Lockdown Update – Still Open
As we head into another lockdown we can confirm that Rodger Duckworth Physiotherapy will remain open as usual. We realise how difficult lockdown was last time, some having to suffer in pain with little access to…
Tag: physiotherapy
Yavi’s Unexpected Journey to Virtual Physio
If somebody had told me that I'd one day be working virtually, during a lockdown, I'd have laughed. However, as with all things, nothing is permanent and the time came to challenge normal. It was…
Telehealth and Virtual Appointments
STILL OFFERING TELEHEALTH AND VIRTUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY APPOINTMENTS - HERE'S HOW Just because we are in Lockdown doesn't mean your wellbeing and physiotherapy needs to go away - probably quite the opposite. Despite being closed for…
Keeping Up To Date
[caption id="attachment_1968" align="alignright" width="225"] Shawn Tavares Visits Rodger Duckworth Physio Clinic Wokingham[/caption] A huge thank you goes out to Mr Shawn Tavares, senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon from the Reading Hip and Knee Unit for coming out to…
Mindfulness and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a problem which is becoming increasingly common in western society. It is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as ‘an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience which is associated…
New Years’ Resolution Injury
What are New Years' Resolution Injuries? Many people set a new year’s resolution to get fit after the gluttonous time of the festive period has finished. People are trying to eat healthier and exercise which…
Muscles Might Affect How You Feel
Today I delivered an internal clinical training session which was prompted by one of my colleagues attending a course on myofascial release and fascial lines/patterns. I wanted to share with them my thoughts and experiences…
Jaw Pain / TMJ Dysfunction
Jaw pain or clicking is a troublesome issue for many and is poorly treated. The jaw articulation or joint is correctly referred to as the temperomandibular joint - the articulation of the mandible (jawbone) with…
What is the Difference between a Physiotherapist, an Osteopath & Chiropractor?
It's not simple! But I shall try my best to explain. I have always been of the view that we should not be disparaging of our fellow manual therapy and bodywork colleagues despite a common…
What causes Anterior Knee Pain and how can you treat it?
This is probably the single most common knee problem presenting to the medical world. It is non operable – surgeons have tried various strategies in the past – all of which, without fail, do not…