With Christmas just a few weeks away and 2018 coming to a close (and before I dive head-on into planning for 2019) I did take a moment to reflect on 2018 so far—what has happened for me, my family, and Personal Best Physiotherapy. I’ll be honest with you, running a small business is hard work [...]
Throughout high-school, when trying to decide what career I wanted to pursue, I had considered physiotherapy but honestly didn’t know much about it! I’d never actually been to a physio myself and other interests at the time led me to working for a number of years in environmental management. What I hoped would [...]
In physiotherapy we often talk about “load management”, especially when we are planning your return to normal activities. What do we mean when we use this turn of phrase? Our bodies have a range of activity within which they can operate safely. This reflects your capacity for movement or activity and the type and intensity [...]
Last month I wrote about how to start a walking program to avoid injury – this month I’m giving you my top five tips for starting a running program. There are many reasons to start a running program including improving your energy levels, assisting weight loss or running for a cause. If you are new [...]
Walking is a fantastic activity to kick start your fitness in the last month of winter. It doesn’t require any special equipment, you can do it anywhere and it’s much more gentle on your knees than running. I use it as a way to unwind after work and keep fit for adventures on the weekend. [...]
Listening carefully to our patients is an essential skill in helping them to reduce pain, restore strength and return to normal activities. As I listen to what our patients say in the clinic, a recurring theme emerges: “Don’t get old.” Whether this is said tongue in cheek or in a more regretful tone, [...]
Do you want to make your patients move and feel better, right in front of you? Are you frustrated with the results you're getting because of short appointments or a lack of mentoring? Do you get a real buzz from finding out the real cause of problems . . . . and then fixing [...]
Is knee pain slowing you down? Do you avoid stairs, inclines or bending down for fear of pain? Do you feel like your knees need "oiling" in the morning to get going? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Knee pain or knee soreness is the third most common [...]
Don’t let knee pain put the brakes on your life! Is knee pain slowing you down? Do you hesitate before climbing stairs? Have a limp in your gait? Knee pain affects patients of all ages and interferes with a range of activities from everyday movement to gardening, walking and playing sport. If left untreated [...]
Without doubt, back pain is the most common reason people seek help from us. Every week we treat dozens of patients with back pain that is affecting their everyday activities, work, fitness routine and sport. We are always learning and updating our knowledge on the best treatment methods for back pain. Our fantastic physiotherapist [...]
