The Hidden Benefits Of Learning A New Skill
What is it? When thinking about getting fit and exercising more, our first thoughts are usually that we should join a gym or start jogging. While these are both worthwhile activities, we know that if you dislike the activity you’re doing, the long-term benefits are usually not enough to keep you committed. There are a […]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is it? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling on the thumb side of your wrist. It occurs when the tendons that move your thumb—the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB)—become irritated and inflamed as they pass through a small tunnel near the base of your thumb. […]
Caramelised Leek and Blue Cheese Pastry with Honey Drizzle
Ingredients: 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, thawed 2 Leeks, sliced into thick rounds 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 100g Blue Cheese 1 Egg, beaten 2 Tbsp Honey Fresh Basil leaves, to garnish 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper. 2. Heat olive oil in […]
Easy Ways to Stay Pain-Free While Traveling
The holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with many people taking to the skies, roads, and rails to visit loved ones or explore new destinations. While the excitement of travel is undeniable, the long hours spent sitting can lead to common complaints such as lower back pain, neck stiffness, […]
Five Holiday Challenges From Your Physio
With the approach of the silly season, many people begin to consider their New Year’s goals. Unfortunately, we all know what the success rates are for the average new year’s resolution – most goals have been abandoned by the first day back to work. One way to improve your health and start your year strong […]
Hot Honey and Baked Camembert
Ingredients: 1 wheel of Camembert cheese 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Hot Honey: ¼ cup honey 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2. Prep the Camembert by scoring the top of […]
Tomato, Basil and Barley Soup
Ingredients: 2 tins diced Tomatoes 1 small Red Onion, diced 2 small carrots, diced 1 handful Fresh Basil 2 cloves of Garlic 2 cloves of Star Anise 2 cups Vegetable Stock 2 cups Water 1/2 cup Pearl Barley 100g Fresh Parmesan 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Salt and Pepper 1. Heat olive oil in a large […]
Focus: Can Stress Affect My Pain?
A common fear for patients when discussing pain is the idea that their symptoms are ‘all in their head’ or that they won’t be believed either by friends, family, therapists or workplace. This fear can be worse when there appears to be no obvious cause for their pain or it has been present for a […]
Achilles Tendon Tears
What is it? The Achilles tendon is a band of fibrous tissue located at the back of the ankle. Its main role is to connect the calf muscles to the heel of the foot. This tendon is the largest tendon in the body and when it tightens, as the calf muscles contract, it pulls the […]
Shoulder Labral Tears
(SLAP Tears) What is it? A ring of flexible, fibrous connective tissue, known as the glenohumeral labrum, surrounds the shoulder joint. This labrum increases the stability of the shoulder while allowing for the required flexibility of one of the bodies’ most sophisticated joints. One well-known muscle of the arm, the biceps, has an attachment directly […]