At tops:health, one of the more frequent issues we assess in our clinics is shoulder pain when reaching an arm or both arms overhead. This nagging pain is typically felt over your shoulder joint and aggravated by movements such as a shoulder press in the gym, reaching in to a high kitchen cabinet or pruning
We have the pleasure of discussing Pilates and skiing today with Kate Layton, one of tops:health Pilates Instructors. In your opinion, how does Pilates and skiing complement each other? I don’t like sitting down at a desk using a computer – I like moving. Downhill skiing is movement, fresh air, beautiful scenery. High speed rush,
We would like to introduce you to Jack, a MSK and Sports Physiotherapist who shares his time between Oxford United FC and tops:health Jack, can you tell us about your role at Oxford United FC? I am the current Senior Academy physiotherapist at Oxford United Football Club, this role primarily involves working with the Professional
Mark Oddi, the Centre Director of Viavi:be, recently decided to try a Reformer Pilates class at tops:health. Find out below his thoughts and experience… In my quest to move my body in different ways, I decided to try out a reformer Pilates class at Tops Health. I understand health, its implications and what we should and shouldn’t be doing. I
The terms “health” and “fitness” are thrown around very easily but is there a difference between the two? Which is more important? What do the terms actually mean? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of: “complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
We would like to introduce you to Catherine, an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Clinical Yoga Instructor. Catherine, can you tell us a little about your Physiotherapy career to date and what got you interested in Yoga? I qualified as a physiotherapist in 1985 and became interested in treating patients with neurological conditions. The study of
