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Deal Physio Kent – Lockdown 2

During this new lockdown and many people finding themselves working from again, remember to apply sound ergonomics to your temporary home office set up. This might mean using cushions to support your back on your dining room chair, or using some books as … Continue reading

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Physio Deal Kent

As we are now settling into winter and the COVID pandemic continues, remember to set aside time for your mental and physical well-being. If you are working from home try to set clear start and end times to your working … Continue reading

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Physiotherapy Deal – Get Active

Check out the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy page on resources on how to get active. https://www.csp.org.uk/news/coronavirus/clinical-guidance/supporting-patients-stay-active-during-covid-19/getting-active

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Physiotherapy Deal – F2F physio

A lot of businesses and services have reopened, but it is important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we need to be mindful of how we do things to ensure we are staying safe, and keeping the wider … Continue reading

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Exercises for the office

Check out the CSP website for lots of information on office ergonomics as well as tips for being more active when working. https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/keeping-active-healthy/staying-healthy-work/desk-based-exercises

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Physio Deal Kent

 COVID-19 To maintain the safety of our patients, with all appointment enquiries we complete a short COVID risk assessment over the phone to ensure a) that face to face physiotherapy is clinically indicated, and b) that the COVID-19 risk assessment … Continue reading

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Remote DSE assessments

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Getting moving

Two really useful links for exercise inspiration during lock down: https://www.sportengland.org/stayinworkout https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/

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COVID-19 – Home working

With controls measures in place for COVID-19 a lot of people are finding themselves working from home. This presents several challenges. Some around the workspace itself and the equipment people may or may not have. There are also other factors such … Continue reading

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Physio Deal Kent

Check out these useful resources for common musculoskeletal issues: https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/managing-pain-home?utm_source=Member%20services&utm_campaign=45807b9d69-Coronavirus_Update_2020_1_April_2020_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2054000848-45807b9d69-334956829

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Remote physiotherapy

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Ergonomics for Kids

With children being home schooled during the COVID-19 pandemic it is important that we apply good ergonomics to their workstation as we would our own. Take a look at this simple guide looking at good ergonomic practices for children.

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COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, ensure that you adhere to sound advice. Please refer to the NHS website for best practice information. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

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Coronavirus Update

As per the NHS and government guidelines regarding the Coronavirus please do not attend your appointment if: ?You have travelled to an affected place in the last 14 days. ?Had contact with somebody with the coronavirus ?Have any of these … Continue reading

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Physiotherapy Deal Kent

For advice regarding the Coronavirus see the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

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Physio Deal, Discovery Park Sandwich, Kent

As physiotherapists we are passionate about sound evidence based practice both in our own professional as well as other health matters. Over the years we have seen a change in patients looking up information online to diagnose and help treat … Continue reading

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Physio Sandwich – Golfing Injuries

Common golfing injuries and how to avoid them. Low Back Pain Low back pain is the most common golf injury. The repetitive action of the golf swing is the number one cause of low back pain in golfers, so golf … Continue reading

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Physiotherapy

When seeing a physiotherapist you know what you are seeing someone how is bound by a strict professional code of conduct. The purpose of this code is to ensure that the values and behaviours of the profession are upheld by … Continue reading

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Back pain – Deal Physio

The spinal column is one of the most important structures in the human body. It gives a solid base for all other skeletal structures to base themselves. The spine is one continuos column, generally divided up into 3 major areas: … Continue reading

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What Do Physio’s Do?

What physiotherapists do? Physiotherapists consider the body as a whole, rather than just focusing on the individual aspects of an injury or illness. They are specialists in the musculoskeletal (MSK)system. Some of the main approaches used by physiotherapists include: Education and … Continue reading

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