Loud clicking noises and small ‘pops’ and ‘cracks’ in your knees can be both worrying and disconcerting. It’s common for people to think that noises coming from their knees can be a sign of joint damage or even a sign of bones rubbing against each other within their knees. However, you’ll be pleased to hear […]

If you’ve ever been there (which most of us have) you’ll know just how painful cramp can be. It can leave you feeling as though your muscles are in spasm and can completely stop a training session. Cramping often starts with a slight twitch or tightening in your muscle and can lead to acute pain, […]

Every time you walk, sit, stand or bend to pick something up, your hip joint is engaged. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint and is designed to bear your weight and withstand repetitive movement. The joint itself consists of the head of the femur (your thighbone) and the hip socket, which are […]

If you’ve been unlucky enough to suffer from an acute musculoskeletal injury, following the PRICE or RICE principle has been a common way to manage any pain, inflammation and swelling. PRICE stands for: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation whilst RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Both the PRICE and RICE principles have […]

Neck pain? Would you hang a large bowling ball around your neck for hours on end and expect your neck to feel pain free? On average, an adult human head weighs approximately 12lb. Ideally, your head should be balanced directly above your spine, so that your ear is in line with your shoulder. Bad posture, sitting […]

Have you ever considered the benefits of running on the brain? It’s common knowledge these days that the benefits of running encompass a wide variety of positive health effects. This can include increased muscle tone, improved cardiovascular fitness and often weight loss. However, when you’re sitting reading, working on the computer or listening to a long […]

Green Exercise: Walking regularly can have a significant and positive impact on our overall health and well-being. This is particularly true when performed in a natural environment. Walking in natural environments such as coastal paths, trails, parks and other green spaces can greatly boost physical health. It can also significantly enhance psychological health. Known as green […]

SUP International regularly features SUP based articles written by Physio Falmouth Plus. Over the course of 2015, Physio Falmouth Plus has contributed to the Knowledge and Paddle Science sections of SUP International magazine. We combine our physiotherapy knowledge in relation to stand-up paddle-boarding to help improve technique, form and efficiency when on the water. All […]

The health benefits of fresh air are plentiful. The sun’s shining today and with early morning sunrises and late evening sunsets, there’s no better time than the summer to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air. Every cell in your body and therefore every function in your body relies upon a constant, fresh stream of […]

Sciatica Are you struggling with sciatica? Sciatica is a painful condition caused by sciatic nerve compression or irritation. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back and travels through your buttock and down the back of your thigh into your calf and foot. When this nerve becomes irritated or compressed, sciatic pain can occur and […]