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Neck Pain: What’s That Crick in Your Neck? Waking up with a stiff neck or feeling that sharp pinch when you turn your head is frustrating. That dreaded…

Not reaching your fitness goals? Wondering if personal training is the best fit for you? Look no further – This guide delves into the benefits of having a…

Brazilian Body Sculpting also knowns as Brazilian Contouring technique that aims to enhance body shape and tone using a range of methods. Originated from Brazil, where an emphasis on “beach body”…

At Physio4Life massage is seen as a vital treatment modality in boosting someone’s overall quality of life – There are often may questions surrounding massage. Before choosing your…

Hamstring strains are a common injury in running and pivoting sports, and managing them effectively is crucial for reducing recovery time and preventing re-injury. Here’s a detailed overview…

The most reasonable answer is: It depends! Surprise, surprise, right? But trying not to be on the fence, I would say most definitely, yes, you should. Although we…

Enhancing Marathon Training with Bespoke Orthotics and Biomechanical Analysis Marathon training requires a meticulous approach to enhance performance and prevent injuries. One crucial aspect of marathon preparation is…

The Benefits of Sports Massage in Pre and Post Marathon Marathon training is a gruelling process that requires dedication, endurance, and proper care of the body. One essential…

Growing Pains What are Growing Pains? Often occurs when a child/teenager undergoes a growth spurt. Occurs when long bones grow quicker than the muscles have time to stretch…

Understanding Lower Back Pain and Rowing What is it? Low back pain (LBP) is hard to define and classify as in most of the cases it is not…

Strength and conditioning classes have gained popularity in recent years as more people realize the importance of physical fitness in maintaining overall health and well-being. In Putney, London,…

Understanding Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Water Retention, Cellulite, Swelling, and IBS Relief Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique that can offer numerous benefits for…

This month goes to Jessica, one of our incredible physiotherapists here at Physio 4 Life. Jessica and her amazing team of runners moved heaven and earth for one…

Seasoned runner or a first-timer Marathon running is a challenging and rewarding experience that requires careful preparation and planning. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, there…

Stretching is an important part of any exercise routine, yet it is often neglected. It may not be as glamorous as lifting weights or running, but stretching plays…

Many people experience pain in the back of their heels. It is a common region of pain that can be caused by many different structures and/or conditions, many…

One of the biggest challenges runners face when training for their first marathon is working out how to safely increase the load of the training. First-time marathon runners…

Warm up Warm up your muscles before hitting the snow and incorporate dynamic movements such as hip openers and leg swings – prior to your session try to…

Preparation is key By physically preparing yourself before your trip, you can reduce your chances of getting injured, recover quicker and improve your performance. Some of you might…

Most people know the relevance of physical activity, how good it is for reducing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, anxiety and depression, and how it is crucial for a healthy…

We wanted a fresh start to the new year, that includes a clean new look for our awesome customers. The make-over includes: Reception and Communal Areas Treatment Rooms...

Book an Online Zoom Session During this difficult time we are offering online Zoom sessions to help keep you fit and well.

Unprecedented times have come upon us all and with the current government announcement, for the safety of our clients and staff; we have decided to close the clinic…

Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Daniel Wellard   Back in September, I launched another 12 week Fat loss Challenge Inside Wellard’s Fitness Camp…   Jacqui, who did amazingly well…

MEET DAN ON WEDNESDAY 11 DEC 2019 @ 19:30 !  Our wonderful and dedicated Personal Trainer/Motivator and all round Good Guy! As some of you may know, Dan…

Diastasis Recti is a condition where the abdominal separate at the linea alba (the white line which starts from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis). Abdominal separation…

Plantar fasciitis The plantar fascia is a fibrous layer of connective tissue which runs along the bottom of the foot, attaching the calcaneus (heal bone) to the phalanges…

On a glorious summers afternoon I was delighted to bike over from the Schoen Clinic on Wigmore Street to 125, Upper Richmond Road to meet the energetic team…

  Rowers knee pain A study by Hosea and Hannafin analysing the injury patterns in rowers from Harvard and Ruthgers universities over three years found knee injuries to…

TOP TIPS For Swimathons and open water challenges. Summer is just around the corner and all these swimming challenges have already started. The Isle of Arran in June…

A fortnight ago, Eoghan and I spent the week leading up to the annual Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race as Physiotherapists for the Cambridge team. It was an…

  Massage is a combination of techniques that address joints and their soft tissue attachments in order to create ease of movement & reduced pain. This method of…

  We use a number of recovery methods including physiotherapy, massage, medication, stretching, strengthening and surgery however very few of us will consider our diet. We are often asked what…

