Knee arthritis… End of the road or the start of a new journey? So many times we hear patients develop ongoing and worsening knee issues including knee arthritis. Some stop walking, meeting friends, even going out in public. Activity, losing weight or even feeling better with exercise is not an option for them. AContinue Reading »
The Alba Gazette -Your monthly Newsletter Location, Location, Location… Alba Physiotherapy has been out on the road! We have had a great time out on the road on location. We had the privilege of attending a meeting at a local church group where Claude gave a talk on the benefits of Pilates. Naturally, when theContinue Reading »
It is fair to say that January has the potential to be a gloomy time of year. Christmas cheer has come and gone, we are back at work and outside it is rather dark, grey and wet. The start of the new year doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom! It can actually beContinue Reading »
Pilates and exercise classes are a great way to improve your overall fitness level, regardless of your current abilities. Our classes offer a variety of workouts, designed to meet the needs of everyone from beginners to advanced athletes. If you’re new to Pilates or exercise, there are classes that focus on building strength and flexibility,Continue Reading »
It’s all in the Technique…. For anyone who has been to our clinic, I’m sure you’ve heard at least one of the physios preach about technique and the importance of moving properly. You may be wondering what the difference is between such a small and seemingly insignificant movement when performing the exercises; but the truthContinue Reading »
The impact of cold weather on dogs and how to deal with it Have you found yourself feeling stiff and achy in the recent cold damp weather and wanting to stay wrapped up in your warm bed? It is not your imagination the aches and stiffness are real! And chances are your dog feels theContinue Reading »
Winter Walking for Horses It is that time of year again and now that the colder weather is here we are all having to remember how to deal with it. Horses need to be exercised even when we all feel like we should be hibernating. It’s this time of year you start to question whyContinue Reading »
How to help your pet over the festive period and what festive favourites should your dog avoid? Christmas can be a stressful time for dog’s. 40% of owners notice a difference in their dog’s mood and 25% report behavioural changes at Christmas time. This can be attributed to disrupted routines, lots of new people andContinue Reading »
With a shift in recent events, Alba Physiotherapy found itself igniting our virtual sessions for our patients. We are no stranger to virtual sessions in the Highlands of Scotland due to the sheer distance some folk needed to travel to come and see us. We have often used our virtual sessions to help people. So,Continue Reading »
Back pain is one of the most common conditions we see in the clinic. It can interfere with many ordinary activities, and people routinely use pain medication, hydrotherapy, exercise, Pilates and heat packs for relief. Massage is another option. Most people report that massage brings relief, and some doctors still recommend this to back painContinue Reading »
