Physiotherapy

Posture correcting exercises for Kyphosis 18 Feb 2019

Postural curvature is a major cause of pain and tension in shoulders and upper back, but did you know that it can have repercussions on your overall health? Today Tanvi Tiwari, senior physiotherapist at Capital Physio, looks at a specific [...]

Back Into Action Part 1: An interactive blog for enabling activity 11 Feb 2019

What causes you to get a dead leg? 30 Jan 2019

You know that feeling when you get out of bed and you just can’t feel your leg? Or if you bang the side of your leg against a table and find yourself collapsing on to the floor? That’s dead leg [...]

Can physiotherapy help tendonitis of the wrist? 4 Feb 2019

Painful wrists affect all areas of your life; from driving and writing, to cooking and cleaning. Today Capital Physio’s physiotherapist Gianluca Magagna is here to demystify the condition of wrist tendonitis. What exactly is it, how can a physiotherapist help [...]

Forget Plantar Fasciitis in five steps 28 Jan 2019

At Capital Physio we pride ourselves on helping you feel better quickly. We also love to help you understand your injury or condition in detail. Today the spotlight is on plantar fasciitis. Nick Chatziviltsos, Chartered Physiotherapist at Capital Physio, is [...]

Symptoms And Solutions Of Torn Ligaments 23 Jan 2019

Torn ligaments are painful, activity-limiting and require bespoke rehabilitation programs. In this blog James Ticehurst, Physiotherapist at Capital Physio, explains what ligaments are, what injuries can happen to them and how ligament tears are treated.   What are ligaments? Ligaments [...]

The Connection between Sleep & Pain 7 Jan 2019

We all know that a great night’s sleep helps us to feel good and perform better. But did you know that there is a strong relationship between the quality of sleep and how you experience pain? In this blog Physiotherapist [...]

5 Yoga Stretches for Hikers 24 Dec 2018

Are you a keen hiker? If you’re looking for ways to improve your hiking form, distance and stamina then you are in the right place. Capital Physio’s physiotherapist Omkar is here to share his expertise on how yoga can boost [...]

5 Machine Exercises For Hikers 17 Dec 2018

Be it Autumn, winter, spring or summer, hiking is a wonderful way to get fit, challenge yourself, enjoy beautiful landscapes and make new friends. Following on from last weeks’ free weights focus in our hiking series, Capital Physio’s Physiotherapist Omkar [...]

Five strengthening exercises for hikers using free weights  10 Dec 2018

Hiking is a fantastic way to keep fit and strong, as well as enjoy the UK’s beautiful countryside. Did you know that there are some very effective strengthening exercises that you can perform to improve your hiking? As well as perfecting your technique, [...]