by Adminjon | Feb 21, 2018 | myofascial release, Stretching, Uncategorized
a new buzzword in yoga studios across the UK: fascia. But what exactly is it, and should we all be paying more attention to this often overlooked aspect of our anatomy? Put shortly, fascia is a clingfilm-like substance that wraps around all our muscles and organs,...
by Adminjon | Feb 20, 2018 | flat feet, Heel Whip, Running, Treatment, Uncategorized
The abductory twist is a observation of a particular movement during the gait cycle (specifically at the time of heel off or heel unweighting). It is reasonably common and can cause issues or it can be evidence of a number of other underlying problems. In an abductory...
by Adminjon | Feb 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Why do old injuries ache during cold weather?” “Oh, my bones ache, it must be about to rain” said every Grandma ever. The idea that certain aches and pains correspond with, and can even predict, the weather is widespread, and has been around since at least the...
by Adminjon | Feb 12, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, stroke
Here’s a reminder of how we can identify a stroke in others, and act FAST to help What are the long-term benefits of massage for stroke patients? Massage therapy can also help to boost circulation, which is often lacking when a body part cannot be moved. Massage...
by Adminjon | Feb 7, 2018 | flat feet, Heel Whip, knock knees, Treatment
Flat feet Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural issue where the arches of the foot collapse to varying degrees. In the worse cases the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. You’ve...
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