Golf: More Dangerous Than You Think?
Who knew? Golf, often seen as a leisurely pastime, can actually be pretty tough on your body. In fact, studies show that golfers are more likely to get injured than rugby players! Why is that? Well, it turns out that...
Tennis Elbow: A Painful Reality for Many
Tennis elbow, officially known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects many tennis players, but it’s not just limited to the court. Anyone who engages in repetitive wrist and forearm movements, such as golfers, carpenters, or even computer...
Tennis: More than just a sport
Tennis is a fantastic sport that offers numerous benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. From improving cardiovascular health to enhancing mental acuity, tennis can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. Physical Benefits Mental Benefits Injury...
Stress and Nutrition: Separating Fact from Fiction for Better Health
As per our previous blogs we have made note of how ingrained stress has become in our lives. We have also noted the challenges that our typical environments place on us, resulting in more difficulty in managing stress. But it...
Stress in today’s lifestyle
Stress is incredibly common in our current lifestyles. We are constantly bouncing from deadline to deadline whether it is home, the workplace or even socially. It’s not something we see as avoidable in all instances and sometimes perhaps it can...
Embracing Calm: a guide for managing stress and general wellbeing.
Stress is fast becoming a major and silent contributor to poor health with links to various chronic health conditions as well as persistent pain problems. Far too often we see, as Physiotherapists, a patient with a painful condition that is...
Balance and Falls Prevention
Maintaining balance is a fundamental aspect of overall wellbeing, as we age, the importance of fostering stability becomes even more pronounced. Falls can have severe consequences, particularly in older adults, making it essential to proactively address balance issues. In this...
Healing Time Frames – When we have an issue in the tissue
Our bodies do a fantastic job at healing injured tissue. This timeline of healing does depend on the severity of the injury, and the type of tissue injured. Having an understanding of this timeline is extremely helpful in predicting overall...
Desk Job Survival Guide: Ergonomics and Exercises for Office Workers
In the digital age, the prevalence of desk jobs has become the norm, and with it comes a set of challenges for our musculoskeletal health. Folks that have prolonged hours of sitting are almost like the endurance athletes of the...
Strategies for Improving Knee Osteoarthritis: taming a grumpy knee
So, you have had some knee pain for a while and you think you may have knee OA. Maybe you have even had that diagnosed? Don’t despair! Here at RHP Physiotherapy, we have the people, equipment and a “toolbox” full...