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Biomechanical Assessment
Understand the "why" behind your injury with our Biomechanical Assessment articles. We explore how analysing your gait, posture, and movement patterns helps identify the root causes of recurring pain. Discover how a professional assessment at our Exeter clinic can correct imbalances, improve movement efficiency, and prevent future injuries, ensuring your body works as a cohesive unit.


Why Does My Injury Keep Coming Back? Understanding the Kinetic Chain
It is a frustratingly common cycle for many, you tweak a knee or hurt a shoulder, you rest it, and the pain goes away. But three months later, just as you are getting back into your stride, the exact same niggle returns. Why does this happen? Often, it is because there is a deeper cause. The Kinetic Chain: Your Body as a System At Urban Health Exeter, we view your body as an integrated system, a "kinetic chain." Think of it like a stack of building blocks. If the block at the
14 hours ago2 min read


Osteopathy vs. Biomechanical Assessment: Which Do You Need?
At Urban Health Exeter, we offer a range of therapies to keep the people of Exeter moving well. However, with the launch of our new Biomechanical Assessment, we often get asked: "Which appointment should I book?" While both services deal with the body's structure, they serve very different purposes. Choosing the right one ensures you get the best results, faster. When to Book Osteopathy (Diagnosis and Treatment) Osteopathy is primarily for diagnosis and treatment of current
14 hours ago2 min read
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