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Chris Stokes
6 Jul
Recovery following respiratory illness
Ascenti Physiotherapist, Chris Stokes, provides advice on recovery following a respiratory illness like coronavirus.
Ascenti Team
24 Apr
The technophobe's guide to online appointments
If you’re not the most confident with technology and are wondering where to begin with the whole concept of ‘online’ physiotherapy appointments, check out our advice here.
Nick Worth
17 Apr
Physio tips for home workers
Here our National Lead Clinician Nick Worth shares tips for home workers to keep healthy and mobile.
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Kirsty Lee
17 Apr
Five physio tips for pregnancy during self-isolation
Physiotherapist and Women’s Health Lead at Ascenti, Kirsty Lee shares five tips for pregnancy during self-isolation to help keep you healthy at home.
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Ascenti Team
14 Apr
Are you sitting comfortably?
Working from home might be causing you long-term problems including back and neck pain. Take our quick quiz to find out whether your home office is up to the job.
Nick Worth
30 Mar
Five stretches for home workers
Don’t let your temporary workstation cause you permanent problems. Here our National Lead Clinician Nick Worth provides five simple stretches that you can do whilst working from home to keep you healthy.
Alison Day
27 Mar
Protecting yourself and others from injury when isolating
Slips, trips and falls are a fact of life, but there are things that we can all do to prevent mishaps that may lead to injury.
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Laura Slocombe
27 Mar
Working from home ruining your posture? Here’s how to sit properly
Ascenti physiotherapist Laura Slocombe shares some simple adjustments you can make to help reduce the risk of aches, pains or injury and create a more comfortable and productive home working environment.
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Jonathan Scattergood
27 Mar
How to set up an ergonomic home office
Working from home? Here's how to get yourself set up with a good ergonomic office space to help you to reduce pain, avoid injury and keep productivity up.
Nick Worth
2 Mar
Sciatica in pregnancy
Sciatica during pregnancy is not something that you have to put up with - learn more about the symptoms, causes and effective treatment of pregnancy-related sciatica.
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Nick Worth
28 Feb
Sciatica: Symptoms, causes & treatment
Sciatica is a common complaint that can be extremely painful, but you do not have to put up with it. Find out more about what it is, what causes it and how you can treat it.
Lovely Figueroa
11 Nov
Waking up with severe neck pain
Lovely Figueroa is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in the East Midlands. The sudden onset of neck pain and stiffness when you wake up is a common condition that can be very worrying. Lovely explains why this happens, what you should do and how to prevent future problems.
Afsaneh Abedi
11 Nov
How to manage a sprained ankle with physiotherapy
Afsaneh Abedi is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in the East Midlands. Having worked in a hospital setting and with a keen interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy, Afsaneh has seen many ankle injuries. Here is her expert advice about ankle sprains and how to manage them.
Colleen Magee
21 Oct
How to manage pelvic pain during pregnancy
Colleen Magee is an Ascenti Physiotherapist and Clinical Mentor based in Lincoln. Here she answers common questions about Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), hip, leg and back pain during pregnancy.
Kirsty Lee
21 Oct
Rebuilding strength and exercising after birth
Since qualifying as an MSK physiotherapist, Kirsty Lee has pursued a particular interest in women’s health issues through a range of specialist courses and additional training. Here, she covers a hot topic amongst many new mums – what can I expect from my physical recovery and when can I exercise again?
Ascenti Team
13 Aug
Injury care guide
Although injuries vary considerably, management of the majority of musculoskeletal complaints is often very similar. This brief guide is not exhaustive, but will help advise you on the basic management of your injury or condition.
Jacek Garbacz
29 Apr
6 tips for office workers to beat the aches and pains
Jacek Garbacz is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in Plymouth and East Cornwall. In this article Jacek provides some practical advice about how office workers can stop pain before it starts with simple stretches and small changes.
Alan Young
12 Apr
Top physio tips for a long walk or hike
Alan Young is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in London. He is an experienced clinician and a walking enthusiast himself, having climbed the Himalayas, the Alps and more recently mountains in Japan as part of an eleven-day trek. Alan combines his physiotherapy expertise with his own personal walking experiences, to bring you his top tips.
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Patrick Walsh
25 Mar
Smash your workout and build muscle
As a seasoned gym goer, a passionate runner and someone who competes in endurance challenges regularly, Patrick gives us his top tips on how to reach your goals, build muscle and avoid injury.
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Huw Dimond
25 Feb
Top physio tips for rugby players
Ascenti physiotherapist and former rugby pro Huw Dimond shares his top tips on how to minimise the risks of the game, reduce the long-term effects of injury and return to action faster.
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Huw Dimond
8 Feb
Top physio tips for snowboarders
Ascenti physio and snowboard instructor Huw Dimond gives his top tips on how to prevent injuries, perform better and fully enjoy your time on the slopes.
Ascenti Team
21 Jan
Protecting yourself from minor injuries
Slips, trips and falls are a fact of life, but there are things that we can all do to prevent mishaps that may lead to injury.
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Nick Worth
14 Jan
Back pain: Symptoms, causes & treatment
Back pain can affect different people in different ways. Here Nick Worth, our National Lead Clinician, talks us through the common symptoms, causes and treatment.
Ascenti Team
7 Jan
Reducing the impact of persistent pain
Persistent pain is complicated and is not easily ‘fixed’. However, there are steps you can take to manage your pain and reduce the impact that it has on your life.
