Frida Kahlo pain management

Art in the management of pain!

Pain is a very personal experience, it isn't something that shows up on a scan or that can be objectively measured. Putting pain into words can be very difficult and as much as we try, it is often hard to convey the right type of sensation to…
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Manual treatment of scar tissue

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Manual treatment of scar tissue and post-surgical sites The role of collagen Collagen is a natural substance produced by the body and present in all its parts; from skin and bone to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Embryologically collagen…
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

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Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the sole of the foot and commonly starting from the heel area. In the past it used to be called also "policeman's heel" as the heel itself bears the majority of the weight while standing in…
neck pain - physiotherapy in crystal palace

Neck Pain

Neck Pain: What is it? What causes it? How it can be treated? Neck pain is one of the most commonly treated musculoskeletal complaints in primary care and it can be disabling to varying degrees. Research shows that two-thirds of the population…
physiotherapy fr all the family

Physiotherapy for the Whole Family

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Here at Kennington Osteopaths and Physiotherapy we like to think of physiotherapy as a journey. No matter which stage of your life you are at, whether you are a young professional with no strings or a soon-to-be parent with a lot of worries,…
Physiotherapy and Osteopathy Home visits

Can’t get out? Osteopathy or Physiotherapy at home

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When do Home Visits Help? We are always looking at ways to improve our service and make our therapies available to all. Another beneficial service we offer is the facility to visit you in your own home when getting to the practice here in Kennington…
Kennington Osteopaths

When and why should you visit a Physiotherapist vs Osteopath

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Physiotherapy and Osteopathy - When? Why? Which? We’re often asked what’s the best treatment for various ailments and find there can be some confusion as to whether Physio or Osteo is the best way forward. Either therapy can be used in…
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What is the difference between an osteopath and a physiotherapist?

What is the difference between an osteopath and a physiotherapist? Osteopathy involves an assessment of the shape of the body (eg muscle bulk, joint shape and spinal curves) and the individual or group movement pattern of each limb or section…