Coronavirus Updates
Update April 13th, 2020 Physiotas remains open at all locations from tomorrow, đ§đđČđđ±đźđ đđ°đđ” đđœđżđ¶đč. In order to keep you safe and our staff safe we ask the following: đżÂ If you have been at the NWRH or NWPH anytime from March 27, that you reschedule your appointment for 14 days from the time you […]
Continue reading ...What are the Benefits of Stretching?
Stretching is often performed by athletes, older adults, the injured and uninjured. How can I stretch? There are 4 main types of stretching, but two of the most commonly prescribed are; Static and Dynamic. Depending on your individual presentation and assessment, stretching is often prescribed by physiotherapists and exercise physiologists. It is important to keep […]
Continue reading ...Behaviour Change: How to Break the Cycle
At some point weâve all done it. Weâve said it, thought it, bought new gym clothes/ shoes/membership or taken up walking … only to fall short of our goal or go off the rails a few weeks later. This post isnât to make you feel guilty about it. Instead itâs to give you the opportunity […]
Continue reading ...Keep Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’
Alright, partner Keep on rollin’, baby You know what time it is. Ah Limp Bizkit! What a band hey! But also massive fans of the increasingly popular foam roller (*not confirmed). So what is all this hype about foam rollers? Foam rollers are a self-treatment tool athletes use to improve their recovery and general wellbeing […]
Continue reading ...The Big Issue – Weight and Pain
At Physiotas, we deal with clientsâ joint and muscle pain on a daily basis. It is a common occurrence that these same clients have been told (by GPâs, specialists etc) to ‘lose weight’ to help their pain and function. And this is generally true. The problem is that people often haven’t received an explanation of […]
Continue reading ...Pain: Intensity versus Unpleasantness
Last summer I went for a swim in the sea with my daughter. As I waded in ever so slowly clad in my wetsuit, my daughter was happily splashing around in her bikini. I asked her how on earth she could ignore the extreme unpleasantness of the cold water, to which she replied it was […]
Continue reading ...Can I Return to Work or Play Sport Even With Pain?
Recently Ryan covered the topic of âThere Are No Shortcutsâ where he discussed the return to your activity. This week we are going to look at a similar theme and something we are asked quite a bit, edging more towards why having some pain when returning to playing sport or work still might be okay. […]
Continue reading ...Athletes Without Pain – Why See A Physio?
It’s often thought that in order to see a physio you need to be injured or in pain. You may think that now or have thought that in the past, but here’s a myth buster for you – it’s not true. Physiotherapists are now increasingly used by sports teams to help improve the performance of […]
Continue reading ...Low Back Pain and RowingÂ
Low back pain is a common problem in rowing, and it can be easily improved with the right management. What is the cause? Low back pain in rowing is caused by overload to the structures in the back, it is most commonly from an increase in training load or intensity, which is very common after the school moratorium. The repetitive stress from […]
Continue reading ...What is a Dietitian and How Can They Help Me?
Generally speaking, a Dietitian is considered an “expert” in human nutrition and understands the relationship between nutrients and their interaction with the human body. Dietitians are fully qualified and regulated healthcare professionals with the ability to; assess, diagnose and treat any nutritional problem or deficit based on symptoms.âŻThe key difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist is […]
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