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Headaches: How Physio can help you 15 Oct 2018

Getting over the post-rehab fear and back in the game… 17 Sep 2018

When you’re passionate about playing sport, you just want to jump in there and get going, giving every second 100%. But are you finding that you’re holding back, even though you’ve got rid of any injuries, feel strong, fit and [...]

Strength and conditioning for hikers 24 Sep 2018

If you’re a keen hiker you’ll know that strength and flexibility are key to keeping your body in condition, injury-free, and ready for hiking and climbing to your heart’s content. Here are Omkar’s five favourite exercises which will strengthen your [...]

Weary of recurring injuries? We take a look at how you can stop the cycle… 10 Sep 2018

What happens when we get hurt? Is a sprain different to a strain? How does a fracture heal? We chat to physiotherapist, Shelly, about what recurring injuries and what you can do to make sure that it doesn’t happen again. [...]

Is my handbag a cause of my pain? 3 Sep 2018

We are all guilty of carrying around a handbag that’s too heavy for us because, well, what would we do without all of that stuff? Our purses and bags are where we keep our ‘must-haves’: our laptops, books, wallets, snacks, [...]

The highs and lows of Hiking 20 Aug 2018

It’s summer time again and this year, the weather Gods have been great, providing us with ample opportunity to go out there and conquer some mountains! Physiotherapist Omkar chats to us about the ups and downs of what is becoming [...]

Worried about how the news of the latest NHS operation cuts could affect you? 13 Jul 2018

With the NHS now proposing to axe approximately 17 surgeries, we spoke with our Senior Physiotherapist Kevin Powell to hear what we had to say about it and what he suggests… Best practice, evidence-based multidisciplinary team approach and dealing with patients in [...]

Pitch Side Support: A Physios role in Professional Football 2 Jul 2018

At the time of writing this post, sports fans nationwide are on the edge of their seats, hoping the England team has a shot at victory in the 2018 World Cup. Of course, sports stars competing at major sporting events [...]

Top Tips: Reduce The Burden of Heavy Bags 18 Jun 2018

From our school days to working life and family adventures, we all carry heavy bags on a regular basis. This places a huge burden on our bodies, affecting our posture and causing pain in our spines, shoulders, knees and more. [...]

Swimming tips from Capital Physio Expert: Maximise the Benefits of Swimming 11 Jun 2018

The sun is shining and we’ve been promised a warm summer by those in the know. What better time to enjoy swimming? From indoor pools to lovely lidos and ocean dips, there are so many benefits to swimming. There are [...]