It’s a new year and one of the most common things people do is make resolutions. Withing a few weeks many have given up on them because they are unreasonable and unrealistic. So if you are making resolutions this year, look at them and see if they are SMART Specific Measurable Attainable Reasonable Timely If your goals meet these criteria, … Read More
Tips to avoid weight gain this Christmas
Exercise. Walk every opportunity that you can over Christmas. People who walk report that they have more confidence, feel better about themselves, are more alert and have better sleeping patterns. This can help use up those extra calories!! 2. Eat before drinking and celebrating. Skipping breakfast or lunch in order to “save your appetite” probably isn’t the best weight-maintenance … Read More
Physio led Pilates classes for back pain and neck pain
Here in Southside Physiotherapy Clinic we run numerous Pilates classes which are suitable for people who have a pre-existing injury or want to prevent an injury from occurring in the first place. Did you know that if you have had a recent bout of back or neck pain Pilates will benefit you by improving your ability to activate the deep … Read More
Spring into Health & Fitness
Although the weather recently has been more 4 seasons in one day than spring like. Now with the longer evenings and the brighter mornings is the perfect time to start some routines to increase exercise and benefit your health and fitness. Whether you are already a walker, runner swimmer or gym goer there is the opportunity to reflect on your … Read More
Pre and post operative rehabilitation
Have you had a recent surgery or have you a surgery booked? Physiotherapy is an important part of the process both pre-operatively and for post operative rehabilitation. Whether it’s a total knee replacement, total hip replacement, abdominal, knee, ankle, shoulder or spine surgery advice from a Chartered Physiotherapist will aid your recovery. Pre-operative physiotherapy ensures that you are ready for your … Read More
Give A Precious Gift Voucher this Christmas!
Surprise a loved one! Get that niggly pain sorted! Kick Start their New Year Fitness Resolution with Pilates! If someone you love needs some motivation to improve their well being why not give a gift voucher for an assessment with an expert Chartered Physiotherapist. Here at Southside Physiotherapy we have gift vouchers for a treatment session or deep tissue massage, … Read More
Urinary Incontinence – The Facts
Urinary incontinence is the complaint of involuntary loss of urine. It is common but should not be accepted as normal. Physiotherapy can play a huge role by providing advice and exercises! There are various types of incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence: involuntary leakage on effort or exertion for example when lifting or exercising, sneezing or coughing. Common reports can be leaking … Read More
Back & Neck Pain
Did you know that October is Spinal Health Care month? We need to look after our spine… we only have one …. and it can`t be replaced. Chartered Physiotherapists working in the area of Musculoskeletal therapy are specially trained in treating back and neck pain. Modern sedentary lifestyles are a cause for an increasing incidence of back and neck … Read More
Happy World Physiotherapy Day, 8th September 2018!
We are delighted to be part of World Physiotherapy Day which takes place on the 8th of September each year. This year the focus is on Mental Health and the part your Chartered Physiotherapist can play in maximising your well-being and activity. Did you know that physical activity can actually protect against the onset of depression? Studies have … Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks itself, a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation. The immune system which normally protects the body by attacking bacteria and viruses, mistakenly attacks the joints. Inflammation can commonly occur in joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. However it can also affect the skin, eyes, lungs and nerves, as it is a … Read More