Whether you’re heading out for a morning run, lifting weights at the gym, or joining your favourite fitness class, it’s tempting to jump right in or head straight for the shower once you’re done. But what happens before and after your workout is just as important as the workout itself. A proper warm-up and cool-down … Read more
In today’s digital age, we have access to a world of information at our fingertips. With just a few keystrokes, we can find answers to almost any question—including medical ones. But while the internet can be a great resource, it also has its pitfalls, especially when it comes to self-diagnosing medical or musculoskeletal (MSK) problems. … Read more
Before answering this question let’s look a question, I get asked all the time ‘What is the difference between a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor and Osteopath’? I’ll be honest, this can be a difficult question to answer as from personal experience I don’t know that much about Chiropractic or Osteopathy. When you do a Physiotherapy degree you … Read more
Gardening is a very common pastime and is one of the most common hobbies that our clients participate in. It is usually around June / July when most people capitalise on the brief summer weather and dust of their gardening gloves. There is a long list of benefits to gardening, but there are also a … Read more
As a Physiotherapist, I have a natural bias towards exercise and an active lifestyle. Having been a Physiotherapist for over 20+ years, I have directly seen the detrimental effects that a sedentary lifestyle can have on the body, both physically and mentally. I do understand that over recent years (especially with the pandemic) a sedentary … Read more
1: Move Your Body! As a physiotherapist, we know we do not stop talking about the importance of moving your body regularly and exercising. However, there is more to this than just a nagging physiotherapist.Did you know that living an active lifestyle does wonders for your bone health? The answer is YES! In fact, your … Read more
Social distancing is changing the way we do everything – no visiting family, no BBQ with friends in this glorious weather, businesses learning new ways to function, clash of the titans for a bag of toilet roll and a whole lot of juggling in the home to keep everyone occupied (husband included!). As Physiotherapists we … Read more
So, it’s not quite how you expected to welcome the new member of your family! Dad’s on lockdown, panic buying in the shops, loved ones not yet able to visit you and your bundle of joy… New Mums regardless of this isolation can feel anxious, lonely, overwhelmed and of course utterly exhausted. If this is … Read more
Following the mass exodus of office workers flocking to their homes a few weeks ago, many may have envisaged this as a short term way of working. As we look on, we realise that weeks are more realistically going to turn into months as we batten down the hatches. Here are some of Thorpes’ top tips … Read more
In these current times of uncertainty we can find ourselves becoming worried or anxious about the unknown. This is a totally normal response, however staying positive is vitally important on a number of levels. It can prevent chronic stress which can lead to spikes in cortisol levels which can make you more susceptible to illness. … Read more
