To understand lymphoedema, it’s first helpful to understand the body system that it effects. What is the lymph system? The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is probably most simply described as our body’s ‘sewerage system’. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels. The…
Summer is fast approaching and if you are like me, you are contemplating the end of the year and feeling very much like it is time for a holiday. Then (like me) you remember, as much fun as travelling is, the actual transportation part can be pretty hard to bear. So, how would a physio…
If you previously followed our Core Series you may be ready for some new exercises. If you have not seen it before, it is important to go back and start from Part 1 in order to get the basics of core activation. These exercises are more advanced and may not be suitable if you are…
Sitting is a part of everyday life, and many of us work in desk based jobs where we might easily be sitting for 8 or more hours a day. But, even if you love what you are doing, you have probably heard that sitting is not good for you. What you may not know is…
This is a great article for every parent of sporting children to consider. 1. Be supportive, don’t coach. Provide encouragement, support, empathy, transportation and equipment. But do not coach (unless you are the coach – then coach your heart out)! Especially from the side line. It is ok to talk about tactics and technical aspects…
Acute swelling from soft tissue injuries are very common especially in winter sports like soccer, netball and football, or summer sports like walking down the stairs in the dark. A soft tissue injury includes an injury to any of the connecting tissue that surrounds bones (muscles, ligaments or tendons). The most common are ligament sprains, muscle…
The wearble tech phenomenon took off in 2015, now it’s in full swing with Fitbit, Apple, Garmin and Samsung taking up a majority of the market place. For thew more fashion forward among you, these devices now come in a diverse range to suit business and sports attire. So what do these watches do? There are two…
With the new year, just around the corner, we all look forward to a fresh beginning; a newer, healthier self. Typically, New Year’s Resolutions are Lifestyle / Behaviour change based, with unattainable goals and impractical methods. They usually involve a new fad diet or exercise plan that must start on the 1st of January and…
There are so many health tips out there, it is tricky to sort fact from fiction. Tom Hamilton has done the hard work for you.
Hopefully you will find yourself lazing by a pool or the ocean at some time over this summer. Steph Cummins thought that an anatomy quiz might be fun. How much do you know about how your body works? A score of less than 3? You need to read all of our blogs!! Question 1: What…