How Physical Therapy Can Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Realistic Path to Relief
“Can movement actually help when your joints feel like they’re on fire?” That was the question I asked my physiotherapist two years ago when my mum was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Her hands were stiff, her knees swollen, and her mornings began with an hour-long struggle to get out of bed. The idea of […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help with Sports Concussions
Introduction: What Happens the Moment Your World Blurs After a Hit? Have you ever taken a hit—whether on the football pitch, during a weekend cycling session, or even in a friendly game of cricket—and felt that split second where the world tilts, sounds ring oddly, or your vision sharpens and blurs at the same time? […]
What Causes Children to Walk on Their Toes?
Have you ever noticed your child—or someone else’s—walking on their toes and wondered whether it’s just a phase or something more? I remember asking myself the same question years ago when my niece, at around three, would sprint around the living room on the tips of her toes like a tiny ballerina. While everyone laughed, […]
Physiotherapy for Meniscal Tear: What Really Works and Why It Matters
Have you ever twisted your knee awkwardly, only to feel a sharp pain and a lingering sense that something isn’t quite right? That was exactly my experience last winter while playing a casual five-a-side football match. One sudden pivot, and I felt a pop that ended my game instantly. The culprit? A meniscal tear. Like […]
How Can Physiotherapy and Exercises Help with POTS Syndrome?
Ever stood up too fast and felt your heart race, your vision blur, and your balance waver? Now imagine that sensation happening every time you get up—every day. That’s life with POTS Syndrome. When I first met Sarah, a 22-year-old university student, she described living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) as “constantly feeling like […]
Physiotherapy for Plagiocephaly and Torticollis: How Can It Help?
Has your baby’s head started to look a little flat on one side, or do you notice them always tilting their head in the same direction? If so, you are far from alone. Many parents notice these changes during those early, sleep-deprived months and immediately worry they have done something wrong. In reality, plagiocephaly (flat […]
Can Physical Therapy Help with Vertigo? A Deep, Experience‑Backed Look at What Really Works
Have you ever woken up and felt the room spinning so violently that even opening your eyes felt like a mistake? Vertigo has a way of making even the calmest person feel completely out of control. A few years ago, after a long-haul flight and a week of poor sleep, I found myself clutching the […]
How Physiotherapy Helps Swimming Injuries
Have you ever wondered why even the most graceful swimmers often battle nagging injuries that refuse to heal on their own? As someone who grew up competing in school-level swim meets (and occasionally limping out of them), I quickly learned that swimming, while low-impact, is far from injury-proof. A few years ago, after struggling with […]