Liamthephysio AT The Mayo Clinic

28/08/2023

05/07/2022

For parents who have a child with concussion it can be extremely frightening and worrying time. Please read this infographic on how to manage your child during this time.https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ACORN-Blank-Template.pdf

10/05/2021

For anybody involved in kids sports please read this in relation to concussion and sports
https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/after-concussion-return-to-normality-acorn/?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ttt-issue22-4may2023

08/05/2021

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04/05/2021

Three reasons to motivate you to do exercise

Small space? No equipment? Can’t make noise? There are still a surprising number of ways to exercise at home — and the benefits you’ll gain are real and lasting, says neuroscienti…

21/03/2021

Free webinar from some of the best in pain management in the UK..... and did I say it was free🤫🤫😉

02/03/2021

Do I need an MRI?

This is a common question from many people attending our clinic. The answer is sometimes easy and sometimes not. What I mean by this is that an MRI will tell you the way how things look but not where the pain is. This graphic illustrates that with it is common to have disc bulges and other 'abnormalities' on your scan and as you get older they become more normal than abnormal.

So what does this mean?
It means that your MRI can add information when helping to diagnose your problem but does not always dictate whether you get better or not. The saying goes treat the person not the scan. Physiotherapists are highlightly skilled in interpretating the whole picture and helping you return to what you want to do.

Hopefully this gives you food for thought

23/02/2021

People often ask what is the best diet for osteoarthritis. There is no scientific evidence to say one diet is superior to another. What we do know is that carrying extra weight increases the inter joint pressure which may increase symptoms of osteoarthritis. It is also thought that it can have a pro inflmmatory effect alos. Ask your physiotherapist about this at your next appointment