Once babies have arrived, mothers tend to forget about themselves and concentrate on their new-borns’ wellbeing. However it is important that mothers are in good health and happy…

A Patient’s Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Rehab and Returning back to Sport/Running by Keval Panchal – Senior Chartered Physiotherapist   Part Two: Training Loads (& Loads… & Loads… &…

Happy International Women’s Day ! It’s not always that we can celebrate some of the women who we get to work with day-to-day. Here are some of the…

To experience any significant benefits from strength training you need to be training 2-3 times a week. These sessions shouldn’t be long time consuming workouts but instead 30…

What is running analysis? Whether you have 50 marathons under your belt or have just bought your first pair of runners to start your training, a running analysis…

A shift has been occurring in the running world over recent years. This transition has been from the generations old notion that stretching is the most useful tool…

Physio4life clients and athletes deserve customized, adaptable solutions when injury occurs or chronic pain impairs movement and performance. Pilates is the perfect way to help recover, rehabilitate, and…

BACK PAIN MYTHBUSTERS There are many common misconceptions about back pain, which can be detrimental to a patient’s recovery. Many people will not manage lower back pain well…

The runner’s guide to rehab 101 It’s Tuesday in early October, and you have been expecting that email from the Virgin London Marathon telling you whether your ballot place has been accepted. You…

Have you got place in next years London Marathon 2019 - or any other global Marathon’s next year ? then your COUNTDOWN has begun! Save the date and...

A Patient’s Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Rehab and Returning back to Sport/Running by Keval Panchal – Senior Chartered Physiotherapist Injuries are a nuisance. You put so much time…

All we were told was “follow the lights”. It was 4 am, we were more than 3000 miles from home and had been for three days as we…

A brief overview of Lucy’s incredible experience working with the British Rowing Team in their training.    I felt incredibly privileged to be chosen to join the British…

When athletes compete, it affects the whole body. Reflexology helps to balance and relax the main organ systems in the body: 🔹 cardiovascular 🔹respiratory 🔹integumentary 🔹and lymphatic, which…

Heel Raises – Our Price £2.75 each Heel raises raise both side of the heel equally by a certain amount, tilting forward towards the toe

Heel Wedges – Our Price £2.75 each Heel wedges raise the heel on one side only, sloping towards the other side of the heel

Custom Orthotics + Gait Scan + Bio-Mechanical Assessment First a biomechanical assessment and gait scan is carried out to assess whether or not it would benefit you to…

Just to let you know our website is now live with online booking! We understand how busy people can get these days and so our online booking is…

It was Sunday afternoon. Muddy boys in ‘Family Wellard’ had just got back from Jack’s cup final, which they unfortunately lost 3-5. Once we got into our comfy…

This time of year is a real sucker for people catching colds, flu, and other horrid bugs. Over the past weeks several clients have had to cancel their…

It’s that time of year again…… If you make New Years resolutions how many times have you stuck to your goal? Many of us will make a New Year’s…

Exclusive to Personal Training and Bootcamp Clients Workout independently in our private, air conditioned, fully equipped gym Fridays 11-8pm, Saturdays 10.30-4pm and Sundays 9-3pm Keep on training throughout the…

Get Slimmer, More Toned and Feel Energised Again! Fun Workouts in Friendly Small Groups of Like-minded People! We invite you to this special event as an introduction to…

Christmas is an exciting time of the year. It’s a time of celebration with friends and family. A time when we indulge in festive feasts and party drinks.…

Before I started at Dan’s Bootcamps I didn’t really have an idea of what I wanted to do to get fit and healthy.  I think I wanted to…

Mark treated me successfully 9 years ago after an operation on my right shattered heel bone. On 31.10.2016, I stepped into a deep hole. X-ray showed no fracture.…

  Each year as the snow begins to fall, ski enthusiasts hit the workouts in preparation for the upcoming season. Lot of people are performing typical plyometric and…

Let’s face it — it’s tough to find the motivation to exercise outside through the wintertime. But if you can pull yourself away from that cosy seat in…

When should you consider changing  your running Shoes? I have recently purchased a brand new pair of running shoes and when I first put them on it was…

Winter comes with a unique set of physical and mental challenges. Massage therapy can help you combat many of the health issues the winter season brings Building regular…

Dry Needling in Putney at Physio 4 Life  If you're looking for a highly effective treatment for pain relief and muscle tension, then dry needling at Physio 4...

