Injury recovery times can depend on so many factors. Things like the type of tissue involved, how long symptoms have been around and how well the body is supported with structured advice, activity and rehabilitation. While some injuries settle in weeks, others require months of progressive loading and guided recovery. So, that’s the honest answer. […]
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When someone comes to see us for the first time, whether it’s back pain, a sports injury, a niggle that won’t go away, or something that’s stopping you living life as you want, four questions come up almost every single time. It doesn’t matter if you’re active, desk-based, a parent, retired or somewhere in between.
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When you think about menopause, symptoms like hot flushes, brain fog, and mood changes might come to mind. But one of the most common, and least recognised, effects of menopause is how it impacts your muscles, joints, and bones. At goPhysio in Chandler’s Ford, we see every day how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause
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BackCare Awareness Week every year highlights the importance of preventable back injury and pain and the significance of protecting and looking after our backs. Here at goPhysio we are experienced at assessing your back pain and have a range of treatments and services that benefit those with low back pain, aiming to improve physical function and problems
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Here’s our top 5 tips and exercises to help you get back on track following hip replacement surgery. Prehab!Waiting lists for hip replacements can be long, so to make the most of this time it’s a great idea to start some pre-habilitation (prehab) before the operation. You may be limited by your pain levels but
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Here at goPhysio, we work closely with local netball club, Swan Netball Club, to help their players prevent and manage netball injuries and keep players playing or get back to play ASAP. We see first hand the impact of injuries on young (and older!) players who love being active. But with the right training, support
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What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (or OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in a joint gradually wears away over time. As the cartilage deteriorates, OA can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected joint. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it
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Musculoskeletal (or MSK) conditions are those that affect your bones, joints, and muscles. At goPhysio, that’s what we specialise in helping you with. As healthcare professionals, we ensure that the care and help we provide follows ‘best practice’, so we always make sure what we are doing is current, backed by evidence and is the
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How preventable are netball injuries? It is estimated that around 2 million people play netball in the UK. According to recent studies, netball is considered a low-risk sport in terms of injury. However, lower limb injuries, such as sprains and strains, are the most common type of injury experienced by netball players. One of the
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Every year, on 8th September, we celebrate World Physical Therapy Day. The focus for this year’s World PT Day is osteoarthritis, and in 2023 the focus will be on other rheumatological conditions. The campaign is focused around the following key messages. Read More Osteoarthritis and how Pilates can help you Being active with arthritis More about
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