The Benefits of Yoga with your Physiotherapy
Yoga is a practice that is gaining popularity in the health and wellness world, and it’s not just for people looking to lose weight or get healthier. It can be highly therapeutic for those with injuries or suffering chronic pain. Incorporating yoga with physiotherapy is a fantastic way to promote healing – as all joints […]
Everything you Need to Know About Acupuncture
The practise of acupuncture has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine and dates back thousands of years. Acupuncture is the practice of inserting a thin needle into targeted areas of your body to relieve forms of pain, reduce stress, migraines or even hormonal imbalances. While some dispute whether or not it is truly effective, even […]
General Benefits of Physiotherapy
How can physiotherapy help? Physiotherapy can help with most painful musculo-skeletal conditions. Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain and help you return to whichever activities you are struggling with (for example, work, chores or sport). If you are referred to us, a physiotherapist will perform a detailed assessment and diagnose the cause of your problem and […]
Benefits of Stretching
Daily stretching is often over looked as a necessity of a healthy lifestyle but it is as important for peak physical performance as any other workout, if not more so. A good stretching routine will help you to develop flexibility in your joints and muscles which will reduce the risk of injury overall. It also […]
Manchester and the History of Physiotherapy
The team at Total Physio are proud to provide Manchester and the North West with professional and personal physiotherapy services. A city built on the pioneering work of industry, science and medical professionals, Manchester was home to Europe’s largest industrial park, the first electronic computer, the first splitting of the atom resulting in the use of […]
9 On-Screen Injuries That Actually Made It Into The Movie!
At Total Physiotherapy, we understand the consequences of work-related injuries better than most and offer occupational physiotherapy services across the UK. For most of us, these injuries develop from slips and falls, muscle strain, repetitive strain, heavy lifting and unergonomic work conditions. Those working in the movie business may experience more peculiar work-related injuries, and […]
Most Common Sport’s Injuries, the Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Prevention
Restricted movement due to the UK lockdown has been mentally and physically challenging for most of us. The long-awaited news that the UK will begin a tentative roadmap to “normal life” is so exciting, and as you start preparing for gym sessions and sports workouts, we say, “easy does it and proceed carefully to avoid […]
Conditions and Injuries that Benefit from Sports Massage
Sports massage is a massage therapy style involving deep tissue techniques to help alleviate muscle tension, discomfort, and pain. It is extremely popular among athletes but is not limited to athletic injuries alone, as deep massage techniques can be used to treat various issues. What is sports massage? Stretching and compression movements are usually followed […]