Exercise during pregnancy can have many benefits for the expectant mother. Women who exercise before and during pregnancy gain less weight than women who don’t exercise. Women who exercise also deliver slightly smaller…
What’s involved? A biomechanical assessment involves taking a thorough history of the patient, including how long the patient’s symptoms have been present, what has triggered these symptoms, have they made any change…
As we age our bone density slowly reduces, if this reduction in bone density is significant it can be termed Osteoporosis. This loss of bone density occurs more rapidly in women after menopause or it can be an effect of …
What Is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on the postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and the spine in healthy alignment. It is a form of exercise that creates bodily awareness, meaning tha…
At this time of year, many people are starting to feel guilty about the amount of mince pies or mulled wine being consumed. But with January and New Year’s resolutions just around the corner, it’s a great time to sta…
Back pain is a common problem and 80% of people will experience back pain at some stage in life. For most people the pain will be short lived and may need to consult a physiotherapist for advice and exercises only. But f…
