Back pain is one of the leading causes of missed work, reduced mobility, and chronic discomfort worldwide. Whether you’re experiencing lower back pain, upper back stiffness, or sciatica, professional physiotherapy can help you recover safely and prevent future flare-ups. At…
Knee pain can make everyday activities—like walking, climbing stairs, exercising, or even getting out of a chair—difficult and uncomfortable. Whether your pain is caused by a sports injury, arthritis, or overuse, physiotherapy is one of the most effective, non-surgical solutions…
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting adults today. Whether caused by poor posture, long hours at a desk, stress, sports injuries, or car accidents, persistent neck pain can interfere with work, sleep, and daily life.…
Running is one of the most popular and effective forms of exercise—but it also comes with a risk of injury. Whether you’re training for a marathon, improving your 5K time, or running for general fitness, overuse and biomechanical issues can…
Does Stretching Actually Benefit Us? The idea that we should stretch our muscles before and after physical activity is widely considered the done thing. We stretch to avoid and recover from injuries, to improve our performance and flexibility and…
What is Gait Analysis? Gait analysis is a way of identifying potential biomechanical or movement faults when you are walking/running. It is most commonly used when getting a pair of new running shoes, however at Reform we look at the…
Strength and Conditioning Strength training is very beneficial for runners. Having stronger muscles in your legs allows you to deliver more power when running, plus strengthening connective tissues (ligaments and tendons) can make you less prone to injury. It is…
Benefits of Radial Shockwave Therapy Shockwave therapy (otherwise known as Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy- ESWT) is an evidence based and highly effective treatment option for tendon pain. The term shockwave refers to mechanical pressure waves Current research reports success rates between…
Most Common Running Injuries Regular running can lead to the development of some common running injuries. These injuries can be both acute and chronic, making running uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable. It is important to have any injuries assessed by a…
What is a foam roller? It’s a cylinder of foam that we roll up and down on in order to achieve looser feeling muscles! They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and densities. Some knobbly, some smooth,…