3
May
Marathon Running Tips
Seasoned runner or a first-timer Marathon running is a challenging and rewarding experience that requires careful preparation and planning. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, there…
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25
Apr
The Importance of Stretching
Stretching is an important part of any exercise routine, yet it is often neglected. It may not be as glamorous as lifting weights or running, but stretching plays…
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20
Apr
Pain In The Heel – What’s causing it and how do I manage it?
Many people experience pain in the back of their heels. It is a common region of pain that can be caused by many different structures and/or conditions, many…
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13
Apr
Training For Your First Marathon
One of the biggest challenges runners face when training for their first marathon is working out how to safely increase the load of the training. First-time marathon runners…
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9
Feb
Skiing: Recovery
Warm up Warm up your muscles before hitting the snow and incorporate dynamic movements such as hip openers and leg swings – prior to your session try to…
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3
Feb
Skiing: Training & Preparation
Preparation is key By physically preparing yourself before your trip, you can reduce your chances of getting injured, recover quicker and improve your performance. Some of you might…
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5
Feb
Sleep and Performance
Most people know the relevance of physical activity, how good it is for reducing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, anxiety and depression, and how it is crucial for a healthy…
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13
Jan
Refurb 2021
We wanted a fresh start to the new year, that includes a clean new look for our awesome customers. The make-over includes: Reception and Communal Areas Treatment Rooms...
19
Dec
12 Week Fat Loss Challenge Success
Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Daniel Wellard Back in September, I launched another 12 week Fat loss Challenge Inside Wellard’s Fitness Camp… Jacqui, who did amazingly well…
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5
Dec
Discover How To Get in Shape without Giving up Your Favourite Foods
MEET DAN ON WEDNESDAY 11 DEC 2019 @ 19:30 ! Our wonderful and dedicated Personal Trainer/Motivator and all round Good Guy! As some of you may know, Dan…
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29
Nov
Diastasis Recti – Is it common and can it be fixed?
Diastasis Recti is a condition where the abdominal separate at the linea alba (the white line which starts from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis). Abdominal separation…
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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…
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23
Jul
Orthopaedic Consultant, Kumar Kunasingam, Meets the Team !
On a glorious summers afternoon I was delighted to bike over from the Schoen Clinic on Wigmore Street to 125, Upper Richmond Road to meet the energetic team…
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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…
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23
May
Top Tips for Swimathons & Open Water Challenges
TOP TIPS For Swimathons and open water challenges. Summer is just around the corner and all these swimming challenges have already started. The Isle of Arran in June…
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2
May
Supporting the Boat Races 2019
A fortnight ago, Eoghan and I spent the week leading up to the annual Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race as Physiotherapists for the Cambridge team. It was an…
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16
Apr
How Can Massage Help Pre & Post Marathon?
Massage is a combination of techniques that address joints and their soft tissue attachments in order to create ease of movement & reduced pain. This method of…
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9
Apr
Considering Nutrition in Rehab
We use a number of recovery methods including physiotherapy, massage, medication, stretching, strengthening and surgery however very few of us will consider our diet. We are often asked what…
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20
Mar
How can Osteopathy help Mums with post-natal pains?
Once babies have arrived, mothers tend to forget about themselves and concentrate on their new-borns’ wellbeing. However it is important that mothers are in good health and happy…
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14
Mar
Injury 101: Returning from Injury Back to Sport/Running
A Patient’s Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Rehab and Returning back to Sport/Running by Keval Panchal – Senior Chartered Physiotherapist Part Two: Training Loads (& Loads… & Loads… &…
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8
Mar
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day ! It’s not always that we can celebrate some of the women who we get to work with day-to-day. Here are some of the…
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7
Mar
How many times a week should Triathletes be strength training?
To experience any significant benefits from strength training you need to be training 2-3 times a week. These sessions shouldn’t be long time consuming workouts but instead 30…
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28
Feb
What is Running Analysis?
What is running analysis? Whether you have 50 marathons under your belt or have just bought your first pair of runners to start your training, a running analysis…
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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…
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10
Feb
Pilates for Injury Rehabilitation
Physio4life clients and athletes deserve customized, adaptable solutions when injury occurs or chronic pain impairs movement and performance. Pilates is the perfect way to help recover, rehabilitate, and…
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17
Jan
Back Pain Mythbusters
BACK PAIN MYTHBUSTERS There are many common misconceptions about back pain, which can be detrimental to a patient’s recovery. Many people will not manage lower back pain well…
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4
Dec
The runner’s guide to rehab 101
The runner’s guide to rehab 101 It’s Tuesday in early October, and you have been expecting that email from the Virgin London Marathon telling you whether your ballot place has been accepted. You…
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7
Nov
Join Us – Marathon 101 Workshop !
