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General What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training?

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has gained momentum in the health and fitness industries, revolutionising the way we…

30 November 2023
General A guide to seeing a physiotherapist

There are a number of reasons you may suffer from injuries. Either you’ve started a new workout routine,…

25 August 2022
General How much water should I drink per day?

Water: How Much Should You Be Drinking And Why Research suggests that adults could live up to 2…

29 July 2022
General How Blood Flow Restriction Training Can Be Used In Rehab

How to practically apply blood flow restriction: As described in the first of the two blogs, blood flow…

16 November 2021
General The Four Biggest Mistakes You Can Make After A Muscle Tear

Our muscles play an important role in the movement of our body. Without our muscles, we wouldn’t be…

8 October 2021
General Electrical Stimulation: What Is It And How Is It Used

Electrical stimulation has been present in the rehabilitation world from as early as the 1800s. Initially used for…

30 September 2021
General You Are Not Your Scan

Many patients will ask for a scan expecting to find the answers to their pain. Imaging can show…

27 September 2021
General 10,000 Steps A Day To Improve Your Health

10,000 steps a day, a catchy phrase or does it have some real meaning about it. The promotion…

22 September 2021
General To Surgery Or Not To Surgery

Surgery has been a commonly used treatment solution to treat injuries of the knee and shoulder, and other…

13 September 2021
General Debunking Myths About Deadlifts

When you suggest deadlifts as an exercise for a patient often the reply you receive is “aren’t those…

9 September 2021
General Benefits Of Skipping For Your Health

Tired of going for numerous walks whilst in lockdown? Wanting something different to do in your exercise regimen…

28 August 2021
General Signs You Need To See A Physio For Neck Pain Auckland

If you spend your day at a desk and your evenings on the sofa, a stiff neck can…

28 May 2019
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