14 Oct Move More and Feel Better!
I went hiking with a group of people a few weeks ago and part way through the walk we stopped at a cafe for a drink and a toilet break. One by one, everyone in the group sat down on the chairs around me and...
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07 Sep Prehabilitation Physiotherapy
Did you know Physiotherapists not only treat and manage patients who are experiencing symptoms relating to a current or underlying condition, but also help people prior to surgery? Prehabilitation (or prehab for short!) is the process of optimising physical function prior to surgery to ensure that...
05 Sep What Is Normal Eating?
Eating should be one of life's many pleasures. Sadly, I see time and time again people who are so confused and sometimes even terrified about trying to eat "perfectly" that food ends up creating feelings of guilt and misery instead of pleasure and enjoyment. The "clean...
11 Jun Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy Part 1– Understanding the Problem What is an Achilles Tendinopathy? The Achilles tendon is the thick tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. The calf muscles have a vital role in supporting their shared tendon and helping to absorb shock. The Achilles is unfortunately...
14 May Acupuncture For Women’s Health Conditions
A huge amount of research has been conducted into the effectiveness of acupuncture when used in the treatment of women's health conditions. Findings from this research strongly suggest the use of acupuncture in this area offers many benefits, and that the treatment is safe to use...
04 Jan When to See a Dietitian and What to Expect
Most people come to see a dietitian because something has happened. Sometimes they’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition. Other times, they’ve seen a photo and decided now is the time to finally do something about their weight. Sometimes they are at their wits end...
02 Dec Tis the Season for….Vitamin D Supplements!
30-40% of UK adults have low levels of vitamin D in their body between January and March.1 It is difficult to get sufficient amounts of vitamin D from food alone. In the UK, our skin does not produce enough vitamin D from the sun...
18 Nov Type 2 Diabetes: How To Take Control
Diabetes specialist dietitian, Karen Jones explains her approach to treating type 2 diabetes. As a dietitian working with people with type 2 diabetes over the last 10 years, I have seen the difference people can make to their condition by improving diet and increasing exercise. A...
06 Nov What Would You Do With Unlimited Amounts Of Energy?
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16 Oct Women’s Health Physiotherapy – Pelvic Floor
How can Women’s Health Physiotherapy help my pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is made up of a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs and form the birth canal and passages for urine and stool. The pelvic floor muscles are often described as a hammock, lifting...