General How to support athletic performance on a vegan nutrition plan.
Bodyset Nutritional Therapist Ryre Cornish explains how to build a vegan nutrition plan that supports your sports performance.
Bodyset Nutritional Therapist Ryre Cornish explains how to build a vegan nutrition plan that supports your sports performance.
Olympic British ski racer, Charlie Raposo joins us to share why reaching out for help is one of the best things he’s ever done, and why strength, conditioning and time [...]
Stress. Billed as the health epidemic of the 21st century, stress is becoming more and more a part of modern-day life. For many, feeling stressed is the new ‘normal’ state [...]
Pain on the inside of the knee (medial knee pain) can happen to anyone, whether you’re a runner, footballer or casual gym-goer. Today, physiotherapist Matt looks in detail at five [...]
Our partnership with Medbelle is a new high-quality, digital healthcare experience that will ensure that every Bodyset patient has access to one reliable and hands-on point of contact to answer [...]
Doctify, with its patient reviews and online booking feature, is a perfect fit for Bodyset, as we strive to make it easier for patients to access the best care possible through [...]
Why do my joints crack, what’s physio tape for, does foam rolling help? We asked Senior Bodyset Physiotherapist, James Bainbridge for a quick Q&A.
Dead Leg can be a very painful and chronic condition. Today we share the anatomy and science behind ‘Dead Leg’ and explain how it can be remedied.
Wild myths about physio are causing people to endure pain for longer. It’s high time we get those myths debunked!
Sticking to your physio exercise plan can feel tough at times. If you are already short on time due to work, family, and social commitments, it can be hard to [...]
Having already run 3 marathons, Rebecca is familiar with some of the challenges that accompany long-distance training, and getting ready for an ultramarathon comes with it’s own set of hurdles...
Kicking off your marathon training can be daunting... so our physio Rebecca is here to share some sound advice to support you on your journey.
Following the recent government announcement, we wanted to reassure you that the majority of our sites will remain open for face-to-face appointments during lockdown no.3.
Sport and remedial massage work to promotes a healthy body and mind by relaxing muscles, relieving pain and getting your body back on track.
‘Proprioception’ is our position sense, often referred to as our ‘sixth sense’. It enables us to perceive the position and movement of our bodies, without directly looking at them. It [...]
Mobility training can significantly increase the range of motion in our joints and muscles, improve posture and alleviate 'everyday' stiffness, aches and pains.
You know that stiff feeling of muscle tightness, perhaps in your calf or neck? Have you brushed it off as 'one of those things? Here's why muscle tightness isn’t inevitable...
In line with the government advice, we have decided to begin a gradual reopening of our clinics for face-to-face physiotherapy from 3rd June.
Gardening is a healthy habit. It’s great physical exercise, burning up to 400 calories an hour. The problem? All those hours hunched over your peonies can have its price – [...]
The position you are sitting in, or even the equipment you are using, may be causing you to strain your arms without realising.
Even a small injury can lead to serious pain and problems with movement in the shoulder’s finely-balanced joints.
Glutes and lower back pain are often inextricably linked: let’s go through how, why and what to do about it.
When it comes to working from home, many of us are having to get creative about how we utilise our living space.
Due to popular demand, we have launched our online shop where you can purchase your own Home Rehabilitation, Yoga and Pilates kit bundles.
Our experienced physiotherapists can provide you with remote diagnosis, treatment and management without the need for hands-on therapy.
We're open as usual. Please take a look at what we are doing and how you can help.
We are so excited to announce the official launch of our new 2020 re-brand, from Capital Physio to Bodyset.
If you’re a keen footie fan or player you’ll probably be aware of the presence of a physiotherapist on the pitch side-lines. Their role extends far beyond match day, though. [...]
Hands up if you suffer from back pain? Is it affecting your day-to-day life? In this blog, our physiotherapist Josh Lond helps you get to grips with your back pain. [...]
Painful wrists affect all areas of your life; from driving and writing to cooking and cleaning. Today physiotherapist Gianluca Magagna is here to demystify the condition of wrist tendonitis. What [...]
At Capital Physio we pride ourselves on helping you feel better quickly. We also love to help you understand your injury or condition in detail. Today the spotlight is on [...]
Torn ligaments are painful, activity-limiting and require bespoke rehabilitation programs. In this blog James Ticehurst, Physiotherapist at Bodyset, explains what ligaments are, what injuries can happen to them and how [...]
At Bodyset we are proud to offer a number of services to our clients, from sports massage and Physiotherapy to cycling assessments and Osteopathy. Today, Bodyset Osteopath Paige gives us [...]
At some point in your life you may have suffered from back pain and know just how painful and debilitating it can be. Today Gbemi, one of Capital Physio’s expert [...]
Hands up if you know the difference between Osteopathy and Physiotherapy? It’s a question we hear very often at Capital Physio. We chatted to our Osteopath Paige and asked her [...]
Headaches are often quite literally a pain in the neck. In fact, research suggests a significant proportion of headaches can be traced to neck issues. Whether you experience minor but [...]