Have you got place in next years London Marathon 2019 - or any other global Marathon’s next year ? then your COUNTDOWN has begun! Save the date and...
24
Oct
Injury 101 – Returning from Injury back to Sport/Running (Part 1)
A Patient’s Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Rehab and Returning back to Sport/Running by Keval Panchal – Senior Chartered Physiotherapist Injuries are a nuisance. You put so much time…
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10
Oct
Ultra Marathon with Lucy Sacarello Part 1
All we were told was “follow the lights”. It was 4 am, we were more than 3000 miles from home and had been for three days as we…
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25
Sep
Working Alongside The British Rowing Team
A brief overview of Lucy’s incredible experience working with the British Rowing Team in their training. I felt incredibly privileged to be chosen to join the British…
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13
Sep
Benefits of Reflexology
When athletes compete, it affects the whole body. Reflexology helps to balance and relax the main organ systems in the body: 🔹 cardiovascular 🔹respiratory 🔹integumentary 🔹and lymphatic, which…
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19
Dec
Learn from your mistakes – have good intentions and keep going!
It was Sunday afternoon. Muddy boys in ‘Family Wellard’ had just got back from Jack’s cup final, which they unfortunately lost 3-5. Once we got into our comfy…
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19
Dec
Avoiding Colds and Flu through the Wintertime
This time of year is a real sucker for people catching colds, flu, and other horrid bugs. Over the past weeks several clients have had to cancel their…
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14
Dec
Make your New Year’s Resolution Come True
It’s that time of year again…… If you make New Years resolutions how many times have you stuck to your goal? Many of us will make a New Year’s…
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13
Dec
Pre-Christmas Fitness and Nutrition Bootcamp Trial
Get Slimmer, More Toned and Feel Energised Again! Fun Workouts in Friendly Small Groups of Like-minded People! We invite you to this special event as an introduction to…
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12
Dec
How to Avoid An Expanding Waistline This Christmastime
Christmas is an exciting time of the year. It’s a time of celebration with friends and family. A time when we indulge in festive feasts and party drinks.…
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1
Dec
Skilates: The core of ski conditioning and injury prevention
Each year as the snow begins to fall, ski enthusiasts hit the workouts in preparation for the upcoming season. Lot of people are performing typical plyometric and…
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30
Nov
Benefits of Exercising in the Cold – Burn more fat!
Let’s face it — it’s tough to find the motivation to exercise outside through the wintertime. But if you can pull yourself away from that cosy seat in…
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30
Nov
Knowing when it’s the right time to change your running shoes
When should you consider changing your running Shoes? I have recently purchased a brand new pair of running shoes and when I first put them on it was…
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30
Nov
Here’s 5 ways that Massage Therapy helps keep you happy and healthy through the winter months
Winter comes with a unique set of physical and mental challenges. Massage therapy can help you combat many of the health issues the winter season brings Building regular…
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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...
8
Nov
Put A Spring In Your Step This Autumn
Confused by the Choice of Weight Loss Programs and Diet Tips? When I searched ‘Amazon UK’ for books on losing weight, the results delivered a choice of over 108,000…
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3
Nov
Marathon Runners It’s That Time Of Year Again!!
Your marathon training whether it be for the Paris, London, Rome, Madrid or another marathon your training should be well underway, but it isn’t easy… Dragging yourself out…
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27
Oct
How’s Your Running?
Running Analysis – The Low-down We regularly get asked, “Is it possible to change my running technique if this is the way I have ran all my life?”.…
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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…
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21
Sep
Why does it go horribly wrong at the weekend?
“Monday to Friday, I’m really good and I feel really good – I’m in a routine and everything is great. Then the weekend comes and it all goes horribly…
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30
Jul
Why physiotherapy turns back time better than any anti-ageing cream
Age catches up with us all eventually. Hair thins and greys, pearly white teeth turn yellow and wrinkles begin to appear as our skin becomes less tight....
