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Debbie Christer
6 Jan

Top tips to avoid injury as you start your New Year fitness regime

Expert advice from Consultant Physiotherapist at Ascenti, Debbie Christer, on how to avoid injuries when starting a new fitness regime. 
Ascenti Team
5 Jul

Is it safe to run when you have back pain?

We take a look at whether or not it’s necessary for you to hang up your training shoes, and when you need to modify your running load if you experience back pain.
Walking and back pain
Ascenti Team
5 Jul

Is walking good for back pain?

We explore the research into how staying active by walking can have huge benefits for relieving back pain.
Women unwell in bed
Chris Stokes
6 Jul

Recovery following respiratory illness

Ascenti Physiotherapist, Chris Stokes, provides advice on recovery following a respiratory illness like coronavirus.
Physio tips for home workers
Nick Worth
17 Apr

Physio tips for home workers

It's now quite common for people who would usually work in an office to work from home, either full or part-time. Here are some tips for home workers to keep healthy and mobile.
Five physio tips for pregnancy during self-isolation
Kirsty Taylor
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.
Working from home ergonomics
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.
Five stretches for home workers
Ascenti Team
30 Mar

Five stretches for home workers

Don’t let your temporary workstation cause you permanent problems. Here are five simple stretches that you can do whilst working from home to keep you healthy.
Protecting yourself from injury at home
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.
Physio tips for working from home
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. 
Ergonomic home office space
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.
Sciatica in pregnancy
Ascenti Team
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.