Perform 3-4 times a day as required for pain relief (at least 2 times a day) Lie with yellow pages across top of sacrum and under buttocks Need to lie on the floor with none or 1 pillow only Slowly straighten and relax 1 leg at a time remain in this position for 1 minute…
Roll up a towel so that the diameter of the towel is _____cm. Use a stack of magazines or books to create a ‘block’ that is ____cm tall. Lie on a flat and firm surface with your back flat against the floor. Place the towel under the curve in your neck and the ‘block’ under…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it runs through the wrist. Symptoms can include pins and needles and / or numbness especially at night, as well as possible pain and weakness in the hand. The Carpal Tunnel The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist opening out into…
CRYOTHERAPY Cryotherapy is the application of cold or ice for the treatment of acute or overuse injuries. It may be applied via number of methods including ice pack, “cryocuff”, frozen vegetables, crushed ice, ice block massage or ice water immersion. The effects of Cryotherapy are a decrease in pain, decrease in swelling/bleeding and a decrease…
MEDICAL EVIDENCE SHOWS THAT IF YOU KEEP PHYSICALLY FIT BY EXERCISING REGULARLY YOU INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE – FEELING WELL, LOOKING WELL, MAITAINING YOUR LIFESTYLE. PHYSIOTHERAPISTS ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO KEEP ACTIVE WITH SENSIBLE EXERCISES SUITED TO THEIR AGE AND PHYSICAL CONDITION. WHY EXERCISE? Strength and mobility – exercise helps to prevent…
Sit with the forearm supported and the hand hanging down (as shown) Lift the hand, then slowly lower back to the starting position. Repeat 3 x 15 reps, twice per day Download PDF
Information about the 3M Coban 2 Layer Compression System Bandages stick to themselves and adhere to the comfort layer underneath providing better cohesion and less slippage Designed to provide 25-40mmHg Indicated for the management of venous leg ulcers, lymphoedema and other suitable conditions requiring compression therapy Must only be applied by a qualified professional Clinically…