Ankle sprain: why it should not be ignored
An ankle sprain that is not rehabilitated often comes back. Learn what to do in the first days, when an X-ray is needed and how the ankle regains strength.
Physiotherapy after a stroke: getting back to everyday life
How to recognise a stroke and why rehabilitation should start early. What physiotherapy works on, how families can help at home and when to call 127.
Morning heel pain: plantar fasciitis and how it is treated
Heel pain with the first steps in the morning is often caused by plantar fasciitis. Here is what causes it, what you can do yourself and how physiotherapy helps.
Knee and hip osteoarthritis: why movement is the best medicine
Knee and hip osteoarthritis does not automatically mean surgery. Learn why movement and strength are first-line care and how physiotherapy can help.
School Bags, Phones and Your Child’s Back: A Guide for Parents
School bags, long hours at a desk and phones all affect how comfortable a child’s back feels. Here is what parents can do, and when a professional check is needed.
Falls in Older Adults: How to Prevent Them
Most falls in older adults have known causes and can be prevented. Here is how families can help and why strength and balance exercises matter.
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: A Guide to a Safe and Complete Recovery
Why rehabilitation matters after surgery Surgery is only the first step in recovery. What happens in the weeks and months afterwards — how you move, strengthen and protect the operated area — largely determines your long-term outcome. Without proper rehabilitation, you risk stiffness, muscle weakness, poor scar tissue formation and even re-injury. Post-surgery rehabilitation is […]
Disc Herniation: Causes, Symptoms and How Physiotherapy Helps
What is a disc herniation? Your spine is made up of vertebrae separated by soft, cushion-like discs. Each disc has a tough outer ring (the annulus) and a gel-like centre (the nucleus). A disc herniation — also called a slipped or ruptured disc — occurs when the inner material pushes through a tear in the […]
Neck Pain (Cervicalgia): Causes, Symptoms and Effective Treatment
What is neck pain? Neck pain, or cervicalgia, is pain located anywhere in the cervical spine — the upper part of the spine that supports your head. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages, and is a leading reason for visits to a physiotherapist. The neck is […]
Gentle neck exercises: how to start and when to seek advice
Three gentle neck movements, advice on starting gradually and symptoms that need medical assessment. A practical guide for adults.