Wellbeing – Fashion Fad or Future-proof Fact? – By Lauren Wolfe What is wellbeing? The ‘wellness’ industry seems to be inundated at the moment. There is so much on social media, in the press, as we walk down the street. I think we are in a state of confusion. What should we be eating […] Read More
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Training for two! Tips on Exercising When You are Pregnant
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When I found out I was pregnant, I immediately started to look into research on recommended exercises to stay ahead of the game. I instantly realised that there was a lot of dispute on what is good for you and what is bad when going through all trimesters. I have always thought when people say […] Read More
Did you know we now offer Shockwave Therapy?
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We now offer Shockwave Therapy in our Kensington Clinic How does shockwave therapy work? The simple answer: shock wave therapy sends soundwaves into the painful area to stimulate healing and pain relief. More technical answer: The shock waves are acoustic waves, generated by a pellet being launched at speed to the end of the handpiece […] Read More
New in a plaster cast? Advice on how to speed up recovery
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Being in a plaster cast You’ve broken a bone. Oops. Never a good start to the week. The good news is, if you’ve been put in a plaster cast, chances are it was a clean, non-displaced break, and in a few weeks you will be on your way to recovery, without any need for surgery. […] Read More
Can physiotherapy cure arthritis?
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In short, no, physiotherapy cannot cure arthritis as there is no cure for arthritis. However, physiotherapy can help to reduce the symptoms of arthritis and prevent it from getting worse. What is arthritis? Arthritis is the term used to describe inflammation of the joints. There are over 200 known types of arthritis. The 2 most […] Read More
Can Physiotherapy help with back pain relief?
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Absolutely! Back pain is a common problem which affects 4 out of 5 of us at any one time. The good news is that 75-90% of people with back pain get better within a few weeks. Most back pain (85%) is non – specific and can be attributed to the mechanics of your back with […] Read More