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Rib pain, Covid 19 / Coronavirus

Rib pain is common following coughing fits. The huge amount of coughing some experience with Covid 19 can lead to rib joint dysfunctions and persistent pain. This patient was in her 40’s and had previously been fit and well, a regular Pilates class attendee and…

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Covid 19 Corona Recovery

Each of us will recover at different paces and involve different strategies. If you have spent time in bed or hospital you will be much weaker and less fit than you were. You typically start to lose fitness after a few days of no activity…

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Coronavirus, Ribs and Breathing

Ribs and Breathing If you are recovering from illness or struggling with breathlessness, or even fear, anxiety or panic, learning some simple breathing techniques can really help. It is essential to keep good lung function and breathing patterns to ventilate all the lung to reduce…

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Back, rib & shoulder pain

This case study involves a 28 year old lady (Ms P) who had a 7 year history of right sided pain half way up her back and under the right shoulder blade.  The pain was not becoming worse or improving but she recently realised that…

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