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Reports

Get informed as NWPG release a series of reports on various physiotherapy topics.

Elbow Pain- Do I  have Tennis Elbow?

Elbow Pain- Do I have Tennis Elbow?


Pain on the outside of the elbow, often known as Tennis Elbow, is a common condition in the general population, and more common amongst people who perform repetitive manual tasks and play raquet sports. There are many misconceptions about what tennis elbow is and how to treat it effectively, and this report aims to shed some light on this often misunderstood condition.

Shoulder Pain Explained

Shoulder Pain Explained


Do you have persistent shoulder pain and unsure what's causing it?



There are many different causes of shoulder pain and each case is individual so recipe approaches are not effective.



This report will shed some light on this complex condition and show you how to manage it.

10 Steps to Set Up Your Own Ergonomic Workstation

10 Steps to Set Up Your Own Ergonomic Workstation


Learn how you can easily set up your desk and workstation to reduce strain on muscles and joints and prevent future pain and suffering!

5 ways to beat Back Pain

5 ways to beat Back Pain



Research shows that low back pain (LBP) affects 90% of the population at some time in their lives, and that 80% of these people will suffer a repeat episode at a later time.




 

Headache- A real pain in the neck?

Headache- A real pain in the neck?


Do you suffer  from headaches that are generally one sided,  begin in the neck and then may radiate into the head?



Are your headaches worse when you have been sitting for prolonged periods, especially at a computer or when driving?



If you answered yes to either question above, you may have Cervicogenic Headache!

Why do I feel Dizzy?

Why do I feel Dizzy?



Dizziness is commonly experienced in the adult population, and the prevalence increases with age. Patients often describe balance problems in terms of vertigo, dizziness, lightheadedness, and motion sickness.  One person may describe a balance problem using one or more of these terms, another person may use a different combination of these terms to describe the very same condition. Generally dizziness is caused by a disruption of the systems that maintains our balance.




 

So you think you can run? The 7 factors that will slow you down and expose you to injury.

So you think you can run? The 7 factors that will slow you down and expose you to injury.



The information in this report is based on theoretical knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics and clinical experience developed over 16 years as a Physiotherapist and many more as a runner.