Blazing a Trail with Gold Standard Accreditation

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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Ironman World Champs – Hawaii

Justin Walsh is a CPPG physiotherapist and exercise physiologist, originally from Australia.  He recently competed at the Ironman World Champs in Kona, Hawaii and shares his experience below.  Click here to read his earlier article about Triathlon Training strategies. Swim 3.8km – Cycle 180km – Run 42km On the 14 October 2017, I was lucky enough to compete in the Ironman World […]

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New Diet and Nutrition Service

Now available at our Crystal Palace clinic (SE19). What can I see a Dietitian for? Our Dietitian can help you with any of the following issues: Weight loss Diabetes (T1 and T2) High cholesterol High blood pressure Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Sporting performance Weight gain Healthy eating for busy lives What is a […]

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New Physio-Led Pilates at Fulham

Do you want to improve your flexibility, core stability and stay injury free? Pilates is perfect to help your fitness & well-being regime. Physio-led Pilates classes Meet the Instructor Jason Milburn Beginners to Advanced levels Small classes with individual variations Focus on technique So you can feel and know when you are doing it right When:  Every Monday […]

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Going back to work can be a pain in the neck – literally

Article first published 7/01/2017 online by The Hippocratic Post In our clinics, the majority of injuries we see are caused by prolonged static inactivity, not acute trauma, often caused by people sitting at their desks for hours at a time without moving. Studies show that two thirds of office workers now even eat lunch at their desks, and nearly […]

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Specialist Vestibular Rehabilitation Service

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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Five reasons to have a massage at Christmas

De-stress. Recover. Rejuvenate. Why not take the time out to have a massage this Christmas and New Year? Massage can help: Improve alertness and keep you working smarter Reduce stress, anxiety and decrease levels of unhealthy stress hormones Ease insomnia Effective for pain relief Improve your sporting performance and prevent injury For more information or […]

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Book now for our January Walking Group

*January booking now open* Do you want to get fit and active this Winter? Come and join our popular *Free Group Walking* sessions. Walking is a great way to start doing some exercise. Our successful weekly walking groups can help to get you started. * Group Walks are led by our Chartered Physiotherapists * Each walk […]

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Winter Foot Health

Keep your feet happy this Winter! with a regular Foot Health check-up and Podiatry review with one of our Specialists.  Winter shoes and boots can take their toll on your foot health but keeping on top of problem areas can make a real difference over the coming months. Our expert Podiatry and Chiropody team at Crystal Palace Physio Group can provide you with everything you need to keep […]

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Ski & Snowboard Injury Prevention Seminar

Winter Sports Educational Seminar Learn how to prepare for the skiing and snowboarding season and prevent injury with our expert physiotherapists. When: 8pm – 9pm on Thursday 1 December 2016 Where: Crystal Palace Physio Group HQ Jubilee Stand, National Sports Centre, London SE19 2BB Topics covered: * Injury risk factors * Injury prevention (equipment, pre-habilitation, screening assessments) * Common injuries […]

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New Waterloo Physiotherapy Clinic

We are pleased to announce our new physiotherapy clinic will be opening in Waterloo on Tuesday 1st November 2016. The new clinic will provide easy access to physio treatment for patients in Waterloo, Southwark and the surrounding areas. The new physio clinic will be based at “The Gym Waterloo”, and is our 3rd clinic to be located […]

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Spring Marathon Running – Injury Trouble Shooting

Injury can lead to disruption in your training schedule, slower times or missing the start line altogether. Most are avoidable! Common causes of running injury: Traumatic – trips, strains, sprains, falls Non-traumatic – overuse, biomechanics faults, training surfaces or slopes, training errors, muscle imbalance, gait abnormalities, poor footwear Fast facts: We have about 1,000 footfalls a mile […]

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