Author: tom

Why are many elite tennis players turning to Pilates as an exercise regime alongside their tennis training? Pilates can be a great way to reduce the risk of injuries and improve movement biomechanics leading to better performance. Let us consider each of these benefits in detail and then look at … Continued

The lead up to Father’s Day should be about more than socks, briefs and what to barbecue on Sunday. Men’s health should also be on the agenda and it’s no coincidence that Men’s Health Week falls in the week before Father’s Day. Men’s Health Week in an international day which … Continued

It’s not hard to notice our planet is being choked by the sheer amount of waste that’s produced and not recycled, we’ve been using up the earth’s resources and polluting our planet. Healthcare is often a tricky area for waste management, our clinics need to be clean and often the … Continued

By: Helen Feeney, Chartered Physiotherapist and Certified Pilates Instructor at APPI, Wimbledon. Date: 9th April 2019.  Prior to starting my role at APPI, myself and a few friends signed up for the Wimbledon half marathon. To say it was an undulating run was an understatement, particularly for someone who had been … Continued

Research continually demonstrates the medicinal powers of food and how it can impact how we think, feel and behave. In the modern world with our fast pace lifestyle, we no longer give attention to WHAT and HOW we eat! With hectic schedules and not enough time, we are all too familiar with a working … Continued