General health Archives | The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy

FIND BALANCE

17/05/2021

As we get older, our balance starts to decrease. This is important because when we lack balance, our predisposition to falls and, as a consequence, injury increases. In recent years, a slew of balance aids have appeared on the market, from wobble boards to Bosu balls. These promise results with specific workout programmes. However, in order to find balance, we can substitute these with a simple exercise performed daily while we brush our teeth. Namely, standing on one leg. In…

SERVICES UPDATE MAY 2021

05/05/2021

The Putney Clinic

Fitness, General, General health, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Yoga Mama

Our Clinic Remains Open Services Update May 2021 Health and well-being have never been more important than at this time. Government guidance is supporting healthcare services to remain open and accesible to all during this period of lockdown. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that it is business as usual at The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy. Here you will find our Services Update for March 2021. We continue to offer a safe, secure and controlled environment, operating to the…

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY JOINT HEALTH SMOOTHIE

09/03/2021

The Putney Clinic

General health

Looking to give your body a natural boost? Then why not try this green anti-inflammatory joint health smoothie? High in fibre and low in sugar, this smoothie is also suitable for diabetics and those with blood sugar issues. In a study, a similar smoothie was shown to help with sleep, energy and a variety of symptoms such as pain, joint problems and arthritis. The ingredients listed below are for an anti-inflammatory joint health smoothie. However, the recipe can be adapted…

Services Update January 2021

24/01/2021

The Putney Clinic

Fitness, General, General health, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Yoga Mama

Our Clinic Remains Open During Tier 5 Services Update January 2021 Health and well-being have never been more important than at this time. Government guidance is supporting healthcare services to remain open and accesible to all during this period of lockdown. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that it is business as usual at The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy. Here you will find our Services Update for January 2021. We continue to offer a safe, secure and controlled environment,…

ONLINE CLASS TIMETABLE

25/05/2020

The Putney Clinic

Fitness, General health, Pilates, Yoga

ONLINE CLASS TIMETABLE In line with social distancing regulations in place due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, our studio in Putney is closed until further notice. We will continue to offer a selection of our classes online. Below you will find our online class timetable. DAY TIME CLASS TEACHER Monday 11:30 – 12:30 Tai Chi Michael Monday 20:00 – 21:00 General Pilates Francesca Wednesday 18:45 – 19:45 Pregnancy Yoga Cherie Thursday 11:00 – 12:00 Seniors’ Fitness Emily Friday 09:15 –…

COVID-19: EFFECTS ON THE HEART

15/05/2020

The Putney Clinic

General health

COVID-19: EFFECTS ON THE HEART AND IMPLICATIONS FOR RETURN TO SPORT Blog post written by John Durkin. Podiatrist and Chiropodist at The Putney Clinic The UK Government’s recent announcement that we can – and should – all take more outside exercise, and for the possible return of Premiership Football (behind closed doors) is very exciting. Interestingly, during lockdown the increase in indoor exercise has far outweighed any reduction in outdoor exercise for most European countries according to data revealed by Garmin.com.…

FEELING BETTER?

23/04/2020

The Putney Clinic

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, General, General health, Mindfulness, psychological services

FEELING BETTER? – MY PERSONAL RECIPE FOR RECOVERY By Fiona Worthington (Cognitive Behavioural Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist & Mindfulness Teacher) I was unwell at the same time as one of my closest friends. Whenever he noticed a speck of improvement, he would leap up, dash about working or cleaning. I thought he was completely mad. He would push himself hard, but then crash. If there is one tip in all this, please take it easy. It has taken me a while…

STAY EMOTIONALLY STRONG AND POSITIVE ALONGSIDE COVID-19

01/04/2020

The Putney Clinic

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, General, General health, Mindfulness, psychological services

‘This, too, shall pass.’ – How to stay emotionally strong and positive alongside COVID 19 Many of you will have heard this wise old saying. And it is certainly something that is helpful to keep in mind at the moment. Although we know it instinctively, we sometimes forget that change is the only thing we can really be sure of. It is also important to remember that we are enormously resilient and adaptable creatures. We will find a way through…

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HOW TO KEEP IT FIT AND HEALTHY

01/04/2020

The Putney Clinic

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, General, General health, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, psychological services

Whilst we are in the midst of the coronavirus Covid-19 crisis, there has never been a more important time to keep your immune system fit and healthy. The immune system is our bodies defence against invading bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and other pathogens. It is a complex network of hundreds of specialised cell types and organs and is the second most complicated structure in the body, after the brain. Specialised cells called neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes and other white blood cells…

THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

07/01/2020

The Putney Clinic

Fitness, General health

It’s that time of the year, New Year’s resolutions to get fit or get fitter. Exercise has so many physical and psychological benefits we can only encourage it. Why not use the new year to try a new physical activity and see if you like it? Whatever you do from running, cycling, swimming, rowing, football, weight training there are so many physical and non physical benefits. These include: Musculoskeletal Improves stamina Increases capacity – work Increases tendon strength Increases joint…