Hatt Health & Movement Blog

Our mission is to inspire you to prioritise your body’s health and keep you active and moving throughout your life. In our blog you’ve find lots of great hints, tips and advice from our team of specialists to help get you to the next level of health and fitness.

Hammer Toes

Hammer Toes

Treatment & Rehab Common Injuries & Conditions
Hammer Toe typically develop over time due to an increasing
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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Treatment & Rehab Exercise & Movement Common Injuries & Conditions
Plantar Fasciitis (or plantarfasciopathy) affects approximately 10% of the
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Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

Treatment & Rehab Exercise & Movement Common Injuries & Conditions General
A sporting injury can happen during any physical activity or sport.
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Frozen Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder

Common Injuries & Conditions General
Frozen shoulder (Clinically known as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition at the
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6 reasons why Clinical Rehab is important for your recovery

6 reasons why Clinical Rehab is important for your recovery

Treatment & Rehab Exercise & Movement General
If you are experiencing limited movement in your body or a lack of strength
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What tools do we use in manual therapy and why?

What tools do we use in manual therapy and why?

General
If you want to experience a unique massage then you’ve come to the right place.
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Diabetes and the foot

Diabetes and the foot

General
High blood glucose levels over a prolonged period of time, such as is experienced in diabetic
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Corns & Calluses

Corns & Calluses

General
Technically known as “hyperkeratosis”, corns are a thickening of the most superficial
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How to overcome a sedentary lifestyle

How to overcome a sedentary lifestyle

Practical Heath Tips Exercise & Movement
A sedentary lifestyle is considered to be one of the main problems of modern society
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Ice vs Heat: which one should I use to aid injury healing?

Ice vs Heat: which one should I use to aid injury healing?

Common Injuries & Conditions Practical Heath Tips Treatment & Rehab
The application of ice and heat is commonly used for the purpose of injury healing.
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When should I see a Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist?

When should I see a Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist?

Practical Heath Tips Treatment & Rehab Exercise & Movement
If you have been wondering whether it's time to see a Physio or Sports Therapist then hopefully this will help…...
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How can Manual Therapy improve my posture?

How can Manual Therapy improve my posture?

Common Injuries & Conditions Treatment & Rehab Exercise & Movement
If your job involves sitting at a desk or driving for long periods of time, then you will be more...
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When should you see a Physio instead of a GP?

When should you see a Physio instead of a GP?

Practical Heath Tips Treatment & Rehab
With winter pressures increasing and your GPs being booked up to the hilt with chest infections, coughs, and colds (as...
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Strength Training For Runners – the ‘why’ and the ‘how’

Strength Training For Runners – the ‘why’ and the ‘how’

Hatt Talks Exercise & Movement
Join our Strength & Movement coach Garrath as he discusses the importance of strength training for runners We didn't get...
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Matthew Philpott – Patient Testimonial

Matthew Philpott – Patient Testimonial

Treatment & Rehab General
   Transcript: I first went to the Hatt Clinic for manual therapy during the final year of my PhD....
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Flopthotics

Flopthotics

Practical Heath Tips Exercise & Movement
It won't be long now until you're pulling your flip flops and sandals out from the back of the wardrobe...
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Self Massage Techniques

Self Massage Techniques

General
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Soothing Foot Bath For Your Feet

Soothing Foot Bath For Your Feet

Practical Heath Tips
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Hatt 31 Day Challenge

Hatt 31 Day Challenge

General
  HAPPY NEW YEAR!   At Hatt's we're passionate about helping you prioritise your body's health by keeping active and...
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Introduction to the Reformer

Introduction to the Reformer

Exercise & Movement General
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The importance of staying fit and strong as we age

The importance of staying fit and strong as we age

Common Injuries & Conditions Hatt Talks Exercise & Movement Treatment & Rehab Practical Heath Tips
Join our Senior Physio Niamh as she discusses the importance of keeping fit and strong as you age *Please note...
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How to get the most out of running

How to get the most out of running

Hatt Talks Exercise & Movement Practical Heath Tips General
Join our Physio Tom as he discusses how you can get the most out of running. This talk is great...
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20-minute static stretch

