What Is the Best Exercise for Osteoarthritis? When people come into my clinic in Tooting, Instant Physio, with knee or hip osteoarthritis, one of the first questions they ask is: “What’s the best exercise for arthritis?” It’s a fair question. Most of us want a...
Is Arthritis Inevitable as We Get Older? When most people think of arthritis, they picture joints gradually wearing out, like tyres on a car or a phone battery running down with use. But that’s not the full story. Osteoarthritis isn’t just “wear and tear.” It’s better...
Should You Trust ChatGPT With Your Health? Fifty years ago, if something hurt, you would have booked an appointment with your GP or asked a trusted friend for advice. Today, the first thing many of us do is open our phone, type symptoms into Google, or ask ChatGPT for...
Physiotherapy and mindfulness can complement each other in various ways. While physiotherapy focuses on physical rehabilitation and improving bodily function through tailored physio sessions, mindfulness emphasises awareness, presence, and mental well-being. In light...
If you understand that there is no silver bullet life becomes a lot easier. This is a lesson about patience. Everyday we are bombarded with people who claim to have “the silver bullet”. “If you can just do this one stretch and buy my hip mobility course all of your...
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...
