From the care of the elderly and paediatrics to women’s health and stroke rehabilitation, physiotherapists are needed across a vast range of services. As a result, it’s incredibly difficult for physiotherapy students to get experience across more than a few services in order to make an informed decision about where to specialise and apply for jobs.
Ah, the beloved anti-bac, tiny bottles of magic that linger in the bottom of our bags whenever we go on holiday, out for a picnic or, let’s face it, to the bowling alley. Since early 2020 though, hand sanitiser and anti-bacterial gel have been big business as everyone tries to find a way to keep their coronavirus exposure to a minimum.
Face masks have become an essential piece of equipment for everyone, not just health practitioners. But which type do you need?
Once upon a time, having a personal trainer was something only celebrities would consider. A gym membership meant access to a weight room and a few treadmills. Exercise classes could be counted on one hand. Working in the health and fitness industry was rigid. But no more!
Healthcare technology is a massive field and every year there are new machines and therapies being tested. Far-infrared isn’t going anywhere!
We took a look at the Google trends charts for the terms ‘myofascial release’ and ‘foam roller’ and how often they’ve been searched for over the last 16 years. The results? Big uptick. Myofascial release has experienced a steady increase in interest while foam rollers experienced a large rise between 2009 and 2015 and interest…
Massage is a practice that stretches back into ancient times and not only helps muscles relax, it can also target specific points, rehabilitate muscles and improve flexibility. Plus, we all know how incredible it feels to walk away from a massage. There are as many types of massage as there are people, from hot stone…
Traditional Chinese Medicine has had thousands of years to develop all sorts of intriguing treatments and acupuncture is one of the most popular branches of therapy in the West. Acupuncture itself is a broad and comprehensive practice though, using techniques from massage and moxa all the way to needling and ear seeds.
Temperature plays an enormous part in how we feel, how our bodies respond to the environment and how we perform in everything from sport to a work meeting. It’s a magnificent feat of evolution that our bodies remain between 36° and 37° C when healthy, dumping excess heat through sweat and reducing blood flow to…
Compression is a key part of physio and sports therapy but it’s not a one-stop-shop situation. Compression techniques can be as simple as pressing your hands onto the affected area or as intensive as inflating entire leg cuffs.
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