20-minute static stretch

Exercise & Movement Hatt Talks General
Join our Rehab and Manual Therapist Emma as she walks you through a 20-minute static stretch session that you can...
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How to maintain momentum with your New Year goals

How to maintain momentum with your New Year goals

Exercise & Movement Practical Heath Tips Hatt Talks General
Join our Rehab and Manual Therapist Craig as he talks you through ways to maintain momentum with your new years...
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Fix Toe Pro

Fix Toe Pro

General
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Winter Foot Care Routine

Winter Foot Care Routine

Practical Heath Tips

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Menopause

Menopause

Practical Heath Tips Hatt Talks Exercise & Movement General
Join our Senior Rehab and Manual Therapist Issy as she talks you through the menopause and how you can manage...
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What to expect from your QuickStart Pilates programme

What to expect from your QuickStart Pilates programme

Exercise & Movement General
 Got a question? Please call us on 01380 730473.
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Looking after your feet in Autumn

Looking after your feet in Autumn

Practical Heath Tips
Autumn is here…which means it’s time to adapt your foot care routine with these top tips from our Podiatry team:...
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FAQs about…sleep

FAQs about…sleep

General
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We’re Hiring

We’re Hiring

General
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Introducing the Posture Medic

Introducing the Posture Medic

General
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Myth Buster: You should rest if you’re injured or in pain

Myth Buster: You should rest if you’re injured or in pain

Hatt Talks Exercise & Movement Common Injuries & Conditions General
Join our Senior Pilates Instructor Marilyn as she discussed whether or not you should rest if you're injured or in...
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How To Tape Your Knee

How To Tape Your Knee

Treatment & Rehab Common Injuries & Conditions
  Are you currently suffering from a knee injury? Taping can be an effective method for settling irritable knee pain....
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Medi Pedi at Hatts

Medi Pedi at Hatts

Treatment & Rehab Practical Heath Tips
  What to expect from a Medi Pedi at Hatts   To find out more or to book your Medi...
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Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s Foot

Common Injuries & Conditions General
  Transcript: I'm going to answer a question about Athlete's Foot, what is it and how can it be treated?...
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Introduction To Hatt Pilates

Introduction To Hatt Pilates

Exercise & Movement
Interested in doing Pilates? Take a look at this video to get an insight into how you could benefit from...
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Chilblains

Chilblains

Common Injuries & Conditions
What are chilblains, how can they be treated & how can we help?
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Neck Pain

Neck Pain

Common Injuries & Conditions
Over a quarter of the population experiences neck pain at some time each year. Over half of these resolve on...
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Knee Pain

Knee Pain

Common Injuries & Conditions
Knee pain is not solely isolated to sporting injuries but affects people of all activity levels and ages. The knee...
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Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain

Common Injuries & Conditions
Back pain is a very common condition affecting 7 out of 10 people at some point in their lives but...
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Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis

Common Injuries & Conditions
The two most common forms are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.
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Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder Impingement

Common Injuries & Conditions
What are the symptoms? The symptoms of shoulder impingement include: Weakness and loss of movement Possible swelling in the shoulder...
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Hatt Clinic Sponsor Jacob Moves Up The Ranks

Hatt Clinic Sponsor Jacob Moves Up The Ranks

General
We’re currently sponsoring a young boy, Jacob Lines from Frome who is an aspiring Olympic athlete for Kayaking. Jacob and...
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How To Create A Goal That You’ll Stick To

How To Create A Goal That You’ll Stick To

Practical Heath Tips
We’ve all done it, started your week, month or year off with good intentions. But sadly, around 80% of us...
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Keep Your Goals Smart This Year

Keep Your Goals Smart This Year

Practical Heath Tips
It can sometimes feel overwhelming when setting out to achieve a new goal. Two common questions that we hear at...
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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy

Treatment & Rehab
What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy is a medical treatment primarily used for chronic tendon disorders such as tennis elbow...
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Jacob’s Journey To The Olympics

Jacob’s Journey To The Olympics

General
We’re currently sponsoring a young boy, Jacob Lines from Frome who is an aspiring Olympic athlete for Kayaking. Jacob and...
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Hatt Clinic In Frome Sponsor Young Athlete

