Exercising with a Long-Term Condition…Part 2
What you might be feeling about the Corona Virus and what you can do about it
Many of us are experiencing lots of difficult emotions about the coronavirus pandemic. This may include feelings about getting sick, the government restrictions, or struggling to see when the pandemic might end. The mental health charity Mind has explored some of the feelings people are experiencing and at Severn Physiotherapy we have created this picture […]
NICE draft guidance addresses the continuing debate about the best approach to the diagnosis and management of ME/CFS
At Severn Physiotherapy we are happy to see this draft guidance from NICE helping people with ME/CFS to be treated individually in a person-centred way with earlier diagnosis. https://www.nice.org.uk/news/article/nice-draft-guidance-addresses-the-continuing-debate-about-the-best-approach-to-the-diagnosis-and-management-of-me-cfs
Welcome to our new physiotherapist
Nicola Walker
Building Strength After Covid 19
Many people find that they are more tired and breathless after having Covid 19. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists have put together some simple exercises you can do at home to help to rebuild your strength https://www.csp.org.uk/system/files/documents/2020-06/001751_covid19-_the_road_to_recovery_6x_poster_final.pdf If you are struggling following your diagnosis of Covid 19 and would like to see if Physiotherapy can […]
We Are Award Winners!
We are delighted to have been awarded Best Home Visit Physiotherapy Company 2020 – Somerset & Gloucestershire. It’s been a tricky couple of months for all of us, but we are delighted to have been able to continue to offer high quality Physiotherapy treatment in our local community. Our clients have worked so hard and […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Keep Active when Self Isolating…Part 1
As you probably know, the government has issued guidance about the need for certain people to “self-isolate” during the Covid 19 outbreak. We know that this can be tricky for people for a number of reasons, one of which being it can be tricky to keep active. Below we’ve given some tips on how you […]
What to do if you Fall
What to do if you Fall Falling is a very common issue as you get older. Some people fall and have no issues after. However, many people experience an injury or a loss of confidence after a fall. Here are a few ideas of what you can do after you fall… Check for injuries Immediately […]
