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‘Winter is coming’… and hopefully so is the snow! With the Oxford Street lights up, cards in the shops and a nip in the air the crew at Beyond Health have finally put aside the disappointing conditions from last season and are ready for the new ski season ahead. But are you? It is hard…

Osteopathy vs Physiotherapy. What’s the Difference? As an osteopath I am regularly asked what the difference between osteopaths and physiotherapists is. To help clear up the confusion here goes some factual information on the similarities and differences of these two professions. In the words of Mary Poppins let’s start at the beginning, a very good…

Over the past few years massage therapy has grown hugely in popularity. Massage is no longer recognised as merely an indulgent, relaxing treat. Researchers are promoting its benefits and healthcare professionals are increasingly recommending massage as a key component within patient treatment plans – as we often do at Beyond Health! We hence thought it…

Carrying and delivering a baby is no mean feat and has a significant impact on a mother’s body. It is also not uncommon for new mothers to feel really anxious about what has happened to their body as a consequence of pregnancy and childbirth. Understanding exactly how your body is healing and recovering is critical from a clinical perspective…

#RestoreTransformPerform – Maria’s Story – Ankle Surgery Fixes Lower Back A fitness, tennis and skiing comeback story Monica Seles, Peyton Manning and Rocky would be proud of! Maria was referred to Beyond Health in April 2016 by one of London’s top spinal consultants as she was suffering from a lumbar disc prolapse. Maria was in…

Roll, Roll, Roll Your Butt… What is foam rolling all about? You may have noticed that of late there has been a surge in the use of foam rollers in the fitness industry. The once unusual looking tubes of foam sometimes present in the corner of physiotherapy clinics are now available in all shapes and…

Sudoku vs Sprints Exercise… for the brain? We all know that exercise benefits your heart, lungs and muscles. What many of us aren’t aware of is that exercise has been linked to improvements in cognitive function, memory and learning, productivity, creativity, emotional resilience and improved mood. By considering what is happening in the brain when…

Running Shoes – Where Do We Stand? Biomechanical Podiatrist and running coach Mick Habgood provides insight into running shoes and a guide to picking the correct ones for you! Running as a recreational sport is still relatively young and is constantly evolving.  Maybe even more so now that we can have real-time feedback from Garmin-like systems…

The skinny on burning fat and why the same recipe doesn’t apply to all. Ask a bunch of gym goers what the best exercise is for burning fat, and you’re quite likely to receive conflicting answers. Ask the same question to a group of gym instructors and you may end up equally as confused. Answers…