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BOOST Physiotherapists regularly write articles about injuries and conditions- we post these articles here. You can search through our database of articles by using the search bar. Should you want to discuss your injury with one of our physiotherapists please call us on 020 82017788 for a chat about your problem.
James Ng- Senior Physiotherapist
Posted by Steven Berkman
Meet James Ng who loves helping patients recover from injuries or surgeries. James loves to use hands on treatments including acupuncture to help his patients recovery quickly.
James is a Senior Physiotherapist and helps patients in Elstree WD6 and Hendon NW4 branches of BOOST PHYSIO.
Posted by Steven Berkman
What Is A Pinched Nerve?
Nerve tissue is one of the most sensitive tissue in the body. If nerves get irritated by surrounding tissues like joints, muscles or discs, this nerve can become painful causing referred pain and is often called a “trapped nerve” or a “pinched nerve”.
Nerves most commonly get irritated / pinched in the spine around the neck, and the lower back (the upper back too- but this is less common).
How To Reduce Risk Of Falls By Up To 54%
Posted by Steven Berkman
Physiotherapy for fall prevention.
Ageing, a loss of mobility, a lack of confidence on your feet, poor balance and co-ordination can all increase the body’s frailty and bring a very real fear of falls and fractures.
Samir Farouk- Chartered Physiotherapist
Posted by Steven Berkman
Samir Farouk- loves helping his patients recover more quickly and achieve their goals. Samir works as a Chartered Physiotherapist and is based in our Hampstead and Swiss Cottage clinics of BOOST PHYSIO.
GRACE NEWPORT-TUCKER: Chartered Physiotherapist
Posted by Steven Berkman
Grace Newport-Tucker is available for appointments in our Swiss Cottage branch. Grace loves helping people recover from their injury and pain problems.
Which Conditions Can Shockwave Help Treat?
Posted by Steven Berkman
Which Conditions Can Shockwave Help Treat?
Just about anyone with soft tissue injuries or musculoskeletal pain syndromes may benefit from shockwave therapy. Shockwave Therapy is often referred to as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). Shockwave treatment can help upper and lower limb tendon injuries, stress or overuse injuries, joint capsule problems, plantar fasciitis, shin splints and iliotibial band syndrome. The benefits of shockwave therapy are not limited to the list of common conditions described below.
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