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Ankle fracture

               INJURY TITLE Ankle fracture  ‘Potts fracture’       GENERAL INFORMATION A fracture affecting one or both of the bones on



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Stress Fracture Fibula

           INJURY TITLE Stress Fracture Fibula   INJURY OVERVIEW Fracture to the smaller of the two bones in the lower part of your leg



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Inflammatory Shin Pain ‘Shin Splints’ ‘Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome’

           INJURY TITLE Inflammatory Shin Pain  ‘Shin Splints’ ‘Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome’   INJURY OVERVIEW An encompassing term that describes shin pain on the



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Nerve Entrapment (lateral)

        Nerve Entrapment (lateral)   INJURY OVERVIEW Often confused with Tennis Elbow, lateral nerve entrapment (radial nerve) can have very similar symptoms especially in the



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Radial Head Fracture

        INJURY TITLE Radial Head Fracture   INJURY OVERVIEW A fracture to bone on the outside of the elbow where it connects to your forearm. 



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Elbow Dislocation (posterior)

    INJURY TITLE Elbow Dislocation (posterior)   INJURY OVERVIEW Very serious injury for an elbow to sustain.  Usually occurring following a fall from a height.  There is



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Rotator cuff tears

        INJURY TITLE Rotator cuff tears   INJURY OVERVIEW Exactly as is sounds.  It is tearing of a portion of the rotator cuff away from



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Fractures

        INJURY TITLE Fractures   INJURY OVERVIEW This is when the bone breaks into two or more pieces or sometimes it can stay in tact



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Retrocalcaneal bursitis

            INJURY TITLE Retrocalcaneal bursitis     INJURY OVERVIEW Inflammation of the fluid sack (bursa) that lies between the Achilles tendon and your



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DVT

        INJURY TITLE DVT   INJURY OVERVIEW Occlusion of blood flow in the calf area.    INJURY IN-DEPTH INFORMATION This can occur in association with



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Sinus Tarsi

        INJURY TITLE Sinus Tarsi   INJURY OVERVIEW An injury to a small joint in the ankle.  It usually arises from over use of the



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Navicular Stress Fracture

              INJURY TITLE Navicular Stress Fracture         GENERAL INFORMATION The navicular is a large bone in the middle of



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Radial Nerve Irritation

          Radial Nerve Irritation   GENERAL INFORMATION Often confused with Tennis Elbow, lateral nerve entrapment (radial nerve) can have very similar symptoms especially in



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Tennis Elbow Treatment Putney

        Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epiconylitis)   INJURY OVERVIEW Tennis elbow is a common injury affecting people who do and don’t play tennis. It is characterised



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Costocondritis

              INJURY TITLE Costocondritis       GeENERAL INFORMATION Costochondritis is a common form of inflammation of the cartilage where ribs attach



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Trigger finger/thumb

            INJURY TITLE Trigger finger/thumb     INJURY OVERVIEW A common condition that effects the tendons responsible for bending your fingers and thumbs. 



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Cervical Disc Prolapse

        INJURY TITLE Cervical Disc Prolapse ‘slipped disc in the neck’   INJURY OVERVIEW Commonly called a ‘slipped disc’ no actual slipping of the disc



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Postural Neck Pain

              INJURY TITLE Postural Neck Pain     INJURY OVERVIEW Common among anyone who adopts poor postures over a prolonged period(desk based



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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

            INJURY TITLE Thoracic Outlet Syndrome     INJURY OVERVIEW This term refers to a number of conditions that can result from compression



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Whiplash

            INJURY TITLE Whiplash   INJURY OVERVIEW A neck injury sometimes following trauma to the neck (usually from a car accident but also



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Acute Toticolis

            INJURY TITLE Acute toticolis ‘wry neck’     INJURY OVERVIEW An acute onset of neck pain, commonly experienced after a sudden and



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DVT or deep vein thrombosis

            INJURY TITLE DVT or deep vein thrombosis     GENERAL INFORMATION The development of a blood clot in the deep veins in



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Lower Limb Compartment Syndrome

