Yearly Archives: 2014

Pilates Individual & Small Group Machine based Sessions

We are excited to offer more affordable machine based pilates sessions. Individual or small groups. All clients must have an initial assessment prior to starting. 20 - 50 minute pilates sessions available including * clinical reformer *  trapeze table work * floor work / other apparatus * includes advice on ongoing home exercises (claimable under…
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GESTATIONAL DIABETES – HOW CAN WE HELP!

What is Gestational Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when your pancreas can’t produce enough insulin to meet your body’s demand, or when your cells become desensitised to insulin so insulin loses its effectiveness to transport glucose (sugar) into your cells. Gestational diabetes usually develops after the 24th week of gestation, and occurs in 8% of pregnancies in…
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Knee Osteoarthritis

Many people find their aches and pains are aggravated as we head into the colder months, particularly those people with arthritis. So we thought it was a good time to shed some light on KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS. Some current evidence and recommendations: -       Pain is best managed by regular paracetamol use (Level A evidence) and short-term…
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Mastitis – Success with a different massage technique

Are you suffering from mastitis? There have been some exciting developments in treatment of this condition.  Many of you will have heard of the old school way of massaging the breast quite heavily towards the nipple prior to a feed. This is quite painful and in fact is probably compressing the ducts. The good news is that the new technique isn't…
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SMARTER goal setting

If you choose to we will help you set a few realistic goals for your physiotherapy sessions.  We do not pressure you to take this approach. Here at Core Control Physiotherapy we like to set GOALS with you. We endeavour to clearly communicate throughout all our sessions with you with a team approach - you and your physiotherapist. It is…
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