Guides worth reading before you book
Plain-English explainers on the conditions we see and the questions people ask before booking, written by a physiotherapist who is honest about what the evidence does and doesn't say.
Do I need a GP referral for physiotherapy?
Self-referral rules explained, and how it works at this clinic.
Read the guide Patient GuideSciatica: causes, red flags & when physio helps
What's actually going on, warning signs to never ignore, and the rehab approach.
Read the guide Patient GuideReturning to running after injury
A physiotherapist's guide to building back up without setting yourself back.
Read the guide Patient GuideRunner's knee: what it is and what helps
The ache around the kneecap that stops runners, and how to get on top of it.
Read the guide Patient GuideKnee pain when bending
What the location of the pain tells you, safe self-checks, and when to get it seen.
Read the guide Patient GuideRotator cuff injury: symptoms & rehab
Pain lifting your arm or lying on that side, and why strength work is central to recovery.
Read the guide Patient GuideHow much does private physio cost?
What drives the price, how many sessions you might need, and NHS vs private.
Read the guide Patient GuidePhysio vs osteopath: which should you see?
A fair, practical comparison, and which suits your problem.
Read the guide Patient GuideWhen to see a physio for back pain
Most back pain eases with time. What helps now, when physio helps, and the red flags.
Read the guide Patient GuideHip pain: what it usually means
Outside, front or buttock: what the location tells you and what helps.
Read the guide Patient GuideShin splints
Why shins hurt when you run more, and when it might be something else.
Read the guide Patient GuideGolfer's elbow & tennis elbow
Inner vs outer elbow pain, telling them apart, and the treatment that helps.
Read the guide Patient GuideACL injury & rehab
Rehab or surgery, the stages of recovery, and getting back to sport.
Read the guide Patient GuideRehab after surgery
Knee and hip replacement, ACL and shoulder surgery: what a structured plan looks like.
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Acupuncture, explained
What it's used for, what a session involves, and an honest look at the evidence.
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