Clinic, Physiotherapy and Pilates News
Monthly Clinic, Physiotherapy Pilates News.
This is where you will find our monthly Physiotherapy & Pilates topics as well as ‘clinic news’ from Altrincham Physiotherapy.
Keep Running – Safely!
As marathon and half marathon training builds, we are seeing more runners struggling with niggles as mileage, speed work and hills increase. Common complaints at this stage include• Knee pain• Hip discomfort• Shin splints One factor we often see behind these issues is reduced control around the pelvis. When the side glutes and gluteus maximus are…
Continue Reading
Looking after your body, one small step at a time
As we move into the new year, it’s a good time to step away from strict resolutions and focus instead on small, manageable lifestyle choices that genuinely support your body. Simple habits around movement, sleep, nutrition and recovery can make a real difference to how you feel, how well you move and how resilient your…
Continue Reading
It’s a wrap!
December is here, and the clinic is feeling wonderfully festive. We have loved sharing our seasonal videos with you and hope they have added a little fun and motivation to your week. As we reach the end of the year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for being part of our community. Supporting…
Continue Reading
Heel Pain in Children
If your child has started to complain of heel pain, especially after running, jumping or playing sports, it might be something called Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis). Despite the name, it’s not a disease at all. It’s a common cause of heel pain in active children, especially those going through growth spurts. When children grow, the…
Continue Reading
Knee Pain in Children
If your child has been complaining of knee pain for a while now, especially after sport, it could be linked to a common condition called Osgood Schlatter’s. Despite the name, it isn’t a disease, please don’t worry – it’s a type of inflammation that often occurs during growth spurts in sporty children. Symptoms can include: A…
Continue Reading
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis is a disease that attacks the tissues of your joints. Arthritis often affects the hands due to their complex structure of 27 bones, making numerous joints. These joints are small, and the complex movement between them allows our dexterity. This also means they are susceptible to wear and tear, and inflammatory changes will often…
Continue Reading
