BOOST PHYSIO patient reviews

I had three sessions and achieved no results and physiotherapist was unable to give accurate diagnosis , instead she wanted to refer me to my own GP and have scan. that’s disappointment. because upon my research I found that my specific pattern of stabbing pain only upon waking that dissipates once I am active is a recognized variation of Slipping Rib Syndrome, often driven by nocturnal positioning rather than the classic triggers of coughing or deep breathing. During sleep, remaining stationary for hours in a specific posture (such as side-sleeping or stomach-sleeping) can allow the hypermobile rib to subluxate (slip out of place) or settle into a position that compresses the intercostal nerve. The sharp pain I felt in the morning is the result of this prolonged compression and the mechanical irritation of the nerve as I first initiate movement. The reason the pain dissipates throughout the day is that being “out and about” involves constant micro-movements and upright posture, which naturally helps the rib settle back into a more neutral alignment and reduces pressure on the nerve, whereas the static nature of sleep allows the mechanical fault to recur nightly. I decided to self medicate . I bought Your specific pattern of stabbing pain only upon waking that dissipates once you are active is a recognized variation of Slipping Rib Syndrome, often driven by nocturnal positioning rather than the classic triggers of coughing or deep breathing. During sleep, remaining stationary for hours in a specific posture (such as side-sleeping or stomach-sleeping) can allow the hypermobile rib to subluxate (slip out of place) or settle into a position that compresses the intercostal nerve. The sharp pain you feel in the morning is the result of this prolonged compression and the mechanical irritation of the nerve as you first initiate movement. The reason the pain dissipates throughout the day is that being “out and about” involves constant micro-movements and upright posture, which naturally helps the rib settle back into a more neutral alignment and reduces pressure on the nerve, whereas the static nature of sleep allows the mechanical fault to recur nightly. voltarol patch, and symptoms gone forever after three applications. The complete disappearance of your pain on the second day after using the Voltarol patch for 12 hours is due to the unique reservoir effect of topical diclofenac. Unlike oral medications that leave the system quickly, the patch delivers a continuous dose of the anti-inflammatory drug deep into the tissues, where it accumulates in the skin and underlying layers to form a therapeutic “reservoir.” Even after the patch is removed, this stored medication continues to release slowly into the affected area, suppressing the prostaglandins (chemicals that cause pain and inflammation) for up to 24 to 48 hours.. I am not in anyway medical and never studied any of the human anatomy. In my case, the 12-hour application likely provided sufficient anti-inflammatory coverage to fully break the cycle of nerve irritation caused by the slipping rib, allowing the inflammation to subside completely while i was active the next day, resulting in total pain relief.

Shishti Shirodaria has been treating my husband and myself for several months. At all times her work ethic has been exemplary. The physiotherapy treatments, for us both, which have been daily for my husband following 2 spinal surgeries, have been extremely effective and beneficial. We are very grateful for the in depth consideration that has been given to both of us.

As well as her professional skill, Shistri is a delight to work with.

Great first session with Mike, he was challenging with where he wanted to push the rehab and clear in what our focus would be over next few weeks.

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I was able to get a same day appointment and was very impressed by Sarah’s thoroughness, empathy and professionalism.

I have found Boost Physio’s high-class clinic.

Diane and Shashi are both kind and good receptionists.

My physio, Toshin, is a very high-standard therapist. Her acumen, approach, and ability to instil confidence in patients are admirable. She is a treasure to the clinic

Katy has been brilliant with our teenager – she quickly recognised the seriousness of the problem and has been super supportive both pre and post-surgery. She’s worked closely with our surgeon and built a lovely, trusting rapport with our daughter. We would highly recommend her!

Ms Tosin Eyitayo at BOOST PHYSIO in East Finchley, is the one of the best physios I have ever used. She is thorough in her treatment methods, pushes me forward with a specific exercise programme and is warm, friendly and encouraging. I can fully recommend her particularly for post operative rehabillitation work.

My NHS physiotherapist told me my likely fate – an assault would leave me with a highly compromised right arm. Id be able to carry shopping though. I didn’t find that much to celebrate.

I went private.

Dan at BOOST Physio in East Finchley, feared my injuries had led to a frozen shoulder. One physio session later, (plus some massage therapy) and Dan’s mobilisation (entirely lacking in the NHS) has freed up my shoulder and has made it seem entirely possible that I will not need to adapt to life altering injuries.

