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Patellofemoral pain (PFP/PFPS), also known as patellofemoral joint pain (PFJ), is one of the most common types of knee injury that physiotherapists see in their clinics. It effects both the young and old, and occurs mainly in active people, although it can also develop in the inactive. It is suffered by 23% of the general…

James Henderson has just returned from riding in 45 South-West (45SW), one of 2023’s major European ultra-distance cycle or ‘bikepacking’ races. 45SW is a cross-continental, 4,300km ride from Krakow in eastern Poland to Tarifa at the southern-most tip of Spain. This year it passed through seven countries and took James around 20 days to complete….

Low back pain (LBP) is the fifth most common reason for doctor visits and is the most common injury we see at the Beyond Health clinic here in Parson Green, London. It affects 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime, with some estimates of lifetime prevalence as high as 84% in the adult population. It can…

Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but the majority of people reading this blog will suffer from lower back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives. The main reason for this is that we all spend so much time sitting down – and sitting is the primary cause of a painful condition…

  Yasmin Milne is a key part of the Beyond Health physiotherapy team, who brings her experience as an international athlete to her physio practice. She is a former Scottish national champion in sprint hurdling, competing at national and international level. Yasmin has a first class honours degree in physiotherapy, and is a qualified APPI…

  We love it when the Championships at Wimbledon get underway and people are inspired to get out on court and give tennis a go. It’s always important to stay hydrated and powered up when taking to a tennis court, particularly when the summer heat is on. So, what better way to ensure you’re taking…

  Shoulder injuries occur for a range of reasons, from wear and tear to traumatic injuries suffered in sports such as golf, squash and tennis. Whatever your injury, swift and accurate diagnosis is key followed by a comprehensive rehab programme. Here is a helpful guide to three of the most common shoulder complaints we deal…

  When summer gets going and the Wimbledon Championships start, tennis courts fill up across the country with people inspired to dust their rackets off and hit the court. As a result, we see a spike in clients coming to the Beyond Health sports physio clinic in Parson Green, London, with shoulder, back and leg…

  Osteopathy confuses many people, and even some osteopaths struggle to neatly define what it is we do. The Oxford dictionary defines Osteopathy as “… the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature” which lays out a broad scope for what an Osteopath does. Toby Pollard-Smith, an Osteopath…