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What are common mistakes when training in the gym?

Weight lifting is recommended for most people, especially as you get older as it helps to reduce muscle atrophy, improve bone density (osteoporosis) and improve balance. Athletes and recreational sports persons also benefit from improved sports specific performance if their strengthening routine is tailored to their sports requirements. If you have never lifted weights or [...]

By |2025-09-14T11:49:07+01:00September 7th, 2025|Sport, Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

By |2025-08-04T22:51:38+01:00June 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Is running good or bad for osteoarthritic knees?

The Best Options for Treating Tendinopathy (Tendinitis).

There are a number of options for treating tendinopathy/tendinitis. Initially non-surgical options are explored such as strengthening, eccentric strengthening, ultrasound, deep tissue massage, non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, dry needling and extracorporeal shock wave therapy.  If these do not work, more aggressive and costly treatments such as corticosteroid injections, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections or surgical [...]

By |2025-05-11T10:00:10+01:00February 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Home/Nursing Home Visits & stroke rehabilitation in Edinburgh

Sometimes it is necessary for physiotherapy to be provided in the home or nursing home and this is a service provided by e-physiotherapy. Lack of mobility is one of the main reasons for requiring a home visit and we can help with getting mobility back whether it is due to low back pain, a stroke, [...]

By |2025-05-04T10:31:45+01:00October 24th, 2019|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Asthma or Exercise Inducted Laryngeal Obstruction (EILO)?

If you have difficulties breathing when exercising, you may have been diagnosed with asthma. There is a lesser known cause of breathing difficulties when exercising and it is called Exercise Inducted Laryngeal Obstruction (EILO). It used to be called Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion. The symptoms are only present with more intense exercise, near your maximum [...]

By |2022-01-26T20:37:21+00:00October 22nd, 2019|Sport, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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