Award winning physiotherapy service 2023!
Award winning physiotherapy service Severn Physiotherapy LLP has been selected for a Global Award! Home Visit Physiotherapy Service of the Year 2022-2023! CorporateLiveWire Global Awards 2022-2023 Severn Physiotherapy LLP offer home visits in Bristol, North Somerset and Taunton. They provide specialist rehabilitation for elderly people to help with strength, balance, mobility and independence at home. Are you worried […]
Sunak says Better Future, Better Community Care
PM Rishi Sunak stated in his speech on 4th January 2023 that we need improved community care. There are over 12000 patients waiting to be discharged. Social care support is the key here, however rehabilitation is also a very important factor. At Severn Physiotherapy we can support discharge home safely from hospital both on the day of […]
Managing Symptoms of Long Covid
Covid 19 is a type of respiratory infection. Many people who contract it only experience mild symptoms and recover quickly; however some people have more severe symptoms and take longer to recover. “Long Covid” is term used when people take longer than a few weeks to recover from Covid 19. This link explains more about […]
Covid 19 Recovery
We know that some people take longer to recover from Covid 19 than others, particularly if they have had a hospital stay or a long time of being inactive. This video from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy gives a great insight into recovery: https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/covid-19-road-recovery If you are finding your recovery from Covid 19 difficult and […]
What is Long Covid?
You may have heard the phrase Long Covid in the news recently; but what exactly is it? The article gives an introduction to Long Covid and how you can get support. Covid 19 Covid 19 is the name of the disease caused by a new form of the Corona Virus. It can affect people in […]
Medication for Thin Bones
Certain types of fractures may suggest that your bones are becoming thinner. These are known as Fragility Fractures – a broken bone after falling from your own height or less. If you have experienced one of these fractures your Doctor may recommend that you start on some medication to protect your bones. The Royal College […]
Simple Home Exercises
We know that lockdown and social distancing measures have made it harder for some people to exercise. Many of our clients haven’t been going out as often, or have lost confidence with their mobility. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has put together some simple exercises to try at home to help older people stay active […]
Buddy’s Story
We are delighted to share this lovely feedback from one of our clients, Buddy in Westbury Park. Buddy has shown how much you can improve your quality of life by engaging with treatment and sticking to an exercise programme…she’s an inspiration! From January 2019 I had pneumonia. Unfortunately, this wasn’t diagnosed until the following November […]
The Road to Recovery – Covid-19
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have produced new guidance on how to support people who are recovering from Covid-19. At Severn Physiotherapy we can help you with your recovery at home. Here are some of the key principles we use to help get better Thorough Assessment We will give you a detailed assessment, looking at […]
Need help with bladder control due to coughing?
The most common symptom of coronavirus infection is a continuous cough which can last for several weeks after the initial infection. Coughing is known to put pressure on the pelvic floor muscles and increase the risk of developing stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and vaginal prolapse. Physiotherapy is the first line treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction with research showing […]
