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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

Self-care tips

Looking for ways to put more ‘care’ into your self-care game? We’ve got 21 tips to help you! 1. There’s…

2 years ago

Low-impact cardio exercises to get you moving

Pilates, yoga, and tai chi How’s your exercise routine going? Are you doing the amount of activity recommended in the…

2 years ago