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Rethinking Back Pain: How Cognitive Functional Therapy Is Changing Lives

Chronic low back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide. For many people, the pain lingers for years, affecting sleep, mood, work, and overall quality of life. Traditional treatments often focus on scans, medication, or passive therapies, but new research shows there may be a better way.   A large clinical trial …

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Chronic Ankle Instability Explained and How Physio Can Help

Why Your Ankle May Keep Rolling: What the Latest Research Tells Us If you’ve ever rolled your ankle, you’ll know how painful and frustrating it can be. For some people, the ankle never feels quite the same again. Instead of fully recovering, it may continue to roll easily, leading to what’s called chronic ankle instability. This …

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About Your Achilles Tendon Rehab

Here’s Why Your Achilles Tendon Rehab Shouldn’t Be One-Size-Fits-All… Achilles tendon pain is usually felt at the back of your heel, where the tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. If you’ve ever had Achilles tendon pain, you know how frustrating it can be. Whether you’re an athlete or just enjoy walking, that nagging …

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Tackling Tendon Pain in Young Female Athletes

Tendon pain in young athletes, particularly during high-growth years, is a common but often misunderstood issue. A new study led by physiotherapist Sam Blanchard has shown that customising exercises based on how each athlete’s muscles and tendons work together can make a big difference. In fact, this approach reduced knee pain by two-thirds in a …

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Picking The Right Test For Hip Strength: Why Position Matters

When it comes to testing hip strength, how and where we test makes a big difference. A recent study by Dr. Stacey Hardin has shown that the position your body is in—and where the force is applied—can change your results quite a bit.Why Hip Testing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-AllHip strength testing is commonly used in both sports and rehab settings. But …

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Easter Indulgence Made Healthy: Balance, Not Sacrifice

Enjoying Easter Mindfully – Why Watching Our Weight Matters As Easter rolls around, many of us look forward to quality time with loved ones, cozy autumn weather, and—of course—a little trip from the easter bunny. And while we believe in enjoying our sweet treats, It’s also a good time to check in with how our …

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Can 10 Minutes of Core Work Ease Back Pain?

Chronic low back pain affects millions of people globally and can feel like a constant companion that limits daily activities. But what if something as simple as 10 minutes of exercise could help ease that pain? Lets dive into some research findings.A recent study explored the impact of a 10-minute bodyweight core stabilisation program on people with …

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Can Weight Loss Help Your Knee Pain? Here’s What Research Says…

Knee osteoarthritis can be frustrating and painful! The stiffness, the pain, the way it slows you down—it’s no joke. But what if we told you that losing a bit of weight could make a real difference?A recent study from the Osteoarthritis Healthy Weight for Life (OAHWFL) program looked at 9,000+ patients with knee Osteoarthritis and …

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