‘Exercise is medicine’ Research shows that exercise in people with Parkinson’s Disease is not only an integral part of self- management but can actually slow down disease progression. Did you know that newly diagnosed groups with Parkinson’s Disease are already 30% less active and are taking 30% fewer steps? (Lord Et al, 2013). So time is of the essence! Ideally exercise should be prescribed alongside medication to optimise quality of life and function. However we know it’s hard for people to make changes to their day to day routine, especially if you are not used to exercising. It is even mor ..read more

Within physiotherapy, the bond between a patient and their therapist is recognised as being hugely important in allowing effective recovery from injury. A positive therapeutic alliance ensures patients are satisfied with the input they receive and it’s even suggested this may directly influence treatment outcomes (1). However, while it is recognised that an effective patient-therapist bond is essential in physiotherapy’s ‘Codes of Conduct’ (2)(3), the way in which these relationships are developed and maintained are much less obvious. This blog will look at what constitutes an effective therap ..read more

At Physio.co.uk, we provide specialist Neurological assessment and treatment for people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that can present very differently from person to person.  If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with MS, it can be daunting if you do not know about the nature of the disease.  The aim of this blog is to discuss how MS may present and to highlight how Neurological physiotherapy can help to manage symptoms. What is MS? Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the relaying of information from the brain t ..read more

The use of water as a therapy modality certainly is not a new one, with records dating back to Egyptian, Roman and Greek times. So why water? What is all the fuss about? Water is the only element on earth that can de-load the body of gravity, whilst still providing resistance (drag) to strengthen muscles. Add in some warmth (a toasty 36 degrees) and you have a textbook perfect environment for rehabilitation. I myself am a keen swimming, have represented my county for swimming, worked as lifeguard and a pool-swimming instructor, I’m no stranger to getting my hair wet. By examining some of the p ..read more