Atherton Physiotherapy Blog

IntroductionIf you have been thinking about the possibility of starting to run for fitness or you are you already running but want some advice as you can’t seem to progress further?In this blog we offer lots of help for you to get started/improve your performance. We have tips and help to plan your training. Running plans, supplementary gym exercises and...

Below we discuss the similarities and differences between Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation. Similarities They are both MSK practitioners. What is meant by this is that they are both taught to treat disorders regarding the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and nerves). The Musculoskeletal system can become off balance, which may or may not be due to injury. This...

Patients with neck problems often ask us about pillows and which is the best type? We don’t give much thought about our pillow unless we have a problem. If you are sleeping on an old pillow, it probably needs to be replaced and if you think your pillow may be contributing to your neck/upper back pain read on….. What is...

A ‘pain in the bum’ can be quite painful and limit you from doing your usual activities. Finding the cause of your pain is crucial to alleviating it. The causes may be one of those listed below: Muscle or tendon pain There are quite a few muscles in the bum, and all collectively know as the gluteal muscles or “gluts”....

In an article published this summer’s edition of Physio First ‘In Touch’ entitled “Does ice help the recovery process?”  questions whether or not we should still recommend our clients to use ice post injury. In the article Solomon Abrahams (PhD MSc BSc MCSP FOIMM) Consultant Physiotherapist and BETH Sheehan BSc (Hons) FOIMM Physiotherapist analysed a total of thirty-five research papers...