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As the New Year approaches, many of us are contemplating our resolutions. Whether it's drinking more water, eating better, or focusing on overall well-being, our health is often at the forefront. As a Physiotherapist, I believe it's essential to emphasise the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle, especially for those over 50. Why Exercise After 50? Staying active as we age is critical not only for prolonging our physical health but also for helping our emotional and

Chair-based classes offer several benefits for residents. Here are some of the key advantages: 1. Physical Health: Chair-based exercises promote physical well-being by improving circulation, flexibility, and strength. These exercises are designed to be gentle on joints and muscles, making them suitable for people with mobility limitations. 2. Cognitive Stimulation: Engaging in chair-based activities can help stimulate cognitive functions. These exercises often incorporate m

If you have a serious knee injury that prevents you from loading or putting weight on your knee, it's important to prioritise your...

Physiotherapy home visits, especially when approached from a functional perspective, can be highly beneficial for the aging population and hold promise for the future. Here are several reasons why they make sense: Accessibility and convenience: Ageing individuals often face mobility challenges, making it difficult for them to travel to a clinic or hospital. Physiotherapy home visits eliminate this barrier by bringing the necessary care directly to their doorstep. It saves the

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, and it is a leading cause of disability and missed workdays. One factor that can exacerbate back pain is poor quality sleep. Sleep is essential for the body's repair, restoration, and recovery processes, and when these processes are disrupted, it can lead to an increase in pain and discomfort. The Connection between Sleep and Pain Studies have shown that there is a bidirectional relationship between sleep and pain. Poor quality

Do you have a tendonitis? Are you suffering from plantar fasciitis? Achilles tendonitis? Have you tried Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy machines pass short, intense energy sound waves, travelling faster than the speed of sound, into affected tissues. This causes micro-trauma, increases blood flow and stimulates an acute inflammatory response which aids the healing process. Shockwave therapy is widely used in physiotherapy, podiatry, sports medicine, urology and orthopaed

Most people will experience tightness in their back it at some point in their lives. Four experts reveal the causes and how to relieve pain The Times Thursday February 23 2023, 12.01am, The Times Fitness and Wellbeing Health Sammy Margo, physiotherapist Lower back tension is often accompanied by pain, aching, spasms, stiffness and cramping. There are several simple stretches and exercises you can do to improve flexibility and strength, and hence reduce tension in your back

Are you scheduled to have surgery? Following on from your procedure we will be able to visit you in your home or at our clinics. In some cases, we can assess you before surgery and get your home ready for your return. We have been seeing patients after surgery since we opened over 35 years ago, either in their own home or in our clinics. Over this time, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality post-operative care in London. More recently, we have been seeing pati

'Injuries come with the territory, but these simple exercises will prepare you for the demands of an Alpine break' 1. Do daily squats and lunges A paucity of snow in European resorts may have deterred you from booking a January ski holiday, but it leaves more time to ensure your body is ready for the slopes before you do head off. Government stats suggest that a third of people taking their first skiing holiday risk serious injury because they are not sufficiently in shape a

According to research,3-18% of amateur and professional golfers suffer knee injuries which, of course, leads to pain. So why does it happen as often as it does for a supposedly low-impact sport? And is there anything that relieves the pain? And should I still be playing? There are 3 key areas to look at: Your knee’s anatomy Your swing mechanics, and Your equipment Anatomy of the knee Your knee is a synovial joint and as a synovial joint, as part of its anatomy there is a cap

Today we launch our 'self-help' website www.askphysio.com This website will advise you what to do when you have an injury When you sustain an injury it's important to treat it asap. And sometimes you just don't know what to do. As a result of we decided to build a website that will help you to help yourself. And if you need more help or advice ask your physio or consult your GP. In the event that you do need physio here is an outline of what Physiotherapy can offer you (from

If you are looking to live a long, healthy life, bringing weight lifting into your workout may be best according to new research. You...

Many load bearing joints can be the source of arthritic pain, and as Physios, we treat a huge number of hip, knee, foot and ankle problems. Hip The majority of hip problems tend to be associated with deficits in muscle control and strength. Most people notice an increase in hip pain as a result of a change, or an increase, in their exercise routine. Rehabilitation around the hip has to focus on the control of the pelvis and the leg (particularly the foot). The management of

A new drug-free treatment that 'retrains' the brain can offer better long-term relief from back pain than opioids, a study has suggested....

Thursday February 24 2022, 12.01am, The Times How to reduce muscle soreness after exercise: advice from the experts Prepare properly for exercise to reduce post-workout muscle soreness Warm up properly If you’re getting sore after training, make sure you’ve warmed up properly and that your exercise is appropriate for your fitness level. Especially when weights are involved, there’s a temptation to go too heavy and too fast, and that’s a recipe for very unhappy muscles! Step

This is part 1 and part 2 of this excellent article written by Cameron Henderson for the Mail+ These have been blended for for reference How to beat joint pain: Which medication and supplements really CAN help – and what are the best foods to eat? In the first part of a comprehensive joint pain guide, we ask leading experts for their verdict on popular treatments... CAMERON HENDERSON Mail+ feature writer FEBRUARY 17, 2022 From an achy back to throbbing wrists, joint pain ma

Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability (Chartered Society of...

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care. A picture paints a thousand words so instead of words I thought that I would share some recent photos of some of our Chartered Physiotherapists in action A range of Hands-on and Hands-off approaches are used at t

ARTHRITIS is a painful chronic condition that affects millions of people in the UK. Working from home has resulted in more people experiencing chronic pain. Express.co.uk talked to Physiotherapist Sammy Margo, to find out how you can reduce your chances of developing the condition. By CHRISTOPHER SHARP FOR THE DAILY EXPRESS 04:00, Sun, Jan 16, 2022 “Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin” A phrase out of time, specifically out of the BBC Radio programme ‘Listen with M

Pelvic health Physiotherapy provides specialist Physiotherapy for woman with bladder issues, pregnancy- related pain, pelvic pain and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Our aim is to treat each patient as an individual and work in patient-centred goals. Pregnancy is such a special time in your life and as a result you can be left feeling symptoms you have never felt before. Lots of these symptoms you don’t have to suffer with and there are treatments available leaving you to e