Blog
Health and wellness articles from our team of physiotherapists and Pilates instructors.
ACL Injuries
A new approach to ACL injuries: what is the cross-bracing protocol and could it help your torn ligament heal without surgery?
The Ladder Barrel
Discover this versatile Pilates equipment for spinal mobility, core strength, and flexibility training.
Prevent & Understand Biking Injuries
Common cycling injuries and essential off-bike exercises to prevent knee, back, and neck pain.
What is RED-S and Why Does it Matter?
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport affects athletes who don't consume enough energy for their activity levels.
Making Health a Habit
Research shows it takes 66 days on average for a behaviour to become automatic. Tips for creating lasting healthy routines.
Ski Injuries – What Do We See the Most
Common ski and snowboard injuries including knee, wrist, and head injuries on the slopes.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Causes, symptoms, and evidence-based treatment for Achilles tendon pain. Exercise is the most effective intervention.
What is Evidence Based Medicine?
How we integrate clinical knowledge with the best available research evidence for your treatment.
Fascia – Why so 'fascia'nating?!
Learn about fascia and how movement, hydration, and physiotherapy can help keep this connective tissue healthy.
Studio Pilates Classes
Discover our studio equipment including the reformer, trapeze table, and Wunder chair.
Sleep
The importance of sleep for health and recovery. How much you need and tips for sleeping better.
Lipoedema – Why are my legs so big?
Understanding lipoedema, a condition affecting 5-11% of women. Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Persistent pain – the issue isn't in the tissue
Understanding chronic pain, why it can become oversensitive, and how physiotherapy can help.
Looking After Yourself During COVID-19
Tips for maintaining physical and mental health including telehealth and online Pilates options.
Vestibular (Dizziness) Physio
Effective treatment for dizziness and vertigo including BPPV and vestibular dysfunction.
Back Pain Myths
Debunking seven common misconceptions about back pain, MRI scans, surgery, and posture.
Scoliosis – A bend in the back
Understanding scoliosis and how exercise can reduce curves by up to 32%.
Sporting Balance for Children
Safe training loads for young athletes and injury prevention strategies.
Motion is Lotion!
Why regular movement matters more than perfect posture for pain management.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – A Pain in the Neck!
Understanding this condition affecting nerves and blood vessels in the neck and shoulder region.
Vocal Physio!
Specialised physiotherapy for voice-related issues and vocal performers.
Keep your garden – AND BODY – flourishing!
Prevention strategies for gardening injuries with warm-up and cool-down routines.
Knee Osteoarthritis – To Operate or Not?
Non-surgical treatment options for knee osteoarthritis including exercise and physiotherapy.
Hamstring Injuries
Causes, prevention, and rehabilitation strategies for hamstring strains.
Exercise – Nature's Antidepressant!
The mental health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise.
Why Pilates is Great for Blokes!
Breaking down misconceptions about Pilates and its benefits for men.
I Like to Move It Move It!
WHO exercise guidelines and the health benefits of regular physical activity.
Breaking free from the 'Ice Age'
Modern PEACE & LOVE framework vs traditional RICE treatment for injuries.
Just Breathe!
Breathing pattern optimisation for health, wellbeing, and pain management.
Spring into Running!
Injury prevention tips and exercises for runners getting back into training.
Bunion Prevention – Keeping you on your toes!
Evidence-based strategies to prevent bunions and maintain foot health.
Hurtful Words
How language and the words we use can affect back pain and recovery.
Ultrasound Therapy – Why we have 'waved' it goodbye!
Why evidence-based practice has moved away from therapeutic ultrasound.
Concussion – The Heads Up
Understanding concussion symptoms, management, and recovery.
Plantar Fascia Pain
Causes, risk factors, and treatment exercises for plantar fasciitis.
Back Pain
Understanding back pain prevalence and effective treatment approaches.
Foam Rolling is Awesome
Three key benefits of foam rolling: myofascial release, core stability, and recovery.
Dry Needling (Trigger Point Needling)
A comprehensive guide to dry needling treatment for muscle pain.
Breathe Through December Madness!!
Managing holiday stress through proper breathing techniques.
Work is Actually Good for you???
The benefits of employment for physical and mental health.
What is Pilates and Why you Should do it
History of Pilates, its benefits, and why you should try it.
Returning to Exercise After Having a Baby
Guidelines for protecting your pelvic floor when exercising postnatally.
Physio for Cancer?
Cancer rehabilitation services and the Pinc and Steel programme.
Introducing Myofascial Release
Understanding fascia and myofascial release treatment techniques.
Tennis Elbow
Comprehensive guide to tennis elbow causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Overview of carpal tunnel syndrome and treatment options.
Sudden Onset of Dizziness – BPPV
Understanding BPPV and the Epley Manoeuvre treatment.
Core Stability
What core stability really means and how to properly engage your core.