There is a difference between rehab and strengthening and this is where a lot of people, client’s and therapists together, get lost. Weather or not it is progressing through a rehab programme, trying to get fitter or improve your general health, it is important to understand the different phases of training so that you do […]
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Is Resistance Training Safe & Effective For Children? Have you heard that resistance training stunts a child’s growth? What about resistance training being unsafe for children or adolescents? In the clinic, we hear these claims daily, but are they true or are they myths that need busting? In our minds, resistance training for children usually
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What Is It? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic auto-immune condition under the umbrella group of spondyloarthritis (SpA). It is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation primarily affecting the axial skeleton: the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar), sacroiliac joints, hips, shoulders and adjacent soft tissues. Is It In The Genes? There is still a
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There is a lot we do not know about tendinopathies with many brilliant minds researching the best way to manage, treat and return back to normal activity and function. Jonno who is our sports injury specialist at Chiswick-Physio summarises the inalienable truths that you should know if you have been diagnosed or think you have
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What is a Frozen Shoulder? Medically known as adhesive capsulitis Frozen Shoulder is a common cause of shoulder pain associated with restricted active and passive range of motion. Frozen Shoulder has often been described as a self-limiting condition, with recovery within two to three years for the majority of patients. However, symptoms of mild to
After an extremely long wait (and two false starts!), Saturday the 24th of July 2021 was a day that many of us have been waiting for: the return of parkrun. With its return there’s been an amazing atmosphere at Chiswick-Physio, with many of our clients excited to get back running with others… or jogging, or
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Strength Training Can Reverse Aging “We do not stop playing because we are old, we grow old because we stop playing – George Bernard Shaw – Irish playwright and political activist. Aging Happens While one’s definition or perception of aging may differ, we all can agree, things change within our body and it’s not usually
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This is the second part of our two-part series on back pain myths. If you haven’t already seen the first part of this series, please check out part 1 HERE. On part one you will find 5 other myths and facts about low back pain. Myth 6: Low back pain is usually a serious medical
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Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the world, and is often treated with ineffective, inefficient, and even harmful methods. What causes disability and poor care? Low back pain-related beliefs are associated with greater levels of pain, disability, work absence, medication use, and healthcare utilisation. Both people with and without
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Prevalence Is Rising In the UK, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to rise. There are now more than 4.9 million people living with the condition in the UK. Approximately 13,6 million people are also at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Approximately 850,000 people with type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed. But You’re
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