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Demystifying Headaches

This month we’re all about headaches – that relentless throb that can turn a cheerful day into a struggle. But …

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Understanding Lower Back Pain: Your Physiotherapist’s Guide to Relief

If you’ve ever experienced lower back pain, this is for you. Firstly, know that you’re not alone – it’s one …

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The FAQs and Nothing but the FAQs about Physiotherapy

At Philip Wood Physiotherapy we’re passionate about human physiology and movement. We geek out explaining how your ACL (anterior cruciate …

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Should You Use Rigid or Flexible Sports Tape?

Welcome to the world of sports tape, where choices abound, and injuries meet their match!  In this adventure, we’ll explore …

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All About AC Joint Sprains

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your shoulder after a fall or impact? It could be an AC …

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How To Prevent Recurrent Hamstring Strains

So, you strained your hamstring. It was painful. It’s been a few days and the major pain has subsided. Now …

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Diabetes and Physiotherapy

When most people think of diabetes they think about insulin shots, glucose jelly-beans and blood sugar monitoring devices. Perhaps physiotherapy …

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All About Calf Strains

Calf strains are a common injury.  So, whether you’re experiencing dull aching pain during or after exercise or a sudden …

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Our Favourite Shoulder Exercises

Do you sometimes feel a twinge in your shoulder? Maybe just a niggling pain? Or do you get an odd …

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A Little Knowledge About a Big Muscle Group – The Glutes

“Oh my God Becky, look at her butt…” 90s music has a lot to answer for, but today we’re embracing …

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How to Stretch and Strengthen your Hip Flexors

The hip flexors are a group of muscles that play an important role in the movement and stability of the …

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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Have you heard about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV? Anyone who has experienced its awful symptoms of rocking and …

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