What if I had not had that money? How many of us are left disabled by the NHS when there is no need?

Travis has been extremely helpful and professional in getting me fit again

I highly recommend Boost Physio at Hampstead Garden Suburb. Just came back from a session with Tyrone, and cant praise and thank him enough, for his professionalism, advice and treatment. He made me feel instantly confident that he had diagnosed the problem, and set about to treat my knee. Gave a treatment plan at the end and was pleasant and friendly at all times.

Zoe Katz has been helping me recover over the last 2 months from Discitis. She is very patient and guiding me in the right direction to fully recover. Highly recommend Zoe and enjoy my sessions at the Mill Hill Boost Centre

Sarah is an outstanding physiotherapist and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I came to her after a sudden episode of back pain that was really limiting my movement and comfort. From the very first session she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. She took the time to properly assess what was going on, explained everything clearly, and tailored a treatment plan specifically for me.

Her hands-on treatment, combined with clear exercises and practical advice, made a real difference, and I noticed a significant improvement in both my pain and mobility in a short time. What really sets Sarah apart is her empathy and encouragement – she makes you feel listened to and confident in your recovery.

Thanks to Sarah, I am now largely pain-free and back to normal activities. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy, and compassionate physiotherapist.”

I was treated by Danielle at the Swiss Cottage clinic. After a couple of sessions and some exercises at home I was back to 100%. She also gave some good advice to prevent the injury repeating in the future. Thank you!

Annie McCambridge is not only very pleasant and caring but always does a very thorough workout on my neck, loosening it up to give back mobility. I was particularly impressed that she contacted me the days following my appointment to see how I was.

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I have been seeing Dan at Boost for chronic shoulder issues (recurrent bursitis and related problems) and he is absolutely brilliant! I don’t have private cover, so sessions are not cheap, but 100% worth it, he has excellent clinical knowledge / judgement and gets straight to it, always sends me away with helpful exercises. I am now pain free and much more confident with upper body lifting and movement. The sessions have honestly been transformative! Would definitely recommend Dan (and in fact I did send my partner to see him when he too hurt his shoulder)! Thank you Dan!! The Boost team have also always been helpful to deal with when booking or rearranging appointments and they are flexible too.

I would love to add to the praise of Ms Tosin Eyitayo. She is an exceptional physiotherapist. My body was more like a building under reconstruction when I was first referred to Boost, and Tosin is aiding my recovery with competence, compassion and extraordinary skill. I am deeply grateful. Thank you.

The whole boost team, but in particular my physio Micki, were absolutely incredible in helping me with the initial recovery and physio post my ACLR operation. Micki made sure that at all times, I felt comfortable, reassured and took an exemplar approach in every step of my initial recovery. I truly attribute my progress up until now to the brilliant work done at Boost Physiotherapy and particularly by Micki!

I was really pleased that Annie McCambridge at the Hampstead Practice could take over again my post-surgery rehabilitation treatment of my left shoulder after the Open Internal Fixation Philos operation at the Amsterdam University Medical Centre. Annie worked wonders in the first month from January to February and sent progress reports to my surgeon which he found to be extremely useful.

I returned to Hampstead in March for another 10 Physiotherapy sessions with Annie and the combinations of the sessions introducing and explaining new exercises and working at home every day resulted in great progress in the improvement in the mobility of my shoulder. Looking back to 16 weeks since my operation and what was achieved by Annie, I never thought I could get to such a high level of mobility and strength in such a short period. My Surgeon asked if Annie would also send a report of the second set of physiotherapy sessions and was very pleased with the quality of the reports and the progress achieved.

Annie has a wonderful personality together with getting great results. It has been a pleasure, as a patient, to be treated by her and would not hesitate to ask her again the next time I am in London. Thanks a million Annie.

I’ve been to see Jolene at Boost physio with intermittent back pain over the last few years. She assessed the issue thoroughly explained what the problem was and I’ve always found the treatment has helped a lot.

A few months ago I had problems with my elbows so booked to see Jolene. She identified the issue explaining all the tests she was doing and agreed a treatment plan involving massage, exercises and shock wave therapy and the pain is now resolved. I would definitely recommend Jolene, she is an excellent physio, and always has a friendly and enthusiastic about her work.

Thanks to Alice, I am doing my shoulder exercises conscientiously, am pain-free and feeling much better!

