The OptiNeck Balance Wedge addresses the fundamental drivers a of wide range of neck, upper back and shoulder conditions.
We knew that the sudden shift to home working was going to cause a big increase in the number of people experiencing these problems.
First and foremost, the health and wellbeing of our Patients and Team is of fundamental importance to us.
Whether it is an adult or children’s bike, find out how to get the most important settings right…
Find out how this simple exercise can reduce you chances of experiencing neck pain, shoulder pain and headaches and keep a healthy neck for longer.
Headaches, neck pain, disorientation? Do you want to know more about how your neck works and how we can help you?
So what does a nut and bolt have to do with neck pain and headaches? Well quite a lot really…
As a physio who specialises in the treatment of neck and neck-related disorders, as well as being an (amateur) racing driver I obviously have a keen interest in head and neck supports and frontal head restraint (FHR) devices.
Mom of 3 and Specialist Lower Limb Physio Tara Crossley tells us why she runs…
Sciatica is the name commonly used to describe buttock and leg pain (and other symptoms such as pins & needles and numbness) where these symptoms are caused by compression or irritation of the nerves in the lower back
Here is a really good video about how Physio can help you and what to look for in a quality Physiotherapy service…
“Hip Hike” is an great pelvic control exercise for runners. Gillian Newey talks us through it.
Wall Climbers is a great running exercise for improving triple flexion and extension. Tara Crossley talks us through it.
Running Man is a great running exercise. Tara Crossley talks us through it.
Foam Rollers can be very useful. Here Gillian talks through a few important exercises.
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Riverside Rebels, a fun and friendly running group created specifically for beginners…
Anneri Winter, one of our Specialist Physios shares her thoughts on Achilles Tendinopathy (aka tendinitis)...
An impressive list of achievements followed by an ACL reconstruction and 2 children, our specialist knee Physiotherapist Gillian Newey tells us why she runs…
Returning to running after having her 3rd child, one of our specialist physios shares some of her experience and expertise on Patella-Femoral Pain…
With an impressive distance running CV, Gillian is well positioned to effectively treat ITB syndrome. She shares some of her considerable knowledge…
I have recently seen a patient who has an interesting story. He was referred to see us by his consultant for management of neck pain and dizziness/disorientation.
For number of months I have been experiencing left arm pain, which I would describe as a dull ache going down the inside of my forearm and ending in a slight feeling of numbness in the ring and little finger.
“There are simply no words to express the relief and joy that I’m feeling, every single morning when I’m waking up clear headed, sharp-minded and pain-free!!!”
If you notice your baby is developing a flattened area on the side or the back of their head, it could be due to a head turning preference and is a sign of positional plagiocephaly (“flat head syndrome”).
Do you know how much exercise should you be doing? How long do you spend sitting every day?
Here is another interesting Ted Ed video on the importance of posture.
We have been talking about Information Age Syndrome for a while now…
Over my many years specialising in the treatment of neck and shoulder problems, I have seen many patients with chronic pain and stiffness in the shoulder and arm.
Talking to GPs at a training event I was invited to speak at, confirmed my belief that more and more people are experiencing problems like these related to our increased use of our mobile phones, tablet computers and laptops.
Jeremy, Tara and Adele with Stuart on the morning of the Weybridge Community Regatta
Here is an interesting talk about the further effects of posture…
Congratulations to Richard Newey who finished 97th in his age group. Well Done Rich, that is an awesome achievement!!!
Here is an interesting article on the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's website about neck related (cervico-genic) headaches. As you will read, one of our team, Michael O'Reilly, was interview for this article. Both Michael and Katie Wratten are trained in the Dean Watson approach to the management of headaches.
Here is a very well done video about the mechanisms of pain and what can be done about it…
Here is an excellent video that really captures some of the problems our modern environments and what can be done about it…
For years it has been our belief that manipulation of the neck is unnecessary, unbeneficial and potentially dangerous. There is increasing evidence to suggest that this is indeed the case…
Gill has continued in her super human ways. She was the fastest woman to the top of the Gherkin only 50 seconds slower than the fastest man!
Well done Gilly, you show us all a blistered pair of heels!!!
See the link below…
Gill has been at it again, winning the Swinley Duathlon and coming third in the Winter BallBuster at Box Hill. Nice one GB!!!
After the Iron Man, Gill thought it would be a good idea to do the TransAlps mountain bike race… Endurance sports? Gill is your Physio!!!
One of team was recently interviewed for an article regarding the role Physiotherapy has in the treatment of Headache. This article appeared in the ... issue of Frontline, the publication of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.