Runners galore are gearing up for a weekend packed full of popular races, including the Vitality Westminster Mile on Saturday 27th May and the Vitality London 10,000 on Sunday 28th [...]
Have you ever been to see a doctor or other medical professional and been baffled by the medical jargon used? Us too, so we know that sometimes it’s difficult to [...]
What happens when we get hurt? Is a sprain different to a strain? How does a fracture heal? We chat to physiotherapist, Shelly, about what recurring injuries and what you [...]
We are all guilty of carrying around a handbag that’s too heavy for us because, well, what would we do without all of that stuff? Our purses and bags are [...]
Ankle sprains can put a stop to us taking part in our favourite sport while we recover. James Bainbridge, one of our physiotherapists , tells us about his personal and professional [...]
Should you only see a physiotherapist if your doctor tells you to? How many sessions are enough? And is it really a physio you need to visit or someone else? We [...]
Back in February, Matt Peterson wrote about the benefits of sport and remedial massage. This time he's back to explain how sports massage can help you as part of a training [...]
In the UK alone it is estimated that over four million adults play some form of golf, whether that’s playing weekly rounds at a local club or attempting to hit [...]
From using our mobile phones too much to spending too long typing on our computers, we’re all aware of the everyday tasks that could put us in danger of developing Repetitive [...]
With the NHS now proposing to axe approximately 17 surgeries, we spoke with our Senior Physiotherapist Kevin Powell to hear what we had to say about it and what he suggests...
Earlier this year, we received a Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award, an accolade recognising exceptional customer service. We asked physiotherapist Julia Peters Belk for her thoughts on what makes Capital Physio [...]
You may have heard about the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws recently and wondered how they will affect you. With this in mind, we want to reassure you [...]
Runners often believe that in order to smash their goals, they need to be training hard, every single day… Can you blame them for thinking this? You want to get [...]
Although you may not be competing in the upcoming Winter Olympics, heading out to the slopes is still pretty demanding on the body and there are a fair few injuries [...]
Dynamic stretching is an excellent way to prevent injuries and enhance performance. Dynamic stretches involve repetitively moving the muscles and joints through movements that mimic the sporting activity. It is [...]
Arthritis basically means joint pain or joint disease. There are different types of arthritis which can present in different ways. It can be a debilitating disease, however, it can be [...]
Running up hundreds of stairs to the top of the tallest skyscrapers in the world is the latest fitness craze. Its popularity is increasing for those mad enough to want [...]
If you suffer from neck pain, your symptoms can be caused from a muscular, joint, or neural system dysfunction. A Physiotherapist can manage your pain with a thorough history, assessment [...]
The ‘I’m so sorry’ look at your waiter and friends as you start your list of dietary requirements. Or just generally feeling uncomfortable all of the time, so much so [...]
Thanks to media exposure and celebrities opening up, we speak about anxiety disorders more and more. This is a hugely positive step as anxiety or any other mental health illness [...]
Heel pain can be an athlete’s dread. When a GP or a physiotherapist tells you that you have ‘Plantar fasciitis’ the connotations surrounding this can all seem negative.
It can be hard to choose between NHS rotations and private practice as a junior physio. It can be even harder making the leap from NHS to private practice if [...]
Inflammation is a complex biological response that occurs in the body's tissues as a response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells or irritants (Ferrero 2007). This article will [...]
The sedentary lifestyle is becoming more and more prevalent, perhaps because of the increase of technology and ease of completing tasks from the comfort of our computer, laptop, tablet or [...]
For a feature running in the December 2015 issue of Womens Running Magazine Kiri Norton, Sports Therapist, was asked a serious of questions about running. See her full interview below and don't [...]
When running as a beginner, it is very easy to make simple mistakes which could effect your progress as a runner and make you more susceptible to injuries. Our therapist [...]
The football season is back! Whether you are Lionel Messi or Joe Blogs playing down the park on a Sunday you’re going to want to be playing at your best [...]
Cycling is a very common cause of overuse injuries. Our therapist Kiri Norton gives her top tips for cyclists on how to be more efficient when cycling and how to reduce [...]
Giving birth is an exciting but often overwhelming time in your life, sparking huge changes to your lifestyle and your body. Here are some top tips from Sorcha Callaghan, a [...]
Pregnancy is an exciting but often overwhelming time in your life, sparking huge changes to your lifestyle and your body. Here are some top tips from Sorcha Callaghan, a Physiotherapist [...]
Stressed out? Injured? Feeling lethargic? Want a better quality of life? Why not get a massage?
It’s great to watch the game and relish in the atmosphere at the ground (or the pub), but the pressures the players are faced with outside of their pitch time [...]
Now I know many people grumble about snow in the UK, about how its fun for an hour or so… but then it’s just a nuisance that hangs around for [...]
How to know if you need Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy? In this article, we give an overview of the two professions, outlining their similarities and differences to help you identify [...]
A fast recovery from an injury is vital to the athlete and equally, a fast recovery from an intense training programme is just as important.