The research today has proven that any activity or movement boosts our cognitive function, mood, motivation and our nervous system. The World Health Organisation has recommended that the average adult (Age 18-64) should try and engage in vigorous exercise for…
Group-based circuit class therapy can help people to walk again after a stroke Research findings: Improving walking after stroke. Exercise therapy has numerous benefits both physically and psychologically. After suffering a stroke exercise forms a huge part of rehabilitation enabling…
Hip fracture is the most common cause of injury related death in adults. It costs the NHS and social care £1 billion per year, and affects one in three women over 50. Large variations in the rehabilitation many patients receive…
DID YOU KNOW THAT… Shoulder pain is common with an annual population prevalence of up to 46.7% and lifetime prevalence of up to 66.7%. It is mainly managed in primary care where it is the third most common musculoskeletal (MSK)…
We all want our children to be healthy and happy. But in a world where life has been made much easier by cars, computers and convenience food, it’s hardly surprising that a growing number of today’s children risk becoming overweight.…
Being able to work is good for overall health and wellbeing. As well as being the main source of financial security for most people, working can be linked to good mental and physical health. Now that there is no set…
Over the past year there has been a significant rise in the rate of rejection of requests for knee and hip surgery throughout the NHS. With the increase in funding rejections, the importance of ensuring our bodies are able to cope…
Complete Rehabilitation Centre Opening! On Monday the 23rd of July we will be opening the doors and welcoming you to our new Rehabilitation Centre in Caversham. The team will be working at both the Wellington House and Archway House sites throughout…
Doing a sporting event, or have a big match coming up? Sports massage can help you both to prepare and to recover! In the weeks prior to your event it’s worth booking in for treatment to iron out any tightness…
More people are having hip replacement surgery before they reach the age of 60. An article from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy explains why some physiotherapy experts favour another approach… Should we care that more and more younger people are…