Ascenti Team
7 Jan
10 ways to manage pain
Feeling frustrated by pain? Following these steps can help you to manage pain and move forward with your life.
Ascenti Team
7 Jan
Using ice and heat at home
Discover how to use ice and heat effectively to treat pain or injury at home.
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Josh Conway
10 Dec
Physio tips for long-distance cycling
Josh Conway is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in Leicester. He's an enthusiastic cyclist and has completed many charity challenges, including the first stage of the Tour de France as part of the 'The Grand Depart', and a ride from London to Paris. In this article, Josh combines his personal experience with his clinical expertise to bring you his top tips.
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Ascenti Team
3 Dec
Injury care guide
Although injuries vary considerably, management of the majority of musculoskeletal complaints is often very similar. This brief guide is not exhaustive, but will help advise you on the basic management of your injury or condition.
Ascenti Team
22 Nov
Sleep well – feel good
Sleep is essential if you are recovering from an injury or looking to improve your physical wellbeing generally. Read our six tips for a restorative night's sleep.
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Ascenti Team
6 Nov
Stress less and recover faster
Your mental health can have a big impact on your physical health and vice versa. Take our stress test and discover 10 tips to help you stress less.
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Ascenti Team
29 Oct
Returning to exercise following injury
Injuries can be frustrating, especially when they interrupt your ability to regularly play sport or workout. Before trying to jump back to your normal levels of exercise, here is some guidance to help you safely and effectively return to exercise.
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Nick Kommatas
22 Oct
How to treat whiplash with physiotherapy
Nick Kommatas is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in Stoke on Trent. In his clinic he sees a lot of patients with whiplash who have been referred to us for treatment by a medical agency or solicitor. Nick explains what whiplash is and the best way to manage your recovery.
Ascenti Team
17 Sep
How to treat a soft-tissue injury, sprain or strain
Sprains, strains and other soft-tissue injuries can be painful, frustrating and sometimes hard to shake off. Find out the best way to effectively treat your injury here.
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Georgina Hoare
7 Sep
Common myths about back pain
Georgina Hoare is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in Kidderminster. She has a keen interest in treating persistent lower back pain and has specialised in this area through a range of additional training.
Helen Davison
30 Aug
Physio advice for a long-haul flight
Helen Davison is an Ascenti physiotherapist based in London. Here she combines her personal experiences of travelling the world with her clinical expertise, to bring you top advice about coping with the aches and pains associated with long-haul travel.
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Ascenti Team
24 Aug
Five steps for managing a painful or injured joint
You use most of the joints in your body every single day, so when they become acutely painful it can be a real problem that impacts on your day to day life.
Peter Gizauskas
17 Aug
10 steps for an injury and pain free festival
Peter Gizauskas is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in Bristol. He is an experienced clinician, as well as a keen music fan who regularly attends festivals. Here he gives us his top tips on how to avoid injury and the best way to recover from those aches and pains afterwards.
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Matt Rawlins
12 Jul
On top of your game - 10 tips for footballers
Ascenti Physiotherapist and Clinical Mentor, Matt Rawlins, explains what you can do to protect yourself and minimise the risk of injury when playing football.
Beverley Gorbutt
9 May
How to stop lower back pain before it starts
Ascenti Physiotherapist, Beverley Gorbutt, shares some advice on the steps you can take to stop lower back pain before it starts.
Olukayode Faleye
27 Apr
How to avoid injury while training for a running event
Ascenti Physiotherapist and running enthusiast, Olukayode Faleye, shares his top tips on avoiding common injury pitfalls when training for a running event.
Ryan Sneddon
27 Apr
Five physio tips for extreme endurance challenges
Ascenti Physiotherapist and our resident kayak expert, Ryan Sneddon, shares his top tips on how to prepare for an extreme challenge event.
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Ascenti Team
2 Mar
Fuel your body with a balanced diet
Eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight will help you to feel your best. It is especially important if you are recovering from an injury, are training hard or if you are managing a long-term condition or complaint.
Ascenti Team
26 Feb
Anterior knee pain
Pain at the front of the knee is a common problem experienced by around 25% of the population at some point in life. Clinicians and physiotherapists call this anterior knee pain, or patellofemoral pain.
Ascenti Team
26 Feb
Achilles tendon pain
The achilles tendon is the large band of tissue at the back of your ankle and heel. Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy is when this tendon becomes inflamed, causing pain and discomfort.
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Ascenti Team
31 Jan
Neck pain
Neck pain and stiffness is a common complaint and can occur for a variety of different reasons. It can feel painful and uncomfortable because there are so many different muscles, ligaments, joints and nerve ends within your neck.
Ascenti Team
31 Jan
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a long-term condition causing the cartilage in the knee to gradually wear away. This is a normal part of the ageing process known as degeneration.
Ascenti Team
31 Jan
Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain and stiffness can occur for many different reasons, but it is usually a result of the muscles surrounding the shoulder becoming irritated and inflamed. Symptoms may be related to posture, or there could be an underlying condition, such as shoulder impingement or frozen shoulder.
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Ascenti Team
31 Jan
Lower back pain
Pain in the lower back (lumbar spine) can be triggered by many different factors. It’s the most common reason people seek physiotherapy and can be painful and frustrating.
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