Tennis enthusiasts are well into their stride by now but there is always another wave of enthusiasm as Wimbledon arrives. Injuries can sadly happen with this sudden burst of activity and the following tips will help you to avoid sitting on the sidelines.

Going skiing?

Have a great time – but don’t ruin your trip with injuries. Our physiotherapist, Sue Cooper, an experienced skier herself, suggests that you follow these tips to reduce the risk of injury.

Shoulder impingement

Lewis Manning sees many patients who complain of a ‘catching’ pain in the shoulder that severely disrupts their sporting or daily activities, and can even disturb sleep. If that sounds like your problem, it’s possible that you may have ‘shoulder impingement’. What on earth is that?

Stroke Support and Help

Every year more than 130,000 people in England and Wales suffer first strokes. The physiotherapist is one of the multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved in the treatment of stroke patients.

What Are You Wearing?

Almost one third of patients receiving treatment from physiotherapists specialising in sports injuries are people who wear the wrong trainers while running, according to a survey by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Don't Injure Yourself with DIY!

We see many patients with aches and pains as a result of working on the house! It’s easy to forget that many DIY activities are strenuous and may involve lifting, twisting, bending and holding unusual postures. Some planning may help to avoid these.

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