What to do if you Fall
Falling is a common problem as you get older. It can be a scary experience if you fall when you’re alone in your home, but if you do fall it is important to remain calm. Below are some tips on what you can do to help yourself if you have fallen… Check for injuries Take […]
Free Talk on Keeping Active in Later Life
Award winning physiotherapists from Severn Physiotherapy are offering two free physiotherapy talks in January 2020 at Waitrose Cafe in Portishead. We will be giving a talk starting on Wednesday 29th January 2020 at Portishead Waitrose & Partners Café on keeping active and exercising in later life. Research tells us that keeping active in later life […]
Free physiotherapy talks
Free physiotherapy talks starting on Wednesday 15th January 2020 at Portishead Waitrose & Partners Cafe. Award winning physiotherapists from Severn Physiotherapy are offering two free physiotherapy talks in January 2020 at Waitrose Cafe in Portishead. Exercise after having a baby is the first of the series. We will be discussing the common symptoms during and […]
We are award winning physiotherapists!
We are very proud to announce that Severn Physiotherapy are award winning physiotherapists! *The Bristol Prestige Award 2020 – Physiotherapists of the Year* The Bristol Prestige judges commented on our innovation, community benefit and positive reviews. We love our work and are privileged to support our patients and their families in achieving their goals to […]
Falls Prevention Exercises
As we get older, our chance of falling increases. It is one of the most common causes for older people to visit A & E and can have a huge impact on someone’s quality of life. If you have fallen, or your worried about the risk of falling, you can speak to your GP or […]
What is sarcopenia?
As we age there are a number of changes which occur in our bodies. One of these changes is the loss of muscle mass, otherwise known as ‘sarcopenia’. A result of this is muscle weakness, loss of strength and power and finding activities that you used to manage becoming more challenging. Unfortunately this can create […]
How a Physiotherapist Works with Older People
We all know that as we get older our body goes through a number of changes, which can make day to day life more difficult. These changes include a loss of muscle strength, slowed reactions times and joint problems. These can lead to several issues including a higher risk of falls and problems with walking. […]
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists help people to move and function in the best way possible if they have experienced an injury or disability. Undergraduate training takes 3 years and requires extensive supervised practice before qualification. Many therapists then undertake further postgraduate training. Most Physiotherapists in the UK are registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Physiotherapists are trained […]
Preventing Falls and Fractures
We know that thousands of people fall in the UK each year; in-fact one in three people aged over 65 have fallen. The risk of falling increases with age. Fortunately, there is lots we can do to reduce the risk of falling. It starts with doing a thorough assessment to get to the route cause […]
Chair Based Exercises
Research shows us that exercise is important as we get older. It has so many benefits including– Keeping your heart and lungs healthy– Reducing pain– Improving your mobility– Reducing your risk of falls and balance problems– Improving your mood However many people become less active as they get older. Many of our clients tell us […]
