What to Expect at Your Physio Appointment
Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal condition When you visit any of our Edinburgh physiotherapy clinics, you may be attending for up to an hour for your first appointment. This might seem like a long time, but it passes very quickly. You may be asked to fill out a consent form if you have been referred by your employer […]
How Can Physiotherapy Help Patients with Bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is a respiratory condition that causes damage to the airways. This can lead to a decrease in lung function and increased risk of respiratory infections. Physiotherapy can play an important role in the management of bronchiectasis. It can help to improve lung function by clearing mucus from the airways. In turn this may […]
Active Cycle Breathing (ACB)
The active cycle of breathing technique uses deep breaths and relaxed breathing to push phlegm from the small airways at the bases of your lungs to larger airways at the top. They can then be cleared more easily through huffing and coughing techniques. Body position is important before you begin your technique, as this will […]
The Huff or Forced Expiratory Technique (FET)
A huff sometimes called the forced expiration technique [FET] is a manoeuvre used to move secretions in addition to a cough. FET can be used as a stand-alone technique but should always be included in any airway clearance routine. If taught appropriately, the FET is probably the most effective airways clearance technique. Taught by a […]
What is breathing retraining?
We all take breathing for granted and rarely even consider how we do it. However, sometimes this natural function is disrupted or knocked out of its normal pattern. When we are exposed to situations such as illness, stress, anxiety, or exercise our body will naturally respond by altering the way we breathe. These changes in […]
Relaxed Breathing Technique
The most important muscle used for your breathing is the Diaphragm. In order to carry out a relaxed breathing technique you must use your diaphragm. The diaphragm is a strong flat, muscle which is attached to the lower edges of the ribs. It separates the chest from the gut. It is shaped like the dome of […]
Edinburgh Shockwave
Edinburgh Shockwave is a division of Physis Physiotherapy providing specialist shockwave therapy services. Based at our south of Edinburgh clinic it provides Focused Shockwave therapy for a range of specialist conditions. These include a number of urological conditions such as Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Peyronies Disease and Prostatitis. The service includes a free initial telephone consultation […]
What is Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD)?
Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD) is also sometimes known as chronic hyperventilation. It is a condition where the sufferer is breathing too quickly, which can cause a chemical imbalance due to a lowering of carbon dioxide. This loss of carbon dioxide causes frightening symptoms which can trigger anxiety and worry leading to a continuation of […]
Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Heel Pain
Plantar heel pain or Plantar Fasciitis- best treatment options Plantar heel pain is also commonly known as plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciopathy. Although this condition often settles with time and conservative management such as stretching exercises, load modification, alteration in shoes, night splints and orthotics, a significant number of patients fail to fully resolve and […]
Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy/Tendonitis
Achilles Tendinopathy (Tendonitis) – Best treatment options The best treatment approach for chronic Achilles tendinopathy remains load modification and exercise rehabilitation. But it can be a difficult condition to settle and can cause significant pain and disability for sufferers. So if basic conservative management has failed or is taking longer than anticipated, what are the […]