Physiotherapists are supporting Walk to Work Day as a great opportunity to kick-start a more active lifestyle and help prevent health problems Physiotherapists are supporting Walk to Work Day (Thursday 24 April) as a great opportunity to kick-start a more active lifestyle and help prevent health problems, such as obesity, heart disease and lower back pain. Recent research has found that Britons spend over 36 years sitting down during their lifetime, and only 1 year 22 day

Transform your shape - in less than ten seconds! February 14 is almost upon us, the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other but have you forgotten how to love yourself? In the run up to Valentine’s Day, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is calling on those stuck in a cycle of bad habits to ‘love yourself’. It has devised a series of quick and easy tips that can help you to look and feel good in an instant - having a date to impress is

As active gaming becomes more common, physiotherapy guidance highlights the importance of warm-up and posture when using motion consoles such as the Nintendo Wii. Top tips from the CSP to help players avoid injury and get maximum benefit from their Nintendo Wii The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) says it is important for users of the Nintendo Wii to appreciate that many of the games simulate sport and count as genuine exercise. Physiotherapists encourage the use

Get in shape with this year’s must-have gizmos With just over 10 days of shopping left until Christmas, chartered physiotherapists have come up with the essential guide to ‘healthy’ gadgets, designed to help get the most out of your presents. The cost of Christmas in Britain is expected to rise to £11.8 billion this year with average consumers set to spend over £400 on Christmas presents. In a bid to tackle unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles and to help people avoid the gi

The CSP has launched a daily plan designed to guide people through the first tough month of healthy New Year's Resolutions To make it easier to keep New Year’s resolutions for those pledging to improve their health during 2008, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has launched Happy New You, a daily plan designed to guide people through the first tough month of the year. At a time when the public is being inundated with messages about levels of exercise, fitness a

Disclaimer:  This blog summarises archived material originally produced by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The original CSP press release providing ballroom dancing injury guidance is no longer publicly available. Quotes from physiotherapist Sammy Margo are taken from the original CSP communication. The recent craze for TV celebrity dance shows may be taking its toll on the bodies of audiences and stars alike. The recent craze for TV celebrity dance shows may

Disclaimer:  This blog summarizes material from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) leaflet “ Backs for the Future – Back Care Advice. ”  The original CSP publication is no longer available on the CSP website; this content is sourced from archived copies of the leaflet. Chartered physiotherapists are advising that as well as making sure children get the most out of their gifts, they also enjoy them safely. Many children will receive new and exciting gifts this Chri

Disclaimer:  This blog contains archived material and quotes from communications originally produced by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) . The original press release, titled “Physio guide to avoiding ‘metatarsal madness’ and ‘hamstring hell’ – World Cup Survival Guide,”  is no longer publicly available. Content reflects CSP campaigns featuring physiotherapist Sammy Margo . Physio guide to avoiding ‘metatarsal madness’ and ‘hamstring hell’ Tackle the World Cup i

Disclaimer:  This blog contains archived material and quotes from communications originally produced by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) . The original press release, titled “Spring in your step,”  is no longer publicly available. Content reflects CSP campaigns featuring physiotherapist Sammy Margo . Physio guide to getting your body ready for spring Spring is in the air but before you knuckle down to tackle the cleaning and jobs you’ve put off for a year, spar

Disclaimer:  This blog contains content sourced from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Original material referenced from Wales Online article “ What's best for your breasts? ”  featuring insights from physiotherapist Sammy Margo . Physios say 'a good fit' is key to postural health Latest figures show bra sales are on the up and many women and their partners are set to splash out on something special for Valentine’s Day. But are you buying what is best for your

Disclaimer:  This blog contains archived material and quotes from communications originally produced by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) . The original press release, titled “Seven ways to better health – a physiotherapy guide to New Year health,”  is no longer publicly available. Content reflects CSP campaigns featuring physiotherapist Sammy Margo . A physiotherapy guide to New Year health After weeks of festive overindulgence, gluttony and slothfulness might

Disclaimer:  This blog includes content sourced from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) . Original material referenced from the CSP guide “Take the pain out of Christmas – essential tips on how to have a pain-free Christmas Chartered physiotherapists help take the pain out of Christmas. Christmas Day should be a time to celebrate, relax and unwind. But for many of us, all the preparations can raise our stress levels and put us at risk of sustaining an injury. Late

Disclaimer:  This content is adapted from an official press release and holiday health guide produced by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Quotes from physiotherapist Sammy Margo are taken from the original CSP material. The CSP and chartered physiotherapist Sammy Margo have teamed up to provide simple tips to avoid holiday injuries this year. Safety steps for happier holidays Holidays should be a time to relax and unwind. But Chartered Physiotherapists are w

Disclaimer:  This article is based on guidance and tips published by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Quotes from physiotherapist Sammy Margo are taken from the original CSP material. The physio guide to body confidence on the beach. If you lack confidence about how you look on the beach, chartered physiotherapists have come up with simple postural techniques that will help boost your self-image instantly - and can do you good in the long term. To help men a

Disclaimer:  This article summarises information from an official press release issued by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Quotes from physiotherapist Sammy Margo are taken from the original CSP release. Research out today shows we're shunning sex in favour of some serious shut-eye. And if that isn't bad enough, the way we sleep could be one reason for our back pain - 68 per cent of us are struck down with back problems each year. Chartered physiotherapists hav

This article contains excerpts from an official press release by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Original credit: CSP Media Office. 97.2 per cent of dwellings in Gwynedd have gardens. This puts the Welsh town top of the UK garden league, according to new statistics from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The City of London, where only 2.2 per cent of dwellings have gardens, is bottom of the league. The regional picture puts Northern Ireland at num