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Massage – is it a luxury or a necessity?

Massage – is it a ‘nice to have’, a special treat to look forward to? Or is it something that should be equally placed as a necessity alongside exercise and a good diet? The reality of daily life for many of us is that we rarely have time to stop. There is always...

How many chiropractic treatments are needed?

A question patients will often ask when enquiring at the clinic is ‘how many chiropractic treatments are needed’? Whilst this is subjective to each  patient, in this post we explain what you need to be aware of to ensure you get the right level of...

Which pain relief for muscular or joint pain?

By Physiotherapist Tracey DiMatteo When you are suffering muscular or joint pain, it can be difficult to decide which type of pain relief may help your condition. Medication can be useful to manage pain, but what should you take? There is a wealth of information on...

What is a Rehabilitation Therapist?

Dearbhla Gallagher discusses her role as a Rehabilitation Therapist at the Waldegrave Clinic in Teddington. As a rehabilitation therapist I have studied for a 4 year honours degree in Athletic Therapy and Training. My entire training has been on musculoskeletal...

How Podiatry can help the feet of diabetics

By Podiatrist Sagara Palliyage Approximately 2.5 million people in the UK suffer from diabetes according to Diabetes UK.  By 2025, it is estimated that this number will exceed four million. Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics – the most severe problems can...

Why strength & conditioning is important to avoid injury recurrence

By Physiotherapist Jacky Balfour Recurring injuries are very common in both sport and everyday life. Certainly, if you have suffered an injury recurrence you will know just how frustrating and debilitating it can be. To help prevent an injury from recurring requires...