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Could our London and Bromley vestibular physiotherapy service help you? If you are experience vestibular problems our team of vestibular physiotherpist may be able to help. Conditions of the vestibular system or inner ear can cause symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, loss of balance and nausea. Vestibular physiotherapists are specially trained to assess and treat these […]

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New study shows exercise therapy reduces OA symptoms and disease progression. Treatment emphasis is now on limiting progression of the disease, rather than invasive intervention such as surgery or joint replacement.  1 in 4 people over the age of 45 have sought treatment for OA Pain often discourages people from land based exercise; leading to reduced activity levels, de-conditioning and […]

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How much energy is required for ‘good posture‘? How does bad posture affect body functions and our wellbeing? Read on to find out about the causes and effects of having good or bad posture and the impact on your body … and mind. Typically, when talking about ‘Posture’ we consider the shape of the body whilst an individual is standing. However, standing is not a […]

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5 Ways to Get Flexible 1.  Stretch before exercise. Stretching is so important to prepare your muscles for exercise. 2.  Foam rolling is a great way to get rid of tension and encourage rehabilitation.  Ask your physiotherapist for techniques and target areas. 3.  Keep moving and mobilise your joints. Get up from your desk every […]

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Our NHS Physiotherapy Services division has run a successful pilot for a new NHS Outpatient Service allowing patients from 5 Bromley GP practices to self-refer. Self-referral enables NHS patients to access physiotherapy as a first point of contact, rather than wait to see a GP and then get a referral.  This improves patient access and reduces the […]

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When you become pregnant your body goes through some monumental changes, not least that you have a little person growing inside of you! It can be daunting, knowing what is normal and part of pregnancy and what is not. We have a provided a simple guide below as to why and how your body is changing, which might help […]

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When competing in an endurance event like a marathon, what you eat and drink can have a big impact on your performance. The 3 Essentials for race day are: fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrate. Depleted carbohydrate stores can lead to muscle fatigue as well as poor concentration – two things you want to avoid when trying to run a PB. To start with let’s look […]

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We are excited to be expanding our choice of physiotherapy locations, with a new Central London clinic in Charing Cross. The physiotherapy clinic is based within The Gym Charing Cross and is our 4th clinic to be located in a Gym Group facility.  The gym facilities are ideal for supervised rehabilitation on gym equipment with your physiotherapist.  The location is convenient […]

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Specialist Rehabilitation for Dizziness – Vestibular Physiotherapy What is Vestibular Physiotherapy? If you are experiencing dizziness, vertigo and balance problems, this may be due to a problem with your inner ears, eyes and joints working together.  We need all these systems to work in harmony, to provide information that allows us to see clearly and […]

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Do you want to get fit and active in a friendly, social environment?  Come and join our popular Free Group Walking sessions Group Walks are led by our Chartered Physiotherapists. * Each walk is 30 mins * Guided programme of 8 weeks with advice on how to continue beyond the programme Must be booked in advance, please contact […]

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New Beginnings.  New You. Pilates is a low impact exercise that helps tone and condition muscle groups, aswell as improve posture and movement control. Come and join our New Wednesday Beginners Classes at Orpington: When:  Course starts Wednesday 15 March 2017 Times:  Morning: 10:15 – 11:00 (45mins) Evening: 17:15 – 18:00 (45mins) Where: Orpington Clinic Central Court, 1B Knoll Rise (BR6 0JA) […]

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CPPG Occupational Health has become the first physiotherapy provider to be awarded the Safe, Effective and Quality Occupational Health Service(SEQOHS) accreditation, the ‘Gold Standard’ assessment in the OH industry.  Congratulations to our OH team especially Miles Atkinson, Head of CPPG OH Services and Kathryn Moore, CPPG Clinical Governance Lead. “We found the whole experience extremely thorough yet […]

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