Hatt Clinic In Frome Sponsor Young Athlete

General
We’re currently sponsoring a young boy, Jacob Lines from Frome who is an aspiring Olympic athlete for Kayaking. Jacob and...
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Recommended Shoe Brands By Our Podiatrists​

Recommended Shoe Brands By Our Podiatrists​

Practical Heath Tips
As Podiatrists, there are certain footwear brands that we recommend that will give you both the style and support your...
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How To Find The Perfect Fitting Shoes To Support Your Feet

How To Find The Perfect Fitting Shoes To Support Your Feet

Practical Heath Tips
If you are invested in looking after your feet properly then these top tips for picking out the perfect pair...
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What To Look For When Choosing Supportive Footwear

What To Look For When Choosing Supportive Footwear

Practical Heath Tips
Choosing appropriate footwear is really important because the type of shoe that you wear, will have a direct impact on...
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How To Get Rid Of Your Child’s Verrucae

How To Get Rid Of Your Child’s Verrucae

Treatment & Rehab
Are you tired of trying every treatment in the book to get rid of your verrucae? After a while, many...
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How Can Physiotherapy Help You?

How Can Physiotherapy Help You?

Treatment & Rehab
Did you know that GP’s recommend more patients to Physiotherapy than any other health profession? This is because Physiotherapists can...
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Why Should I Have Regular Massage?

Why Should I Have Regular Massage?

Treatment & Rehab
Massage is well known for relieving stress and helping you to relax. Both of which are true, but massage also...
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Growing Pains

Growing Pains

Common Injuries & Conditions
Our Physio team shine some light on growing pains and how you can support your children to manage their growing pains and reduce the impact it can have on their life
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Why I Do Pilates (And Maybe You Should Too!)

Why I Do Pilates (And Maybe You Should Too!)

Exercise & Movement
I’m Marilyn, one of the Pilates Instructors at Hatt’s and I’d like to share with you the journey I took...
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How To Improve Your Posture In Just Seconds

How To Improve Your Posture In Just Seconds

Treatment & Rehab
If you’re a worker that spends most of your day sitting at a desk, on average you’ll be sitting down...
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Tennis Elbow: Just for tennis players?

Tennis Elbow: Just for tennis players?

Common Injuries & Conditions
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The Importance Of Keeping Active & Moving As You Age

The Importance Of Keeping Active & Moving As You Age

Exercise & Movement
We’ve all been told how important it is to keep active and moving to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but as...
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England Hockey Gets Back To Sport Post Injury

England Hockey Gets Back To Sport Post Injury

General
Ian Philips, an England Masters Hockey player, was suffering from an ankle injury and thought his hockey days were over,...
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“Best Sports Massage Treatment within this area!”

“Best Sports Massage Treatment within this area!”

General
At Hatt's, we strive to offer a Massage service like no other. With a bespoke and tailored approach , your...
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Forever Fit – Get Fitter, Feel Younger

Forever Fit – Get Fitter, Feel Younger

Exercise & Movement
Do you want to keep fit and healthy but struggle to find a type of exercise that suits your needs?...
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Spring Is Here, Are You Ready To Get Out And About?

Spring Is Here, Are You Ready To Get Out And About?

Exercise & Movement
Spring is finally here! The mornings and evenings are getting lighter which is when most of us start to feel...
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An Insight Into Why Your Feet Are So Important

An Insight Into Why Your Feet Are So Important

Practical Heath Tips
Have you ever thought about the role your feet play in everyday life? The 26 bones, 33 joints and 250,000...
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How Physio Can Change Your Life?

How Physio Can Change Your Life?

Treatment & Rehab
At Hatts, every day our aim is to get you back to doing the things you love, whilst inspiring you...
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“Best Sports Massage Treatment within this area!”

“Best Sports Massage Treatment within this area!”

General
At Hatts, we strive to offer a Massage service like no other. With a bespoke and tailored approach, your Massage...
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More Than Just A Massage

More Than Just A Massage

Treatment & Rehab
As part of your treatment at Hatt’s, you may be advised that a massage will be greatly beneficial for your...
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Is Pilates Right For Me?

