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Double jointedness – loose joints – joint hypermobility: what is it and how can physio help?

January 4, 2018/in Gymnastics, Hypermobility /by Matt Peters

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 […]

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12 top tips for avoiding a skiing injury this Spring!

December 21, 2017/in Skiing, Uncategorized /by Matt Peters

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 […]

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Read how Physio helps experienced runners improve performance and manage injury risk

November 14, 2017/in Fitness, Injury prevention, Running, Sports rehab, Video Gait Analysis /by Matt Peters

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 […]

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Do you have a gymnast in the family complaining of aches and pains?

October 27, 2017/in Gymnastics, Hypermobility, Physiotherapy /by Matt Peters

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. […]

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Dizzy – oh? Try Physio!

October 16, 2017/in Dizziness, Health Tips, Physiotherapy /by Matt Peters

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 […]

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Are you a first time marathon runner or new to distance running? Read our top tips for avoiding the injury pitfalls!

October 10, 2017/in Injury prevention, Physiotherapy, Running, Running Clinic, Video Gait Analysis /by Matt Peters

  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 […]

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Golfers elbow and how physiotherapy can help

July 20, 2017/in Chronic Tendon pain, Golf, Physiotherapy, Shockwave /by Matt Peters

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, […]

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Need to improve your golf swing performance and banish back pain? Physiotherapy could be the answer!

May 12, 2017/in Back pain, Golf, Injury prevention, Physiotherapy /by Matt Peters

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 […]

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Read how Physio Dave helped an Open Water Swimmer recover from shoulder surgery

May 12, 2017/in Sports rehab, Swimming /by Matt Peters

  Earlier this autumn, Physio Dave Burnett interviewed one of his clients about his recovery from shoulder surgery. Read on to learn of his challenges and triumphs!     Dave: Hi Matt, tell us a bit about yourself and what sport & exercise you do? Matt: Hi Dave. I’m a 36 year old Australian Structural Engineer. […]

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10 top tips to help tennis players remain injury free!

May 12, 2017/in Injury prevention, Tennis /by Matt Peters

Are you feeling inspired by the Wimbledon Tennis Championships? At this time of year tennis courts will be buzzing with enthusiastic players. The repetitive nature of tennis means that without proper care injuries can result. Sophie Cannon, one of our Physiotherapy Team and a keen tennis player herself, has given her 10 top tips to stay injury […]

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Busting the myths about back pain!

May 12, 2017/in Back pain, Health Tips /by Matt Peters

If you suffer a back injury you can be sure to receive a multitude of advice from well-meaning friends. But is that advice always the right advice? Our beliefs about pain are formed at a young age and may relate to how our parents reacted to injury. Some parents make light of an injury whilst […]

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5 ways to improve your cycling

May 12, 2017/in Cycling, Health Tips, Injury prevention /by Matt Peters

Cycling has never been more popular. You only have to cast a quick glance along the roads and tow paths in Barnes to see how it appeals to adults and children alike. This month, we give you 5 top tips to improve your cycling and look at the effect cycling can have on your knees. […]

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Take the strain out of gardening!

May 12, 2017/in Back pain, Gardening, Health Tips, Injury prevention /by Matt Peters

Autumn and spring are busy times and budding gardeners will be keen to get out in the garden. But before you venture forth with spade or secateurs in hand read on for some helpful tips on how to prevent a weekend of gardening becoming a back breaking experience! First remember that gardening is a physical […]

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Getting into your best marathon mindset

March 15, 2017/in Health Tips, Running /by Matt Peters

Are you running a marathon? Do you feel daunted by the prospect of getting through the last few weeks of training and the race day from a mental perspective? We have invited Dr Josephine Perry to give her top tips on some sport psychology things to think about for the final 6 weeks of training and […]

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Running a marathon? Read these top tips on footwear!

March 15, 2017/in Injury prevention, Running /by Matt Peters

Are you running a marathon? Do you know how often you should change your shoes? Have you thought about the race day and what you will be wearing? We’ve asked Dominic Stead of Sporting Feet to give us his top tips on footwear and more! Sporting feet Dominic and co-owner Geoff Ross run Sporting Feet […]

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