Lisa Bywaters

11 tips for safe, comfortable and happy road tripping

“Roadtripophobia (n.) The fear of not having any road trips currently booked.“ With the weather improving (finally), many of us…

2 years ago

Osteoarthritis: It’s not ‘just’ arthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. And because of this, I think it’s often dismissed, and its effects…

2 years ago

Spring cleaning the easy way

Tips to help you sweep away winter Spring is such a wonderful time of year 😊🌼. The mornings are becoming…

2 years ago

Kids get arthritis too

Most people think that arthritis only affects older people, but children can get it too. It’s estimated that between 1…

2 years ago

Weed ‘em and reap

Tips to help you in the garden Note: Apologies in advance. At the time of writing, I was in a…

2 years ago

Just keep walking

Is there anything better than pulling on your comfy trainers and heading outdoors for a walk? With the first breath…

2 years ago

Five tips for healthy hands

Written by hand therapist Catherine Reid, B.App. Sci, (OT), M.Sci (H&UL rehab), MAHTA (As awarded by the AHTA), CHT(USA) It's…

2 years ago

Baker’s cyst – nothing to do with baked goods

Although it sounds like it, a Baker’s cyst isn’t named after an occupation like housemaid’s knee (prepatellar bursitis), policeman’s heel…

2 years ago

Can a hand therapist help you?

Written by hand therapist Catherine Reid, B.App. Sci, (OT), M.Sci (H&UL rehab), MAHTA (As awarded by the AHTA), CHT(USA) A…

2 years ago

Therein lies the rub… topical pain relievers

Creams, sprays, liniments, ointments, patches, rubs & gels If you open most medicine cabinets or bathroom cupboards, you’ll more than likely…

2 years ago