Q: “Since suffering a fall a few months ago and damaging my ligaments, I’ve experienced pain in my ankle. I’ve also been diagnosed with tendonitis in my other ankle, possible as a result of compensating for my injured leg! Could physiotherapy improve things for me?” – Ria, Birmingham A: Without knowing the specifics of your situation, it’s hard […]
If you’re looking for a career helping people, physiotherapy could be the path for you! Physiotherapists work with a wide range of patients to help improve mobility and regain body functionality following an injury or surgery. Watching patients get better week after week makes this a hugely rewarding career. Since physiotherapy is a career that […]
Q: “I’ve always been a regular swimmer, but have recently increased the amount of sessions I’m doing from a few times a month to several times a week. How can I make sure I don’t get injured?” – Sarah, Solihull A: Swimming is a great sport, and a very effective way of getting fit or losing […]
The world of physical treatment can be a confusing one at times, with the roles of physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths sometimes overlapping. Sometimes patients are referred to a specific service by a medical professional, but what if you wish to self-refer? This edition of Ask The Physiotherapy Partners is designed to offer a bit of clarity […]
We treat a lot of patients who’ve never had physiotherapy before, and many ask us if the treatment will hurt. As we often deal with individuals who have experienced some kind of injury or trauma, there can be residual pain from this, but the aim of physiotherapy is always to help restore movement and reduce […]
January is traditionally the month where a lot of people begin new exercise regimes, either as a response to a few extra pounds they put on over the festive period, or because their New Years Resolutions dictate they need to spend less time on the sofa. It can be tempting to throw yourself into a […]
No matter how big or small the procedure, it’s likely that having to undergo surgery will have a significant impact on your life. It can be tremendously stressful for both your mind and body, and prolonged recovery times can really affect you emotionally. Fortunately, physiotherapy can help both before and after the operation itself.
As the days grow colder and the nights draw in, even the most dedicated runners and cyclists could be forgiven for cutting back on the time they spend exercising outside. Spending evenings inside in the warmth is definitely tempting when the alternative involves sub-zero temperatures or the kind of drizzle that soaks you right through. […]
Sleep is something that we all need, and the quality of sleep we get can have a huge impact on our daily lives. When we’re well rested, we’re usually more productive, nicer to be around, and generally better at handling the challenges of the day, but it’s estimated that around 30-50% of the global population […]
Running is one of the nation’s favourite ways to keep fit, largely owing to the fact that it’s a low-cost, highly effective method of improving fitness and losing weight. However, just like most high impact exercises, running is not without its risks. One of the complaints we hear about the most from runners is painful, […]
