What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that affects the motor connection between the brain and the body, resulting in altered movement. The exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is still not well understood. Research has showed that depletion of neurotransmitter in...
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Debunking some common women’s health myths
Myth 1: urinary incontinence is normal after having children and is something you must learn to live with Absolutely not. Although incontinence is common in post-partum and in menopausal women, there are plenty of strategies to adopt that can...
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'Why Choose Physio?'
GPs refer patients to physiotherapists more than any other health professionals. Physiotherapist are first contact practitioner’s, which means you don’t need a doctor's referral to see one, but they often work with doctors and other allied health professionals to help...
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How is your posture?
Have you ever caught sight of yourself in the mirror looking a little too much like the hunchback of Notre Dame? I think most of us are guilty of this! Me included. The truth is our standing posture can a...
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Piriformis - Muscle of the Month (Oct)
The piriformis (Pir-ri-form-is) muscles is located deep in the back of the hip/ buttock area. It attaches from the sacrum to the upper part of the leg bone. It and 5 other muscles are responsible for external rotation of the hip (twisting the leg out...
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Can I have a massage again?
A lot of people would like to have a massage after procedures or surgery. They can have a few issues arise due to the procedure and wish to have any treatment to release the muscle and help with pain and tightness. Despite they have a clearance from the GP to have treatment, we...
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Sciatic Pain
There are many misconceptions about sciatic pain. It tends to be a label that is given to anyone with pain down the back of their leg. So what exactly is sciatica and what causes it? This blog will clear up...
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Blood Flow Restriction Training. What is it and what does it do?
Blood flow restriction (BFRT) or kaatsu training has been around for some time in the rehabilitation setting and more recently fitness/ body building setting. Furthermore, there has been a vast array of research of the years indicating the benefits of...
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