30
Oct
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis The plantar fascia is a fibrous layer of connective tissue which runs along the bottom of the foot, attaching the calcaneus (heal bone) to the phalanges…
Read More
13
Jun
Rowers Knee Pain
Rowers knee pain A study by Hosea and Hannafin analysing the injury patterns in rowers from Harvard and Ruthgers universities over three years found knee injuries to…
Read More
21
Feb
Stretching vs Strengthening for Runners
A shift has been occurring in the running world over recent years. This transition has been from the generations old notion that stretching is the most useful tool…
Read More
22
Nov
Dry Needling Putney– for painful and tender muscles
Dry Needling in Putney at Physio 4 Life If you're looking for a highly effective treatment for pain relief and muscle tension, then dry needling at Physio 4...
30
Sep
Osteopathy vs. Physiotherapy
This article is aimed at answering a question that I get asked almost every day in practice ‘Which is better Osteopathy or Physiotherapy?‘. Having myself completed both physiotherapy…
Read More
11
May
My Marathon Experience by Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist Jade Blake
This time last year I was becoming very nervous about the London marathon and I am sure you will all headed to the Excel centre to collect your…
Read More
30
Mar
Flat tyres? Rusty parts? Grease and oil change? Maybe you need a tune up at physio4life by Rebecca Lang, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist
In the last few weeks we have seen an increasing amount of people in the clinic with lower limb injuries, mostly marathon training related but not restricted to.…
Read More
16
Dec
It’s All In The Hips
One thing I see a lot of in clinic is peoples inability to bend from their hips. The ability to do this may clear up a lot of…
Read More
13
Oct
Knee Pain Treatment Putney
Have you suffered a Knee injury or are in pain? We see a lot of knees, whether it be a trauma, onset for no reason or post operatively.…
Read More
13
Oct
Ankle Pain Treatment
Have You Suffered An Ankle Injury? Physio 4 Life is a specialist pain clinic in Putney with a team of expert physiotherapists, massage therapists here to help you...
21
Aug
Ladies! The myths of wearing high heels!
Ladies! The myths of wearing high heels! Killer High Heels – By Matthew Taylor, Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist
Read More
17
Aug
A pain in the bum…literally! – By Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
A pain in the bum…literally! – By Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
2
Jul
Gluteal tendinopathy: A real pain in the bum!
Gluteal tendinopathy: A real pain in the bum! – By Matthew Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
25
Jun
Achilles Tendinopathy – What is it? How does it come about and how do I avoid it? – By Matthew Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Achilles Tendinopathy – What is it? How does it come about and how do I avoid it? – By Matthew Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
19
May
The importance of Proprioception – By Faye Burge, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
The importance of Proprioception – By Faye Burge, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
7
May
Exercises you can do for each muscle group to create an equal balance of strength in all of these muscles to help prevent injuries- Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Exercises you can do for each muscle group to create an equal balance of strength in all of these muscles to help prevent injuries- Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
28
Apr
Does my bum look big in this? – Glutes sometimes need some isolated attention to remind them of their role! – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Does my bum look big in this? – Glutes need some isolated attention to remind them of their role! – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
15
Jan
Starting your dreaded marathon training in the cold
Starting your dreaded marathon training in the cold…..By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake
Read More
8
Jan
Season for Skiing/Snowboarding and the fear of any dreaded injuries
Season for Skiing/ snowboarding and the fear of any dreaded injuries By Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
8
Dec
Athletes! Why do you keep getting injured or have reoccurring niggles?
Athletes! Why do you keep getting injured of have reoccurring niggles? – By Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake
Read More
27
Nov
Injury…….. Ice or Heat? – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Liam Goode
Injury…….. Ice or Heat? – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Liam Goode b
Read More
25
Nov
Foam rollering your ITB – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson
Foam rollering your ITB – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson
Read More
25
Nov
‘The Frustrated Runner’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist
‘The Frustrated Runner’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Sam Downer
Read More
21
Nov
‘Tis the season of…..being awarded a London Marathon place!’ Footwear tips from Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson
‘Tis the season of…..being awarded a London Marathon place!’ Footwear tips from Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson
Read More
16
Nov
Ankle Injuries – Inversion of the ankle ligament
‘Ankle Injuries – Inversion of the ankle ligament’ By Jade Blake, Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist
Read More
6
Nov
Winter is here! How to avoid injury and continue walking, running or cycling to work in winter – By Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Winter is here! How to avoid injury and continue walking, running or cycling to work in winter – By Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Read More
30
Oct
‘Hamstring Strains’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake
‘Hamstring Strains’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake
Read More
28
Oct
CYCLING: Reducing The Risk Of Common Injuries
CYCLING: Reducing the risk of common injuries
Read More
9
Oct
Running Injuries: Achilles Tendinopathy – By Sam Downer, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
Running Injuries: Achilles Tendinopathy
Read More
7
Oct
Work…More Than Just A Pain!? Posture Article by Senior Physiotherapist Faye Burge
Work…More Than Just A Pain!? Posture Article by Faye Burge
Read More
23
Jul
Achilles Tendinopathy
The Achilles Tendon SymptomsThe Achilles tendon is a strong tendon that is formed from the Gastrocnemius Muscle (the large bulky muscle of the calf) and the Soleus Muscle…
Read More
23
Jul
Patella Tendinopathy
The Patella Tendon The patella tendon is tendon that is made up of the five quadriceps muscles of the front of the thigh; it starts from above…
Read More