Hand & Thumb Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Impact, and Best Exercises for Relief
Hand & Thumb Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Impact, and Best Exercises for Relief Hand osteoarthritis (Hand OA) and thumb osteoarthritis (Thumb OA) are common conditions that can make daily tasks like gripping, writing, and opening jars increasingly difficult. This occurs when the cartilage in the small joints of the hand and thumb wears down, leading to pain, […]
Hip Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Impact, and Best Exercises for Relief
Hip Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Impact, and Best Exercises for Relief Hip osteoarthritis (Hip OA) is a common condition that affects mobility and quality of life, particularly in older adults. It occurs when the protective cartilage in the hip joint wears down, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Over time, Hip OA can make […]
Knee Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Impact, and Best Exercises for Relief
Knee Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Impact, and Best Exercises for Relief If you’re starting exercise for knee osteoarthritis, pick one or two movements below that you can do comfortably and repeat regularly. Start with a manageable range and resistance, then build gradually. If symptoms remain more aggravated than usual the next day, try reducing the dose and […]
Understanding Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Management Strategies
Osteoarthritis: How to Stay Active and Manage Flare-Ups Some days you can get through a walk, a shift or the stairs without thinking much about your joints. On other days, the same things feel harder. If you have osteoarthritis (OA), it helps to have a plan for both kinds of day. OA affects the whole […]
Dry Needling: A Powerful Pain Relief Technique
Dry Needling in Physiotherapy: What to Expect If your physio has mentioned dry needling, you might be wondering what it feels like, how much it might help and whether you need it. It’s one option we can discuss after an assessment and decide on together. What is dry needling? A trained clinician inserts a fine, […]
Understanding the “Why” Behind Pre-Season Screening Tests
Understanding the “Why” Behind Pre-Season Screening Tests In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of pre-season screening for athletes. Now, let’s delve into the specific tests we utilize at RHP Physiotherapy and the crucial reasons behind their inclusion. Evaluating Range of Motion Optimizing baseline movement is essential for elite mechanics. Click each test below […]
Pre-Season Testing: Why You Should Consider It
Pre-Season Testing: Why You Should Consider It For athletes, the pre-season is a crucial time for building fitness, honing skills, and preparing for the demands of the upcoming season. For players preparing for football or netball, our sports physiotherapy team can tailor testing to the demands of their sport. While many focus on physical training, […]
Preparing for a Marathon
Preparing for a Marathon /ˈmarəθ(ə)n/noun a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km). a long-lasting or difficult task or activity. Start with the running you can repeat around work and family. Build a consistent week of easy runs, then extend one run gradually as you recover well between sessions. Add […]
Wrist instability
Wrist Instability: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Effective use of our wrist and hand is important for all aspects of our life. If our wrist joint becomes unstable, it can alter the movement and function of our hand, and our entire upper limb. An unstable wrist can also cause pain and weakness with gripping and fine […]
About holistic health, a physio’s perspective
About Holistic Health, A Physio’s Perspective As physiotherapists, we spend our days diving deep into the human body, unravelling the mysteries of pain and dysfunction. We focus on specific injuries, like a tweaked knee or a sore back. But what if we zoom out a bit? What if we consider the bigger picture? You see, […]