Is Your Winter “Base Mile” Training Masking a Stress Fracture or Bone Stress Injury?

January. New shoes. Big plans. Bigger mileage – Bone Stress Injury . For many runners, January isn’t just the start of a new year; it’s the start of Marathon Season. With the London and Brighton marathons looming in April, the ‘base mile’ phase is in full swing. The goal is simple; build an aerobic engine […]

Longevity Medicine at Wandsworth Physiotherapy: An Integrated Model of Nutrition, Medical Optimisation and Exercise

Introduction: A New Model of Healthy Ageing Longevity medicine is reshaping how we think about health, ageing, and prevention. Rather than reacting to illness once it develops, longevity medicine focuses on optimising healthspan – the number of years lived in good physical, metabolic and cognitive health. At Wandsworth Physiotherapy, longevity medicine is delivered through a […]

Struggling with Erectile Dysfunction? Discover the Power of Men’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy 

What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?  Erectile Dysfunction (ED), sometimes still called ‘impotence’, refers to the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. It’s not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of underlying physical, psychological, or mixed causes.   ED, is just one of a number of men’s pelvic health problems. It can affect men of all ages, though it becomes more common with age, and […]

Why Treatment and Care Still Matter In Modern Physiotherapy

Change Is Not the Same as Progress Modern Physiotherapy is evolving quickly. Some of that change is welcome. Some of it is unavoidable. And some of it deserves closer scrutiny. Over the last decade, physiotherapy provision has shifted dramatically, particularly within the NHS and increasingly within private and insurance-funded care. Appointments are shorter. Waiting lists […]

Prostate Health: What Every Man Needs to Know (But Rarely Talks About)

Prostate health isn’t exactly the topic most men bring up over coffee. In fact, many avoid thinking about it altogether – usually out of fear, awkwardness or not really knowing what’s normal and what’s not. But with prostate issues being incredibly common and prostate cancer being one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in men, […]

4 Men’s Health Conditions: Pelvic Floor, Sexual Function, and Overall Wellness

Men’s pelvic health physiotherapy is a broad and often under-discussed topic. From sexual function to urinary issues, muscle dysfunction to chronic pain, these problems can have a significant impact on quality of life. At Wandsworth Physiotherapy, we specialise in a range of men’s health issues, focusing on pelvic floor health, sexual dysfunction, and general wellness. […]

Top 4 Injections for Knee Arthritis: Effective Treatments That Relieve Pain and Improve Mobility

Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common causes of joint pain and stiffness in adults. In the UK, around 5 million people are believed to suffer from arthritis, and 1 in 5 people over the age of 40 will develop osteoarthritis of the knee. For many, it’s a gradual process, a little […]

Essential Guide to Landmark-Guided and Ultrasound-Guided Injections: Why Ultrasound is the Gold Standard

Musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, and tendinopathies can cause debilitating pain, restrict mobility, and significantly impact quality of life. For patients who have not responded fully to first-line treatments such as medication, exercise, and physiotherapy, injections can play an important role in reducing pain and improving function. But when it comes to joint […]

The Essential Comparison of Focused Shockwave vs Radial Shockwave and the Top 4 Conditions it Treats 

If you have been struggling with a long-standing tendon or soft tissue problem, you may have come across shockwave therapy as a treatment option. It has become one of the most talked about and researched therapies for stubborn injuries that don’t respond to rest, physiotherapy, or medication.  But what exactly is shockwave therapy? How does […]

Bone stress injury and return to running: 5 symptoms of BSI

At Wandsworth Physiotherapy, over the last 6–12 months, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in clients presenting with bone stress injury and stress fractures, particularly among runners and young, slim, active females—though we’re seeing this in males too. Stress fractures are common in runners and often occur due to a mix of training errors, inadequate nutrition, and insufficient […]