Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
Adapted Physical Activity programs offer children 4-14 years old with special needs the opportunity to gain independence and health benefits in an encouraging and understanding environment. Canada geese goslings feed on vegetation
… READ MOREI was a fanatical tennis player for decades until my increasingly painful arthritic knees forced me to stop playing. The knees were replaced two years later, but by then, I had filled in my life with other activities, including a
… READ MOREResistance training is important for persons with spinal cord injury, SCI. In general, regular resistance exercise improves one’s energy level and daily living, as well as enhancing body composition and overall motor function. A
… READ MOREThe world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in physiotherapy practice or in clinical care, the Opengo physio system provides fast and precise gait and general motion analysis with your patients.
… READ MOREA new study has offered fresh evidence that taking regular walks does not carry any risk for knee osteoarthritis patients of making their condition worse. Evoke™ unloading knee brace Arthritis Research UK 19 June 2015 The
… READ MOREJürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the WalkOn during the day. When you crouch down or walk up a set of stairs for example, you can put a natural load on the forefoot. The WalkOn is ideally
… READ MOREIt’s never too late to start keeping yourself fit. Your body is designed to move and not doing so can harm the tissues in and around your joints. Evoke™ knee brace highlights. OssKin Many people are afraid to exercise
… READ MOREIt’s important to keep your joints moving and your muscles strong – if you don’t use it, you may lose it. If arthritis is causing pain, you may not want to move. But this can increase stiffness and in the long term your
… READ MORELittle and often is generally a good approach to exercise. We should all aim to do 30 minutes of exercise that makes us a bit short of breath five times a week. It’s also recommended that we spend 30 minutes a day on our feet –
… READ MOREFitness exercises are very important to keep your heart healthy. It can be as simple as walking a bit further or faster than normal. Swimming is an excellent all-round exercise for people with arthritis. The water supports your
… READ MOREYou don’t need to join a gym or buy special equipment to exercise. The simplest exercises are often the best. You should try to do three main types of exercise: Stretching exercises help ease aches and pains and get the best
… READ MOREResearch suggests that a tailored yoga practice can help reduce pain and improve function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Potential mechanisms include strengthening, improving flexibility, and altering gait biomechanics. by
… READ MOREThis booklet is for people with arthritis who want to know more about how they can exercise safely. We’ll explain why exercise is helpful and important, and what types of exercise you can do. The handy poster shows you some examples
… READ MOREYour heel pain is caused by a traction injury with some inflammation of the tissues of the heel and the underside of the foot. Source Arthritis Research
… READ MOREA change of physical working methods can lead to you developing a joint disorder. In this booklet we’ll explain how some common problems can arise and how to recognise them. We’ll explain the possible causes of symptoms and also
… READ MOREReassure your child that the pains do not mean serious illness but that you understand the pains do really exist. Visit Arthritis Research
… READ MOREExercise and sport should be good for your physical and mental health if you undertake it sensibly and take into account your current level of health and fitness. Visit Arthritis Research
… READ MOREThe best care for your child is a combination of medicines (drug treatments) and an active exercise programme. Visit Arthritis Research
… READ MOREStretching exercises (also known as ‘range of movement’ exercises) are designed to make sure your joints are stretched as far as they safely and comfortably can be. They’re often very simple and most of us already do some
… READ MOREStrengthening exercises help you to strengthen your muscles so they can support your joints. To strengthen muscles we usually need to move them against some resistance. Why are strengthening exercises important? If your muscles are
… READ MOREMany people with osteoarthritis are afraid to exercise because they believe – mistakenly – that it will cause further damage to their joints. However, joints are designed to move and inactivity is harmful to the tissues in and
… READ MORESimple exercises to increase movement or begin working the muscles. Start with ‘low impact exercises’ (non-weight-bearing, i.e. sitting or lying on the floor, sofa or bed) and build toward weight-bearing exercises and functional
… READ MOREThe handy poster shows you some examples of exercises to do at home. Visit Arthritis Research
… READ MOREIf you’re thinking about having hip replacement surgery you’ll probably have lots of questions on your mind. In this booklet we’ll explain when hip replacement might be needed and what you can expect from surgery. To help you in
… READ MOREElbow pain is a very common problem but it’s not usually a sign of arthritis or any other underlying medical condition. Visit Arthritis Research
… READ MOREStretching and strengthening exercises. Taking painkillers before you exercise can help you stay active without causing extra pain. Visit Arthritis Research
… READ MOREStart exercising gently and increase gradually. You should not try to push hard to get rid of pain. A little discomfort is common when starting a new activity or exercise, especially if you have not been active for some time, as your
… READ MOREPatellofemoral pain syndrome. As many as 1 in 3 young adults experience knee pain at some time or other. This is commonly caused by imbalances in the muscles surrounding the knee which affect the kneecap (patella). Visit Arthritis
… READ MOREStart exercising gently and increas gradually. You should not try to push hard to get rid of pain. A little discomfort is common when starting a new activity or exercise, especially if you have not been active for some time, as your
… READ MOREInformation in this exercise sheet should be used as a guide to recovery – following a simple ankle sprain. It will not treat all ankle problems. It is ideal for use after you have seen your doctor or physiotherapist and been
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