We all know that smoking is bad for your health. But what exactly is the impact of smoking on your body? This month is Stoptober! For us as physiotherapists, this is a reason to highlight the many positive effects on your body if you, as a smoker, decide to quit. Did you know…
Human anatomy is a marvellous phenomenon with so much to learn and discover. Today we’re taking a look at the ulnar nerve (nervus ulnaris) and the injury caused by overuse of this nerve, namely cyclist’s hand. Does cyclist’s hand only affect road cyclists? How can you recognise this condition and how can you…
In these days of corona, we suddenly dwell much more on what is actually the difference between a virus and a bacterium. We are required to wash or disinfect our hands frequently, but isn't this something that only kills bacteria? In this article, we explain why it's still...
Just as a warm-up is an essential part of your training or workout, so too should a cool-down be. Yet (sports) physiotherapist Sander still often finds that this is overlooked. In this new blog post, you can read more about the importance of a proper cool-down and the key roles it plays in your body. What…
Joint cracking is a common habit. We crack our knuckles, fingers, toes, backs and even our necks. But not everyone does it for the same reason. Some of us do it to relieve the pressure we feel in our shoulders or neck or in response to stress. In this article, we discuss...
You probably already know that physiotherapy can help you recover from injuries and physical ailments. But did you also know that we can help make your day-to-day life easier? It may sound obvious, but if you move better, your day-to-day life becomes easier too. Below are six ways in which physiotherapy can…
Although our country is doing well in terms of the number of COVID-19 cases, we are still expected to work from home as much as possible. Have you noticed that, as a result of working from home so much, you are starting to experience discomfort in your wrist, arm, neck or shoulder? If so, this could be a sign of RSI. RSI (repetitive strain injury) is a collective term…
Today we’re taking a look at human anatomy, focusing on the joints. Joints, you see, have a very important function. They enable us to move – from walking to moving our arms. They form a vital part of our musculoskeletal system. But what exactly is the function of joints…
Now that many people are working from home as much as possible, a lot of attention is being paid to maintaining the correct posture whilst working. But have you ever stopped to think that, on average, you spend about as much time sitting at your desk as you do lying in bed? It’s time to give some thought to your sleeping posture. Because a good…
The outdoor terraces are (partially) open again, which means you can ‘finally’ enjoy a drink outside once more. This freedom might tempt you to drink (a fair amount of) alcohol straight away. Are you also (once again) actively taking part in sport? If so, we would still advise you to be careful with your alcohol consumption. Even though…