Is Pilates Right For Me?

Exercise & Movement
With so many exercise classes available, how do you choose which ones is best for you?  Our Pilates instructor and...
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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy

Treatment & Rehab Common Injuries & Conditions
What are the symptoms of tendinopathy and how can it be treated? Tendinopathy is related to conditions such as Tennis Elbow, Swimmer's Shoulder or Achilles Tendinitis.
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Join Us For A Glass Of Bubbly & A Mince Pie

Join Us For A Glass Of Bubbly & A Mince Pie

General
We're delighted to invite you to Christmas at Hatts at the clinic in celebration of the fantastic progress you've made...
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Cracked Heels

Cracked Heels

Common Injuries & Conditions
If you've got dry and cracked heels then you should see a Podiatrist, especially if they are painful. A Podiatrist will give your feet the care and treatment they need, as well as advising you on how to look after your feet to keep them soft and supple.
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How Reformer Pilates Can Help Build Your ​Core Strength

How Reformer Pilates Can Help Build Your ​Core Strength

Exercise & Movement
Building your core strength is vital to preventing injury and improving the way your body moves. Here, our Pilates instructor Danny...
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Be The Best Version Of You This New Year’s

Be The Best Version Of You This New Year’s

Practical Heath Tips
It seems safe to say that many of us are guilty of not sticking to our New Years Resolutions. In...
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Swift Verruca Treatment Explained

Swift Verruca Treatment Explained

Treatment & Rehab
If you suffer from persistent verrucas, or know someone that does, then the Swift Microwave Verruca treatment could be the...
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How Reformer Pilates Can Help With Back Pain

How Reformer Pilates Can Help With Back Pain

Exercise & Movement Treatment & Rehab
At least 80% of people will suffer at least one episode of back pain during their lifetime. Reformer Pilates is...
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What are the benefits of Reformer Pilates?

What are the benefits of Reformer Pilates?

Exercise & Movement
At Hatt's, we offer Reformer Pilates classes in all three of our clinics - Frome, Devizes and Marlborough.   Reformer...
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How to look after your feet in winter

How to look after your feet in winter

Practical Heath Tips
During the winter months, it is common for feet to become dry with hard skin and cracks. Often, the primary cause...
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The answers to common questions about Podiatry

The answers to common questions about Podiatry

Treatment & Rehab
1. Do I need to see my GP before seeing a Podiatrist? If your concern is regarding your feet/ankles, a...
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What is a Podiatrist and why do I need one?

What is a Podiatrist and why do I need one?

Treatment & Rehab
A Podiatrist and a Chiropodist mean the same thing and these two terms are used interchangeably. There are many preconceptions...
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An Introduction to Fascia and Myofascial Release

An Introduction to Fascia and Myofascial Release

Treatment & Rehab
The words ‘myofascial release’ may sound alien to some but there is no doubt that over the last few years...
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What is Strength & Conditioning?

What is Strength & Conditioning?

Exercise & Movement
Strength and Conditioning, or S&C as it's more commonly known, is the selection and development of dynamic exercises used to...
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Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles Tendinopathy

Common Injuries & Conditions
What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles Tendinopathy is a common condition that presents itself typically as a sharp pain in the...
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Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma

Common Injuries & Conditions
A Morton’s Neuroma is a swelling of one of the nerves in the ball of the foot. Typically you will...
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6 Reasons Why You Should Do Reformer Pilates

6 Reasons Why You Should Do Reformer Pilates

Exercise & Movement
There are numerous benefits of doing Reformer Pilates. Here, our Senior Pilates Instructor Danny picks the top 6.   1....
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What is Reformer Pilates?

What is Reformer Pilates?