            INJURY TITLE Lower Limb Compartment syndrome     INJURY OVERVIEW Compartment syndrome is the compression of nerves, blood vessels, and muscles inside



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Stress Fracture Tibia

      INJURY TITLE Stress Fracture Tibia     INJURY OVERVIEW An incomplete crack in the bone at the front of your shin.  Usually from excessive completion



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Calf Strain

          INJURY TITLE Calf strain / tear   INJURY OVERVIEW Injury to the muscles on the back of the lower leg. There are 2



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Sacro Iliac Joint

            INJURY TITLE Sacro Iliac Joint ‘SIJ’     INJURY OVERVIEW This is a joint between the lower back and pelvis (between your



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Coccydynia

            INJURY TITLE Coccydynia   INJURY OVERVIEW Coccydynia is pain in the tailbone. It usually occurs following a trauma (falling on your bottom)



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Inguinal Hernia

            INJURY TITLE Inguinal Hernia   INJURY OVERVIEW This is a protrusion of the contents of the abdomen (stomach) through the inguinal canal.



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” Personal training is not just for the Young. Each session is planned to push me and I always feel better”

I broke my ankle when I was 68. That brought me into contact with Mark
who helped as a Physio. He introduced me to Daniel.



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“Physio4Life Boot Camp gets a strong recommendation from me”

I have just completed my Boot Camp and would like to share my success. Overall I have lost over 17lbs of fat over the 10 week period reducing



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“My beer belly is gone, and I’m now going to have to go shopping for some new trousers!!”

I went to Physio4Life in January for a 10 week session to try and get myself in shape (read that as remove the sizeable beer belly), and also



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Training Periodisation

In this video Fiona Ford discusses training periodisation.



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Dominic Londesborough @ Fitness4London – Professional Endoursement

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Physio4Life to my clients Dominic Londesborough – Fitness4London  



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Fiona Ford

I have benefitted greatly from regular sports massage over the years from expert therapists at Physo4Life to facilitate recovery and quality in my sessions through each training phase.



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“orthotics sorted out my knee pain and enhanced my performance”

I came to Physio4Life with constant knee pain and after thorough tests, Mark Saunders advised that I have flat feet and prescribed two pairs of orthotics, which sorted



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Cure Back Pain

Back pain (also known “dorsalgia”) is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain



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What is Sports Physiotherapy?

Here at Physio4Life we have Clinical Specialists in a variety of sports, such as triathlon running, cycling, swimming, rowing, rugby, tennis and skiing. This would enable you to



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Charities

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Sponsored Events

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Sports Clubs

  London Run Club Website: www.runclub.co.uk   Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club Website: www.herculeswimbledonac.org.uk   Thames Hare and Hounds Cross-Country Running Club Website: www.thameshareandhounds.org.uk   Ranelagh Harriers Running Club



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Tamsin Lewis

Tamsin was born to compete, her father, Colin Lewis was a cyclist and raced in the Tour de France and the Olympics…



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Fiona Ford

“I have benefited greatly from regular sports massage over the years from expert therapists at Physo4Life”



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Oliver Wilson – Golf Professional

“I would like to thank all at Physio4Life for all their support this year. It is a wonderful place to go…”



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Pat Cash

“After several months with a sore knee I went to Physio4Life along with my son who is an up and coming…”



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The Benefits of Orthotics for Runners

A lot is said about orthotics and sports insoles and how they can either prevent injury or improve sports performance.   This article is going to briefly describe



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Runners World Article: Running Biomechanics

By Steph Davies, Liam Goode and Glynn Davies Chartered Physiotherapists   Introduction   The biomechanics of running is a vast and specialist subject that frequently changes with emerging



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Stop Ignoring Running Pain

All well and good if you’re at mile 25 of your marathon and are planning on taking a well-earned break after the race, but if you ignore a



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Hip Pain in Runners

Glynn Davies Physiotherapist BSc (Hons)   Most runners will experience achy hips towards the end of a long run that disappears once you’ve stopped, but what do you



