2 February 2023
What is it? The term Frozen Shoulder was first used in 1934 by Dr Codman. He stated that ‘the entity is difficult to define, difficult to treat and difficult to explain from the point of view of pathology. Even in the 86 years since he said that it is still to be fully understood. Frozen shoulder is […]
10 November 2022
What is DOMS? If you have ever experienced stiffness in your muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercises, you will be familiar with DOMS. DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, however new research is suggesting that it is not the actual muscle fibres which are causing the pain. DOMS is most commonly caused by an activity […]
14 October 2021
Children are often considered as mini adults when it comes to their health needs. However, the opposite is true... they have a host of rare and complex conditions they can suffer from which are both as individual and unique as they are. Here are just 5 areas of concern a children’s physiotherapist can help with [...]
12 March 2021
I can feel a gap in my tummy muscles. What is it? The medical term for tummy gap is “diastasis recti” and is a really common post natal condition. About two out three post natal mums will have some degree of separation of their stomach muscles. It is a widening of the two sets of rectus abdominis muscles […]
14 April 2020
Chair based exercise is safe and allows you to feel supported whilst still being able to work the muscles and joints through certain ranges of movement. There are three parts to the exercise plan this second part is aimed at the upper and lower back. A print out of the exercises are available and can […]
8 April 2020
I wanted to create a set of chair based exercises for the less mobile person, who might be stuck at home in isolation, recovering from illness or suffering with stiffness from arthritis. Chair based exercise is safe and allows you to feel supported whilst still being able to work the muscles and joints through certain […]
18 February 2020
According to the NHS an estimated 900,000, 5-19 year olds suffer from bladder and bowel conditions such as bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling. That is approximately 1 in 12 children. So what is the main cause of these problems: Constipation is often the main culprit!! Because the rectum can stretch and stretch, it has […]
17 January 2020
To run or not to run is probably my most frequently asked question when I see my post natal mums. When can I start running? It is such a hard question to answer because every pregnancy, delivery, body, tissue structure and post natal experience is different. Up until recently I always tended to advise my patients […]
11 June 2019
The psoas or Iliopsoas muscle, to give it its full name, is a muscle that lies deep within the abdomen. It is the major link between the upper thorax and the lower body and becomes chronically overworked, weak and tight through long periods of sitting at work. This can, in turn cause, amongst other things, lower […]
22 March 2019
Physiotherapist Lisa Few and Anna Curtis are hosting a workshop for mums wanting to get back into running after giving birth. Attend this event for loads of tips and advice for returning to exercise safely. Find out more @lisafewphysiotherapy Buy tickets at www.bodyresults.co.uk/rmr This event has already taken place, but you can find more information in our […]
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