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 […]
Relaxed Breathing Technique
The most important muscle used for your breathing is the 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 an umbrella when relaxed. As you breathe IN it contracts and moves downwards drawing air into your […]
What is fibromyalgia?
What is Fibromyalgia, why do you get it, and can you get rid of it? Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis given to a set of symptoms which usually includes widespread body pain (this can be neck & shoulders, back & pelvis, but also the arms and legs and headaches too). The pain can also be associated […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
The most common cause of vertigo is BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV is when the crystals within the inner ear canals are positioned incorrectly or are unable to function normally. This causes a disparity between all aspects of your balance system and therefore a range of symptoms related to this. BPPV treatment should […]
Best Practice Recommendations for Musculoskeletal Care
11 Recommendations for best practice / high-quality care were presented in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2019). We were happy to see that Physis already follow these standards for best practice.
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specifically designed series of exercises to help improve balance or dizziness related problems. Each exercise program is designed by a physiotherapist experienced in vestibular disorders for an individual client. Anyone who has been diagnosed with, or experiences dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, experiences regular falls, has benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), neck movement dizziness, […]
Why Does Nutrition Matter?
Nutrition advice from an Edinburgh Physiotherapist As an Edinburgh Physiotherapist it is important to be able to point patients to the best advice for their health and injury recovery plan. Nutrition is an important aspect of health and injury recovery. Eating a variety of healthy foods is very important for your wellbeing. A poorly- balanced […]
Why Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Matters
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Exercise rehabilitation is a key component of the service provided by the physiotherapists at Physis Physiotherapy. All of our clinics in Edinburgh have rehabilitation space and equipment, a designated gym space or we create one within the patients home. What is physiotherapy rehabilitation? Physiotherapy rehabilitation through exercise aims to optimise patient function and […]
Simple Exercises to Help Relieve Neck Pain
Is neck pain common? Neck pain is very common. It’s the second most popular reason our patients visit us for physiotherapy. A high number of these problems relate to work postures and lack of movement in the tissues. So we have attached some exercises for you to use to help prevent, get relief from or […]