Tips & advice
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Joint mobilisation
Joint mobilisation is a "hands-on" physiotherapy technique commonly used in a clinical setting to improve the range of movement of a joint to lessen stiffness and pain. The technique involves small movements performed by the physiotherapist in an oscillating manner...
Read moreHydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is physiotherapy prescribed exercise which is performed in a pool that is therapeutically heated to 34 degrees Celsius. The heat of the water increases blood flow which warms the muscles and joints providing relaxation and pain relief. Hydrotherapy is...
Read moreExercise programmes
Exercise prescription forms an integral part of most physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes. Exercise is essential to recovery from sports injuries, following surgery, after an acute trauma such as from a fall or fracture, in the management of acute and chronic low...
Read moreSwimming injuries
On the surface, it would appear that swimming injuries are rare compared to that of other sports. After all, swimming is touted to be one of the best and safest forms of exercise. The fact is that injuries do occur...
Read moreShoulder injuries
Shoulder injuries are common among athletes such as baseball players, golfers, cricketers who overuse their arm in their sporting activities. Players of contact sports like football and rugby are also susceptible to shoulder injuries. This article highlights some of the...
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