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Anterior knee pain, commonly known as Patellofemoral Pain (PFP), is an umbrella term for pain experienced at the front of the knee and around the kneecap (patella). It is one of the most frequent complaints among runners and active individuals. This guide provides a concise overview of the condition, its causes, and our specialist approach to treatment.
As the spring marathon season peaks, so does the number of runners walking through our doors.
The majority of running injuries occur from the knee downwards — and it's not hard to understand why. This region of the body is responsible for absorbing and transmitting the most substantial forces from the ground up through the entire kinetic chain, stride after stride, mile after mile.
From plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy to shin splints and anterior knee pain, these are the injuries that derail training plans, delay race entries, and — if left unmanaged — become chronic problems that are significantly harder to resolve.
The good news is that most of them are highly treatable. Better still, most of them are preventable.
In this guide, the specialist team at Physio Remedies in Mayfair breaks down the most common foot, ankle, and knee running injuries — what they are, why they happen, and what evidence-based treatment actually looks like.
Whether you're currently injured, managing a niggle, or simply want to stay on the road, this is worth a read before your next long run.
You just ran a marathon — that's extraordinary. Now your body needs time to rebuild. This guide walks you through exactly what to do (and what to avoid) in the weeks ahead so you come back stronger.
Understand the causes, symptoms and treatments of three common ski knee injuries and be prepared with a Ski Fit Assessment at Physio Remedies.
Wearing the correct, supportive footwear can help your running performance. For injury prevention, get in touch with our a physios. They can check any biomechanical issues or muscle imbalances.
Discover what to expect during rotator cuff injury recovery, what speeds healing, and when to seek expert help for lasting pain relief.
Frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injury? Learn key symptoms, self-tests, and treatment options to identify your shoulder pain and recover faster.
Our top tips to speed up your recovery and take care of your body after crossing the marathon finish line.
Avoid marathon or running injuries with some key physio-recommended exercises for strengthening the calf muscles. Book a biomechanical assessment today to review your running efficiency.
Following years of knee issues, physio Sarah underwent partial knee replacement surgery. She shares her experience of receiving a surprising diagnosis, her operation and how she is coping being ‘the patient’ for a change.
Back pain after flying or using a sunlounger? A Mayfair physiotherapist explains how travel, dehydration and sunburn can cause holiday discomfort—and what can help.
Anterior knee pain, commonly known as Patellofemoral Pain (PFP), is an umbrella term for pain experienced at the front of the knee and around the kneecap (patella). It is one of the most frequent complaints among runners and active individuals. This guide provides a concise overview of the condition, its causes, and our specialist approach to treatment.
As the spring marathon season peaks, so does the number of runners walking through our doors.
The majority of running injuries occur from the knee downwards — and it's not hard to understand why. This region of the body is responsible for absorbing and transmitting the most substantial forces from the ground up through the entire kinetic chain, stride after stride, mile after mile.
From plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy to shin splints and anterior knee pain, these are the injuries that derail training plans, delay race entries, and — if left unmanaged — become chronic problems that are significantly harder to resolve.
The good news is that most of them are highly treatable. Better still, most of them are preventable.
In this guide, the specialist team at Physio Remedies in Mayfair breaks down the most common foot, ankle, and knee running injuries — what they are, why they happen, and what evidence-based treatment actually looks like.
Whether you're currently injured, managing a niggle, or simply want to stay on the road, this is worth a read before your next long run.
You just ran a marathon — that's extraordinary. Now your body needs time to rebuild. This guide walks you through exactly what to do (and what to avoid) in the weeks ahead so you come back stronger.
Understand the causes, symptoms and treatments of three common ski knee injuries and be prepared with a Ski Fit Assessment at Physio Remedies.
Wearing the correct, supportive footwear can help your running performance. For injury prevention, get in touch with our a physios. They can check any biomechanical issues or muscle imbalances.
Our Ski Fit Assessments will help prepare you for your winter holiday by addressing any weaknesses or underlying injuries, so that you can avoid any injuries. Get in touch today to book!
Climbing demands strength, control, and endurance — particularly from your shoulders. With repetitive, high-intensity movements, it’s no surprise that shoulder injuries are among the most common problems in climbers.
Back pain affects nearly everyone at some point, but not all back pain is created equal. In our physiotherapy clinic, we see dozens of patients each week struggling with various types of back pain, each requiring a different approach to treatment.
