The Impact of bedrest and Inactivity
When we have a loved one who has been in hospital or had an illness, whether that be a heavy cold or a surgical intervention what do we say to…
Massage Gun Guidelines
Here are some basic tips on how to use a massage gunAlways remember to turn on your massage gun before using it on your body. Not doing it can be…
Post Viral Fatigue
What is Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS)?by Rachel ReadySpecialist physiotherapistPVFS is common to some degree after a viral infection. It is mostly short lived and there is a steady return…
Parkinson’s Care & Support Helping Others
Parkinson's Care & SupportWe were delighted to have received this feedback from a patient we saw who was referred to us by the charity we support - Parkinsons Care and…
Cervical Dystonia
What is dystonia?It is a movement disorder. It presents with uncontrollable and sometimes painful muscle spasms. The dystonic movement are typically patterned and repetitive. This is triggered by incorrect signals…
Frailty
Frailty is often defined as an ageing related syndrome of physiological decline. Frailty is related to the ageing process, simply getting older!It describes how our bodies gradually lose their inbuilt…
Symptoms and effects of Long Covid
Long Covid There are many definitions of long Covid, this one seems the most accurate: ‘not recovering for several weeks or months following the start of symptoms that were suggestive…
Cardiomyopathy – An Overview
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. It is a general term where…
The use of Dexamethasone with Covid patients
A trial that has taken place across 175 hospitals in the UK that has shown that low dose dexamethasone reduces the number of deaths in hospital amongst Covid-19 patients that…