Pilates Trial Sessions with 50% Discount If you are new to Pilates why not take up this fabulous offer and receive 50% off your first session. Pilates makes you look…

Confused by the Choice of Weight Loss Programs and Diet Tips? When I searched ‘Amazon UK’ for books on losing weight, the results delivered a choice of over 108,000…

Your marathon training whether it be for the Paris, London, Rome, Madrid or another marathon your training should be well underway, but it isn’t easy… Dragging yourself out…

Symptoms & Assessment: A man in his 7o’s presenting with sacroiliac joint and possible herniated disc problems. Treatment After a course of physiotherapy treatments to release soft tissue around…

Symptoms & Assessment: Julie, a 38-year-old woman, developed debilitating middle and lower back and shoulder pain following the birth of her third child. Treatment: An MRI scan confirmed…

Running Analysis – The Low-down We regularly get asked, “Is it possible to change my running technique if this is the way I have ran all my life?”.…

This article is aimed at answering a question that I get asked almost every day in practice ‘Which is better Osteopathy or Physiotherapy?‘. Having myself completed both physiotherapy…

“Monday to Friday, I’m really good and I feel really good – I’m in a routine and everything is great. Then the weekend comes and it all goes horribly…

  Age catches up with us all eventually. Hair thins and greys, pearly white teeth turn yellow and wrinkles begin to appear as our skin becomes less tight....

Giles reveals how fit and slimmer he’s become since doing Daniel’s Bootcamp Programme “I’m 43, and am by some distance as fit as I have ever been. This…

I have recently listened to a podcast, from clinical edge physiotherapy, with an Australian Doctor on this condition. It reminded me of some interesting points in relation to…

What she’s doing now she’s hit a weight loss plateau I want to share a story about a client of mine who is experiencing a frustrating weight loss…

This time last year I was becoming very nervous about the London marathon and I am sure you will all headed to the Excel centre to collect your…

We often underestimate how challenging breastfeeding can be at times. It is a skill that cannot be mastered prior to the arrival of your little one. In the…

We aren’t complaining…but with the weather improving and temperatures rising, make sure you are on top of your hydration when training. We know we need to replace electrolytes,…

Morning my friend I’m going to help you get you reset your mind for the week ahead. That’s if you’ve had a weekend of too much wine, chocolate…

Physio4Life continues partnership with CHX to offer 10% on Luxury Mountain Bootcamp Experiences July 17th to 24th and  July 31st to August 7th Physio4Life have teamed up for the second…

Partner Chamonix Hard Cross www.chamonixhardcross.com Offer 10% discount off MSRP for Physio4Life customers Intro – Who we are CHX has been born from a passion for the mountains…

Mr Colin Natali recently popped into the clinic to give our physiotherapists’ some up to date information on degenerative disc disease (DDD). Mr Natali is a leading orthopaedic…

Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C (immunity), vitamin K (blood clotting) and folate (cell division, DNA synthesis). It can be used as a fantastic and tasty…

If you want to optimise your chances of sleeping well and burn more fat whilst sleeping, here are some foods you should eat: I know I’ve said it…

I’ve been married for over 13 years and can you guess what Mrs W love Yes – Alfie (our dog) Yes – me and the kids Yes –…

Is foam rolling apart of your regime? After exercise muscle soreness and tightness is not uncommon. Self myofascial release (SMFR) and massage is emerging as a popular technique…

  Hi Dan, Just completed my first training session at the new gym. Was commended on my form and strength! All thanks to you. I had also managed…

It was December 1991. It was a day I was left having regrets and feeling ashamed of myself. The night before, it was my sister’s 18th birthday party…

Common sense There I was happily sitting outside a coffee shop having a delightful soya hot chocolate with the other half when something caught our eye. A male…

Mrs Wellard and I have started watching Thirteen. It’s a BBC TV series about a 26 year old girl who escapes a house she has been held captive…

In the last few weeks we have seen an increasing amount of people in the clinic with lower limb injuries, mostly marathon training related but not restricted to.…

  As you all probably know, I turned 40 last month. Since then, it seems my body is giving up on me! Getting old or what! Three weeks…

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Morning my friend Yesterday, I had just finished with the early morning Bootcamp sessions and as the sweaty people left the gym,…

A bad end to a productive day, United getting knocked out of Europe – again! On a more positive note, Yesterday, I had a project hanging over my…

When is this warm spring weather going to arrive? I’m standing waiting for my train, seeing the white of my breath, hit the cold Croydon Air. I remember…

Good Morning Guys, Watched episode 3 of The Night Manager last night. Man, that series is getting juicy! And then super vivid dreams last night. This all came…