Why Physiotherapy Improves Body Image
Did you know that exercise, which is a vital aspect of a physiotherapy program, improves body image? Medical News Today reported on a study that proved just one exercise session increases body image, which can be defined as how someone feels about his or her body at any given moment. MNT stated, “New research suggests […]
Does Your Child Need Physiotherapy?
Quick answer For children, the big issues are usually load, posture, activity volume, and how they carry that load over time. If pain, numbness, or an uneven posture shows up, a physiotherapy assessment is a sensible next step. Common questions Is a heavy backpack a problem? It can be, especially if it changes posture or […]
If You Want to Be Pain-free, Exercise!
True or false: avoiding physical activity will help to reduce your pain. The correct answer is, FALSE. Avoiding physical activity doesn’t usually reduce pain; it exacerbates it. This may seem counterintuitive. Someone with back pain, for example, would probably assume that resting the back would bring the most relief. This is an understandable conclusion. However, […]
Physiotherapy Really CAN Increase Athletic Performance
Serious athletes are almost always searching for viable methods of increasing sports performance. Such individuals have dedicated their whole selves to reaching their utmost athletic potential, and many will stop at nothing until that potential is reached. Special diets, nutritional supplements, and personal training are often sought out by those who want to boost their […]