We all want our children to be healthy and happy. But in a world where life has been made much easier by cars, computers and convenience food, it’s hardly surprising that a growing number of today’s children risk becoming overweight.…
Being able to work is good for overall health and wellbeing. As well as being the main source of financial security for most people, working can be linked to good mental and physical health. Now that there is no set…
Over the past year there has been a significant rise in the rate of rejection of requests for knee and hip surgery throughout the NHS. With the increase in funding rejections, the importance of ensuring our bodies are able to cope…
Complete Rehabilitation Centre Opening! On Monday the 23rd of July we will be opening the doors and welcoming you to our new Rehabilitation Centre in Caversham. The team will be working at both the Wellington House and Archway House sites throughout…
Doing a sporting event, or have a big match coming up? Sports massage can help you both to prepare and to recover! In the weeks prior to your event it’s worth booking in for treatment to iron out any tightness…
More people are having hip replacement surgery before they reach the age of 60. An article from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy explains why some physiotherapy experts favour another approach… Should we care that more and more younger people are…
Ever wondered what muscle groups we use when we squat? Well the answer is lots! Muscle and Motion have put together this great video that shows the steps needed to perform a squat with perfect technique. The Squat – 6…
The Hip The hip joint is made up of the femur (thigh bone) and pelvis forming a ball and socket synovial joint. Stability of the hip is gained by ligaments that attach from the femur to the pelvis and help…
…Complete Physiotherapy gave to me flexibility (in the form of a foam roller!)” Save 25% off Foam Rollers through December! Self-myofascial release, also known as “foam rolling,” has transformed from a once mysterious technique used only by professional athletes, coaches,…
Shockwave Therapy “Gold standard for lower limb pathologies” We are excited to announce that we have a Shockwave machine at our Caversham Complete Physiotherapy clinic. Shockwave therapy is a procedure where shock waves are passed through the skin to the injured part…