Pilates

Benefits of Exercise

The Benefits of Exercise

08/09/2023
The Putney Clinic
Fitness, General health

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 following benefits on the body:…

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Yoga or Pilates

Yoga or Pilates?

29/06/2023
The Putney Clinic
Pilates, Yoga

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. 

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The truth about pain

The Truth About Pain

28/06/2023
The Putney Clinic
Pain management

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 research (including functional MRI scans…

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Sitting: Are You Addicted?

01/01/2023
The Putney Clinic
Osteopathy

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.

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Spring class timetable

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 –…

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Strength and Stability Benefits Of Pilates

25/02/2019
The Putney Clinic
Pilates

Emily Altneu, a Pilates Teacher at the Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy, is demonstrating 6 key moves that help build strength and stability   Whether you are experienced in Pilates or not tried it yet, some of these very simple yet effective moves can benefit all. They help with core strength and stability.   This move uses a theraband to do a seated row. The focus is the mid back: postural muscles and shoulder girdle stability.        …

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Pilates For Lower Back Pain

06/02/2019
The Putney Clinic
Pilates

Pilates for lower back pain Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide with up to 80% of adult’s experiencing low back pain during their lifetime. Most cases of low back pain are due to a multi-dimensional factors and very small percentage (1%) of patients will have serious pathology. While there is limited evidence to support individual risk factors as strong predictors of low back pain there is however evidence for the presence of muscle weakness and general…

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Exercising During Pregnancy

23/01/2019
The Putney Clinic
Women's Health, Pregnancy

If you regularly exercised prior to becoming pregnant, it is beneficial for you and your baby to continue exercising at a safe level until birth. With this is mind, here are 10 tips for exercising during pregnancy from Chartered Physiotherapist Claire Cason. 10 TIPS FOR EXERCISING DURING PREGNANCY Discuss with a member of your obstetric team before continuing with an existing exercise regime. Women who exercised prior to pregnancy should be able to engage in high intensity exercise with caution and…

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CONTACT


THE PUTNEY CLINIC OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
266 Upper Richmond Road,
Putney
London  SW15 6TQ.

Tel: 020 8789 3881
Email: info@putneyclinic.co.uk

The Putney Clinic is a trading name of The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Number 06526680.