How do you choose a matress if you have back pain
If your mattress isn't supporting you correctly while you sleep, it can give you back pain and sstiffness. You will usually feel this pain when you are trying to sleep, in the morning, or it will wake you up at night. It is important to remember that you can also wake up with back pain, [...]
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) links to Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia, ADHD, Neurodivergence, and COVID
There is increasing but limited evidence to suggest that Long COVID, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue (ME), post viral fatigue, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) are the same syndromes, and related to hypermobility (especially Ehlers Danlos syndrome), neurodivergence and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Since the COVID pandemic, there has been an increase in the [...]
Is running good or bad for osteoarthritic knees?
Running is a good way to improve cardiovascular fitness and strength with very little cost involved. No gym membership is required, just a good pair of running shoes and a space to run in. It is perceived by the general public that running can cause increased damage to osteoarthritic knees, causes more pain and requires [...]
Online booking is available again
Good News! Online booking is again possible at e-physiotherapy. COVID restrictions have eased and both new and existing clients can book and pay for physiotherapy appointments online at http://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/book-an-appointment/ If you are a new client or are an exisiting client attending for a few problem/condition, you will need to fill out a questionnaire online and have [...]
Reschedule your appointments online
You can now reschedule an appointment you have booked if you keep your confirmation email. The link is near the bottom of your appointment confirmation email and is shown in the first image in this article with a red circle around the text. You can see each stage of the rebooking process as the images [...]
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a procedure where shockwaves are passed through the skin to the injured tendon or ligament. (Extracorporeal means outside of the body) The shockwaves are mechanical, audible, low-energy sound waves, which are applied to the injured area and stimulate increased blood flow and blood vessels growth. This facilitates healing, cell [...]