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Hi guys …I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you of all the things that are-happening at Rothery health & Sports injury clinic here in Saundersfoot .Lloyd our sport therapist has been with us now for well over two months and is settling in nicely he is looking at doing his degree in sports […]
John Rothery the Principal sports Osteopath at Rothery Health in Pembrokeshire has been selected to provide medical cover at the World and Para Athletics in London in less than three weeks .He said ” being selected is a great honour and to work alongside other Osteopaths ,physios and Chiropracters and Medical doctors will be a great […]
Over the recent years cycling has increased in popularity, as such cycling has become a fully inclusive activity which embraces all ages, abilities and genders – owing to its multiple established health, environmental and socioeconomic benefits. Cycling is used for commuting, recreation, racing, triathlons, and rehabilitation following surgery. It is also beneficial in the prevention […]
Clinical Differences between Chiropractic & Osteopathy Chiropractic has originated from osteopathy and all chiropractic techniques are essentially osteopathic techniques as well. However chiropractors mainly focus on using manipulation (also known as grade five mobilization or high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) techniques) in treating patients. Manipulative techniques are aggressive in nature and have caused a small […]
4 health benefits of dark chocolate …. 1. High Pressure Mood Improver? One of the most alluring effects of chocolate consumption is its improvement in mood. Your mood matters even more when you’re stressed. Luckily, chocolate can help even in high-pressure situations, according to one study. Those who consumed cocoa flavanol drinks prior to the […]
Ladies fancy a Friday night pamper ? Got 3 mates ? On Friday 28th April 2017 between 5-9pm at Rothery Health for the entry price of £10 each you can experience (Prosecco & Nibbles included ) 3 x 20 min treatments of your choice ~ 20mins – Choose either Indian Head massage /Reflexology or Aromatherapy […]
Symptoms Simple pain in the Achilles tendon on contraction, particularly if you tip-toe or run, although it may settle down after a couple of miles. It is often feels stiff first thing on getting out of bed. Signs There may be thickening of the tendon which can be tender to touch. Many runners have […]
This 1-Day Course on Sunday 30th April 2017 at Rothery Health 9-5pm will teach you how to effectively utilise Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) using the Rockblade to provide a therapeutic benefit to patients. You will learn how to integrate this into your treatments while also integrating techniques you perform on a daily basis.This […]
Partially sighted sports therapist Lloyd Davies joins Rothery Health . In late November 2013, at the age of just 20, Lloyd Davies complained of suffering from slightly blurred vision in his left eye. He put up with it for a short while and when it showed no signs of improvement he went to the local […]
John Rothery the Principal at Rothery Health Centre, Pembrokeshire will be jetting off to the prestigious Harley Street Medical Centre in Istanbul,Turkey this weekend to teach instrument assisted massage techniques to physiotherapists,sports therapists, doctors and osteopaths. The course will provide the students with the practical skills and underpinning knowledge to start using these excellent, and […]
What is a slipped disk? A slipped disc means that one of the discs of cartilage in the spine is damaged and pressing on the nerves. It’s also known as a prolapsed or herniated disc. What are the symptoms of s slipped disk? Symptoms of a slipped disc? A slipped disc can cause back pain typical symptoms are numbness, a […]
What is a sports podiatrist? A Podiatrist is a specialist of the foot, ankle and lower limb. Sports Podiatrists (or musculoskeletal Podiatrists) primarily focus on the way the foot interacts with the ground and try to consider the loads or forces that the lower limb has to contend with during high impact sporting activity. This is […]
Gluteus Medius: Weak buttocks ruin the runner Gluteus medius weakness is a likely culprit in many overuse injuries The gluteus medius should be considered in every running injury. So many athletes with running overuse injuries of the lower limb present with poor gluteus medius function that I have come to the view that the strength […]
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a problem affecting the ‘chewing’ muscles and the joints between the lower jaw and the base of the skull. Doctors sometimes refer to the condition as “myofascial pain disorder”. It’s been estimated that up to 30% of adults will experience TMD at some point in their lives. The condition itself isn’t usually serious, and the […]
You may have popliteal tendinitis…read on Popliteus tendinitis may be caused by overuse of the popliteus muscle-tendon unit. It usually occurs in athletes who run or train on hills or banked surfaces.Common causes are either a direct varus force, while the tibia is externally rotated, or a sudden forced knee hyperextension with the tibia internally […]
Many people got curious about cupping therapy after seeing the red round marks on Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps during the summer Olympics. Cupping is essentially a form of body work or therapy that uses suction from the cups to achieve the desired results. This may stimulate blood flow, relief pain, and provide many other health-promoting effects. However, […]
Bursae, are small, jelly-like sacs that are located throughout the body, including around the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and heel. They contain a small amount of fluid, and are positioned between bones and soft tissues, acting as cushions to help reduce friction. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. There are two major bursae in the […]
Bursae, are small, jelly-like sacs that are located throughout the body, including around the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and heel. They contain a small amount of fluid, and are positioned between bones and soft tissues, acting as cushions to help reduce friction. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. There are two major bursae in the […]
The British Cupping Society (BCS) is lead by a team of medical professionals aiming to professionalise Cupping Therapy. This is achieved by educating and training medical and healthcare professionals using evidence based protocols. The BCS guidelines have been accepted as the ‘benchmark’ in clinical standards by Ministries of Health, universities and peer reviewed science journals. […]
Ironman Podiatrist completes Team Rothery Ironman Wales finisher Jamie Tilley from Celtic Podiatry has recently joined Rothery Health this month from Carmarthen. Jamie will be based at Rothery Health Centre every Wednesday morning from 9-1pm. Whilst here he will be utilising his state of the art Footbalance machine to make custom orthotics (insoles) specific to […]
