Simple Home Exercises
We know that lockdown and social distancing measures have made it harder for some people to exercise. Many of our clients haven’t been going out as often, or have lost confidence with their mobility. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has put together some simple exercises to try at home to help older people stay active […]
Buddy’s Story
We are delighted to share this lovely feedback from one of our clients, Buddy in Westbury Park. Buddy has shown how much you can improve your quality of life by engaging with treatment and sticking to an exercise programme…she’s an inspiration! From January 2019 I had pneumonia. Unfortunately, this wasn’t diagnosed until the following November […]
The Road to Recovery – Covid-19
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have produced new guidance on how to support people who are recovering from Covid-19. At Severn Physiotherapy we can help you with your recovery at home. Here are some of the key principles we use to help get better Thorough Assessment We will give you a detailed assessment, looking at […]
World Continence Week 2020
We are currently in World Continence Week #WCW2020 with the aim of raising awareness of continence issues across the globe, improving health, wellness, quality of life and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. The The World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems has lots of useful information for anyone to find out more about continence issues […]
Need help with bladder control due to coughing?
The most common symptom of coronavirus infection is a continuous cough which can last for several weeks after the initial infection. Coughing is known to put pressure on the pelvic floor muscles and increase the risk of developing stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and vaginal prolapse. Physiotherapy is the first line treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction with research showing […]
Managing Breathlessness
We know that many people will be experiencing symptoms of Covid 19. One of the common symptoms is shortness of breath. This can be a very distressing experience; fortunately, Physiotherapy can help! At Severn Physiotherapy, we have expertise in managing breathlessness. Research and experience tells us that shortness of breath is down to lots of […]
New Advice on Staying Active at Home
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) have developed some simple and effective exercises you can do at home to keep yourself active even if you’re socially isolating https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/keeping-active-and-healthy/staying-healthy-you-age/staying-strong-you-age/strength Remember, Severn Physiotherapy are still offering home visits for essential problems. If you’re wondering if we can help, get in touch today for a chat about your […]
How to Exercise at Home
During lockdown, we’re all looking for good ways to keep active whilst sticking by government guidelines. Fortunately, no matter what level of fitness you are, there are loads of ways to keep fit without spending money on lots of equipment. Obviously if you are concerned about your safety to exercise, get in touch with a […]
We Offer an Award Wining Service!
We are so proud to announce that we have won two catagories in the GHP Private Healthcare Awards 2020! Our achievements in the following fields have been recognised: Best Mobile Physiotherapy Service Somerset & GHP Dedication Award to Women’s Health We take such joy in the service we are able to offer our patients. We […]
Cycling tips during Covid 19
In these slightly strange times we are celebrating world health day today! Remember, exercise is a great way to work off some of the stress that this current situation is likely to be creating. We’ve noticed lots of people in North Somerset have been out on their bikes. If you’ve not cycled for a while, […]