Learn how shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis relieves heel pain, speeds up healing, and works when other treatments have failed.
Learn the early signs of plantar fasciitis, where it hurts, and when to seek help. Understand symptoms, risks, and recovery options for heel pain.
You've been doing the exercises. You've been patient with the process. But three months later, your elbow still aches when you grip anything or reach for objects.
Your elbow has been bothering you for weeks now. What started as a minor ache has turned into something that makes simple tasks surprisingly difficult.
Discover what to expect during rotator cuff injury recovery, what speeds healing, and when to seek expert help for lasting pain relief.
Frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injury? Learn key symptoms, self-tests, and treatment options to identify your shoulder pain and recover faster.
Our top tips to speed up your recovery and take care of your body after crossing the marathon finish line.
Avoid marathon or running injuries with some key physio-recommended exercises for strengthening the calf muscles. Book a biomechanical assessment today to review your running efficiency.
Following years of knee issues, physio Sarah underwent partial knee replacement surgery. She shares her experience of receiving a surprising diagnosis, her operation and how she is coping being ‘the patient’ for a change.
Our commitment to individualised, evidence-based rehabilitation ensures that each athlete's journey back to sport is safe and successful.
Physio Naomi, one of our lower limb injury specialists, and another budding cyclist, tells us about her next long distance cycling challenge, The Dunwich Dynamo. If you experience pain on the bike, even after a bike fit, get in touch with our team for an assessment.
Rocker-sole shoes can help people to move more comfortably when returning from injury or after surgery. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, book an appointment with our friendly physios by calling 02030 12 12 22.
Charlie our specialist upper limb physio has been strengthening his knowledge of hand and wrist rehabilitation techniques, and helping professional boxers with elbow issues.
If you know what to expect after hip or knee surgery, you can be better prepared. By working with your physio on your individual post-op plan, will help you reach your recovery goals.
To get the maximum post-operative benefit, before surgery, we invite you in for a prehab session. You will meet your Physiotherapist, review exercises and learn how to use crutches.
Introducing central London's first post-op recovery centre for patients following joint replacements and other orthopaedic surgeries.
Our Foot and Ankle team are highly qualified in treating foot and ankle running injuries. They can pinpoint specific biomechanical issues that cause injury and can help advise on injury prevention.
An exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced orthopaedic/msk physiotherapist to work at weekends in a brand new post-operative recovery centre in Mayfair.
Our booking line, 020 3012 1222, will close at 5.30pm on Friday 23rd December and reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday 3rd January for physiotherapy, osteopathy and massage appointments.
With a wide breadth of expertise under one roof we can help you choose the right physio or osteo to treat you. If you need help with an injury or painful condition, get in touch with Physio Remedies today.
Wearing the correct, supportive footwear can help your running performance. For injury prevention, get in touch with our a physios. They can check any biomechanical issues or muscle imbalances.
Our Ski Fit Assessments will help prepare you for your winter holiday by addressing any weaknesses or underlying injuries, so that you can avoid any injuries. Get in touch today to book!
Our top tips to speed up your recovery and take care of your body after crossing the marathon finish line.
Avoid marathon or running injuries with some key physio-recommended exercises for strengthening the calf muscles. Book a biomechanical assessment today to review your running efficiency.
If you know what to expect after hip or knee surgery, you can be better prepared. By working with your physio on your individual post-op plan, will help you reach your recovery goals.
To get the maximum post-operative benefit, before surgery, we invite you in for a prehab session. You will meet your Physiotherapist, review exercises and learn how to use crutches.
With a wide breadth of expertise under one roof we can help you choose the right physio or osteo to treat you. If you need help with an injury or painful condition, get in touch with Physio Remedies today.
Patella tendinopathy and ankle sprains are common fencing injuries affecting the lower body. A physio assessment will aid your recovery with fencing specific strengthening exercises that help you move better.
In this first of a two-part blog looking at fencing injuries, we focus on elbow tendinopathy or fencer’s elbow. Physio Charlie helps fencers with elbow injuries and is offering a 20% discount on their initial consultation.
Summer injuries may be caused by trying a new sport without correct preparation, wearing unsupportive footwear, or lying for extended periods on a sun lounger. If you are in pain, our physios can help you!
Physio Paul, who as part of the Paralympics GB Team prepped athletes for the heat in Tokyo last year, shares his top tips on how to survive training in a heatwave. Look out for the signs of heat exhaustion.
