Physiotherapy During Pregnancy: Safe Exercises for Every Trimester Pregnancy is not a reason to stop moving. In an uncomplicated pregnancy, regular physical activity can support cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, mobility and general wellbeing. But as the body changes, the same exercise may no...
Parkinson’s Disease Physiotherapy: Exercise-Based Management Strategies Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often associated with tremor, but physiotherapy management involves much more than tremor control. Bradykinesia, rigidity, reduced movement amplitude, balance problems, gait changes, and freezing of g...
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs and Muscle Loss: The Physiotherapist’s Role in 2026 Do GLP-1 Drugs Cause Muscle Loss? GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications can produce reductions in lean mass during substantial weight loss, but this does not automatically mean clinically significant muscle wasting or loss of stre...
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): A Complete Recovery Guide What Is a Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, medically called adhesive capsulitis, occurs when the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becomes thickened, inflamed and stiff. This restricts both active and passive shoulder movement. T...
Fall Prevention in the Elderly: A Physiotherapist’s Complete Guide Falls are not an inevitable part of ageing. An older adult may fall because of reduced leg strength, poor balance, slower reactions, vision problems, medication effects, an unsafe home environment, or a combination of several factors...