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Carpal tunnel syndrome This leaflet provides general information about carpal tunnel syndrome and simple exercises that may help. Click on pages below to open in full screen.  

10 Things you should consider about your work chair Article written by James Courtney (Clinical Manager, Chartered Physiotherapist and Ergonomic Assessor at Healthcare Direct) A lot of our people spend the majority of their working day or week spent sitting office chair. If you suffer from back or neck pain…

I was going to skip my daily swim the other morning. I had already walked three miles with a friend and taken my dog to the park for his exercise. I was really tired, my back was sore, I had a column to write and lots to do around the…

A 2-Minute Walk May Counter the Harms of Sitting By Gretchen Reynolds With evidence mounting that sitting for long stretches of time is unhealthy, many of us naturally wonder how best to respond. Should we stand up, or is merely standing insufficient? Must we also stroll or jog or do…

Physiotherapy works: Falls and frailty As we age, we begin to notice changes, small at first, a little joint stiffness maybe, hips and knees or shoulders can be culprits. Or our balance starts to become less reliable. It may be time to consult your Chartered Physiotherapist. Physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation…

The 10,000 Steps Challenge Walking more, whether it’s for work or leisure, is an easy way of being more active without trying too hard. Setting yourself a target of walking 10,000 steps a day can be a fun way of increasing the amount of physical activity you do. Sometimes overlooked…