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Physiotherapy knowledge & news

We like to share our knowledge about physiotherapy because we believe that the more you know about your condition the better able you will be to manage it effectively over the longer term. 

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Patients’ stories

After years of worsening knee pain that nearly ended his cycling ambitions, find out how physiotherapy helped Keith return to 100-mile rides—pain-free and stronger than ever. Read Keith’s story.

Life has a habit of throwing us a few curve balls and that was certainly the case for veteran rugby player Brad Van den Bosch. Read Brad’s story.

An illness left Roger unable to be as active as normal but his positivity, weekly exercise class and one to one sessions with our rehab therapist saw him rebuild his strength and return to doing the activities he enjoys.  Read Roger’s story.  

Dawn was involved in a road traffic accident which left her with multiple broken bones and internal injuries. We worked with her to put together a bespoke rehab programme which has helped her achieve her goals. Read Dawn’s story

How hard work and the discovery of hydrotherapy helped Jackie defy the odds and return to the dance floor. Read Jackie’s story. 

How rehab helped Derek regain mobility after a knee replacement. Read Dereks story.

A bespoke treatment plan helped Penny to swim again after a stroke. Read Pennys story.

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Useful links

Back care — Understanding back health and wellbeing by the charity BackCare.

Strengthening:

Resources from The Urology Foundation for people living with bladder leakage.

Exercises to help avoid aches and pains when working from home.

Patient decision support tool for joint replacement.

Helping older people to stay active at home.