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Boris' Bikes

Boris' Bikes Mayor Boris Johnson calls on Londoners to 'sign up and become pioneer members' Having just followed the Tour de France, I have been amazed to see all these blue bikes appear throughout Central London - 6,000 bikes to hire from 400 Central L... Read >

Nadal missed Paris Masters due to shoulder injury

Nadal missed Paris Masters due to shoulder injury It was unfortunate that Rafael Nadal was forced to retire from the Paris Masters due to a shoulder injury. "It is nothing to be worried about but the doctor told me I have to spend those days doing inten... Read >

Rugby season in full swing

Rugby season in full swing This time of year always brings a smile to my face. Perhaps it's the changing colour of the autumnal leaves, or the purchase of a warm winter coat. Or maybe it is the knowledge that the rugby season is now in full swing. The H... Read >

Stroke - How do you get behind the wheel again?

Stroke - How do you get behind the wheel again? Through my experience of working in the stroke unit, the question of whether and when someone can drive after a stroke comes up frequently. There can be many challenges on the path to recovery and drivin... Read >

Moving home: What a pain in the back!

Moving home: What a pain in the back! A reminder to follow my own advice The majority of patients I see have back problems. Over eighty percent of the population of the UK will have at least one episode of back pain at some point in their life and over ... Read >

Strictly Come Get Some Physiotherapy!

Strictly Come Get Some Physiotherapy! Kara Tointon wins Strictly Come Dancing despite injury As discussed in The Sun and Metro newspapers this morning, Kara Tointon danced herself to the BBC Strictly Come Dancing crown on Saturday despite a torn ligamen... Read >

Winter training... are we mad??

Winter training... are we mad?? Having just completed my first season of competing in triathlons I can safely say that it has been a huge mental and physical challenge. One of the biggest challenges is finding the time to fit in quality training session... Read >

Getting a Handle on Dementia

Getting a Handle on Dementia According to the Alzheimer's Society there are 750,000 people with dementia in the UK Dementia sufferers and their carers face many challenges, especially when it comes to safely performing manual handling tasks. Due to neur... Read >

It is that time of year again!

It is that time of year again! We are all suddenly aware of coughs and splutters, especially for any Londoners travelling on the tube. For most of us this will mean nothing more than a few days on the sofa with a duvet and a Lemsip but for patients with... Read >

Therapeutic Lies

Therapeutic Lies Recently a study was brought to my attention which led me to question the information we give to our clients. I have included the abstract below: 'In a study testing whether the relationship between exercise and health is moderated by o... Read >

Tennis commentary

Tennis commentary Gemma Newell reflects on the different surfaces at Grand Slam events I was talking to a patient the other day who was moaning about a forthcoming away club level match on a hard court. 'We always play on Astro courts at home and we fee... Read >

How fit are you for skiing?

How fit are you for skiing? The ski season is fast approaching and now really is the time to be getting your body into shape. Regular exercise leading up to the trip can a) help you get the most out of your trip and b) reduce the risk of injury. Whilst ... Read >

How to Beat the January Blues

How to Beat the January Blues I don't know about you but I get the post New Year blues at this time of year. It's a combination of things - the fun and excitement of Christmas and New Year is over. Relationships may be strained, money is low, New Year's... Read >

Is your home safe?

Is your home safe? It can be difficult to accept that everyday chores and activities, such as getting up from bed, getting into a bath, getting dressed and going down the stairs to prepare coffee may become increasingly challenging and even risky as we b... Read >

The Truth is Out There

The Truth is Out There Information is a vital component to a successful outcome for a physiotherapy consultation. In fact it can sometimes be the only thing that is required for the complete resolution of a patient's symptoms! One example that springs t... Read >