A slipped disc also known as a herniation or prolapsed disc, is a common but misunderstood condition. It refers to a condition where one of the discs in the spine protrudes out of its normal position. These discs comprise of…
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Lifting weights often brings to mind images of bodybuilders with bulging muscles. However, weight training offers benefits that go far beyond aesthetics and muscle…
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Undergoing a hip or knee replacement is a significant step toward alleviating your chronic pain, and improving mobility and your quality of life. However,…
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Excessive pronation of the feet (a.k.a “flat feet”) is a common foot posture and is often something focused on in the prevention of injury.…
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Trigger Point Dry needling or Dry needling is a treatment we frequently use here at Reflex Physiotherapy and we are often asked many questions…
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Orthotics or as they’re more commonly know, Insoles, are an insertable support placed into your shoe. You’ll see them in lots of shops and…
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Often our answer is to stretch when we feel “tight”, but is this the best thing to do? “Tightness” or “stiffness” are often signs…
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#1 Take Tension off the Nerve: The sciatic nerve runs from the lumbar (lower) spine all the way through our glutes and down the…
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#1 Keep Footwear Consistent: Given the mileage you run per week it is vital that you try to keep everything as consistent as possible…
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#1 Increase your Knee Drive: While running utilise bringing your knees higher as this helps increase running economy and efficiency. Often we see quite…
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#1 Increase Hip Mobility The hip joint is prone to feelings of “stiffness” or “tightness” especially during uphill or long runs. The hip produces…
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#1 Strengthen The Hamstrings Themselves: Often the hamstrings don’t get the attention they deserve. You focus on squats, lunges, sit-ups and press-ups but where…
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#1 Strengthen the Muscles of the Shin These muscles include your calves and the tibialis anterior. Between these groups of muscles they provide the…
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Achilles Tendon injuries are among the most common we see in the clinic. Here are our 3 tips to help reduce the chance of…
Read articleLow Back Pain is one of the most frequent conditions we treat here in Reflex Physiotherapy. These 3 tips can help prevent the onset…
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With the weather improving more and more people are dusting off their running shoes and getting out more. Perhaps you have signed up to…
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Are you experiencing neck and shoulder pain and looking for tips to improve your symptoms? Has your routine been turned upside down with lockdown…
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What is "runner’s knee"? Runner’s knee is pain at the front, side or right behind the kneecap. Medically it is known as patellofemoral pain…
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Running related back pain is pain that comes on with one or more of the following: 1. A pain in the lower back while…
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A recent study by the American Athletics Association found that up to 75% of amateur runners wear footwear that are too small for them.…
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Several medical experts feel that there will be a spike in injuries in the coming weeks as thousands of club players get ready for…
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Running, it’s all the craze at the moment. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or novice, in recent months the activity of running has exploded.…
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With the outbreak of COVID-19, many people’s routines have been dramatically affected. Although summer generally provides a relief of arthritic symptoms, lifestyle change or…
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Physiotherapy for over 55s Nowadays, we all know the importance of exercising. It is recommended that we get 30-40 minutes of exercise 5-6 days…
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Physio led Pilates In the 1920s, physical trainer Joseph Pilates introduced Pilates into America as a way to help injured athletes and dancers safely…
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Ergonomic assessment With the outbreak of COVID-19 a lot of people have switched from working in an office to working from home. This can…
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