The
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Today is World Physiotherapy Day, with this years focus being promoting the role of physiotherapists and rehabilitation in the treatment and management of people affected by Long COVID. We have already shared some useful information on this in previous articles, including recovering from Long COVID, returning to physical activity after COVID and post COVID recovery. With the focus of
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Like many people up and down the country, our team has embraced the love of paddle boarding this year! If you’ve ventured to any coast, river or lake this summer, it’s likely you’ve seen lot’s of people with the same idea! Aside from it being a fun, family friendly activity, there are some wonderful benefits that
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If you have a specific questions or would like more information, please drop us an email and one of our team will be happy to help!
