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Do you have social media insurance? (Part One)

Don’t post videos online, get influencer insurance, your already covered, no your not. It’s fine just as long as no one from America watches them! I have heard all of these responses and none of them are helpful.

This is part one of my findings. In part two I will share the input from two well-known industry insurance companies.

Do you need extra insurance to post professional content on social media?

My Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece based on my research and understanding as a UK-registered physiotherapist (MCSP) and health content creator. It should not be interpreted as legal or definitive insurance advice. Always consult with your professional body and insurance provider for specific guidance related to your circumstances.

Why am I writing this?

As a fellow healthcare professional actively involved in creating and sharing health-related content on social media, and as someone who guides others in this space...

Learn how to effectively massage the scalene muscles with this quick guide! 💆‍♀️

These deep neck muscles often get tight, causing tension headaches and neck pain. This simple technique can help you find relief.

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If you or one of your clients is thinking of having an injection due to shoulder pain, then read this blog or watch this video first.

Shoulder pain is the third most common muscle and joint problem in adults over the age of 45. Injections, physical therapy, and surgery are the most common treatments offered for shoulder pain by healthcare providers.

Let's quickly review a few facts about shoulder injections. Starting with what substance do they inject?

In most cases, the preparation in the syringe will contain two different medications:

• For more immediate pain relief, a local anesthetic is added to a slower-acting anti-inflammatory steroid.
• The faster-acting local anesthetic helps to identify the problem because if the pain reduces after the injection, it indicates that the correct area or structure was injected and was the possible cause of the pain.

Shoulder injections may also contain one of these other compounds:

• Hyaluronic acid: This is a natural substance found in yo
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How to Loosen a Stiff Knee - Simple Home Exercises to Teach your Clients 

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Can Fat Cause Pain?

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Weight loss is commonly recommended to manage conditions like high cholesterol or knee pain, where the link to improved health is clear.

But what about shedding a few pounds for something like ongoing shoulder pain or persistent discomfort in the wrist and hand joints - these don’t even bear your bodyweight?

Why would weight loss matter in these cases?

The truth is excess body fat isn’t just an inert substance weighing us down.

Fat is metabolically active, secreting hormones and substances—many of which are harmful to our health.

These secretions are often pro-inflammatory and a potential contributor to pain.

How Does Fat Influence Pain?

Excess fat cells produce inflammatory mediators.

This increased inflammation often correlates with heightened pain levels.

Even consuming fatty foods can have a fast acting pro-inflammatory effect, potentially worsening inflammation-rel...

Feeling those heel pains? 👣 Your plantar fascia might be tight! Try this quick massage to relieve tension and soothe those sore soles. 💆‍♀️ #plantarfascia #footmassage #selfcare #painrelief #heelpain #massagetherapy #healthyfeet #wellbeing #relaxation #homecare

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Ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal complaints, with inversion sprains leading the way. These occur when the foot twists inward, often due to a misstep or awkward landing, causing damage to the soft tissues of the ankle. Interestingly, studies show that for every fracture caused by an inversion sprain, there are about eight cases of soft-tissue injuries (Boyce & Quigley, 2004). While acute injuries may heal with time, 30% of individuals experience lingering symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and recurring instability (Van Rijin et al., 2008). Without proper rehabilitation, these issues can evolve into chronic ankle dysfunction, which can severely impact mobility and quality of life.

This blog will explore the importance of exercise in ankle pain management, particularly following an inversion sprain, and how a well-rounded rehabilitation plan can help restore function and prevent long-term complications.

The Role of Immobilization vs. Exercise

In the past, imm...

I wish someone had told me this 20 years ago.

‘IT STILL HURTS’ – is an occasional greeting from our follow-up clients.

We love to hang our hat on the week’s success stories, of which there are usually many but when someone doesn’t get better are you to blame as the therapist?

Have you ever thought one or all the following?

1: My diagnosis must be wrong.

2: If I had an MSc Phd then all my patients would be pain free.

3: My treatment skills are not good enough.

4: If only I was a specialist, they cure all pain.

 …I have!

Then I discovered something. Initially from reading the late Pain Pioneer and Physio Louis Giffords book ‘Aches and Pains’ and then from my own experience of tracking the long-term care pathways of my patients in conjunction with their doctors, and finally through my own research for my recent book on Exercise for Pain Relief.

Here is the truth – as short and simple as I could make it for this blog.

Many patients with common musculoskeletal pain may not exp...

Manual Therapy for Sciatica: Can it Help?

Evidence-based recommendations for the use of manual therapy for sciatica.

 Key points include:

 Sciatica is a common condition caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, typically due to a disc bulge BUT can there be other causes too?

 Positive outcomes are more likely with a positive outlook and reduced secondary problems like pain and stiffness.

 Manual therapy approaches like mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and taping can address these secondary issues and promote healing.

 Nerve mobilization techniques may be helpful for some patients, but caution is advised due to potential for worsening symptoms.

 Medications for sciatica generally have limited effectiveness and side effects.

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