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Pre & Post Natal Pilates

Why Pilates? Pilates is a great way to build and maintain strength before, during and after pregnancy.  Pilates works your whole body focusing on core strength and posture,



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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Sports physiotherapists are specialists in sports specific injuries.  They are able to use a wide range of preventative, rehabilitative and hands on techniques that can minimise the risk



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Running Injuries: The Low-Down on Hamstrings

Steph Davies Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) MSc Sport & Exercise Medicine MCSP   Intro   The hamstrings are made up of three muscles that originate from the ischial tuberosity,



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Runner’s Knee

There are few things more frustrating than being injured when training for a big race. The race date seems to creep closer and closer and the chances of



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Anterior Cruciate Ligaments

Anterior Cruciate Ligaments injuries are common in sports people. The annual incidence of ACL ruptures is estimated at 1 of 3,000 in the general population. The incidence rate



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Why should athletes have Sports Massage?

Massage has been around since early civilization in many cultures and is the earliest form of physical therapy on record. It is still being used today and there...

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Tennis Related Injury

Tennis Related Injury   Tennis is a globally popular game played in over 200 countries across the world.  However, as with most sports, there are injury risks associated



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Exercise in Pregnancy  

“Exercise in pregnancy is not the time to start a more intense exercise regime but rather continue or modify an established routine” (Sports Medicine Australia, 2002)   “In



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Physiotherapy and Women’s Health

Physiotherapy can assist women with a wide range of physical problems that may be experienced during life or when pregnant.   Common complaints that can be treated include:



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Why see a Physiotherapist?

What can Physio4Life do for you?   We discuss the benefits of seeking help from a qualified chartered physiotherapist at Physio4Life.   Our Physio’s cover Putney, Wimbledon, Fulham,



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What is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists longer than the temporal course of natural healing, associated with a particular type of injury or disease process   The



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What Can Physiotherapy Help? 

Find out how South West London Physio4Life can help with aches, pains and sports injuries at our physiotherapy clinic in SW London.   What Types of Sport Injuries



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Physiotherapist Training

Physio4Life | London’s Premier Physiotherapy Clinic discuss the training to become a physiotherapist.   To gain chartered physiotherapist status and membership of the health professional council prospective student



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Running Injuries

Running is a sport known to be good for health; it not only helps the breathing and heartbeat but it is also good exercise because it burns any



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Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) 

Repetitive strain injury (RSI), also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD), occupational overuse syndrome, non-specific arm pain or work related upper limb disorder (WRULD), any joint pain that



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Women: Running Whilst Pregnant Q & A

Whether you participate in sports or have sustained an injury – Ankle injuries can be extremely dehabilitating and painful. Ankle sprains, strains, twisted ankle, tendon injuries – Physio4Life



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Pregnancy and Running

PRE-NATAL You’ve just found out you’re pregnant and you are a regular runner can you continue?  Yes!  If you are already a runner finding out you are pregnant



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Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries

Our London physiotherapists can help treat your sports injuries.   Sports injuries are injuries that occur to athletes participating in sporting events. In many cases, these types of



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Physiotherapy Vs Chiropractic & Osteopathic Care  

We discuss the often talked about Physiotherapy Vs Chiropractic & Osteopathic Care. Physiotherapy is as a profession highly dependent on peer reviewed, published evidence and research findings, upon



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Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Treatment Putney

Putney Physio Mark Saunders discusses the physiotherapists role in sports medicine & treating sport injuries.     Physiotherapist’s Role in Sports Injuries Sport is a rapidly expanding within



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Muscle Tension

  What is Muscle Tension? Muscle tension is a condition in which muscles in the human body remain semi-contracted for an extended period of time. Muscle tension is...

