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 […]
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 […]
WELL-BEING WEEK WITH POSITIVELY PUTNEY The Putney Clinic will be participating on several free events organised by Positively Putney as part of its Well-being Week. From the 18 to 24 May, experts from a number of fields will discuss ways to help your well-being while you work from home and cope working in lockdown. There will also be physical and mindful sessions to help reduce stress, increase engagement and activity. We want everyone to be […]
