EXCLUSIVE REFORMER PILATES OFFER 15% off block bookings with Tunde & Lucy Book early… Only 5 places available We are running an exclusive Reformer Pilates offer during February. This offer is available on block sessions with our highly qualified teachers Tunde and Lucy. For those of you who do not know, Reformer Pilates is a low impact form of exercise. It is easy on the joints, while still providing the body with challenges. In our […]
INTERMITTENT FASTING: MEN VS WOMEN Free online talk with Linia Patel Thursday 18 January, 7-8pm Join us for an exciting online event on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 19:00 GMT where we delve into the fascinating world of intermittent fasting and explore the differences between men and women. Discover the benefits, challenges, and unique experiences of intermittent fasting for both genders. Our expert dietitian Linia Patel will discuss the various approaches, share success stories, and […]
CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERSTreat someone to good health this ChristmasAs the song goes, ‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’. Shopping at this time of year can be both stressful and time-consuming. Not forgetting to mention the frustration of arriving at stores only to discover that stocks are low. If you are looking for gift ideas this year, look no further. The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy has Christmas gift vouchers. You decide the amount […]
Chronic Stress: A Physical Therapy Approach Free webinar with talk by Jonathan Spadaccini Monday 27 November 2023, 7-8pm Join us for an insightful online event that aims to tackle the challenges of chronic stress. In this session, we will explore how physical therapy can play a crucial role in managing and alleviating the effects of stress on our bodies. During this session, experienced registered Osteopath Jonathan Spadaccini will share practical tips and techniques to help […]
Increase in Treatment Fees with effect from Monday 13 November We would like to remind you there will be an increase in treatment fees which will come into effect on Monday 13 November. It has been over 2 years since we last increased our prices. During that time, input & maintenance costs, rent and staff costs have been affected by inflationary pressures. We would like to assure you we have kept the price increases to a […]
Return of Online Booking Coming very soon! We are pleased to announce the return of online booking. This will be available once again over the coming weeks, and you will be able to book treatment appointments for Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Massage at our clinic in Putney. Online booking will not be available for appointments at our Chelsea Osteopathy clinic or for services provided by visiting professionals. Booking appointments In the meantime, to book an appointment, […]
According to current guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine and Harvard Medical School, we need to move more. In fact, they recommend doing flexibility exercises for each of the major muscle groups in the upper and lower body at least twice a week. In this article, we will look at the benefits of stretching on both the mind and body. There are a numbers of reasons why you may have reduced muscle and […]
What are the benefits of exercise? There are numerous benefits from exercising regularly. These are both physical and psychological, and, for this reason, we actively encourage it. Why not try out a new physical activity and see if you like it? Whatever you do, be it running, cycling, swimming, rowing, playing football or weight training, there are so many physical and non-physical benefits to be had in the following areas. Musculoskeletal Exercise can have the […]
Many people often ask me what the difference is between Yoga and Pilates. They also ask if there is any point practising one if they already practice the other. Before making the choice between Yoga or Pilates, let’s take a look at the origins of each discipline.
In the 17th century, René Descartes, French scientist and philosopher, revolutionised the understanding of pain. He postulated that injured tissue in the body sent pain signals via the nerves to the brain. The brain then translated this message and we become conscious of pain. Although this concept survived for nearly 300 years, modern pain research over the last 50 years has shown this to be incorrect. So, what is the truth about pain? Modern pain […]
