Back pain can be hugely debilitating for people and there are a lot of myths about back pain and so we wanted to share with you 10 things you need...
In the pursuit of health, physical well-being is undoubtedly a cornerstone. However, injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions can pose significant challenges to our mobility, function and overall health. This is...
ITB friction syndrome (or Ilio-tibial band friction syndrome) is a relatively common overuse injury seen predominantly in runners. It can be felt as localised pain on the outside of the...
Soft Tissue Therapy is the management, manipulation, and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is applicable not just to sports people but to...
February is Raynaud’s Awareness month and so we wanted to highlight some information regarding this phenomenon. Raynaud’s is where your blood stops flowing properly to your fingers and toes. This...
Exercise and physical activity can improve bone strength and the associated risk of falls, which may offer benefits in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. However, uncertainty about the types...
What is your Grip Strength and why is it important? You may think that grip strength is solely related to your hand function but research shows that it can actually...
Whether you’re a professional or recreational rugby player, rugby is a physically demanding sport that requires agility, strength and endurance. Due to the nature of the demanding sport, the risk...
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that affects the shoulder joint. It is characterised by pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion,...
Introduction: What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti is a condition that occurs when the rectus abdominis muscles separate due to the stretching of the connective tissue, leaving a gap in...
How It Started …Three years ago I started to get knee pain. I went to a sports and exercise doctor who I had been seeing for a glute med problem...
It is that time of year, there has been an increase of activity over the past few months with the pre- season training for university sports, the start of the...
What is Prehab?In the world of healthcare, the terms ‘prehabilitation’ and ‘prehab’ are becoming more prominent.What do they mean, and why are they important? Well, Prehabilitation or prehab refers to...
Introduction: Pregnancy is a beautiful but sometimes challenging journey. The third trimester brings you one step closer to meeting your little one. It’s also a time when your body goes...
We are happy to welcome you to your first physiotherapy appointment with us at Tops:Health. We understand that starting physiotherapy can be a new experience and we want to make...