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Leg Injuries

Information about leg pain and injuries, including cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention tips. (shin splints, compartment syndrome, achilles tendonitis, achilles tendon rupture, calf strain, stress fracture, muscle cramps,



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Sports Injuries + Treatment Using Physiotherapy

Many people in London enjoy participating in sports, whether it be a casual game of football, golf at a weekend, running, marathons, tri-athlon events, tennis, skiing, badminton, basketball,



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How To Prevent Running Injuries

Steph Davies BSc (Hons) MSc Sport Ex Med MCSP Specialist Sports Physiotherapist   It’s that time of year again and the parks and towpaths of London are lined



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Headaches

How can physiotherapy help with headaches and migraines? Physiotherapy and Headaches The most common human nervous system disorder is the headache, which is an umbrella term used to...

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Golf Injuries     

Our London physiotherapists can help treat your sports inuries! Contact Physio4Life in Putney.   What are the most common injuries suffered by golfers? How do you recognize them,



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Football Injuries

Football is a rough sport, and despite the pads, braces, and supports, injuries are a common part of the game. The combination of the size of the players,



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Core Stability for Marathon Runners

The Importance of Core Stability for Marathon Runners Runners used to think that with only increasing your time spent running would be the only way to improve your



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Cycling Injuries

CYCLING: Reducing the risk of common injuries Glynn Davies BSc (Hons) MCSP Specialist Sports Physiotherapist   INTRO   Cycling is a great form of exercise with many health



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Calf Pain

Calf pain is a very common problem amongst runners, and if not managed properly can become a chronic and debilitating recurring condition.   Basic Anatomy The calf is



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Benefits of Physiotherapy

What are the benefits of physiotherapy (physical therapy)?   Physiotherapy is a health care profession which provides services to individuals in order to develop maintain and restore maximum



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Back Pain Treatment

Back pain (also known “dorsalgia”) originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints and other structures in the spine. We see a lot of back pain, more commonly lower



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Ankle Injury

Whether you participate in sports or have sustained an injury – Ankle injuries can be extremely debilitating and painful. Physio4Life in London can help with your ankle injury.



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Disabled Access

The clinic has full disabled access and a disabled toilet.



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Children

Children under the age of 16 years having treatment are required to have a parent or guardian to be present at the initial consultation. Chaperones if required can



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Block booking Validity

Any courses for Personal Training, Pilates and Massage are valid six months from the date of purchase and money cannot be refunded or transferred to other services at



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Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or re-arrange any appointments, please give us 24hrs notice, as a cancellation charge will be applied, this is 50% of the consultation charges



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Private Medical Insurance

Physio4Life and all our team of highly experienced Physiotherapists are recognised and registered with all major health insurance companies. Please click here for full details of charging treatment



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Payment

You are required to pay for the costs of any treatment on the day of your appointment. We accept cash and all major credit cards (excluding AMEX). Please



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Transport links

Physio4Life is conveniently located a few minutes walk from Putney high street and within close proximity to underground services, main line train services and bus routes: Underground The



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Parking

Pay and display parking is available on Upper Richmond Road between 2 and 4pm: after 6pm parking is free of charge. Alternatively, pay and display parking is available



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Location

Physio4Life is located at on the second floor of the Putney Medical Centre 125 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 2TL Click here for a location map



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Opening hours

We operate extended opening hours to reflect the busy lifestyles of our customers: 7am to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 8pm Friday, 8am To 4pm Saturday. and 9am



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How to make an appointment

To make an appointment please click here. Alternatively you can call our fully staffed reception throughout the day on 0208 7045998 and our friendly team will be happy



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Runners Knee – Physiotherapy Testimonial

Having played hockey, lacrosse and tennis from a very young age, I took a couple of years out post-university…



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“I am experiencing no aches and pains whilst running. I have also increased my distance to half marathons”

I first met Mark from Physio4Life back in 2005 at a triathlon exhibition. Having had years of hip and…



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“It just goes to show with the right advice and a sensible approach, all things are possible!”

I came to Physio 4 life quite worried. I had been training for the London marathon since November and all had…



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“I owe a big thanks to Physio4Life and all the staff for putting me back together”

I have been going to Physio for Life for over 5 years now with a number of injuries related to running and various…



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“I genuinely don’t think I would have been as successful without her expert help and am very pleased to be among her clients!”

I have been a competitive road cyclist for two complete seasons and attained Elite status in September 2008. I have…



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