Osteoporosis…What exactly is Osteoporosis & how can we treat & prevent it?
Osteoporosis Frequently Asked Questions What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis occurs when the struts which make up the mesh-like structure within the bones become thin, causing the bones to become fragile and break easily, often following a bump or minor fall. This is most common in the wrists, hips and spine. Why does this happen? After the age of 35, bone […]
Take a Deep Breath with Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing Breathing is one of the most important and vital acts we do. Our breathing alters in pattern and rhythm at different times of the day and in different emotional states, for example sighing in despair or panting with exhaustion. Breathing is one of the few bodily processes that can either be voluntary or involuntary. […]
Dr Google Healthy Knowledge or Not?
Doctor Google… Healthy Knowledge or NOT! Most of us are acutely aware that many aspects of our healthcare has moved ‘online’ and more and more we are turning our newfound ‘friend’ Dr Google to help us to diagnose what a problem might be and what we can best do to treat ourselves. Is it helpful or not? This is a […]
How can Mental Health effect your Physical Health
We post this Blog as we reflect on Mental Health Awareness Week. This is an important topic to cover as this can greatly impact our physical wellbeing and vice versa. There are a variety of therapies that can help you and of course, here at Ashbourne and Hilton Physiotherapy Centres we are here to offer help and treat your physical needs often with some simple strategies […]
What are the Top 5 Most Common Sports Injuries
Let us help you find a solution to those sporting injuries!! The sun is shining, the weather is dry (generally), how fabulous that we can start to return to our chosen social sports for example, Tennis and Golf! Many of us have been able to maintain fitness over the last year with alternative exercises such as walking, running […]
Has the Pandemic changed the way we run?
“Whether running outside or indoors it is important to maintain running technique.” There is an ‘ART’ to running… whether your choice is to join on-line running clubs, Treadmill classes online i.e. Peloton, or Relay’s made virtual, the pandemic has encouraged us to re-invent our usual ways of running. http://www.runnersorts.com Here at Ashbourne & Hilton Physiotherapy Centres, we are able to offer assessments and […]
Shockwave Therapy
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY… What is it? Here at Ashbourne Physiotherapy Centre we are pleased to announce that we can now offer our patients a NEW therapy treatment to assist with treating chronic tendon injuries. Our physiotherapist Anna Simons can assist patients with this innovative form of therapy to enhance patient’s recovery with painful tendon injuries. Anna Simons – Chartered Physiotherapist MCSP What can Shockwave Therapy […]
FEEL REVITALISED WITH WALKING
“FEEL REVITALISED WITH WALKING…. “ We are sure you have heard many times the benefits of walking, but did you know that it really does have ‘SUPER POWERS’ resulting in feeling… HAPPIER, REVITALISED, MORE ENERGISED and even making you BRAINIER? We were born to move! What’s not to like about walking? It’s easy to do and its easy on the joints. Here at Ashbourne & Hilton […]
Christmas Top Ten Tips
“Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from all of us at Ashbourne & Hilton Physiotherapy Centres!!!” **VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE EXTRA STOCKING FILLERS!!** The Christmas break has finally arrived and we all want to make the most of Christmas this year!! “So how do we avoid those Christmas mishaps & injuries?” From tight deadlines with work and family commitments, to simply wrapping presents, or putting up […]
Competition Time
DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!! WIN! WIN! WIN! “We are excited to announce the launch of our competition…” We have a fantastic Hamper to be WON! Full of FEEL GOOD products to help you feel great! Even our Physio Logo has dressed up for the occasion with his smart bow tie!! We are open throughout lockdown 2 WIN! WIN! WIN! A glimpse of […]