Welcome to this months Blog of how MASSAGE can be a ‘treat’ but also has many other great health benefits! Who am I and why is massage so good for you…?? Hi, I’m Emma, the latest member of the Ashbourne Physio Team working along with the other massage team members...
Welcome to this month’s Blog… Patients are experts too! One of the things we know from our patient surveys that is really valued about our appointments – having a full and frank discussion about what is and isn’t wrong and the options available. We always remember...
How Sleep Position can Help Your Health We spend a large amount of our life asleep. Investing in a good mattress and pillow goes a long way to aid a restful night’s sleep. It is generally recommended that a mattress is replaced every 6-8 years. Ideally a mattress...
Physiotherapy is the “best job in the world!” Or at least that is my opinion (though I suppose I am biased). My experiences as a student physiotherapist have reinforced this opinion for me and affirmed that my decision to pursue a career in physiotherapy is the best...
Is persistent PAIN or ARTHRITIS causing difficulties with SEX & your RELATIONSHIP? Some conversations are more difficult than others and any conversations around Sex and relationships can be especially difficult. As physios we get asked for help and advice about...
“Welcome to our NEW WEBSITE!” Our NEW WEBSITE is now LIVE!! www.ashbournephysio.co.uk It’s taken a while as there is a wealth of information on our new site that we hope will be of interest to many of you. Why no start with meeting the team Meet The Team | Ashbourne...
What we love about exercise classes… As a Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Centre, we are privileged to work alongside some amazing course instructors and teachers. Being able to refer patients into a class environment with confidence really enhances our patient’s...
Welcome to our Shrovetide Blog! Will there be any injuries?? What can you do to help yourself?? Folk that tend to attend our Ashbourne Clinic will know exactly what we’re talking about when we discuss the Shrovetide football match – those at Hilton may...
So how are the new year fitness plans going? It’s rare that anyone finds maintaining exercises easy , but the benefits are so worth the motivational challenge. Here are a few more suggestions of favourite exercises from our lovely physio and massage therapists...
Happy New Year and we all know that January marks the start of new efforts in terms of increasing our fitness (and this applies physios too!!!). Our physio and massage therapists have shared their favourite exercises in our blog this month – either the ones they use...
Massage…. Welcome to the benefits of massage! Christmas can be a very busy, hectic time of year, finding ways to de-stress and relax are extremely important for your well-being. Massage has many benefits, so our blog this month will explain the different types of...
What exactly IS physiotherapy? Having worked as a Chartered Physiotherapist for over 30 years and working in a clinic that has been in existence for more than 35 years, I should be well placed to answer this, but it’s quite difficult to encompass everything that us...