Good Posture Helps Reduce Back Pain Correct posture is a simple but very important way to keep the many intricate structures in the back and spine healthy. It is much more than cosmetic – good posture and back support are critical to reducing the incidence and levels of back pain and neck pain. Back support […]
Author Archives: John Slattery
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Ankle injuries are some of the most common for athletes competing in running, soccer, or basketball, but can plague even casual hikers and joggers. To prevent ankle injuries that can send you limping to your nearest Scottsdale physical therapy center, there are a few things you should know. First, it is important to understand how […]
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I am recently back from a Riverdance tour that took us to 24 different cities in China. The tour included performances at the world renowned Beijing Exhibition Centre Theatre and many other state of the art venues. We did 10,000 kms of touring with the climax of the tour taking place at the Shanghai Grand Stage just after the Chinese New […]
Arthritis You will develop arthritis at some point in your lifetime. It can be very mild, causing a little stiffness as you age, or it can be extremely painful and debilitating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent and manage this condition. Arthritis is not actually a disease. Arthritis is a term used […]
As a member of The Irish Association of Physical Therapists and like all primary healthcare professionals, we are obliged to make sure we keep our skills up to date. This is formally called continuing professional development (CPD) and has been revised recently to be in line with similar healthcare providers. Over the last year I […]
Torn Labrum The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint, similar to the hip; however, the socketof the shoulder joint is extremely shallow, and thus inherently unstable. This means that the bones of the shoulder are not held in place adequately, and therefore extra support is needed to help the muscles stabilize the joint. […]
Research report Massage has been used in every culture throughout history. Not only because it feels so good, but because of its profound effects on health and well-being. The healing powers of this ancient healing art are slowly being revealed to modern researchers as they uncover its effects on a wide range of conditions ranging […]
Pregnancy can be a joyous time for a mother-to-be. However, the changes in a woman’s body and natural fears and anxiety can also be very stressful, both physically and emotionally. Many women avoid massage during pregnancy because they don’t think it’s possible to lie properly on the table. Lying prone (face down) will likely be comfortable […]
Muscle tension is like a car that’s idling too fast. The car is revved up and working hard but nothing useful is happening. There’s more wear and tear on the motor. Not only that, but the motor is burning more fuel and creating more pollution. With muscle tension your muscles are working hard, but are […]
Your back consists of stacked bones called vertebrae. There are discs between the vertebrae that act as shock absorbers and that allow the spine to bend. Each disc consists of a soft semi-fluid center (the nucleus) that is surrounded and held together by strong ligaments. The discs in your spine can be the source of a […]
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