The Physio Room

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation is primarily driven by neuroplasticity. The first part of the wod, “neuro”, relates to the nervous system, specifically the nerves of the brain and spinal cord. “Plasticity”...

Functional exercise training has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for many good reasons. This type of training focuses on exercises that mimic movements we use in everyday life,...

Physiotherapy is an effective treatment for rotator cuff tendinitis and the management of rotator cuff tears to address pain and restore range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination. Rotator cuff...

Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in your arms or legs, including your fingers or toes, caused by a blockage in your lymphatic system. People suffering from lymphedema often...

(Educational content provided by Sian from Raynersmale.com.) Blood flow restriction training, or BFR, is an emerging hot topic in Physiotherapy rehabilitation. Although it has been around since the 60’s, it...

Shockwave therapy is clinically proven to treat many musculoskeletal conditionswithout the need for surgery or drugs. By using a shockwave therapy machine, a physiotherapist delivers pressurewaves into the site of...

Groin pain has many different causes depending on your age – for example changes in the joint in the elderly, and sports or trauma in the younger population. Soccer and...

Delayed-onset muscle syndrome, otherwise known as DOMS, is a very common phrase in the exercise industry. Most people experience an uncomfortable tenderness 12-72 hours after a strenuous exercise session, causing...

The shoulder is a pretty complex region of the body when it comes to anatomy and how it all works together to allow us to move. The connections between the...

The biceps muscle is located in the front of your upper arm. It is attached to the bones of the shoulder and elbow by tendons — strong cords of fibrous...

Compound exercises are everyone’s friend. They let us target multiple muscle groups at once, making our exercise routines more efficient, interesting and can introduce new challenges to an old routine! ...

There are quite a few medical diagnoses that can put fear and anxiety in young and elderly patients, and a broken hip would definitely be one.   Here’s what you should...