What is Pilates? As a Physiotherapist with Pilates training I am often asked the above question, especially in recent years as the popularity of Pilates has rapidly increased. Pilates originated back in the 1920s, introduced by a gentleman called Joseph Pilates. His...
Does this situation sound familiar? Stooping over a laptop for hours on end, frantically trying to stay productive whilst you work from home in a set up that is less than ideal, during yet another lockdown! If this sounds like your current situation then you are...
Shoe fit In the first part of this series, we are going to discuss the key fitting points of a running shoe. The most important aspect of fit is that the shoe feels comfortable. Comfort is there for a reason, as is discomfort, it’s our nervous systems way of telling...
The Perfect Present: A Massage Voucher @ The Back and Body Clinic Do you have a loved one who always comes home from work or the gym struggling with aches and pains? Tired of them asking you to give them a massage to help? If this sounds familiar, then why not treat...
Foot care Podiatrists specialise in treating the foot. To do this successfully we also assess the whole lower limb- from the hips to the toes! Today we are going to explore the foot care part of the job. This entails making sure the skin, nails and bones of the foot...
1. Adjust monitor so that the centre sits at eye level. The monitor should always be directly in front of your face (preferably no more than 35 degrees to either side) and at or slightly below eye level. However, if you wear bifocals and usually tilt your head...
