What causes shoulder pain? You may have shoulder pain after a playing sport, perhaps as a result of an injury or as a result of a repetitive strain. Perhaps there may be no apparent reason as to why your shoulder pain started it just gradually came on and has worsened over a number of days…
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Car Parking
From the 7th October 2019, work will commence on the Regent Road carpark for 15 months. The carpark will remain closed during this time. Therefore, when planning your journey to Physiotherapy/Pilates, please allow extra time for parking.
Mat Pilates Improves Balance and Strength in Older Adults
Recent research findings indicate that mat pilates can probably improve balance and strength in older adults. Maintaining physical fitness is important at all ages but as we get older it is particularly important in order to prevent falls and heart disease as well as ensure mental wellbeing. What is recommended? Department of Health guidelines recommend…
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Wanting to do more exercise over summer?
If you have been wanting to do additional Pilates exercises to keep flexible and strong over the summer break, we have made a video that you can follow. Cath Leftley, our Clinic Director, has put together a few leg strengthening mat-based exercises using the purple resistance band. Please watch our video below. If you would…
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Summer Time has arrived!
Summer is here, lets do Pilates and cheer! Keep moving your bodies, even if you are on your hollies! Some exercises for you all to keep you going over August. Hopefully you can get outside and do them in the sun! We hope you have a fantastic August and look forward to seeing you back…
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Hamstring Strains
Hamstring strain injuries may occur playing sports such as football, or during sprinting or perhaps running after cycling when training for a triathlon. How do they occur? During sprinting activities such as in football, the hamstring muscles can be forcibly stretched beyond their limits and the muscle tissue can be damaged. This damage can range…
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