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The Simple Balance Test That Could Predict Your Mortality Risk
The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid-to-late life (over the age of 50) is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause over the next 10 years, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Prevent Swimming Injuries And Treat Them
Swimmer's shoulder is a common condition among swimmers due to the repetitive movements and wide range of motion involved in [...]
Why You Need Good Glutes
5 Reasons Why BOOST Physio Says You Need Strong Hip Abductors: 1. Stability: Strong hip abductor muscles are essential for stabilizing the pelvis during activities like walking, running, and standing, preventing pelvic drop and maintaining proper alignment. 2. Balance: Hip abductor strength contributes to maintaining balance and preventing falls, particularly when weight shifts to one side during movement. 3. Injury Prevention: Weak hip abductors increase the risk of various lower limb injuries, including hip, knee, and ankle issues, as well as compensatory injuries in other parts of the body. 4. Functional Movement: Adequate hip abductor strength supports smooth and efficient movement patterns, ensuring proper biomechanics during daily activities and sports. 5. Rehabilitation: Strengthening the hip abductors is crucial for rehabilitating conditions like Trendelenburg gait, as it helps restore normal gait patterns and prevents further complications or secondary injuries.
How To Prevent Golf Injuries
How to prevent and treat golf injuries. Many golfers injure their back causing low back pain. Our advice sheets and physios can help golfers manage and treat this problem.
How To Relieve Neck Pain
Do you struggle with a painful or stiff neck? Do you want to know how to relieve neck tension?Why Do I Have A Stiff Neck When I Wake Up?
What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. Unlike pain from a bruise or a sprain, fibromyalgia pain doesn’t originate from any visible injury or damage to the body. Instead, it’s believed to be related to changes in how the brain and spinal cord process pain signals from the nerves.
Stress Fractures?
Stress Fractures- what type of blood tests might be done to look at underlying causes? Stress fractures commonly occur in the foot, leg, hip, pelvis and spine. Stress fractures can generally be divided into 2 types: In this video we ask Dr Richard Seah, Consultant Sports and Exercise Medicine, which blood tests might be done for a patient with a stress fracture. Stress Fractures- which blood tests should be considered More About Dr Richard Seah Here We Love Helping Runners As a London Marathon Injury Clinic we love helping runners achieve their running goals and dreams. If you know a runner needing injury advice, treatment or assistance- we would be delighted to help them. How To Prevent Running Injuries
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How Do Physios Help Shoulder Pain?
This article explains how physiotherapists help shoulder pain and some of the techniques we use to help shoulder problems. "Use it or lose it!" In this video are 4 simple exercises that you can do at home to ensure your shoulder health is at its peak! Having a joint that is not only flexible, but mobile and strong through its full range of movement is key to prolonged joint health. We often find that injury occurs at the end of a joints range of motion but we rarely train or load our joints at these extremes.
