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A World Mental Health Day blog for the therapists and physiotherapists doing this work, and for everyone who has ever needed it. You Are Not Broken If you are reading this and the world feels heavy, so heavy that getting out of bed this morning felt like

Held every September, Rehabilitation Awareness Week shines a light on the slow, unglamorous, deeply human work of recovery. What Is Rehabilitation Awareness Week? Every September, the UK marks Rehabilitation Awareness Week - a campaign led by the Chartere

Without adequate recovery after physical exertion, muscles become fatigued, performance declines and the risk of injury increases. This has led to growing interest in red light therapy as a way of supporting both performance and recovery. Red light therap

Alongside established treatments such as exercise, physiotherapy and massage, red light therapy has attracted increasing attention as a possible way of helping to manage muscle and joint pain. Unlike treatments that generate heat, red light therapy works

Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of red and near infrared light that penetrate the skin and are absorbed by cells. Scientists believe this light may help support the mitochondria which are responsible for producing energy and by improving cellu

Rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, green tea extract helps protect the skin against everyday environmental damage while providing soothing properties that make it suitable for many different skin types. Every day, the skin is exposed to pollution,

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which helps protect the skin from free radicals generated by ultraviolet light, pollution and other environmental stressors which contribute to premature skin ageing by damaging collagen and skin cells over time. While

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found throughout the body, particularly in the skin, joints and eyes. Its primary role is to attract and retain water, helping tissues stay hydrated and functioning as they should. As we age, the amount o

Massage guns have become popular home devices for relieving muscle soreness and tension. They use rapid pulsing movements to apply pressure to muscles, a technique called percussion therapy. Many people use massage guns after exercise, during recovery or

Physiotherapy focuses on restoring function and helping people move more comfortably after pain, injury, surgery or long-term physical problems. Massage is often used as part of the process to help improve movement, reduce muscle tension and support recov