Executive Physiotherapy in Bedford This year has provided many challenges to the way we all work and as a physiotherapy service we are always looking for ways to adapt to ...

Headaches have a large impact on quality of life and it is estimated that they effect up to 50% of the population (WHO, 2016). The International Headache Society have developed ...

Anyone that’s had a baby or had pelvic floor issues is aware that to engage and strengthen the muscles you need to ‘squeeze and lift’ the pelvic floor. Some people ...

Physio First Data for Impact Study Patient Information SheetThis physiotherapy practice participates in a national audit called the Physio First Data for Impact study. This project has been commissioned by ...

The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the base of the heel to the underside of the toes. It helps create tension in the ...

Executive Physiotherapy Covid Policy for Face to Face Treatment Executive Physiotherapy Clinic Reopening and Workplace safety Managing COVID-19 PURPOSEFollowing the Government’s update, and in line with the consensus of Government, ...

Restrictions on exercise options has seen many people taking up running in recent months. This has led to a rise in running related injuries seen in our online physiotherapy clinic. ...

Pull ups are often used when progressing upper body strength in the gym. However it is not uncommon to experience shoulder pain during pull ups, especially when you are new ...

ITB syndrome is a common injury that affects cyclists and runners. It is characterised by pain on the outer part of the knee joint. The ITB is a sheet of ...

Mechanism of Injury Ankle sprains are caused by sudden change in direction such as a twist or turn of the ankle. This action causes the structures around the ankle joint ...

In response to the evolving Government recommendations surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak we have decided to stop face to face consultations. We are committed to providing expert physiotherapy advice and progressing ...

The menopause usually happens between the ages of 48 and 55 and can be diagnosed when a woman has not had a period for a year. The symptoms of menopause ...

Pelvic health physiotherapy covers a broad area of issues including continence problems, pelvic pain, post-natal return to exercise and post-operative gynaecological rehabilitation. Treatment centres around restoring the function of the ...

The hamstrings are a group of large muscles that include the Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus and Biceps Femoris, which are located at the back of the thigh. These muscles play a major ...

When I am constructing a rehabilitation program I take people from non functional strength work all the way through to plyometric training to optimise joint biomechanics and loading.Plyometric training requires ...

When we start to calculate the period of time we spend sitting during the day (at work, on our daily commute, in the evening) it all starts to add up. ...

If you’ve ever received or wanted a “massage” treatment you may have heard some of these terms, Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage Therapy, Remedial Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage.So what ...

Foam rollers are very popular for use in rehabilitation and physical training. We incorporate the use of them into physiotherapy exercise programs to improve joint mobility, soft tissue flexibility and ...

Cycling is a great sport to keep you fit, get you outside and encourage a little healthy competition, even if it’s just with yourself. Like all sporting activities, there is ...

Rest days are an ideal time to be receiving Soft Tissue Therapy and Sports Massage. The frequency of your visits is often dependant on training volume and distance, if you ...

As physiotherapists we see a range of acute and chronic injuries. A number of these injuries do not present with a history of trauma, such as a fall or rugby ...

When training for a marathon it is important to take the time to stretch out your quads and hip flexors (anterior hip muscles). Most of us spend long hours sitting ...

Most runners, whether novice or professional, will have a skin or nail disorder that may prompt them to seek medical attention. Having spent time in the medical tent working at ...

Most would agree that prevention is better than cure. People routinely visit their dentist to avoid tooth decay and those dreaded fillings. Annual health checks are now common place and ...

It’s Marathon Time!With only three months until the London Marathon, most competitors should have started their strength & conditioning programme and starting to build up the miles.How many competitors are ...

At any given time up to 50% of runners are injured. Given that the load being absorbed by the joints is anywhere between 8 and 12 times your own body ...

Returning to exercise or sports after any indulgent break such as the Christmas period can leave you feeling sore - delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), leave your joints feeling achy ...

For those who are keen cyclists you may have heard of others talking about their power to weight ratio. Please find below a brief overview on what it is, why ...

In recent years healthcare news has drawn attention to the startling possibility that our desk jobs could be just as bad for us as smoking or eating junk food. The ...

Our personal training colleagues at Soho Fitness Lab have come up with the perfect 15 minute workout to stay in shape over the busy Christmas period.It can hard to find ...

Functional movement screening is used in elite sport to enhance performance and reduce injury. Athletes undergo screening at the start of the season and the results are used to shape ...

Tendinopathy Management Tendons are the tough fibres that connect muscle to bone. They are subject to large external forces and can undergo complex degenerative processes if they are repeatedly overloaded, ...

Due to our involvement in promoting Wellness at Work we often get asked about whether employees should have standing desks. It has been widely acknowledged that prolonged sitting leads to ...

We often recommend that patients use a swimming pool as part of their physiotherapy rehabilitation. Swimming can be used to improve cardiovascular endurance and enhance strength training effects. Or the ...

Resistance bands are often used by physiotherapists and sports professionals as an easy, adaptable, safe and cheap way of completing strengthening exercises in the home or gym environment. The bands ...

If you’ve watched any of the 2016 Olympics or the past few years of Wimbledon you may have noticed some of the athletes wearing brightly coloured tape. This is Kinesiology ...

The Gym Junkie’s Shoulder A keen gym-goer will stereotypically work on the muscles that can be seen easily - the deltoids, rhomboids and pecs are particular favourites. Most weight enthusiasts ...