Conditions & Awareness
Cervical Cancer Prevention
This one is close to my heart as my mother died of cervical cancer at the age of 54 – so if I can encourage even one person to get...
Acupuncture for Arthritis
Around 10 million people in the UK are thought to have arthritis. Osteoarthritis, ‘wear and tear’ is a degenerative condition and is the most common type of arthritis in the...
What is Plagiocephaly?
The Term Plagiocephaly is a blanket word for covering three different types of flattening on a child’s head. The three different types are: Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, Scaphocephaly. All three terms describe...
Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the ovaries, the reproductive organs in women responsible for producing eggs and hormones. It is the sixth most common cancer...
Latest Advancements in Hearing Aid Technology: What You Need to Know
Technology has become a driving force behind groundbreaking advancements in hearing aid design and functionality in the ever-evolving field of Audiology. For those navigating the realm of hearing loss, staying...
What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a similar growth condition to Severs disease which affects the Achilles tendon area but this time the area affected is the growth plate at the front of...
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...
Dry January: The Health Benefits
The start of a new year often brings with it a wide array of resolutions. One of the most popular of these, especially in the UK, is to participate in...
6 Ways to Deal with Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. Psychologist Richard S. Lazarus proposed the idea that all humans need a manageable amount of stress in their lives to develop a healthy...
Hearing Loss: The Silent Signals
Our ability to hear is crucial in connecting us to the world around us. However, what happens when sounds start to fade, and become muffled? Here we will explore the...
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...
Trigger Point Therapy: What it is and how it can help
Trigger points also known as ‘knots’ or ‘nodules’, are localised, tender spots within the muscles and fascia (web of connective tissue). However, they can also be found within tendons and...