What is it? Onychomycosis (Nail fungus) is one of the most common nail infections seen globally, accounting for up to 90% of all toenail infections. Nail fungus is most commonly caused by fungal organisms including Dermatophytes, non-dermatophyte moulds and yeasts, which affect your toenails causing; brittleness, nail plate damage, thickened nails, discolouration (including nail streaking)…
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Let’s Talk Taping
Hi Everyone, A couple of common questions we get asked as Physio’s are about taping. What tape is good for what? how long should I leave the tape on? can I get it wet and how tight is too tight? In this blog, I will address all these questions and then we will embark on…
Working from home?
Hi Everyone, Sportreat here just checking in to see how you are all doing on the last day of our second lockdown. I hope you are all staying safe, following the rules and looking after yourselves and each other. I’m also going to give you a few hints and tips to stay fit and healthy…
Exercise as Prehabilitation
EFFECTIVENESS OF PREHABILITATION ON POST-OPERATIVE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES Prehabilitation describes an intervention which aims to optimize physical functionality prior to surgery, enabling an individual to achieve a normal level of function quicker post operatively. The current evidence suggests structured progressive exercise, in combination with patient education will reduce pain and improve function pre and post-surgery. …