Being diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia often raises an important question: What exercise should I actually be doing? Many people know that exercise is good for their bones, but there can be uncertainty about what type of exercise is most useful, how hard they should work, and whether certain activities are safe. The good news is that exercise is an important part of managing osteoporosis. However, not all exercise provides the same stimulus to your bones and muscles. For many people,...

“Should I use heat or ice?” is one of the most common questions we hear as physiotherapists. For years, the simple advice was often ice for a new injury and heat for an old injury. The reality is a little more nuanced. Ice can be useful following some acute injuries, particularly for short-term pain relief. Heat can be useful for stiffness and some ongoing musculoskeletal problems. However, there are also situations where heat should be avoided — particularly immediately following an acute...

Rolling your ankle is one of the most common injuries we see in physiotherapy. It can happen playing sport, running, stepping off a curb or simply landing awkwardly. Sometimes you know immediately that you have done something significant. Other times, you may be able to walk away from the injury but develop increasing pain, swelling and bruising over the following hours. A common question we hear at Body Fit Physiotherapy is: “I've rolled my ankle. Do I need an X-ray or scan?” The answer is:...