In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, many of us spend long hours sitting at a desk or working on computers. Whether you’re in an office environment or working from home, poor ergonomics can lead to work-related pain and discomfort that, over time, can become more serious. From backaches to wrist pain, these issues can have aContinue reading “Ergonomics for a healthy workstation: preventing work related pain”
Tag Archives: Nutrition
Healthy Habits for injury prevention: tips for staying active and pain free
Staying active is essential for overall health and well-being, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys walking, gardening, or playing with your kids, the risk of injury is always present. Injuries can sideline you for days, weeks, or even months, disruptingContinue reading “Healthy Habits for injury prevention: tips for staying active and pain free”
Protecting your body in a physical job
Like athletes, those who have a physical job are reliant on their bodies being able to perform. This includes tradespeople, hairdressers, and healthcare practitioners to name a few. Most jobs involve a level of manual handling whether it is moving building supplies, moving patients, or standing for prolonged periods while styling a client’s hair. LowerContinue reading “Protecting your body in a physical job”
Do orthotics really work?
Orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts that help correct foot and ankle problems usually caused by variation in foot mechanics. They are designed to provide support, improve alignment, and enhance overall foot function. Orthotics can be used to treat a variety of conditions such as plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and shin splints and are often prescribedContinue reading “Do orthotics really work?”
Sports injury prevention tips
It is estimated that more than 2 million sports injuries present to A&E departments across the UK each year. Football, rugby and netball have high injury rates in the UK, due to their physical and competitive nature, as well as having high participation rates. Men are more likely to sustain sports injuries- primarily due toContinue reading “Sports injury prevention tips”
Effective Recovery After Exercise
For many of you it will be welcome news that later on this week gyms will be able to re-open, along with outdoor sport resuming. But how is it best to recover from training so that you’re ready for your next session? This blog looks at what you should be doing to help look afterContinue reading “Effective Recovery After Exercise”
HLM Sports Therapy 