Follow expert triathlon coach, Emily’s advice to ride stronger, ride faster, and stay injury-free for your next endurance cycling event. Book a bike analysis by calling 02030 12 12 22.
We look at five great things about osteopathy to help answer your questions about osteopathy and make you confident that you are receiving the best care possible when you book a treatment.
At Physio Remedies you can choose to have osteopathy or physiotherapy. Use similar techniques, both treatments are highly effective in restoring function after injury, so you can resume activities pain-free. Here we discover the many similarities of osteo and physio treatment.
Our physios are here to help you run injury free with our full running assessments! Using video analysis we can identify any weaknesses and can help you with your running economy.
Our foot & ankle specialist physios share their top tips on how you can make the transition back into heels this party season, and avoid pain or injury.
If you suffer from feet bunions, physio is recommended to improve function and reduce pain. Also after bunion surgery, physio will give you the best outcome and will reduce the risk of the bunion recurring.
With more people working from home, physios are seeing a gradual increase in posture-related problems. Our physios can help you to build up your core strength and avoid injury.
If you’re thinking of picking up a racquet and taking up tennis, expect a lot of health and fitness benefits. However, tennis is very demanding on the body, and there are common tennis injuries. To get the best from your game, get advice from a physio for a strength and conditioning plan off the court.
A programme of safe exercise during pregnancy can play an important role in maintaining good mental and physical health.
Rehabilitation is fundamental to COVID recovery, and our physiotherapy team can support those who want to return to fitness.
Understand the causes, symptoms and treatments of three common ski knee injuries and be prepared with a Ski Fit Assessment at Physio Remedies.
Climbing demands strength, control, and endurance — particularly from your shoulders. With repetitive, high-intensity movements, it’s no surprise that shoulder injuries are among the most common problems in climbers.
Our Foot and Ankle team are highly qualified in treating foot and ankle running injuries. They can pinpoint specific biomechanical issues that cause injury and can help advise on injury prevention.
Patella tendinopathy and ankle sprains are common fencing injuries affecting the lower body. A physio assessment will aid your recovery with fencing specific strengthening exercises that help you move better.
In this first of a two-part blog looking at fencing injuries, we focus on elbow tendinopathy or fencer’s elbow. Physio Charlie helps fencers with elbow injuries and is offering a 20% discount on their initial consultation.
Climbing is a growing sport, but hanging off rocks can take it’s toll on your upper limbs and particularly your fingers. Charlie, our new specialist upper limb physio has worked with climbers to get them back on the wall post injury.
As T20 comes to the Commonwealth Games, we take a look at this popular sport that requires many skills and demands total body fitness to avoid injury. Physio-led plans are central in the treatment of most cricket injuries.
Shoulder pain and back pain are common swimming injuries that are often caused by training errors. Our physios can give advice and a program to strengthen your swim muscles at the Lansdowne Club facilities in Mayfair.
Physiotherapy is typically the best form of treatment for most football injuries. By strengthening the muscles around the knees and lower limbs, correcting any muscle imbalances, you can improve your speed and coordination, as well as lower the risk of injury.
A stress fracture is a painful condition affecting the foot and ankle that affects 1 in 5 runners. It is caused by repeated stresses, alongside biomechanical imbalances. A physio assessment and exercise plan can go a long way toward preventing a stress fracture.
If you have foot or ankle pain or reduced function, our Foot and Ankle service team can help. Our specialist physios can treat Plantar Fasciitis with strength and flexibility exercises, taping and advice on training techniques.
Physio before hip surgery can help to prepare the body for post-surgery. Rehabilitation after surgery is also easier if the hard work has been done beforehand. Time trialling cyclist Ros shares her experience.
Our Foot and Ankle physiotherapy team can help dancers with foot and ankle conditions. We can strengthen foot and ankle weaknesses and help to keep you injury-free in your performances.
While the sport of golf offers a great range of benefits, injuries are common. Read our advice on ways to avoid golf-related injuries and continue to enjoy the sport.
A form of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), Whatsappitis is named after the popular instant messaging app. We share some home working tips in our latest blog. Get in touch if you are already suffering with an RSI.
Ensuring that your bike is fitted really well is one of the first steps to stopping pain and preventing injury. If the pain is still returning on every ride, then book in for a bike analysis at Physio Remedies.