12
May
How to Treat that Tennis Elbow by Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist Rebecca Lang
I have recently listened to a podcast, from clinical edge physiotherapy, with an Australian Doctor on this condition. It reminded me of some interesting points in relation to…
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12
May
“The reason why 90% of people who lose weight, put it back (and more!).” – By Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Daniel Wellard
What she’s doing now she’s hit a weight loss plateau I want to share a story about a client of mine who is experiencing a frustrating weight loss…
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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…
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11
May
Feeding and Latching Difficulties By Physio4Life’s Osteopath Pierre Meslet
We often underestimate how challenging breastfeeding can be at times. It is a skill that cannot be mastered prior to the arrival of your little one. In the…
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9
May
Does Your Drink Fit?
We aren’t complaining…but with the weather improving and temperatures rising, make sure you are on top of your hydration when training. We know we need to replace electrolytes,…
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25
Apr
How to really start your week from the weekend phase of “I’ll start on Monday……….” By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Morning my friend I’m going to help you get you reset your mind for the week ahead. That’s if you’ve had a weekend of too much wine, chocolate…
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13
Apr
Its All In The Genes – By Rebecca Lang, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist
Mr Colin Natali recently popped into the clinic to give our physiotherapists’ some up to date information on degenerative disc disease (DDD). Mr Natali is a leading orthopaedic…
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13
Apr
Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K and folate – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C (immunity), vitamin K (blood clotting) and folate (cell division, DNA synthesis). It can be used as a fantastic and tasty…
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13
Apr
Optimise Your Chances Of Sleeping Well And Burn More Fat Whilst You Sleep
If you want to optimise your chances of sleeping well and burn more fat whilst sleeping, here are some foods you should eat: I know I’ve said it…
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11
Apr
Did you know that eating chocolate can actually help you LOSE belly fat? – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
I’ve been married for over 13 years and can you guess what Mrs W love Yes – Alfie (our dog) Yes – me and the kids Yes –…
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11
Apr
Is Foam Rolling A Part of Your Regime? – By Rebecca Lang, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist
Is foam rolling apart of your regime? After exercise muscle soreness and tightness is not uncommon. Self myofascial release (SMFR) and massage is emerging as a popular technique…
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5
Apr
“If change means you can go on holiday in the summer and not cover up your body. Then change is worth it – right?” – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
It was December 1991. It was a day I was left having regrets and feeling ashamed of myself. The night before, it was my sister’s 18th birthday party…
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5
Apr
“So racers of the marathon world, heroes of the OCR elite and general joggers…..” – By Faye Burge, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist
Common sense There I was happily sitting outside a coffee shop having a delightful soya hot chocolate with the other half when something caught our eye. A male…
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5
Apr
There will be good days, when they make good progress, but there will be times, when they ‘can’t do it’. And it will happen! – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Mrs Wellard and I have started watching Thirteen. It’s a BBC TV series about a 26 year old girl who escapes a house she has been held captive…
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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.…
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30
Mar
“My mind set needs to change and my training needs to change.” By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
As you all probably know, I turned 40 last month. Since then, it seems my body is giving up on me! Getting old or what! Three weeks…
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19
Mar
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Morning my friend Yesterday, I had just finished with the early morning Bootcamp sessions and as the sweaty people left the gym,…
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18
Mar
I followed the plan, and got the result I wanted
A bad end to a productive day, United getting knocked out of Europe – again! On a more positive note, Yesterday, I had a project hanging over my…
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17
Mar
“My wife said I’m the fittest I’ve ever been”
When is this warm spring weather going to arrive? I’m standing waiting for my train, seeing the white of my breath, hit the cold Croydon Air. I remember…
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15
Mar
If you’ve had a bad week, don’t give up. Freshen the strategy and go again
Good Morning Guys, Watched episode 3 of The Night Manager last night. Man, that series is getting juicy! And then super vivid dreams last night. This all came…
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11
Mar
Stop Wasting Money on a Health Club Membership
This client stopped wasting money on Health Club membership he never used and invested in Bootcamp with Daniel and got the results he desired Here is a little…
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9
Mar
For best weight loss results – work out a strategy that works for you
Yesterday I was asked by a client how I manage to stay off booze and eat super healthily all the time. He was shocked when I told him…
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7
Mar
What an Omelette!
Morning everyone. What an omelette, Mrs Wellard cooked up last night! 5 eggs Bacon Mushrooms Leek Absolutely marvellous. After a long day, when I was…
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7
Mar
Two things you should be doing if fat loss is your goal!
