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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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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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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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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