Total News Autumn 2023: Back Pain
Total News Autumn 2023 featuring back pain myths and misconceptions.
Winter Sports Assessments
As the winter sports season is soon approaching, it is important to assess any injuries or niggles that were felt last year and prepare to avoid injuries in 2023.
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Exercise Classes for the Childbearing Year
It is well researched that exercise has many benefits both during and after pregnancy. Often women come to us at Total Physiotherapy, asking what exercise is ‘safe’ to do during this childbearing year.
Scoliosis in Children
Have you noticed that your child has one shoulder higher than the other? Do their clothes not sit right on their shoulders? If you answered yes, then we recommend an paediatric physiotherapy assessment at Total Physiotherapy for scoliosis.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an autoimmune condition in children causing joint pain, with unknown cause.
Rib Pain in Children
What is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is inflammation of the rib cartilage and joints between the ribs and breast bone (sternum). It is diagnosed by a doctor or physiotherapist by feeling for tenderness at these points and ruling other conditions. Symptoms can include chest pain and tenderness of the chest. Chest pain is often worse with chest […]
Top tips to succeed in a fun run!
Exercise Physiologist Nathan’s Top Tips for succeeding in a fun run Tip 1: Stay healthy It sounds simple, but your basic body function as well as performance during events all revolve around eating well, sleeping well and staying active. Stress, both psychological and physiological, can play a big role in our performance and how we […]
What does an exercise physiologist do?
Exercise Physiologists are chronic health specialists; they will consider all conditions that an individual may be managing, discuss your goals, then formulate an exercise program that will best support your individual needs, with a long-term vision to support the individual on their journey to a stronger, healthier self. Each individual will require a personalised exercise […]
What is an exercise physiologist
What is the key difference between a Physiotherapist and an Exercise Physiologist? Well, let’s start with what they have in common! Both exercise physiologists and physiotherapists are university qualified allied health professionals. They undergo continued education requirements to maintain their accreditation each year. Both professions also utilise exercise as a part of their treatments. Exercise […]