Get to know the Barefoot Team – Physio Caitlin S’s Barefooter Story

Caitlin S’s Barefooter Story Barefooter Stories Caitlin S’s Barefooter Story — 1 – What’s something you love to do outside of work and how does it help you live your Barefoot Lifestyle? Anyone that knows me know I am very passionate about food. I like to take time to sit and plan our menu for […]

Intrinsic Foot Muscles

Intrinsic Foot Muscles Physiotherapy Column Intrinsic Foot Muscles Foot intrinsics & intrinsic foot muscles It is a commonly known “fun fact” that the bones of the feet make up roughly 25% of the total bones in the body. What is not as commonly understood is the complexity of the role the foot plays in the […]

Fat Ankles from Flying

Fat Ankles from Flying Barefoot Lifestyle Fat Ankles from Flying – here’s how to help Ever stepped off a plane and noticed your ankles look like they belong to someone else? Swollen ankles (or “fat ankles”) from flying are really common, especially on long-haul trips. Most of the time, it’s harmless. But it can also […]

Top tips for recovering from a cycling injury 

Top tips for recovering from a cycling injury Physiotherapy Column Top tips for recovering from a cycling injury — Having an injury is frustrating, especially when it takes you away from your favourite activities such a jumping on the bike and getting out for a ride. Unfortunately, they can’t always be avoided, but there are […]

Should I see a Physiotherapist or a GP? 

Should I see a Physiotherapist or a GP? Physiotherapy Column Should I see a Physiotherapist or a GP? — Written by: Sal – Founder and Director of Barefoot Physiotherapist. Should I see a Physiotherapist or a GP? When you are in Pain it can be tricky knowing whether it is best to see a Physiotherapist […]

Physiotherapy for Golf 

Physiotherapy for Golf Physiotherapy Column Physiotherapy for Golf — Golfers know that the golf swing is a full body movement. It was said by pro golfer Tom Armour that golf is an awkward set of bodily contortions designed to produce a graceful result. We can’t agree more. That’s why physiotherapy for golf is so important. […]

How can Physiotherapy help Back Pain?

How can Physiotherapy help Back Pain? Physiotherapy Column How can Physiotherapy help Back Pain? What is back pain and how can physiotherapy help back pain? Back pain can refer to any pain that is felt anywhere on the back of your torso. It may be the upper part near the shoulder blades (upper or midback […]

Top Tips for Walking your Dog

Top Tips for Walking your Dog Physiotherapy Column Top Tips for Walking your Dog — Walking your dog is a great form of exercise, minimal equipment needed; just you and your dog and off you go. Just as walking is a great form of exercise for us, a regular walk is also important for the […]

Long Covid

Long Covid Physiotherapy Column Long Covid — Long COVID is a condition in which individuals continue to experience symptoms even after the initial recovery period from COVID-19. These symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, joint pain, and many others. Physiotherapy can be an essential component of the multidisciplinary approach to managing long […]

TMJ Exercises

TMJ Exercises Physiotherapy Column TMJ Exercises — You may have already seen our jaw releases to try at home, which can be very helpful to relieve tension in the jaw and give quite immediate relief. There are additional TMJ exercises for motor control and strength that your physiotherapist may give you. These TMJ exercises can […]