Gabi guides you through a comprehensive range of shoulder exercises to aid recovery following injury or surgery. These exercises should only be undertaken with permission of your doctor or physiotherapist and are done so entirely at your own risk. If any are painful we recommend that you stop immediately until you have sought guidance from […]
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WHAT IS SPINAL TRACTION? Spinal traction, also known as spinal decompression therapy, is a non-surgical treatment that aims to alleviate back and neck pain by gently stretching the spine. This technique changes the force and position of the spinal structures, reducing pressure on the spinal discs—the gel-like cushions between the vertebrae. By creating negative pressure […]
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Achilles tendinopathy is a painful and often debilitating condition that affects the Achilles tendon, causing swelling, stiffness, and discomfort. This common overuse injury occurs due to repeated microtraumas—tiny injuries to the tendon—that fail to heal completely. Over time, this can lead to scar tissue build up, causing pain and even thickening of the Achilles tendon. The […]
Read MoreWHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY? Shockwave therapy is a highly effective electrotherapy treatment used by physiotherapist’s. It delivers high energy pulses of sound waves by a hand-held device that allows your physio to penetrate deep to the injured area with pinpoint accuracy. It works by increasing the blood flow within your injured area, stimulating cell regeneration […]
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STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNERS For many endurance athletes lifting weights in the gym can be somewhat alien. The preconception that you will gain muscle mass, become bulky or get injured whilst lifting weights often keeps the running community away from lifting weights. Although research has shown that strength can be beneficial for runners in multiple […]
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