In Scandinavian countries, it is estimated that as many as 90% of office workers have access to sit-stand workstations. In the United Kingdom, that figure is just 1%. Culturally, we are told that concentration and productivity are best achieved when sitting down. New research, however, shows that this may not actually be accurate, and could, in fact, lead to health problems.
Shockwave Therapy is a modern, safe and non-invasive treatment used in orthopaedic and rehabilitation medicine. The term shockwave refers to mechanical pressure pulses that expand as a wave stimulating blood flow, cell regeneration and healing in damaged tissues.
It is important to ensure that you are in good physical health before heading out to the slopes. Strengthening exercises are essential to help prevent the risk of injury, to improve fitness and to help manage a full day of skiing. Physiotherapist Claire Cason offers us some top tips for injury prevention for skiing.
CLASS FEES INCREASE From Monday 5 September 2022 Our colleagues at Yoga Mama are continuing to offer bespoke classes. With a maximum of 6 students in the studio, this allows us to offer individual attention to all students attending classes. With this in mind, due to reduced class sizes and increased costs, there will be a slight class fees increase of £1 (across the board on all classes). 1:1 sessions will also see an increase in fees (the first in…
Discover how you can improve posture and avoid injury at work with our workstation ergonomics questionnaire. In order to assess whether your workstation is set up correctly, please answer the questions as accurately and honestly as possible. In a ergonomically correct work environment, all questions should be answered in the affirmative. If the reply to any of these questions is no, action should be taken to optimise your workstation and avoid any possible office-related injuries before they arise. You may be able to do this yourself or with the help of your manager, union or health and safety representative.
Working from Home Syndrome Free Webinar: Monday 16 May 2022, 7-8pm With presentation by Adrian Dilworth (Osteopath) The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy is running a free public health webinar titled Working From Home Syndrome on Monday 16 May 2022 (7-8pm) with Adrian Dilworth. As many of us now work from home, Adrian will be discussing how we can prevent back and neck pain while working from home. He will cover topics such as ergonomics and posture, as well as…
DEMYSTIFYING THE PERIMENOPAUSE Free Webinar: Monday 28 March 2022, 7-8pm Presentation by Linia Patel (Dietitian) The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy is running a free public health webinar titled Demystifying the Perimenopause on Monday 28 March 2022 (7-8pm) with Linia Patel. When you hit your 40’s you quickly learn that exercise and nutrition routines that worked for you before just don’t seem to cut it anymore. But don’t worry… You can still rock it and thrive in your forties. You…
Treating Tricky Tendons Free Public Health Webinar: Monday 28 February 2022, 7-8pm With presentation by Davina Sherwood (Physiotherapist) The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy is running a free public health webinar titled Treating Tricky Tendons on Monday 28 February 2022 (7-8pm) with Davina Sherwood. Join physiotherapist Davina Sherwood for this review on the diagnosis and treatment of tendon injuries. We will cover injuries that affect the elbows, hips and shoulders, such as tennis and golfers elbow, and gluteal tendinopathy. At…
Beating Back Pain Free Public Health Webinar: Monday 17 January 2022, 7-8pm With presentation by Clive Lathey DO. MSc (Sports Medicine) The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy is holding a free public health webinar titled Beating Back Pain on Monday 17 January 2022 (7-8pm) with Clive Lathey DO. MSc (Sports Medicine). Registered Osteopath Clive Lathey, who is also the Clinical Director of the Putney Clinic, will discuss back pain. In the webinar, he will cover some of the most commonly…
Heel Pain Causes and Treatment Free Public Health Webinar: Monday 1 November 2021, 7-8pm With presentation by John Durkin (Podiatrist) The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy is holding a free public health webinar titled Heel Pain Causes and Treatment on Monday 1 November (7-8pm) with Podiatrist John Durkin. Podiatrist John Durkin from Active Life Podiatry will discuss heal pain. In the webinar, John will cover plantar fasciitis and bursitis. We will look firstly at the causes and then how they…
