physiotherapy
Shin Splints & How To Avoid Them
If you, like many people, have come into the new year thinking ‘I need to start exercising more’, there’s a good chance running is a form of exercise that you’re...
Orthotics: The what, how & why?
A lot of people suffering from knee pain, foot pain, tight calves and the like don’t realise that custom orthotics can reduce these symptoms. How amazing it would be if...
Sporting Adolescents and Me
As an MSK physiotherapist, I treat a wide range of problems, injuries and pains. I treat all ages, but I’ve developed a specialised knowledge area in injuries and problems in...
Ostenil aka Hyaluronic Acid injections
Some of you have probably heard about hyaluronic acid by now and its benefits as it has taken the skin world by storm, helping people to keep that youthful appearance...
Day of Disabilities
December 3rd was International Day of People With Disabilities, an annual occasion designated to join together to support people with disability in our communities, and raise awareness of the importance...
Is prevention better than a cure?
“A gram of prevention is worth a kilo of cure” Is prevention better than cure as the saying goes? Or should we wait until the problem occurs then deal with...
What is Sciatica?
Have you heard this phrase? Have you used this phrase? Do you really know what it means and what you can do about it? Sciatica is characterised by pain going...
What can shockwave therapy do for you?
At Walnut Grove we have invested in a Radial Shockwave machine because it has been shown in numerous studies to help with persistent tendon problems such as Plantar fasciopathy (previously...
Parkinson’s disease
There are over 40 symptoms of Parkinson’s and as with most conditions everyone is an individual and has a different journey. The more common symptoms of Parkinson’s include: Tremor Rigidity...
Endometriosis – could this be your pain?
Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body, generally in the abdominal...
10 Natural Ways to Build Healthy Bones
Building healthy bones is extremely important. Our skeleton supports movement and important organs essential for a healthy active life. Minerals are incorporated into your bones during childhood, adolescence and early...
Long Covid
On September 8th 2021 it was World Physiotherapy Day, which celebrates the work that physiotherapists across the world do to help their patients on their healthcare journey. This year’s topic...