The COVID-19 lockdown has taken a toll on each of us mentally and physically, but don’t let that bring you down! During this lockdown, it will give each of us an opportunity to delve into tasks that we may have put aside, pick up new hobbies that we might have stopped, or restart our exercise […]
What’s The Difference Between Aerobic vs Resistance Training?
Whether you are an athlete or someone who is trying to lose weight, it is important to understand the purpose as to why you are doing the things you are. Today we are going to discuss about the key benefits you get from aerobic training and resistant training. Aerobic Training by definition can be any […]
Endometriosis and pelvic pain explained
Following our explanation of Endometriosis we thought to explain why women with this condition have vaginismus and/or secondary pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Symptoms being sexual pain, constipation, straining, difficulty with the use of a tampon and such examples can be caused by poor muscle coordination, hypertonicity, overactivity or a combination of these. Hypertonicity is when […]
What is Endometriosis and what has Physiotherapy got to do with it?
Endometriosis affects 10% of the population and occurs when endometrial cells that are normally inside the uterus start to grow outside of the uterus. These cells can grow anywhere in the body. Endometriosis has an unknown cause and cure but is thought to have a strong genetic link and may be something you are born […]
How lifting weights protects the brain
A recent study by the University of Sydney has found that regular weight training can help protect the brain from degeneration. The study found that participants who had been prescribed strength training had significant effects on cognition. These benefits were maintained at 12 months even if they ceased the training. The main message is that […]
How Exercise Can Save your Knees
A lot of people experience clicks and squeaks in their knees often when standing up or when using stairs. This is actually quite normal and is not a sign of disease. The article linked below has comments from David Hunter who is the Chair of Rheumatology at the University of Sydney and Physiotherapist Justine Trethewey on […]