How physiotherapy can reduce your risk of falling
1 in 3 adults over 65 will fall every year. Being fearful of falling affects half of older adults! Physiotherapy can reduce your risk of falling. If you or someone you know is worried about falling please read this post… Physiotherapy can reduce your risk of falling over. The Chartered Society for Physiotherapy have lots […]
Day 1 of Falls Awareness Week
Falls Awareness Week 18-24th September 2022 starts with a quick walking aid MOT. Like a tyre on a car, it is very important to keep the ferrule on your stick safe with a regular MOT. Benefits of a safe walking stick: Falls prevention Better posture More steady Less slips Injury prevention More confidence Able […]
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NICE draft guidance addresses the continuing debate about the best approach to the diagnosis and management of ME/CFS
At Severn Physiotherapy we are happy to see this draft guidance from NICE helping people with ME/CFS to be treated individually in a person-centred way with earlier diagnosis.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 […]
