The Role of Physiotherapy in the Management of Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) The respiratory tract system is made up of your airway that leads into your lungs, and its primary function is to allow breathing through gaseous exchange. It is responsible for bringing oxygen into our bodies (inhalation) and sending carbon dioxide out of our […]
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Searching for ways to find relief from sinus discomfort? Look no further than the world of physiotherapy! If sinus issues have you feeling weighed down by congestion, pain, and pressure, physiotherapy offers a range of techniques to help you breathe easier and regain your comfort. Join us as we delve into how physiotherapy can provide targeted relief, enhance drainage, and guide you toward a more comfortable, congestion-free life.
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What is Deep Breathing? Deep breathing is a relaxation technique done through actively taking slow deep breaths to optimise the main muscle of breathing, your DIAPHRAGM.
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Weekend warriors are individuals who participate in a particular hobby or activity exclusively during weekends or leisure time. This type of activity can often lead to injuries in muscles, tendons, and ligaments due to excessive and sudden physical exertion. Weekend warriors are prone to various types of injuries due to their sudden and intense physical […]
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Physiotherapy and biokinetics can be essential in the management of a variety of autoimmune diseases. Dermatomyositis is one of the diseases which we will be unpacking. What is dermatomyositis? Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune inflammatory disease that causes muscle inflammation and skin rash. It is a systemic connective tissue disease, found in the rheumatoid family. […]
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We do not often think about the role our lungs play in our day-to-day activities because breathing is an automatic function. Often, it is only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to appreciate how hard our lungs work for us. It is vitally important for us to maintain healthily functioning lungs. Here are […]
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E-cigarettes have become a very popular smoking method, especially among young people. In some cases people who have been trying to quit smoking are tempted to turn to e-cigarettes as an alternative or to transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking. Nonetheless, how much do we really know about e-cigarettes? What are e-cigarettes? An E-cigarette […]
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Men’s health awareness is an important topic to be highlighted. There is often a stigma around men seeking medical attention for existing health-related problems. This blog post highlights some of the common illnesses in the male population which are important to regularly screen for.
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The pelvic floor is a dome-shaped structure made up of muscles and other connective tissues which stretch like a hammock from the pubic bone to the coccyx and across the ischial tuberosities (sitting bones). The muscles and connective tissue structures which make up the pelvic floor, form the base of the core muscles and separate […]
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We rarely think about how important our ankles are in ensuring that we maintain an upright posture. But think about it, your ankles are part of walking, standing, running, transitioning from sitting to standing and so much more! If you have had damage to your ankle previously, you are 20-40% more likely to progress to […]
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