Explainers
Do you shy away from exercise because you're worried about damaging your joints? Concerned about putting excess stress and strain on your knees or hips? You're not alone.
Updated: Friday 25 October 2024
Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018
There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but this article by Jodie Breach, National Lead Physiotherapist, looks at the most common form – osteoarthritis.
Updated: Monday 8 July 2024
Published: Wednesday 9 October 2019
Back pain (especially in the lumber region) is one of the most common causes of discomfort and time off work in the UK. To make things worse, misinformation and myths about the causes and treatments of chronic back pain can make understanding your condition more difficult.
Updated: Monday 8 July 2024
Published: Friday 26 May 2017
Physiotherapy isn’t a treatment reserved for elite athletes, or even for those recovering from an injury. In fact it can be used to improve your health in many surprising ways. Here are five signs that you may need physiotherapy.
Updated: Friday 8 September 2023
Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affected over half a million workers in 2017. Arm yourself with the best knowledge to tackle them if you're affected.
Updated: Monday 22 August 2022
Published: Wednesday 10 October 2018
Booking your first physiotherapy appointment can be daunting. John Doyle, Physiotherapy Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why physiotherapy has been proven to help people of all ages with the pain relief, healing and rehabilitation of most medical and surgical conditions.
Updated: Friday 28 May 2021
Published: Tuesday 4 June 2019