Morning everyone Yesterday was Mother’s Day and unfortunately I didn’t manage to see mummy. However I tried to encourage my boys to be nice to their mummy. They…
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3
Mar
From zero to Five full press ups in a matter of a few weeks.
From zero to Five full press ups in a matter of a few weeks. Check out Debbie’s big achievement in the Indoor Bootcamp session yesterday. She started Bootcamp earlier…
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3
Mar
What made Dan’s 7 year old son say – “I don’t like Daddy’s Casserole, I love it!”
Slow Cooked food is soooooo easy and soooo delicious and sooooo nutritious. If you have kids who are fussy with veggies, they should love it too Last…
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1
Feb
Quit With The Excuses
Me and DIY………. What happens, is this – I get asked by Mrs Wellard to do this or that. I say ‘I’ll do it later’. 10 minutes later…
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12
Jan
Do These Four Things If You Want To Lose The Christmas ‘Wobble’
Check this out….look at the top left corner of the screen shot. Amazon offered 44,101 books that relate to my search ‘Weight loss diet books’. No wonder a…
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6
Jan
Back Pain and Stilettos by Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist, Faye Burge
Back pain and stilettos Just a little word of warning to all my Cinderella’s since the Christmas season. Should you suffer from back pain which is aggravated from...
17
Dec
How To Maintain A Regular Exercise Regime And Become The Person Who Looks Good And Feels Great!
How to maintain a regular exercise regime and become the person who looks good and feels great. And have fun doing it! This morning I was sitting on…
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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…
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15
Dec
Chilly Start To The Day Today!
Winter Blues Buster Smoothie Recipe Mostly start my day with a smoothie. Here is today’s recipe: 1 carrot, handful of spinach, 1 raw beetroot, ginger, tablespoon of flaxseed,…
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7
Dec
Stop Wasting Money on Health Club Memberships by Daniel Wellard Physio4Life’s Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
This client stopped wasting money on Health Club membership he never used and invested in Bootcamp with Daniel and got the results he desired Here is a little…
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27
Nov
Desk Worker Niggles – Neck, Back and Hip Pain?
Do you sit at a desk and get on and off niggles in your neck, back, hips? ………Then this article is for you!! Pilates is seen as something done…
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19
Nov
A Pain in the…Brain? by Faye Burge, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist
A Pain in the…Brain?? Persistent pain can make even the basic tasks in our already busy lives feel too much. The reality of pain is it’s in your…
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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.…
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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...
8
Oct
To Rest Or Not to Rest? – By Matthew Taylor, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist
To rest or not to rest? – Why can I not continue to undertake my sport or activity despite injury?? I have been prompted to write this article,…
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1
Oct
Please do not 100% trust what the scales say!!!!
AARRRGGHH!!!! I’ve put on 4kg “Oh no! I’ve put on 4kg of weight in 2 weeks!!! I haven’t even been that naughty”. These were the words of a…
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25
Sep
Exercise to Avoid Lower Back Pain – By Jade Blake, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist
Why do your exercises? Lower back pain is affecting more and more of us every day. Unfortunately due to our society most companies, especially in the city, are…
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2
Sep
How to REALLY get a SIX PACK!
‘I want to lose the fat around my tummy, therefore I need to do a lot of core/stomach exercises’. This is such a common statement. A statement I’ve…
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21
Aug
Do you feel fed up with carrying around unnecessary fat?
Do you feel fed up with carrying around unnecessary fat? – Join Dan’s Indoor Fat Loss Bootcamps and you will see results!
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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
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17
Aug
Why We Should Eat Slowly
Why We Should Eat Slowly – By Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
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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
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10
Aug
Readiness for change! – September will bring a focus on fresh targets, what are yours? – Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Readiness for Change! – September will bring a focus on fresh targets, what are yours? – Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
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20
Jul
The Commuting Neck – By Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
The commuting neck – By Faye Burge, Senior Physio at Physio4Life
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20
Jul
5 Simple Things You Can Do To Be More Happy
Faye Burge Is In Love! – 5 Simple Things You Can Do To Be More Happy – By Faye Burge, Senior Physio at Physio4Life
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20
Jul
Intentions are everything but with out actions they are merely intentions…
Intentions are everything but with out actions they are merely intentions… By Faye Burge Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life
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