Womens Health

Why having a good bra is key

So what’s the big deal about getting a good bra, anyway? Around half of the adult population have breasts, and yet the discussion around the importance of good support is lacking. We often find during our consultations that patients complaining of neck and shoulder pain are often wearing a poorly fitting bra that offers very […]

Breast cancer and lymphoedema

Lymphoedema, Breast Cancer and SOZO Body Composition Scanning After treatment for breast cancer (or melanoma and some other cancers) you may be a risk of developing lymphoedema. This is due to removal of or damage to lymph nodes as part of the treatment you receive. Lymph nodes are important drainage and immune nodes located in […]

Women’s Health Lecture Series: Breasts, Bras and Biomechanics

On Wednesday 8th March – we had the great pleasure of welcoming Tish Monahan from She Science, a specialty sports bra store in Kew, to Thompsons Road Physiotherapy. Tish kindly presented to a group of our clients for a free women’s health lecture on breasts, bras and biomechanics. It was the first in a three-part series we […]

Breasts, bras and biomechanics: how to find and fit a great supporting bra!

(PAST EVENT) “Is your bra holding you up or letting you down?” Thompsons Road Physiotherapy is pleased to present a free women’s health information night. With special guest Tish Monahan from She Science, the evening will explore why good support is essential for good health. We will cover: what makes up a good bra how […]