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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Santa often cops a lot of flak for being a little bit on the heavy side but you have to remember that elite athletes come in all shapes and sizes! Year after year Santa trains for and dominates his 24 hour Christmas Eve marathon! Yet, it hasn’t always been easy for Santa and over the
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You have finished your Physio treatment, and the pain has subsided but now what? This may feel like uncharted territory for some, which you may be asking yourself or our clinicians. We hear this a lot in the clinic, and it is entirely understandable as this can be a confusing transitional period for many. After
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For all of us our lives’ have been greatly affected by Covid-19 and the huge impact this has had on our lifestyle. With ‘stay at home’ restrictions and recommendations, many have had to begin or return to working from home, which has resulted in a substantial decrease in activity. Current evidence suggests an approximate 30%
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What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a hormone that controls calcium levels in the blood and helps build strong bones, regulates immune and muscle function, and contributes to overall health. Vitamin D is essential for musculoskeletal health as it promotes calcium absorption from the bowel, enables mineralisation of newly formed osteoid tissue in bone,
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What Is Plantar Fasciitis (Fasciopathy)? Plantar fasciitis or what we refer to now as Plantar Fasciopathy is one of the most common causes of plantar heel pain in both runners and non-runners. It is one of the most prevalent causes of foot and heel pain in general with almost 10% of people experiencing plantar fasciopathy
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Whether you are: Trying to get things back on track post injury, Looking for that extra piece to get the progress in your training, Looking at reducing your chances of further injury, the correct structure or ‘Programming’ of an exercise programme is important. Programming is the element that separates those performing at high levels and
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What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy? If you have ever had surgery, you may be aware of what a physiotherapist can do to help with your post-op recovery. Or as an athlete or sports enthusiast, you will likely know what a physiotherapist can do to help you with your niggles or injuries. However, you may not
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