Latest Blogs
Exploring Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Are you hypermobile? Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) collectively represent a spectrum of connective tissue disorders with varying prevalence rates. HSD, characterised by joint hypermobility and associated symptoms, affects...
Understanding and Managing Muscle and Fascial Injuries in Runners
ITB syndrome and plantar fasciitis in runners Running, a sport celebrated for its simplicity, can sometimes unravel the intricate web of muscles and fascia in the human body, leading to injuries that challenge even the most seasoned athletes. In this article,...
Understanding Shin Splints in Runners
Do I have shin splint? Shin splints is a common colloquial term used to describe pain along the shinbone, which is the large front bone in the lower leg. However, it's important to recognise that shin splints can be a broad and imprecise term, as various...
Running Injuries – New and updated: Understanding and Managing Patello-femoral Pain.
What is runner's knee? Patello-femoral joint pain (PFP), often referred to as runner's knee, is the most prevalent running injury characterised by pain around or behind the patella (kneecap). This condition frequently affects physically active individuals,...
Understanding Dizziness: Exploring Vestibular Disorders and Management Strategies
Understanding Vestibular Disorders Dizziness is a common sensation that many people experience at some point in their lives. It can manifest in various forms and can stem from different underlying causes. Among the multitude of reasons for dizziness, vestibular...
Understanding Tendinopathy in Runners: A Comprehensive Overview
Tendinopathy is a common affliction among runners, often characterised by pain, stiffness, and reduced performance. Tendon pain in runners can be attributed to various factors, each associated with specific stages on the tendinopathy continuum. Tenosynovitis, acute...
Running gait analysis and retraining
Running gait analysis in Wandsworth Unfortunately, there is little evidence that gate retraining impacts injury prevention, training or performance. However, we must remember that scientific research is often behind or lacking in areas where we have strong suspicions...
Wandsworth Physiotherapy’s Run Fit Assessment:
A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing and Treating Running Injuries As the popularity of running continues to soar, so does the risk of injuries associated with this high-impact activity. Recognising the need for a proactive and personalised approach to injury...
What causes running injuries?
We have established that running, is not bad for your joints, or it doesn’t accelerate joint wear compared to non-runners anyway. Unfortunately wear and tear in our body is a process we all experience to different degrees, but it doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t...
Running Does Not Harm Your Joints or Increase Arthritis Risk
Running and arthritis Running is bad for your knees right? Running will increase arthritis... We get asked this all the time at Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy. For years, a pervasive myth has circulated in fitness circles that running is bad for your back,...
An interview with Wandsworth Physiotherapy
How did Wandsworth Physiotherapy & Osteopathy come about? Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy was set up by Steve Hines in 2013. Steve has a background in elite sports and wanted to bring that knowledge and skill to everyday people who love sports or suffer...
Ultrasound guided shoulder injections
Do I need an ultrasound guided shoulder injection? Shoulder pain is a common complaint that affects millions of individuals worldwide, often stemming from various causes such as rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, tendon pain, or arthritis. Managing shoulder pain can be...
Ultrasound guided steroid injections
There are a number of injections we can perform at Wandsworth physiotherapy, including steroid injections into joints, tendon sheaths, and bursa. We use either Depo-medrone or Kenalog, and these are usually combined with a local anaesthetic. We use 1% lidocaine, which...
Optimum Nutrition for Optimum Health in 2023
The team at Wandsworth Physiotherapy are here to help you achieve your holistic health goals. As the first two months of the year draw to a close, how are your health goals going? Here at Wandsworth Physiotherapy we offer a range of services, including nutrition, deep...
Marathon training season. Prevent a training injury…
Marathon training 2023 Marathon season is upon us once again, and we have lots of marathons and half marathons coming up this spring so I thought I would send out this email to help you identify the most common running injuries that you might suffer from during your...
IMPORTANCE OF FOOT INTRINSICS STRENGTHENING FOR RUNNERS
How to rehab the foot muscles The foot is a complex structure with 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons, ligaments, which together provide mobility and stability around the ankle by working in different planes of movement. Despite being such a complex...
Deep gluteal pain syndrome
Why do I have a pain in the buttock? Buttock pain can be such a pain, accurately diagnosing it and treating it can also be challenging as there are various things that can be causing the pain. These include: Referred pain from the lower back Sacroiliac joint pain...
Snow sports injuries
What are the most common skiing and snowboarding injuries? Snow sports are great fun, but they come with a risk of injury. Injury prevention is the best approach for any sport, and this is the case for skiing as well, but it’s much less common to prepare adequately...
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