Top 3 Reasons Runners Get Knee Pain
By Sophia Larkum Hello runner, experienced, inexperienced, short distance, long distance, jogger, plodder or a mix of the above! I know you are only here because you are fed up… and want to get to the bottom of what is going on. So... without further ado, below are...
3 Ways Dry Cupping Can Help
Firstly, you may be wondering - what actually is cupping? Well, dry cupping is one of the oldest recorded treatments for releasing toxins from the body. Also known as vacuum cupping, it involves placing suction cups onto the skin. The suction draws the tissue up into...
Even 007 needs physio: The top 3 injuries I would expect James Bond to need help with
Having watched the recent Bond movie I heard Q make a reference to a knee complaint James had been dealing with. This got me thinking about what kind of injuries a double agent would need help with. The kind of acrobatics and explosions his body endures it's...
The Top 5 Sports Activities for Kids in London
Following an extremely challenging year for everyone, children have been seriously affected by a lack of social interaction, meeting their friends and playing sports. Sport is heavily involved in all children’s curriculum due to the mental health benefits that are...
The Top 5 Tips For Your Training Plan If You’re Back in The Gym This Week
With the gyms opening this week, many have set new fitness goals and targets. These can sometimes be short lasting as many of us don’t have the guidance we need to make exercise a part of our daily life. Here are 5 quick tips to keep you on track: 1. Sleep well, Train...
Top 3: Tips to Avoid Back Pain When Working From Home
Throughout lockdown, we’ve seen an increase in the number of patients coming in with back pain. In part, this is due to poor working from home set-ups. Spending hours each day hunched over a desk - combined with a reduction in movement throughout the day - is the...
Instant Physio Team Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
We're delighted to announce that both of Instant Physio's chartered physiotherapists, Ed Thompson and Steve Judson have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination. As a medical service, we have been open throughout lockdown and have strictly adhered to...
Top 5: Things to do in Tooting Post-Lockdown
With the recent Government roadmap announcement, there is hope for optimism in the coming months that our lives will resemble some sort of normality once again. It is has been an extremely difficult time but there is now light at the end of the tunnel, so I've put...
What is CBD and what are the main benefits?
What is CBD Oil? The chances are you have heard about CBD by now. This blog will explain what the product is and outline some of the benefits associated with it. First of all, it’s important to know that CBD oil is 100% legal and safe to sell in the UK. Cannabidiol...
How to Improve Your Running Form
If you’ve got knee pain and you’re a runner, or maybe you’ve had knee pain and it’s gone away so you’re returning to running, a real key tip is to look at your cadence. This is your number of steps per minute. We see a lot of people in the treatment room who are...