Exercise & Movement
Reformer Pilates is a variation of Pilates using a piece of equipment called a Reformer.   The Reformer is a...
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5 Ways That Massage Can Benefit You As A Runner

5 Ways That Massage Can Benefit You As A Runner

Practical Heath Tips
As a runner, it isn’t always easy to know how to maximise your performance and train effectively without the risk...
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Flip flops that are custom made for your feet

Flip flops that are custom made for your feet

Treatment & Rehab
Now you can enjoy all the benefits of your orthotics in the comfort of flip-flops. We're delighted to offer you...
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Get Your Feet Flip-Flop Ready

Get Your Feet Flip-Flop Ready

Treatment & Rehab
With flip-flops, sandals, and bare feet finally making a show this summer, now's the ideal time to give your feet...
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Excel at your sport with S&C

Excel at your sport with S&C

Exercise & Movement
Are you serious about achieving a personal goal or excelling at your sport? Our  Strength & Conditioning Programme is the...
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Are you fit for exercise this Spring?

Are you fit for exercise this Spring?

Practical Heath Tips
If you've been quite sedentary throughout winter, you may find your body is feeling de-conditioned.Before you get out and about,...
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Common Running injuries

Common Running injuries

Common Injuries & Conditions
Running is one of the most popular forms of sporting activity worldwide. It’s relatively cheap (except for a decent pair...
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Upper Limb Disorder

Upper Limb Disorder

Common Injuries & Conditions
What is Upper Limb Disorder? What causes Upper Limb Disorder? How can Upper Limb Disorder be prevented? Who can help?
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Acute Whiplash

Acute Whiplash

Common Injuries & Conditions
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It’s Time To Limber Up!

It’s Time To Limber Up!

Exercise & Movement
Warming up and stretching should be a key part of your exercise regime. The type of stretching you choose should depend...
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Stress

Stress

Common Injuries & Conditions
Worry and stress lead to the fight/flight response which is a physical reaction to real or imagined danger. While helpful in the short term, if this response is sustained over the medium to long term it can cause damage to your body if you don't manage it.
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Osteoarthritis – Can Glucosamine and Chondroitin help?

Osteoarthritis – Can Glucosamine and Chondroitin help?

Common Injuries & Conditions
There are many people who have heard that glucosamine and chondroitin can help with osteoarthritis (OA). Is this true? Most of the research that has been conducted on glucosamine and chondroitin relates to people who are experiencing the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
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The PRICE protocol for acute injury management

The PRICE protocol for acute injury management

Treatment & Rehab
It can be argued that the most important period in terms of minimising the effects of an injury and helping...
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Get fit to hit the slopes

Get fit to hit the slopes

Practical Heath Tips
When sat in a deck chair buried in the snow, and sipping on a hot chocolate, we can enjoy watching other...
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Top Tips for Healthy Feet

Top Tips for Healthy Feet

Practical Heath Tips
From work shoes and trainers to high-heels and bare feet, our feet take us almost 115,000 miles, or five times...
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What are orthotics and how can I benefit from them?

What are orthotics and how can I benefit from them?

Treatment & Rehab
What are Orthotics? Orthotics, correctly known as Orthoses, are custom-made shoe insoles or inserts that correct the alignment of your...
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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Common Injuries & Conditions
Plantar fasciitis affects approximately 10% of the population. Find out about this condition, its causes, symptoms, and how a Gait...
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Shin Splints

Shin Splints

Common Injuries & Conditions
Shin splints is the term used to describe pain along the inner edge of the shin bone usually caused by repeated trauma to the area. Common amongst runners, footballers, and rugby players, find out more about this condition - what causes it, its symptoms, and how we can help.
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Flat Feet

Flat Feet

Common Injuries & Conditions
Flat feet is the term used to describe feet with low or no arches. In this blog article, you'll learn about what causes flat feet in children & adults, when you should seek professional help, and what treatment options we can offer you.
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Sciatica

Sciatica

Common Injuries & Conditions
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Hitting the target with Devizes Bowmen archery club

Hitting the target with Devizes Bowmen archery club

General
It was a grand evening with the Devizes Bowmen archery club on 16th September 2015. The team at James Hatt...
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Gait Analysis – what is it and why is it useful?

Exercise & Movement
Biomechanics is about the way your body moves and how your lower limb and foot movements can affect you. Think...
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How a Gait Analysis helped Paul get back on his bike

How a Gait Analysis helped Paul get back on his bike

General
Read about Paul's experience with a Gait Analysis, and how it helped him get back to doing what he loves...
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Frome Open Day

General
Come along to our exciting open day where you can experience a fantastic range of health services all on your...
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