How Physio helps recovery from Anterior Cruciate Ligament skiing injury
With the Easter holidays underway, it’s that time of year again for skiing fun! Hopefully you will have done your pre-skiing preparation but unfortunately, even with the best laid plans, injuries can still occur. Katherine Ashmore is one of our team of Physiotherapists and a keen skier herself. In this blog she runs through the […]
Are you considering joint replacement surgery? Read how we can help you prepare and recover!
This time of year is a popular time to consider having a hip or knee replacement – in the hope you will be fit in time for summer! Many of our clients end up having both knees or both hips operated on and it’s noticeable how much quicker they recover after the second. This is […]
Read how new shockwave therapy can help those stubborn tendon problems and more!
Here at Physio on the River, we are always working to ensure we deliver the most up to date evidence based therapies to our clients. We are very pleased to now offer Shockwave therapy . This is a very effective therapy for many chronic painful musculoskeletal problems, examples of which are: Plantar Fasciitis of the foot, […]
Feeling tired and rung out? Find out how to get a better night’s sleep with expert Rachel’s top tips!
Happy New Year! The excitement of Christmas and New Year has come and gone but do you feel rested after your break? Or are you feeling tired and rung out? We all look forward to the Christmas break and expect to chill out and recharge our batteries. But the truth is that we often go […]
Double jointedness – loose joints – joint hypermobility: what is it and how can physio help?
Do you or your children suffer different joint aches or seem to be constantly injuring different joints? If so, you may have Joint Hypermobility. In this blog we describe this condition and give some useful tips to help you manage the symptoms and show how Physiotherapy can help. 20-30% of individuals worldwide have some level […]
12 top tips for avoiding a skiing injury this Spring!
At Physio on the River we work closely with the Orthopaedic Consultants at Wimbledon Clinics (at Parkside Hospital) who are specialists in managing skiing injuries. They are experienced and keen skiers themselves so understand the sport completely. If you are unlucky enough to get injured this Christmas or Spring we can refer you quickly to […]
Are you elderly or have an elderly relative who is frightened of falling? Read how Physio can help prevent falls.
Towards the end of my father’s life he became more frail and this affected his balance and strength. He became less inclined to go out and his social life began to suffer. Twice he pirouetted outside our front door and landed in my husband’s favourite shrub! Thankfully he didn’t hurt himself. This prompted me to […]
Read how Physio helps experienced runners improve performance and manage injury risk
If you are an experienced runner, it’s highly likely you’ve trained and competed whilst injured. Indeed, research shows that runners often carry old “niggles” that have never been properly sorted out. If you are a seasonal runner, or tend to aim for certain events, you may find that you are susceptible to injuries at certain […]
Do you have a gymnast in the family complaining of aches and pains?
Do you have a gymnast in the family? And are they frequently complaining of aches and pains? As a parent it’s often hard to know how much to worry about your child’s injuries. We are used to children getting cuts and bruises in the normal course of play and they usually bounce back very quickly. […]
Dizzy – oh? Try Physio!
Dizziness is a very common problem in more mature populations. In fact, dizziness is the most common single health related complaint for people aged 75+! It accounts for nearly 1 in 10 of GP visits by people aged 65+ and about 1 in 5 by people aged 85+. So it’s no small problem. Dizziness can […]
Are you a first time marathon runner or new to distance running? Read our top tips for avoiding the injury pitfalls!
If you have just got your first place in the London Marathon for 2018 – congratulations! Or perhaps you are new to distance running? Either way you’re no doubt excited but perhaps equally anxious about the challenges ahead. Training for, and then running a marathon is a great achievement but there are lots of […]
Do you want to hit the ski slopes in peak fitness this year?
Skiing is for some a serious sport, for others an adrenaline rush, and for most of us a much needed winter break from the routine. Skiing is a demanding activity and places high demands on our bodies, especially the legs. Injuries can occur for many reasons, but what we know for sure is that when […]
Golfers elbow and how physiotherapy can help
What is golfers elbow? Golfers elbow is a pain on the inside of your elbow affecting the flexor tendons that flex your wrist, hand and fingers and attaches to the inside of your elbow. We used to think it was caused by an inflammation of the tendon which links the muscle to the bone. However, […]
Read our top tips for preventing tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a very common complaint at this time of year. It’s more difficult to help once it becomes established and chronic. There are some useful steps that can be taken to reduce your chances of developing it. Read this infographic for our top tips. We used to think that tennis elbow was a […]
Need to improve your golf swing performance and banish back pain? Physiotherapy could be the answer!
We know that lower back injuries are the most common amongst golfers. In fact, in professionals they account for up to 63% of all injuries. Wouldn’t it be nice to be free of pain and improve the effectiveness of your swing? Follow these 5 top tips to banish pain, prevent injury and maximise your golf […]