Avoid marathon or running injuries with some key physio-recommended exercises for strengthening the calf muscles. Book a biomechanical assessment today to review your running efficiency.
Physio Naomi, one of our lower limb injury specialists, and another budding cyclist, tells us about her next long distance cycling challenge, The Dunwich Dynamo. If you experience pain on the bike, even after a bike fit, get in touch with our team for an assessment.
As people come to terms with their London Marathon ballot success (or not) we continue our special two part series of marathon training advice and how to structure a successful marathon training plan.
Whether you got into the London Marathon or not, there are key ingredients to marathon training to stay injury free. Triathlon coach, sports massage therapist and endurance athlete, Emily, shares her advice.
Osteopath and weight lifting expert, Kieran Hogan, shares five tips to avoid shoulder injuries when weight training. Get in touch if you need advice, a weight training assessment or help with a shoulder injury.
Find out what cross-training can really do for runners, and how you can incorporate it into a training plan to achieve your best results in your spring events.
Pilates is not only a great way to build core strength - but it’s a way to prevent injury and look great! Spinal physiotherapist Kamila is a Clinical Pilates Instructor and can build Pilates into your rehabilitation plan.
Sunday saw the third edition of the Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, set in the beautiful surroundings of Shugborough Estate grounds. In addition to the scenic views the 1800 or so athletes were also ‘treated’ to a hot summers day of racing, which certainly created an extra layer of difficulty to the task of collecting the finishers medal at the finish chute. Indeed, playing to stereotypes – this particular Scotsman noticed the temperatures too, given they reached upwards of 30C!
For those of us racing Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire (and that includes me too) it is now Race Week! Hopefully the previous few weeks and perhaps months of preparations have gone fairly smoothly (we all have bumps in the road, that’s just life!) and you are now looking forward to enjoying all of your efforts on race day.
Now that the winter is well and truly behind us the triathlon season is once again upon us and is bedding in for the long haul all the way through to September and the falling leaves of early Autumn – if we allow ourselves to think that far ahead? – so let’s talk about getting back to it!
Our massage therapist, Emily, is so dedicated to her work on this blog that she entered a night time offroad marathon to prove a point! Here’s her story:
Neuro muscular electric stimulation (NMES), also known as electric muscle stimulation (EMS), electrotherapy, muscle stim or e-stim, is delivered through a small device, the Compex, that sends electronic pulses to your nerve fibres in order to create involuntary muscle contractions. It can be used to aid rehabilitation following injury or surgery and to enhance training sessions and workouts.
Living as we do in the 'frigid' north of Europe (I live in Scotland, perhaps I'm a little biased!) the winter months really tend to drag endlessly on. The notion that the clocks are going to 'spring forward' seems an impossibly distant glimmer of hope on the far horizon and trying to maintain a modicum of regular outdoor exercise can become far from easy and much less enjoyable. Certainly, we make do, and find a way to 'wrap up' / 'rug up' and keep warm but it's often not much fun for the most part. Or perhaps I am just being far too 'glass half empty' in my analysis of this time of year? Maybe...
Understand the causes, symptoms and treatments of three common ski knee injuries and be prepared with a Ski Fit Assessment at Physio Remedies.
Following years of knee issues, physio Sarah underwent partial knee replacement surgery. She shares her experience of receiving a surprising diagnosis, her operation and how she is coping being ‘the patient’ for a change.
Our commitment to individualised, evidence-based rehabilitation ensures that each athlete's journey back to sport is safe and successful.
Rocker-sole shoes can help people to move more comfortably when returning from injury or after surgery. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, book an appointment with our friendly physios by calling 02030 12 12 22.
Introducing central London's first post-op recovery centre for patients following joint replacements and other orthopaedic surgeries.
When Charlie faced another ACL surgery, he made sure he had the right physio in place so that he could recover quickly and strongly, and get back to the activities he loves without the worry of another injury.
With the marathon season in full swing, our Massage Therapist Emily Chong has lent her wisdom on how to recover from a running race.
Neuro muscular electric stimulation (NMES), also known as electric muscle stimulation (EMS), electrotherapy, muscle stim or e-stim, is delivered through a small device, the Compex, that sends electronic pulses to your nerve fibres in order to create involuntary muscle contractions. It can be used to aid rehabilitation following injury or surgery and to enhance training sessions and workouts.
