News

Moving or cancelling an appointment: how our policy works

Give us 24 hours notice and there is no charge; later changes are charged at half the session price.

Achilles tendon pain: rest or load

Gradual loading beats rest for most tendon problems, and the plan matters more than the brand of heel lift.

Late appointments on Thursdays until 18:00

The last Thursday slot now starts at 17:00 so you can come after work.

What to expect at your first physiotherapy appointment

We listen, examine, explain what we find and agree a plan before you leave.

Pilates-based exercises for a stiff back

Cat-cow, pelvic tilts and gentle rotations restore movement without strain.

Vertigo and the inner ear: what causes the spinning

Crystals out of place in the inner ear cause most short bouts of spinning, and a simple manoeuvre fixes them.

Kids and growing pains: when to worry

Night aches in both legs are usually benign, and one-sided pain or a limp needs a check.

Esther Okonkwo-Hale joins to treat children and young people

Esther runs our paediatric clinics on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Wrist and forearm strength for climbers

Reverse curls, rice bucket work and hangboard rules keep the tendons happy.

Osteoarthritis of the knee is not a reason to stop moving

Strength and movement reduce pain for most people with worn joints, whatever the scan shows.