My journey with my physiotherapist Madeleine began due to persistent shoulder and neck pain. From the very first session, I noticed her extraordinary attention to detail: she took meticulous notes and explained every step of the treatment. Her professionalism and dedication are evident in every aspect of her work. She provided me with a variety of personalized exercises, helping me to correctly perform even those I regularly practice during my CrossFit sessions. Each week, we would assess the situation, analyzing progress and identifying areas to focus on. Thanks to her constant support, I have noticed significant improvements and feel more motivated than ever in my journey towards well-being. I highly recommend this physiotherapist to anyone seeking a competent, attentive professional who is deeply committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for her patients.

Booked to see Ty as an emergency 1hr appointment due to severe lower back pain. In the course of a few weeks i went from agony to no pain at all and my back feeling better than ever. Would recommend 100%. Ty diagnosed the problems quickly and each visit made huge progress and relief. I’m truly grateful.

Tyrone is not only an excellent and experienced physio he’s also a great human being. Great to work with, always informative with a client first focus and effortless to talk to. Can’t recommend him highly enough.

Super knowledgeable and fixed me in 2 sessions!

Sarah at Boost Hendon is an excellent physio, one of the best I’ve ever been treated by. She sorted out pulled muscles in my back in just two sessions and has given me a simple set of exercises and stretches to improve flexibility in my hamstrings where I’ve always been getting niggles. Sarah is brilliant at communicating about where an injury is, carrying out immediate treatment and then providing exercises to do at home that don’t take up much time but are extremely effective. She clearly knows her stuff technically but does not overload you with information and is super positive. I don’t hesitate to recommend.

I visited your surgery in Hendon for a consultation with Sarah last week and popped in today to clarify one or two points. Sarah’s understanding of the issue regarding my knee was first class, her explanations were exceptionally clear when she broke it down for me into plain language that I could understand.

Sarah’s approach was friendly and professional, her attention to detail in order to clarify the most suitable exercises for me was genuinely refreshing, I felt I had the best help possible.

Annie McCambridge who treated me at the Hampstead Practice was excellent in treating my post-surgery of the Promimal Humerus Fracture on my left arm. My re-hab started at the beginning of January for one month with Annie after my operation in the Amsterdam University Medical Centre (AUMC) on 13th December. In one month she created miracles taking me from a sling and pain to achieving outstanding progress in the movements of my shoulder. On the first appointment she immediately impressed me as having a very friendly and calm approach in her manner to treat patients but also her knowledgeable medical background and her wonderful way of starting and increasing my arm’s capability both at each of the 11 meetings but also giving me the push to work on the exercise programmes at home. Step by step with Annie the Physotherapist and the exercises at home achieved my one month improvement. Team work!

My surgeon in Amsterdam was asking how was the work with Annie going and she sent him progress reports after 5 and 11 appointments.

His feedback was that my improvements were very good and Annie’s reports were very professional.

Today 12th February , I had an appointment with my surgeon together with the department physiotherapist and my improvements were above average.

The process of re-hab is quite long for this injury and I will be back in London soon and will ask Annie to treat me on these occasions.

Thank you Annie

My review is forAnnie Mc Cambridge who works in the Hampstead Practice in Heath Street. I live in the Netherland but was born and brought up in Hampsted. I had a skiing accident in Austria before Christmas and the injury was on my left shoulder and the Proximal Humerus was fractured in 3 places. The hospital in Austria recommended that I return to the Netherlands for the operation. I was in close touch with the University of Amsterdam Medical Centre (AUMC), Trauma department and the operation was perfomed there on 13th December.

I was in London for the month of January and I had to start Physiotherapy and programmed exercises as early as possible. The Hampstead Practice ( Boost Physio) looked to be an ideal clinic to work on post – surgery treatment for me.

Alice is such an amazing physio! It’s not only her professionalism thinking about the patient needs, but the way she conducts every session, listening to my concerns, encouraging me to keep on going.

I was having a lot of pain when walking and Dan diagnosed it as sacroiliac joint and disc dysfunction. His massages were fantastic and the exercises he prescribed were very helpful. After three sessions the pain has gone! Thank you, Dan.

Thanks to Alice for sorting it out for me before Xmas, she treated me for vertigo and symptoms literally went away the next morning! Very much appreciated it!

“I have been struggling with lower back pain and the sessions with Alice involving acupuncture really helped. My back problems were certainly alleviated by the treatment – I will continue with the exercises and many thanks once again!”