What is extracorporeal radial shockwave therapy? Extracorporeal radial shockwave therapy (ESWT) uses high intensity acoustic waves to deliver a high energy impulse to the treatment area. These acoustic shockwaves enter the tissue via an applicator that disrupts the tissues to stimulate healing. How does it work? provides an instant analgesic … Continued
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My Breast Cancer Rehab
By Lucy Pattullo, APPI client My diagnosis I’m 48 and have always been interested in exercise and wellbeing. I have done Pilates for many years – together with lots of other sports. I thought I was pretty healthy – so it was quite a shock to be diagnosed with breast … Continued
Osteoporosis: Pilates for Strong Bones
By Elisa Withers, Co-founder of APPI Clinics, Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor. Osteoporosis Half of all women and one fifth of all men will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It’s a ‘silent disease’, usually symptom free until … Continued
We’ve all heard of rehab – but what about ‘prehab’?
By Elisa Withers, Co-founder of APPI Clinics, Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor. Prehab is all about preparing your body and mind before you have surgery. To reduce risks and improve your recovery, we aim to improve the health and function of both your injured joint and your body as a whole. At … Continued
Five amazing reasons for taking a Pilates mat class
By Elisa Withers, Co-founder of APPI Clinics, Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor. Due to popular demand, we’re expanding our offering of Pilates mat classes. The pandemic has certainly taught us all the importance of looking after mind and body. Pilates matwork offers a great way to not only align, strengthen and tone the … Continued
My Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
By Amy Williamson, Senior Women’s Health Physiotherapist at our Hampstead clinic. I completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge at the weekend. It’s a walking challenge spread over three of the highest peaks in Yorkshire – and the aim is to complete it in under 12 hours. 24 miles over three … Continued
Injury rehabilitation
In this blog our Physio and Running Coach Alex Parford explains how Physios carry out injury rehabilitation. What is it? Injury rehabilitation is a way of improving mobility, strength, balance and co-ordination when trying to recover from an injury. For the vast majority of people, the reason they have pain … Continued
Acupuncture from a newbie’s point of view
In this blog our yoga teacher Maryann Huynh tells the story of trying acupuncture for the first time. I believe in energy and connection As a yoga teacher, I’m a firm believer in the energetic body, how energy can get stuck and stagnant within us and that finding ways to … Continued
Shoulder impingement
What is it? Shoulder impingement is an irritation of a rotator cuff tendon within the shoulder. It’s also known as subacromial impingement syndrome. There are two types of impingement Primary refers to structural changes within the shoulder joint – which causes a narrowing of the joint space and compression of … Continued
Our Pink Ribbon programme for post-breast-cancer rehab
At APPI we’re honoured to offer our 8-week Pink Ribbon programme for post-breast-cancer rehabilitation. It’s a unique and effective programme – where we use transitional exercises for specific kinds of reconstruction surgery. We’re confident our programme can make a great difference to the quality and function of your life. How does … Continued
