
5 Ways To Reduce The Likelihood Of RSI
We all spend far too long sitting at computers or even sending messages on our smart phones these days! The fine movements of our hand, fingers,
We all spend far too long sitting at computers or even sending messages on our smart phones these days! The fine movements of our hand, fingers,
Arthritis and similar joint conditions affect more than 10 million people in the UK, according to the NHS. Symptoms include joint pain, tenderness and stiffness, inflamed
It’s official! A bad diet is really the world’s deadliest health risk. Eating unhealthily accounts for a fifth of all deaths, and claims more lives
While many in their 80s and 90s may be starting to take it easy, 85-year-old track star Irene Obera is at the other end of
Mr L came to see us following a skiing injury which lead to a fractured tibia (the lower leg). He was immobilised in a cast
It can be tricky knowing what to do in terms of exercise when suffering symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee, as exercise can be counterintuitive
You have your trainers on, your FitBit is charged, but now what? When you exercise, your heart and breathing rates increase, delivering greater quantities of
Shelley gives some top tips on using the rower when in the Gym. Make sure you keep your back straight! Exercise
The Plank is one of the most popular exercises for your core strength! Shelley advises on how to perform this properly!
This is the most common injury relating to tennis. This is often caused by faulty technique or the use of a racket that is either
Martial arts, or more accurately “fighting systems” are structured systems specifically for, or derived from, combat techniques. Applications often include more than just physical disciplines,
Dry Needling is a very effective form of Trigger Point Therapy. Dry Needling is relevant for both myofascial trigger points and the fascia, where a
Warming up is key before playing tennis. Rushing to one side of the court or to pick up a volley or drop shot can inevitably
A cricket ball is hard and rigid and if it contacts a muscle directly this can be extremely painful. A bruise can result and can
Cricket is a very popular sport over the summer months and can lead to overuse type injuries predominantly in the shoulder to the rotator cuff
Work those glutes, quads and also your core strength with this great exercise Shelley is demonstrating! Keep your body strong!
Are you experiencing numbness, tingling and sometimes pain in the fingers and hand, occasionally in the forearm, even weakness in the hand? This may be
At Physio Fitness we like to help in more ways than just curing our clients. If we can help prevent you from causing injury then
Mr JH had been suffering elbow pain for 3 months prior to attending his physiotherapy appointment, which had progressively been deteriorating. He was working in
It’s difficult to describe what to expect at Physio Fitness so we decided to put a little video together for you!!
Wow we had a fab time at Hampstead Fete today, basking in the sunshine in between doing lots of our mini massages, all to raise
Physio Fitness, our in-house Physiotherapy and Sports Massage clinic based at UCS Active, will be offering 15 minutes seated Sports/Remedial massage at Hampstead Fete on
As with any sport, the importance of warming up (and down) is of paramount importance. With the football and rugby seasons league seasons over, our
The following is an excerpt from TIME’s new special edition, The Science of Exercise, available on Amazon and at retailers everywhere. If you’ve ever opened
Back pain is unfortunately very common and is due to various factors such as poor posture, poor muscle endurance, altered muscle firing patterns, muscular imbalances,
Whether you are looking for more peace or less stress in your life, meditation could be exactly what you need. For beginners, or people who
What are the current thoughts on muscle stretches? This really depends on what you are trying to achieve with your stretches. There is no evidence
Without proper warm-up, cold weather can contribute to injury during daily exercise – but that doesn’t mean you should tone down your fitness routine. Here
HOW DO THEY OCCUR? Hamstring strains/injuries and ruptures are common in contact sports such as football and rugby but equally so in non-contact sports such
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a narrow channel in the hand made up of the small wrist bones and the overarching connective
SKIER’S THUMB What is it? This is an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpo-phalangel joint (MCP) on the medial side of
Being a couch potato can wreak havoc on your health, but if TV is an addiction for you, you can easily remedy the situation by
During the festive season we all need some tried and tested go to recipes that are easy, quick, tasty, and healthy. Well your in the
The skiing season is now upon us. We as physiotherapists inevitably find this a busy time of year for us. Skiing is a wonderful sport
Article from Femina Physiotherapy—a drug-free way of healing physical ailments—is one of the fastest growing healthcare practices over the world. And it is emerging as
Kinesiology taping is a commonly used intervention for a number of clinical conditions such as muscular pain syndromes, pulled muscles, tendonitis, fasciitis, patella-femoral syndrome, postural correction, and
The ACL is one of the deep internal ligaments that binds the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin), and stabilises the knee joint. Anterior Cruciate
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly called “Tennis elbow” is a condition where pain is felt on the outside part of the elbow whilst gripping, holding, lifting or typing.
Plantar fasciitis continues to be widely used for the clinical syndrome of undersurface heel pain. However, the use of ‘itis’ denotes an inflammatory disorder. This is
The menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures which are present in your knee. The role is to share load across the knee (shock absorption). In conjunction with the
Muscles are made up of bundles of fibres which we can sometimes tear during exercise. This can be due to a sudden explosive exercise like sprinting,
Ankle sprains can be a common and long lasting problem if not dealt with quickly and appropriately. Lateral ankle sprains are much more common that medial
Salsa dancers know only too well, that whilst this highly aerobic exercise may certainly be enjoyable and an excellent way to stay fit, it does not
Low Back Pain affects nearly everyone at some stage of active adult life, and is one of the most common conditions that we as physiotherapists treat.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), sometimes also called “runner’s knee,” is one of the most common running injuries. It is normally associated with a dull pain felt around or underneath the kneecap. Aggravating
This is a very painful condition and often presents when you wake up in the morning. The neck is almost stuck in a position, which
Pelvic pain is felt in the pelvic area, located in the lowest part of the abdomen. It is extremely common during pregnancy and can affect around
Due to public demand (we love that saying!!) we are open Saturdays 9am till 4pm. This is great for you Monday to Friday people. Pop
Physio Fitness are now offering pregnancy massage as an additional treatment, alongside our physiotherapy and sports/remedial massage. Emily, our in-house Massage Therapist offers this to those during
We would like to welcome Anat Meier to join our team at Physio Fitness. Anat will be covering the morning clinics on a Monday and
In cricket, we tend to see patients suffering with Thrower’s shoulder. This is actually an impingement syndrome when the tendons in the shoulder compress against
In golf, a good full body swing is crucial in hitting a good ball. Unfortunately, we as physiotherapists are seeing many injuries not only to
The football season is here! It is important to keep yourself at a level of sport and activity over the summer months ready for your return
Physio Fitness was established in 2007 in Hampstead. In 2009 a new venue was taken on in Finchley and these two sites are now both offering an excellent physiotherapy service.