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 This blog will aim to explore the relationship between exercise and menopause. It will aim to highlight the benefits of staying active during this significant time and also provide...
What is Knee Osteoarthritis? Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis worldwide. It is defined as a joint disorder that occurs when damage within the joint triggers...
Introduction: Cancer is a formidable adversary, affecting millions of lives worldwide. The scary statistic is that 1 in 2 of us will have cancer at some point in our life....
Behavioural change in health refers to deliberate actions that relate to our health and well being. This process involves adopting new positive habits or modifying existing habits to reduce the...
Introduction: In our quest for a long and fulfilling life, it’s crucial to distinguish between two vital concepts: life span and health span. While both terms sound similar, they have...
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...
Introduction: In the quest for optimal health, there’s one nutrient that often takes the spotlight: Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin”. This sunshine vitamin plays a crucial role...
In the field of fitness and rehabilitation, innovative training methods are continuously emerging to optimise gains and expedite recovery. One such method gaining prominence is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training....
When it comes to exercise, we often think of intense cardio sessions or weightlifting as the key to achieving our fitness goals. However, there is a hidden gem to exercise...
In today’s sedentary lifestyle, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact that physical activity can have on our overall well-being. As physiotherapists and health experts at Tops:Health, we firmly believe...
Inflammation is a natural defence mechanism of the body, designed to protect us from harmful stimuli and promote healing. However, not all inflammation is the same. There are two main...
