Running Does Not Harm Your Joints or Increase Arthritis Risk
Running and 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, hips and knees and can lead to an increased risk of arthritis. However, recent research challenges this notion, providing evidence that not only […]
5 Ultimate Marathon Preparation Tips
5 Ultimate Marathon Preparation Tips for the London Marathon.
Podiatry assessment
Podiatry in Wandsworth 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 […]
Sports Massage
Deep tissue sports massage in Wandsworth At Wandsworth Physiotherapy our Sports Massage sessions consist of traditional sports massage, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM) and dry needling. This is suitable for professional and recreational athletes who experience pain and tension points in their muscles and for office workers who suffer from a stiff neck, back and shoulders. […]
Running injuries update
What are the most common running injuries? It’s that time of the year again and I’m starting to see a lot more patients in my clinic who are training for the upcoming marathons. I thought I would take this opportunity to write a short piece on our understanding of Achilles tendon problems. Achilles tendon problems […]
