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Rest Days: Are they the most important part of a training plan?

Physiotherapist, Thomas Osborne of JRM Physiotherapy sets out some important advice for athletes about rest days.   It’s so easy to get sucked into quite an intense training routine – we get used to our schedules of training that fit neatly into our working and family lives, and before we know it we are happily in a cycle of work-train-sleep-repeat. Why break this cycle? It’s easy to assume that as our bodies become conditioned we should be thinking about introducing […]

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Heat or Cold? Which is best?

Heat or Cold? Which is best for pain and injury? This is one of the most common questions that physiotherapists get asked. Both heat and cold treatments can be extremely effective for pain and injury if used correctly and at the right time. Physiotherapist Jonny McLean from JRM Physiotherapy sets out some advice below. As a general rule:– If there is visible swelling, use ice.– If your injury is recent (within 6 weeks) use ice.– If there is stiffness or […]

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Physiotherapy Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions  It is understandable that you may have some questions about what happens at a physiotherapy appointment and more. Please see below for our frequently asked questions. If these don’t answer your question please do not hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing admin@jrmphysio.com or calling 01484 968017. What will happen at a physiotherapy initial assessment? At your physiotherapy initial assessment you will spend approximately 45 minutes with a physiotherapist who will ask you a series […]

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Women’s Health Physiotherapy FAQs

Women’s Health Physiotherapist Esther Gallick Answers some Common Questions about Women’s Health Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy for Incontinence

Ladies let’s talk about leakages by Esther Gallick, Physiotherapist at JRM Physiotherapy, and women’s health specialist

It’s not just about bad backs… using physiotherapy to treat vertigo

Can physiotherapists treat vertigo? When you think about physiotherapy, what conditions spring to mind? Musculoskeletal pain probably tops the list, but physiotherapists can help patients with a wide range of conditions; from respiratory issues, to postnatal incontinence, physiotherapy can play a crucial role in the treatment of many physiological conditions.