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Why Maintaining Muscular Strength Through Exercise is Vital to Ageing Well
Do you picture yourself as an active, independent older adult who moves easily, enjoys life, and stays strong well into your older years? For many, th...

Everything You Need to Know About Preventing Falls This Winter
Did you know falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in adults over 75?1 As winter approaches, icy walkways, shorter days, and joint pain...

RETURNING TO ACTIVITY AFTER COVID-19. HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP TO RECOVER?
COVID-19 can take a long time to recover from it and it can have a significant effect on quality of life. During the illness people usually lost muscl...

WHAT DOES A COVID 19 SECURE HOME VISIT LOOK LIKE?
As a mobile physiotherapy service, here at Physit we, like everybody else, have had to quickly adapt to the unprecedented changes we’ve seen dur...

HOW CAN I MANAGE PAIN DURING PREGNANCY?
Are you pregnant and suffering from aches, pains or cramps? Pregnancy is an exciting stage, but one that can bring its own set of challenges to your b...

CAN DOING SPINAL MOBILISATION AND CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES IMPROVE BREATHING?
Struggling with your breathing is a pressing concern and one that might be your reason for calling us at Physit. Our Physiotherapists regularly review...

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A VIDEO CONSULTATION AND HOME EXERCISE PROGRAMME (HEP) WITH A PHYSIOTHERAPIST AT PHYSIT
Being isolated in one’s home due COVID government regulations preventing you from going out or being physically unable to leave your home can lead to ...

HAVE YOU FALLEN RECENTLY?
Have you fallen recently and are now feeling less confident when walking? Falls in the elderly are fairly common and the primary cause of decreased mo...

HOW CAN I RELIEVE MY TENSION HEADACHE?
Tension headaches are a hugely common complaint from Physit clients and can have a multitude of causes. Chronic tension headaches can be debilitating ...

WHAT IS A MUSCLE KNOT, AND HOW CAN I MAKE IT FEEL BETTER?
Our Physit physiotherapists have many years of expertise in appropriate hands-on analysis of aches and pains. One concern they are often presented wit...

HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)?
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an emotional condition that develops after somebody has exp...

WHAT MUSCLES CAUSE NECK AND HEAD PAIN?
A lot of us are very familiar with the muscles of the legs or arms, thanks to our personal trainers, gym buddies, or even some memory of school P.E. H...