Unfortunately the gyms are still closed and with such nice weather many of you have been exercising outdoors. We are currently seeing a lot of people with running injuries. You've started a couch to 5k programme? You normally go to the gym but as they are closed you...

Lower back pain is the most common complaint that we see people for at wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy. It is estimated that 8 of 10 people will suffer lower back pain at some point in their lives. Lower back pain can be brought on from prolonged sitting at...

I had a great response from sending out and recommending the Working From Home Survival Exercise Programme. There were quite a few exercises in there for variety, however I had a few requests asking what are my key 3 or 4 exercises to do. So here they are: The Brugger...

It's never been important to be aware of, and look after your posture...

We are starting to get a number of people contact us with neck pain, pins and needles into the arm, aching shoulders and headaches etc.... This is not surprising if you are spending over 40 hours a week working from a laptop or sat at your kitchen table. Make sure...

I’m currently day 4 of Covid-19 symptoms, I’ve not needed to go to hospital so haven’t been tested, but have had all the symptoms. A rapid fever started on Monday night with high heart rate, headache and nausea. Quite unpleasant symptoms, but what was particularly...

The knee is the most commonly injured body part in runners, so it’s going to be pretty likely that during your training you may start to experience some knee pain. The most common injury affecting the knee, would you believe it, is called runners knee! This is a lay...

Shin splints is a generic term that refers to a number of different conditions affecting the front inner or outer lower limb, but not the calf or Achilles. The most common cause of “shin splints” is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). This is caused by overload and...

The most common lower limb running injury other than knee pain is Achilles tendon pain. Achilles tendon problems tend to affect runners more than the average population and as training volume for a marathon ramps.. There are 2 types of Achilles problems that we see at...

The most common cause of foot pain in runners is from a condition called plantar fasciitis. It can be a severe sharp pain in the sole of the foot just off the heel bone. It is a chronic degenerative condition of the connective tissue in the foot (the fascia) that is...

Fernanda is the winner of our Marathon Madness competition. She is planning on running the London Marathon on the 26th April 2020 and fundraising for the Clic Sargent charity. Clic Sargent fights tirelessly to stop cancer destroying young lives. From the moment of...

On the back of my Run Fit assessment I was referred to our Podiatrist, Jack, for a Plantar Pressure Gait Scan and podiatry review. As I mentioned I have had some foot surgery in the past, I have pronated feet and I get some foot and shin pain when running so I was...

The next step in my preparation for the Paris marathon was to have a running injury prevention screening. At Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy we do a Run Fit Assessment to look at various things that can lead to problems if not corrected. This includes foot...

One of the first things to get sorted were my running shoes. I went to Runner's Need in Clapham and I was recommended a pair of Brooks anti pronation trainers with a memory foam cushioned sole as I pronate slightly through my running cycle and I have a history of heel...

I’m Grace, I am a physiotherapist working at Wandsworth Physiotherapy, and I have entered my first ever Marathon! Why? Good question! I guess firstly - it has always been on my to do list; a goal and a great achievement that I hope to complete. And I guess if I am...

I saw Steve a couple years ago in Wandsworth as I developed low back pain after a skiing trip. It had gotten so bad that I could barely bend forward and touch my knees, my back was stiff and achy every day and sitting at my desk all day was very unpleasant. Steve did...

An update for one of the most common injuries in runners - plantar fasciitis. It can be a severe sharp pain in the sole of the foot just off the heel bone. It is a chronic degenerative condition that is brought about by excess training and is often associated with...

We have been riding bikes since the 1800s, however in recent years the number of cyclist has surged. No longer is it an elite competitive sport, it’s now a worldwide, mass-participation activity. Cycling is great exercise. It’s not just a means of getting you from A...