May 13, 2019
Last week we talked about the stand-sit-stand test as a predictor of life longevity, that is, as a measure of functional strength. I promised I would explain some other tests that we also use as stand-alone tests to test functional strength and also in combinations...
Apr 17, 2019
A common thing that physiotherapists hear is ‘I was hoping it would get better on its own’. It is one of the frustrating things that physiotherapists deal with as ‘putting up’ with pain has negative effects on the body and the recovery process. Very often we see...
Apr 4, 2019
Last week Gaynor one of our Physios from our Falcon practice explained what balance is. So, Now that you know what balance is and why it is important, here are a few exercises you can use to improve your balance. When doing these exercises make sure you are standing...
Apr 4, 2019
Balance is our ability to sustain an upright posture and stable position. There are 2 aspects to balance – static balance (when you are standing still) and dynamic balance (when you are moving around, reaching beyond your feet). Balance is important in all aspects of...
Mar 21, 2019
As physios we often see people who are suffering from Headaches. We have noticed that there are 3 common questions that people often ask and I wanted to answer these for you: Are there different types of Headaches? Yes, there are many different types of headaches, but...
Mar 8, 2019
The Mckenzie Extension Acute low back pain is one of the most common things we treat in physiotherapy. Often patients will present with back pain that is very painful, that has come on within the last few days. Often the patient will know what has caused the injury –...
Mar 8, 2019
I was just reading about types of low back pain, and it got me thinking about some of the advice that people tell us they have received from other therapists or medically trained persons and it drives me crazy. So, I’ve decided to get it straightened out! The worst...
Mar 8, 2019
Last week I read this article: “Effects of Resistance Training on Functional Strength and Muscle Mass in 70+ year old individuals with Pre-Sarcopenia: A Randomised Controlled Trial” This confirmed what we physios have thought for a while – that older people who train...
Jan 31, 2019
The squat exercise is a very important exercise and is involved in a lot of rehabilitation programmes for injuries. Performing squats correctly benefits your core and your leg muscles, building strength and keeping you healthy. What you don’t want to be doing is...
