Written by Sneha Kamat. Senior Physiotherapist APPI Clinics. Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome in active females characterised by the interrelationship between 3 components: Low Energy Availability – Energy availability is the energy remaining for the body to use, leaving out the energy expended during exercise. Low energy availability is … Continued
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The road to full recovery after back surgery
Written by Jerzy Plonski I am a professional dancer who has experienced a majorly herniated disc and had to undergo a back surgery “discectomy” to remove 30% of the disc that was wrapped around my sciatic nerve. One year post surgery I have achieved a full recovery and I have managed … Continued
Unlocking Recovery: How Manual Therapy & Needling Boost Rehab Success
Written by Natalie Gummerson. Physiotherapist APPI Clinics. At APPI, our approach to rehabilitation is unique — we blend the science and precision of physiotherapy with the movement principles of Pilates. This creates a foundation for improving mobility, stability, and functional strength in a way that’s tailored to each patient. Many … Continued
International Yoga Day 2025
Written by Elisa Withers, Elizabeth Wolf, Shona Langridge and Salma Pinchin. This International Yoga Day, we’re opening our doors and inviting you—and your family and friends—to try a yoga class for free. Whether you’ve been curious about yoga for a while or never imagined it could be for you, this … Continued
Stronger Strides: The Power of Strength Training for Runners
Written by Isabella Fizzard, APPI Physiotherapist As spring arrives, many people eagerly anticipate warmer weather and longer days. For me, the real highlight is running outdoors without needing to bundle up. With the return of running season, you’ll encounter sprinters, long-distance runners, social run clubs, and those just beginning their … Continued
Pilates and Parkinson’s
Written by Elisa Withers. Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor. What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. The condition is caused by a lack of the chemical in the brain called dopamine. And this is because … Continued
My Wonderful Return to Skiing
Written by Georgie Cossey, Happy APPI Wimbledon client. After breaking my leg and injuring my ACL while skiing in January 2024, I was referred to APPI Wimbledon in March. Since then, I have attended physiotherapy sessions almost every week and have seen consistent improvements in my strength, pain levels, and … Continued
New Year, new exercise intentions
Written by Mark Robbins, APPI Physiotherapist. As we begin a new year, many of us have aspirations to trial a new sport, pick up a new exercise regime or have set goals in mind which we would like to achieve. Personally, I have aspirations to complete a half marathon this … Continued
Navigating menopause with strength and balance
Written by Kelly Benriassa. Clinical lead physiotherapist and APPI Pilates instructor. Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, bringing with it a range of physical and emotional changes. As hormone levels fluctuate, many women experience symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, muscle and joint pain, weight … Continued
How my breast cancer diagnosis changed me for the better
Written by Eliane Munier-Dautigny, APPI Pilates Instructor. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here, at APPI, we feel passionately about this cause as cancer is something that for most people has either affected the lives someone they care about or has affected their life personally. For me, it’s both. I … Continued
