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Why and how does Vitamin D prevent / minimise COVID-19?

The importance of Vitamin D to help maintain a resilient immune system has, understandably, been catapulted into the headlines recently. More and more compounding evidence is linking Vitamin D supplementation with a reduction in the potential damage caused by the SARS virus COVID-19
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What is the biggest cause of injury?

As I’m sure you can imagine I see all sorts of ailments, injuries and traumas walking / limping into the clinic but did you know that nearly 75% of them are a direct result of the same thing? Any ideas? Many of you may suggest gardening, football, running or another popular physical activity.  I’ll give you a clue…..this [...]
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You’ve got a nerve!

You may have heard the word mentioned in many phrases over the years…. ‘You’re a bag of nerves’  You’re getting on my nerves’ ‘You have nerves of steel’  ‘You’ve hit a raw nerve’ ….but what are your nerves and why are they so important in your day to day wellbeing. What [...]
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Can you beat chronic pain?

There are many reasons why you may be getting repeat chronic pain.  It may be caused by a physical injury to the body.  However, many people suffer from chronic pain due to daily stress, mental trauma and underlying emotional issues. THE BAD NEWS Chronic pain can leave you feeling utterly debilitated, extremely anxious and with a sense of [...]
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What is your new normal?

As the world was put on hold and we were all forced into a coronavirus corner, it’s really interesting to see, as the weeks go on, how we are all slowly emerging and adjusting to the new normal.  For many, the children returning to school was a welcomed return to a familiar routine.  A lot of you have also returned to the office, the gym [...]
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Are you ‘Retirement Ready’?

Planning your retirement should be something to look forward to. The thought of returning to hobbies of the past or finally having a go at an activity you’ve always wanted to do can and should be an exciting prospect. However, if you’ve been sat behind a desk or steering wheel throughout your career you might be shocked to find your body [...]
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Running: is it bad for your knees?

Running continues to be one of the UK’s most popular sports and for good reason. It’s a simple, accessible and time efficient form of exercise that suits the modern way of life. Part of the appeal is that enthusiasts only need to find the few minutes it takes to lace up and get out, in order to benefit from the fantastic [...]
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‘Everything you do, takes ALL of you’

  At Challenge Physio I pride myself in providing a different approach to the traditional Physiotherapy methods that many of you may have already experienced. So, to kick-off my new blog, I figured going back to the start would be a sensible way of trying to explain what this difference is. When I say ‘going back to the [...]