All You Need to Know About Muscles Posted In: Physio Comes To You / General Health / Sports Physiotherapy Posted In General Health, Sports Physiotherapy by Liane-Rose on 25/09/2015. Muscles make us move. It’s as simple as that. Well, not really that simple, but the way that muscles can work and how they provide us with…
Friday Feedback: The ‘Brain Benefits’ of Exercise Clinicians know exercise helps the heart, but should they also talk about its cognitive effects? by Molly Walker, Contributing Writer MEDPAGE First published March 06, 2015 This week, we take a look at the possible effect of exercise on the brain. A recent…
How to Stretch, When to Stretch and Stretching Properly Answers to common stretching questions to make sure you’re stretching properly. by Brad Walker | First Published August 27, 2010 | Updated May 29, 2017 Stretching properly is a little more technical than just swinging your leg over a park bench….
Fleetwood Mac’s hit song, “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow,” got a second life as the anthem for then-candidate Bill Clinton’s first campaign for President. A new report in JAMA Neurology may trigger the return of that earworm. The report offers yet another reminder that tomorrow may not be better if…
Do Not Take Fatigue Lying Down Have you ever had one of those days where you are so weary, you can’t seem to do anything except binge-watch Netflix? Sure, everyone gets tired sometimes, and we often bounce back after a quick rest or a good night’s sleep. However, if bouts…
If you’re taking on the role of caregiver for the first time, you probably have many questions: What exactly will it entail? Where can you find help? How do you even start? When faced with this kind of uncertainty, the best thing you can do for your loved one —…
Physiotherapy enables people to stay in or return to work The UK challenge: health, work and austerity At a time when the NHS is serving a growing and ageing population, the UK government estimates the need for £22 billion in NHS savings by 2020/21(3). Yet public expectation remains that access…
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Colin Taylor (Clinical Manager & Chartered Physiotherapist at Healthcare Direct) I recently attended a people handling instructor refresher training day and it was interesting to talk to other experts around the safe use of hoists. 10 Things I should consider when using the hoist? Check your environment. Do you need…
Happy New Year from all at Healthcare Direct 3 Minute Seated Yoga Article Link: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Documents/seated-yoga-workout.jpg Please contact us at Healthcare Direct and we can offer you expert advice on Occupational Physiotherapy Colin Taylor (Clinical Manager & Chartered Physiotherapist at Healthcare Direct) Chartered Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapy support can be accessed…