Introduction In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of physical health. Our daily routines often involve hours of sitting, leading to various health issues. Physical therapy, however, offers a ray of hope, and this article will explore the top five ways physical therapy can significantly enhance your life. Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or simply seeking to improve your overall well-being, physical therapy is a

TLP Injury Edition – Running Footwear On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the topic of running footwear. Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living Podcast” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-running-footwear-uq9ctya0 #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitation #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #load #rehab

Introduction Lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors and other medical practitioners, and will affect most people at some point in their lives. Low back pain can be extremely debilitating and have a large impact on the quality of people’s lives. Physical therapy is one approach that can help alleviate your pain, regain your mobility, and improve your overall well-being. What is Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain? Physical therapy is a pe

https://youtu.be/_SMCoEjyoDg Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, demonstrates what is involved in a first physical therapy session! We hope this demonstration will help you to get the full picture of what to expect from a physiotherapy treatment and ease your mind ! #PhysiotherapySession #FirstSession #PhysicalTherapy #ClinicalDirector #PhysioDemonstration #TreatmentSession #PhysiotherapyProcess #TherapySession #PhysicalRehab #RecoveryProcess #MedicalRehab #

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Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain is a common ailment, affecting a significant portion of the population. While the majority of cases are benign and self-limiting, it's crucial to recognize the subtle signs that could indicate serious underlying pathology, constituting about 1% of musculoskeletal pain. In this blog post, we'll delve into specific red flags that, though relatively rare, should not be overlooked as they may signify severe conditions such as spinal infection, c

In this clip I address a recent article in the Washington Post discussing whether pickle juice may be effective for muscle cramping. Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/health-brief-pickle-juice-for-muscle-cramps Pickle juice for muscle cramps? #musclecramp #picklejuice #washingtonpost #calfpain #thighpain #science #ecologicalvalidity

Back and neck pain are the most common conditions we see in musculoskeletal practice, and are particularly common in sedentary individuals, including office workers. In a recent study, 1,500 office workers were randomly assigned to:A control groupAn active break group, who performed short active breaks (average of 32 times/day) throughout the course of the day, where they would get up from their desk and move around).A postural shift group, who performed small changes to thei

Introduction Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it may be associated with aging, it can strike at any age, causing pain and limiting mobility. For those living with arthritis, finding effective treatment options is a priority. One such option that holds promise is physical therapy. In this article, we'll explore the question: Can Physical Therapy Help Your Arthritis? Understanding Arthritis Before we dive into the role of physical

How much do you know about pain? Research shows that when we have a better understanding of pain we can optimise our rehabilitation outcomes. Try taking this quick quiz to test your pain knowledge. If you are interested in learning more check out our free 7-day pain education course. Follow the link below to sign up. https://forms.gle/qRb6nCjHWvAQyQqq7 #physiotherapy #osteopathy #chiropractic #backpain #neckpain #shoulderpain #kneepain #anklepain #armpain #chronicpain #rehabi

Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, goes over do's and dont's for relieving back pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRW6rQKo2Do #BackPainRelief #LowerBackHealth #SittingPosture #BackPainSolutions #HealthyBack #BackPainTips #PostureMatters #PainManagement #BackPainAwareness #PainFreeSitting #BackHealth #ErgonomicSolutions #SittingComfort #BackPainPrevention #DeskLife #BackPainReliefTips #GoodPosture #Backache #PainManagementTips #SittingHabits #BackPainHelp

MANUAL THERAPY: WHAT IS IT ACTUALLY DOING? This post explores some of the mechanism behind the affects of manual therapy #fysiofriday #physiotherapy #rehabilitation #kneepain #illiotibialband #ITB #ITBS #ITBFS #physio #physicaltherapy #backpain #neckpain #sciatica #headaches #manualtherapy

The essence of musculoskeletal rehabilitation is taking a patient from where they currently are (often a state of pain, functional impairment, an inability to do the things that are important to them, a lack of confidence in their ability to perform their regular activities or a lack of understanding around the cause of their issues) to where they need to be. As famous Canadian biomechanist says “test the capacity, identify the goal, train the gap”. Therefore, in order for a

TLP Injury Edition – Are Opioids Evil? On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses a recent paper regarding opioids and back pack that has gained a great deal of media attention over the past few weeks. Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! TLP Injury Edition - Are Opioids Evil? https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-are-opioids-evil #opioids #analgesics #Codeine #morphine #

We have done several posts recently on ankle sprains. This one discusses the potential for ankle injuries to cause pain in other parts of the body. Foster, Kaitlyn S., Tina A. Greenlee, John J. Fraser, Jodi L. Young, and Daniel I. Rhon. “The Influence of Therapeutic Exercise after Ankle Sprain on the Incidence of Subsequent Knee, Hip, and Lumbar Spine Injury.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (2022). #AnkleSprains #InjuryDiscussion #PainManagement #BodyPain #Ankl

Introduction: A sprained ankle is a common injury that can happen to anyone, whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply going about your daily activities. One of the first questions that likely comes to mind after a sprain is, "How long do I need to rest my sprained ankle?" In this blog post, we'll explore the intricacies of ankle sprains, the importance of rest in the recovery process, and guidelines for returning to normal activities. Understanding Ankle Sprain

What you do before your operation is also vitally important! #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #chiropractic #osteopath #surgery #operation #rehabilitation #prehabilitation #education #acl #kneereconstruction #rotatorcuffrepair #backsurgery #kneesurgery #shouldersurgery

How much pain is ok during exercise or rehabilitation is a tricky topic, and is more on the "art" side of physiotherapy than the "science". There are a lot of different factors that impact this. In particular, different tissues will tolerate different amounts of pain during exercise, e.g. with bones we want minimal pain when loading, while muscle and tendon will typically tolerate and sometimes even require some pain to allow for adequate adaptation. However, for most conditi

RED-S stands for relative energy deficiency in sport, and refers to “impaired physiological functioning caused by relative energy deficiency, and includes but is not limited to impairments of metabolic rate, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular health.” (Mountjoy et al., 2014). RED-S is more common in females, but is certainly not exclusively seen in this population. It tends to affect endurance athletes, physique athletes, weight c

In this week’s ‘What does the science say’, we are looking at stretching. Specifically, we will be looking at a 2023 meta-analysis compiling over 77 previous studies into the efficacy of stretching for increasing joint range of motion. The main findings show that consistent stretching over a ≥2 week period can have long lasting benefits to joint ROM. Static stretching and PNF (contract release stretching) have a greater chronic effect than dynamic stretching. There is a stron