At CK Physiotherapy, we’re big advocates for setting “New Year, New You” objectives for yourself. Making positive lifestyle changes is something that should be celebrated and encouraged.

Reasons why children feel uncomfortable in clinical settings, the benefits of receiving treatment at home, and some ideas for physiotherapy exercises that children and parents can practice together.

Many new mothers put a lot of pressure on themselves to get fit and return to their pre-pregnancy shape after giving birth. However, it's important to remember that your body goes through a lot during pregnancy, and it takes time for it to recover and return to its pre-pregnancy state.

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time, but it can also be challenging for some women. The physical changes that a woman's body goes through can be difficult to cope with, and some women may experience discomfort or pain.

Many patients find that their lower back issues are work-related. Physiotherapy sessions can be helpful for prolonged back pain, but taking lower back exercises at work can often prevent or alleviate symptoms.

Physiotherapy can be an effective treatment for many pelvic floor injuries. However, it’s not the right solution for everyone. If you have chronic pain in your pelvis, have major incidents of incontinence, or have a pelvic organ prolapse, it’s important to seek medical guidance from your GP before starting physiotherapy for your pelvic floor muscles.

If you’re a competitive athlete, there’s nothing more frustrating than receiving an injury that keeps you away from training and competing. It can often feel like the emotional and mental struggles of an injury are more difficult to manage than the injury itself.

The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped the way that many of us chose to live and work. It normalised working from home for many people. Despite many businesses taking measures to try and bring people back to the office in the post-pandemic world, it looks like home working is a trend that is here to stay.

Common advice from neurological physiotherapists is that rehabilitation should begin as soon as possible after an injury or neurological condition occurs. But it’s equally important not to rush into anything. Our central nervous system is important, and it’s crucial that patients take the right approach to treatment if the central nervous system has suffered damage.

When it comes to investing in occupational health, the main advantages are clear - a healthy workforce is a productive and efficient workforce. But what are the other benefits for your business?