The painful story – part 1
The perception of pain is not simple. Many people may be surprised to know that the sensation of pain does not come directly from an area of skin or body tissue which has been damaged in some way. There are many different cells and chemical reactions which lead to the sensation of pain and […]
Do you dread Airhop for ‘that’ reason?!
Portishead is a beautiful Somerset town full of young families lucky to have outdoor space to enjoy such as the Lake Grounds, the beaches, the marina. There are ample activities to do with young children whether you’re a mum, dad, granny, grandad or professional childcarer including the lovely Airhop where children can jump around freely […]
Selecting a Walking Aid
If you’re not feeling confident on your feet, you may feel that you would benefit from a walking aid. There are a range of aids you can use to help you to walk more safely; these can serve a number of functions: Giving greater stability by giving a wider base of support than your […]
Deep Tissue Massage What is a Deep Tissue Massage? This massage technique is designed to target muscles and connective tissue. Clients find it particularly useful for areas that become stiff, such as neck and shoulders, lower back or the muscles on the back of the legs. It is based on similar techniques to a “standard” […]
Recovering From A Knee Replacement
A knee replacement is a form of surgery that involves replacing a part or all of the knee joint with an artificial joint. It is performed when the joint has become damaged, worn or diseased.The recovery process varies depending on the type of replacement you’ve had, and on your individual circumstances. It is important to […]
Managing and Treating Breathlessness
The feeling of breathlessness is affected by many factors, including how well you are able to get air into your lungs, your lifestyle and how you think and feel about your breathing. Breathing Pattern Sometimes you can develop a breathing pattern that makes you feel more breathless. When you start to feel breathless, you may […]
Falls Prevention Exercises for Older People
Falls are the most common cause for older people attending an A and E department. Most do not result in serious injury, but they can be very distressing. Fortunately there’s plenty you can do to keep yourself safe on your feet… How to reduce your risk of falling Keep active – There is lots of […]
Severn Physiotherapist Cycles to Visits
Lovely write up in the North Somerset Time for our Physio Skye cycling to her visits http://www.northsomersettimes.co.uk/news/portishead-physio-cycles-for-patients-1-5706378
Portishead pair launch new physio service for waiting patients
A pair of Portishead physiotherapists have launched a service to help patients waiting for NHS care. Source: North Somerset Times Kelly Steed and Skye Rammel run Severn Physiotherapy which provides home visits for patients. They previously worked in NHS community care and say the waits of up to 20 weeks for some patients inspired them to […]
Somerset physios set up private community rehab
Somerset physios set up private community rehab service to bridge gap for patients on NHS waiting lists Source: CSP Business partners Kelly Steed and Skye Rammel previously worked in community care in Bristol. Both recently moved to Portishead, north Somerset, where they established their private practice, Severn Physiotherapy. Miss Steed said: ‘Our thinking is that […]
