SPORTS BRA ADVICE
ARE YOUR CUPS RUNNING OVER? In her lifetime, a woman could wear up to 6 different bra sizes due to factors such as pregnancy, weight fluctuations and gravity. It is important to check your bra size annually and make any changes if necessary. So what is the right fit? Wearing the correct size bra will mean […]
HOCUS POCUS!
No it’s not magic but Point Of Contact Ultrasound Scanning! UNIQUE TO BWT specialist therapists are available to scan your injury or painful joint. NO GP REFERRAL IS NEEDED. Just call 01202749514 or send a message via the book now tab . For your peace of mind you can refer to the latest guidelines […]
Skin Cancer and Your Skin Type.
Knowing your skin type is a great place to start to help prevent developing problems down the line. As physios we get to see our patients’ skin, often areas that the patient doesn’t get to see, such as the backs of arms and legs and the back itself, but with the coming hot weather – […]
Hip Pain – It’s Not Just Arthritis
Femeroacetabular impingement explained Hip injuries account for 3-4% of ALL sport injuries and are not only seen in tennis, although high profile players such as Andy Murray are making comebacks from surgery. Tennis is a sport where the hip is taken through its extremes of motion, subjecting the joint and its associated soft tissue structures […]
Stroke Rehab Works!
TESTIMONIAL JUNE 2022. I am a 59 year old man who was working as a local GP. I sadly had a stroke about 9 months ago which left me with a significant left sided weakness and associated mobility problems. The NHS was excellent at providing my acute care (Mechanical Thrombectomy) but was unable […]
Study Proves Physio is Effective for Urgent Care.
Physios in private practice operate as first contact practitioners with patients self referring without a GP or consultant appointment in many cases. The pilot study below confirms the effectiveness of physiotherapists to assess, treat, discharge and appropriately refer on to colleagues. BWT Physio also has the ability to add the validation of a musculo- skeletal […]
Paul Houghoughi, BWT Clinical Lead – Interview
Paul Houghoughi – Consultant Physiotherapist and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Sonographer Paul currently works as a consultant physiotherapist and MSK sonographer at BWT Physio in Poole, and was the physiotherapist for Team GB climbers at the 2020 Olympic Games. Paul’s work primarily focuses on researching, diagnosing and treating sports injuries, as he explains. What was your first healthcare-related […]
COMMUNICATION PLUS DORSET NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 8
Read Issue 8 of the Communication Plus Dorset Newsletter. In this issue: • Telephone Volunteer Project • January Achievements • Case study • Aphasia Choir • Upcoming Workshops Click here
The Female Athlete – Guest Blog
How can we understand female physiology in the best way possible to create better opportunities for female athletes? Author Maz Bury BSc (hons) ASCC GSR Performance Strength & Conditioning Manager Sports Rehabilitation Therapist www.westhants.co.uk | Call 01202 519455 | After attending a 12-hour course jointly run by the LTA & The Well (www.thewell-hq.com), it was highlighted to […]