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Does physical exercise prevent mental ageing?

As we age so does our mind and cognitive function declines but how can we improve this and for the purpose fo this video we will look at the research to answer the question, Does physical exercise prevent mental ageing?

Does alternating the use of running trainers lower injury risk?

Runners obviously get injured and the running trainer is an essential piece fo kit for a runner. Many runners rotate the use of their trainers with many in use at the same time but does alternating the use of running trainers lower injury risk?

Does Kinesio taping help Tennis elbow?

You have probably seen bright coloured tape on many professional athletes, this is called Kinesiology or Kinesio tape. This tape is also commonly used in Physiotherapy. This video will answer the question, “Does Kinesio taping help Tennis elbow?”

Does massage improve shoulder range of movement?

When you have a shoulder injury and pain it is common to have a reduced shoulder range of movement and this is important to restore. There are many treatments and exercises to help this movement to get back to normal but does massage improve shoulder range of movement?

Is waiting too long for physiotherapy detrimental?

Sometimes the NHS Physio waiting list is long and this means fast access to Physiotherapy assessment and treatment is not always available. At Hawkes Physiotherapy we have no waiting lists and so you can get Physio fast! What is the impact of delayed access to Physio? What does the research find?

Does massage help Parkinson’s?

Parkinson’s has both motor and non-motor symptoms and there are lots of treatments out there but what about the effect of massage? Does massage help Parkinson’s or not?

Is post operative stiffness always a bad thing?

If you have had a Rotator cuff repair and you get stiffness and restrictions in movement, we think that this is all bad but is post operative stiffness always a bad thing?

Can Cartilage heal?

If you have Osteoarthritis, can cartilage heal? This video looks at research in mild osteoarthritis in the Patellofemoral joint to see if cartilage can heal.

How long am I at risk of re-injuring after a muscle strain?

This video looks to answer the question, “How long am I at risk of re-injuring after a muscle strain?” So if you want to know if you strain a muscle whether you are you at more risk of another & if so how long are you at risk for?

Does mental training improve your strength?

Can mental training techniques such as visualisation and motivational self-talk make you stronger? This study compares mental training in combination with physical training versus physical training alone, to find out if mental training can improve your strength more.

Is weight training more effective with a personal trainer?

Many people at the gym use personal trainers and there is obviously a very good reason for this but is there actual proof & evidence that weight training is more effective with a personal trainer. If you are looking for the best gym and personal trainers in Stoke-on-Trent then check out Samien Fitness

How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?

If you want to get strong or build muscle then how much rest time should you have between your sets? It used to be short rests for hypertrophy and longer for strength but is this bro-science?

Does stress affect your gainz?

Stress gets blamed for many things but what effect does stress have on your gainz? Does stress affect exercise performance, muscle building or strength?

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?

So is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? If you skip it then will you get fat because it kick starts your metabolism? This video looks at the evidence to prove or disprove this statement.

Do men and women fatigue and recover differently from exercise?

So who is better men or women? Only joking! But generally, is there a difference between fatigue and recovery from exercise between men and women?

Are performance enhancing drugs, like steroids, just a big placebo?

We all know that performance-enhancing drugs are used by some individuals but how effective are they and how much of their effect is a placebo?

Do you lose muscle and strength when you miss training for 2 weeks?

If you are unable to train for whatever reason then how long does it take to lose muscle and strength? This study looks at whether you lose any muscle size or strength when not training for a 2 week period.

Do resistance trained men need higher protein?

We know the recommendations for protein per gram of protein per kilogram of body weight but these are from research done on people in general but is there a different optimal amount for certain scenarios? For example, do resistance trained men need higher protein?

Are free weights or machine weights better?

Many people say that machine weights are inferior to free weights especially when it comes to functional activities. Is this true and what does the research say on this? This study looks to answer the question, “Are free weights or machine weights better?”

Is online physiotherapy as effective as face to face physio?

Online Physiotherapy is a remote version of face to face physiotherapy assessment and treatment. It is known by a few names such as virtual physio or even telephysio. Put simply this is Physio done via video over the internet. This video looks at a systematic review of how effective this type of physiotherapy can be […]