What is the best recovery for you post match? From ice baths to compression garments
Fact or Fiction? It's time we discussed all things recovery and what is best for you post exercise.
Pure Physio Blog
What is Fascia?
Never heard of it? It’s an incredibly overlooked structure in our body that plays a key role in holding us together! When our fascial system isn’t functioning as optimally it should, it can manifest as tightness and pain, restricting our movement and making it painful to maintain good posture when we are sitting, standing, walking and running.
Why nose breathing will make you a better athlete – and might save your marriage!
Breathing is normally something we don’t consider much. It’s an automatic involuntary function, but does it make any difference to breathe through our nose or mouth? Do we all just breathe the same? How we breathe really does make a difference!
Finding the balance – in more ways than one
Fancy something sweet after your next session? Our physiotherapists are very passionate about their hobbies; running, cycling - and of course, all things food and wine. Roy’s love of learning has recently expanded to include a wine course - he has now proudly added the WSET level 2 award to his qualifications.
How to improve your home office set up in 3 ways
Great tips for people who work from home on a laptop or students studying at home/the library.
The tools to building a solid relationship between a Physiotherapist and a patient
In Part 2 of our July CPD, Kate Senini discusses the tools to building a solid relationship between a Physiotherapist and a patient.
Why a positive relationship with your physiotherapist is important – July CPD
Historically, society's perceptions of 'physiotherapy treatment' were of a passive treatment process in which the physiotherapist would merely 'treat' the patient. However, science and medicine have evolved, which means our Physiotherapy practice has too. This three part blog delves into the details of why, and how we can work together to achieve great outcomes.
Dry Needling – A Case Study
Physiotherapy can encompass different treatment tools, one of which is dry needling. For those that don’t know, dry needling is the use of inserting fine needles for the purpose of reducing tension and pain. The needles are ‘dry’ as no fluid is being inserted or removed. “But how can sticking needles in me make me better?” I hear you cry!
Hand Therapy – Professional Development June 2018
In June, our professional development session looked at upper limb injuries. One key take-home message is not to wait long before getting a professional opinion and assessment if you have a major sprain, finger dislocation or loss of hand/finger movement.
Ankle Sprains
Everyone has sprained an ankle on one or more occasions. In fact, spraining your ankle is the most common injury amongst physically active people.