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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

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

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

In this blog our Senior Musculoskeletal Physio and Running Coach Alex Parford explains Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy – including symptoms and what not to do. If you think you’re experiencing this, don’t worry, we can help! What is it?  Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy – also known as high hamstring tendinopathy – is … Continued

In this guest blog, Knee Surgeon Ian McDermott explains whether you should keep running if your knees hurt. Over to Ian! There’s been quite lot of discussion that if one or both of your knees hurt when you’re running, then you should continue running. But there are certain instances where the correct advice is … Continued

In this blog Jonathan Grubb, APPI-qualified Pilates Instructor, writes about how Joseph Pilates originally created Pilates – and how his grandfather likely knew Joseph.  The background After the beginning of World War 1, Joseph Pilates was interned as a prisoner of war by the British Government – along with all … Continued

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine during effort, exertion, sneezing, coughing or laughing.  You may be experiencing small leaks when you exercise or when lifting medium-to-heavy loads. This is usually due to increased abdominal pressure and weak or injured pelvic floor muscles. What causes SUI? The … Continued

Here are just some of the many great things we love about the Pilates Reformer: The spring loaded system provides resistance to get your muscles working hard, which gives you the feedback you need to connect your mind with your body. The enormous choice of movement options and different positions … Continued

Overactive bladder is a common medical condition where the bladder muscle contracts too often or spontaneously. This means you could experience a sudden and frequent need to go to the toilet, during the day and night. It can sometimes be difficult to control this urge and may result in some … Continued

We’re delighted to be launching one of the first tailored, structured and research-based Long COVID programmes available in the UK Physiotherapy sector. At APPI we pride ourselves on being on the forefront of ‘movement medicine’ – and as such see the enormous benefit we can provide to people suffering from … Continued