Wandsworth Physiotherapy

Are you working from home 40+ hours a week on a laptop or at your kitchen table?
Is this causing you neck pain, back pain and headaches?
Do you need an emergency back pain physiotherapy appointment?
... Did you know that physiotherapists can assess, diagnose and provide appropriate advice and exercises for your back pain via virtual assessments on Zoom, FaceTime or over the phone.
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Working from home often includes working from laptops or sitting at a desk or in a chair that is not fit for purpose. This may lead to headaches, neck pain and back pain.
Wandsworth Physiotherapy is offering Virtual Physiotherapy appointments to those working from home. We will call you and complete a physiotherapy assessment over the phone, FaceTime or Zoom (your preference).
From your assessment we can help you understand what might be causing your problem, give you advice... on how to set up your display screen equipment and send you a home exercise programme via email to help manage any discomfort.
The virtual physiotherapy call will last about 20-25 minutes after which your physiotherapist will then spend time putting together your exercises and sending them to you.
For this service please book Virtual Physiotherapy via our online booking portal...
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This might help you if you're suffering shortness of breath from Covid-19.

Unfortunately we closed our clinic last night to help stop the spread of Coronavirus and protect our staff and clients.
If any of you have an injury or concern we are offering virtual appointments, mainly by phone, however we can also use Zoom if required..
Simply visit our website and use our online booking portal to access this service.
... www.wandsworthphysiotherapy.co.uk
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Due to Corona-virus we are offering a telephone physiotherapy service for those self isolating or who do not wish to go out. If you are suffering a pain or injury we will call you and complete a physiotherapy assessment over the phone with you. From your assessment we can help you understand what might be causing your problem, give you advice and send you a home exercise programme via email.
If you require hands on treatment we can look at booking you an appointment should y...ou feel comfortable to come to the clinic, or when you are able to. The telephone physiotherapy call will last about 15-20 minutes after which your physiotherapist will then spend time putting together your exercises and sending them to you.
For this service please book Telephone Physiotherapy at https://wandsworthphysiotherapy.co.uk
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The first line of treatment for runner’s knee is rest, along with the use of ice and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), which may help diminish pain and swelling in the short term. Taping can also facilitate better patella movement and reduce pain in the short term.
Research shows that strengthening the hip / buttock muscles, specifically the hip abductors and the glutes, can reduce pain in PFPS. Exercises for this may include squats, lunges, crab walking and bridgi...ng. Improving flexibility in the leg especially the hip flexors is essential. Physical therapy is also an important component for reducing pain around the knee and mobilising the joints and soft tissue structures. Remember that cutting back on mileage, or even taking a complete break from running, remains important.
A graduated progression back into training can be discussed with your therapist as you work through your rehab programme. Some runners find that uphill running or simulating hills on a treadmill is less painful. Uphill running has the added value of working your glutes. Strong gluteal muscles help control hip and thigh movement, preventing the knee from turning inwards. Cycling, elliptical training and swimming are other knee-friendly activities for cross-training.
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The symptoms of PFPS are pain around or behind your knee cap, pain that is aggravated by downhill running or up and down stairs and a dull ache when sitting with the knee bent.
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Runners Knee, more scientifically called Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) or Patello-femoral Joint (PFJ) pain is a condition which affects the cartilage on the underside of the knee cap (patella) and the structures which support it, as it passes up and down over the groove on the thigh bone (femur) when you bend and straighten your knee. The injury impacts top runners and amateurs alike, with statistics showing it accounts for nearly 50% of all running injuries.
Injury o...ccurs when there is ‘mal-tracking’ of the patella in the femoral groove and a chronic stimulation of the pain nerves in that region. The ‘mal-tracking’ may be due to a number of factors such as alignment of your leg, and abnormal muscle forces. Poor strength and flexibility in the hips, hamstrings and quadriceps have all been shown to contribute to this problem. However, training errors are the primary culprit. This can include an accelerated build-up of mileage, as well as excessive high-intensity running or hill work. Worn out or inappropriate footwear is also cited as a possible cause.
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What is the most common running injury?
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I visited Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy as I had hip related running injury, which had stopped me from running for over 6 months and it was not getting better with rest and general stretches. Within a few sessions with Steve I was back on a road, only a few miles at first but he gave me manageable goals to get me back to longer distances. His treatment programme was excellent as were my weekly sessions with Steve. I ran my first marathon back in November 2018 and the running injury has not returned! His treatment programme was an integral part of my marathon training programme and I have no doubt it is the reason I have been injury free ever since. Fingers crossed I'll be able to get a place in the London Marathon ballot in the near future.
Katie Dalrymple
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Are you running a marathon this year? - https://mailchi.mp/a5187823fe00/only-6-pl aces-left-3445713

Come and join us on March 24th at the Alma at 8pm for our annual marathon training talk. Places are limited and book your place via the link below...
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The fix for shin splints:
Stress fracture = 6-8 weeks of rest and de-loading, meybe some of that time in an air cast boot, take calcium and vitamin D supplements.
For MTSS = massage the calf and shin muscles, use acupuncture and ultrasound.
... For compartment syndrome = massage and acupuncture, possibly surgery.
Other things to consider are a podiatry review for orthoses in your running shoes. Make sure you have the right trainers, modify your running load and apply a graded re-introduction to running.
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Compartment syndrome occurs as the pressure in the lower leg increases due to increased blood flow into the muscles. This can cause pain and pins and needles in the area and usually subsides once exercise has stopped.
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Stress fractures tend to affect the inner and outer edge of the shin bone. They are typically very localised tender points and come on through either poor mechanics of the foot and ankle, often combined with excessive training.
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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome = diffuse pain along inner aspect of the shin or around the medial ankle, usually involving either the posterior tibialis tendon or the soleus.
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