Back Pain Back pain is often poorly understood but it is the biggest cause of disability worldwide! The World Heath Organisation estimates that 60-70% of the population in industrialised countries will experience non-specific back pain in their lifetime. Let us dispel some of the myths surrounding back pain… Most episodes of low…
Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain is the third most commonly reported musculoskeletal condition in adults in the UK. 70% of people will experience at least one episode of shoulder pain in their lifetime. The glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) is a ball and socket joint consisting of the glenoid which arises from the scapula (shoulder…
Neck Pain Neck pain is one of the most debilitating problems we treat, with two out of three of us suffering with neck pain at some time in our life. Lets explore the different types of neck pain Mechanical Neck Pain Mechanical neck pain is probably the most common type. Bad posture…
What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. Physiotherapists take a holistic approach and work in partnership with their patients, involving them in their care in order to promote recovery and stay well. At Function Jigsaw, we specialise in the management of…
Physiotherapist is a protected title which means only those who have competed a physiotherapy degree or higher and are registered with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) can work under this title. Here at Function Jigsaw, our Physiotherapists are all registered with the HCPC and CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) and pride ourselves on…
If you’ve never seen a Physiotherapist before, read below to find out what to expect. Initial Assessment An initial assessment is designed for anyone with a musclskeletal problem who hasn’t yet been to Function Jigsaw or is experiencing a new area of pain or concern. In order to provide a world class service and…
Running has perhaps been the most popular form of exercise during the COVID quarantine of 2020. Not only can anyone do it, no equipment is needed and it’s super convenient, and of course allows social distancing. We all train for different reasons- some will continue training for marathons they signed up to, whereas others, may…
These certainly are interesting times, but things are gradually returning to normal. With the negatives, there are always positives. The time off work has enabled us to reflect on aspects of our life; perhaps addressing your finances, learning new skills, spending more time with your kids and finally, finding a love for exercise! So…
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Periodisation can be defined as the manipulation of training variables such as volume (sets x repetitions), intensity (load/weight), recovery, frequency (per week) and exercises to produce a positive adaptive response over a training cycle, whilst reducing the likelihood of performance plateaus. Achieving positive adaptation can be achieved by utilising the principles of overload (increased volume…
