What to do if you Fall
What to do if you Fall Falling is a very common issue as you get older. Some people fall and have no issues after. However, many people experience an injury or a loss of confidence after a fall. Here are a few ideas of what you can do after you fall… Check for injuries Immediately […]
Women’s Health Fair – Portishead
One of the founders of severn Physiotherapy has teamed up with Katina James from Portishead Parent to provide Portishead with the very first free Women’s Health Fair! It will celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 on Sunday 8th March at Portishead Youth Centre. These two industrious women have set themselves a goal to raise awareness of […]
Top 5 Benefits of Physiotherapy for Older People
There’s plenty of research about the benefits of Physiotherapy for seniors, and at Severn Physiotherapy we see those benefits every day. Despite this, many people still think that Physiotherapy is just for young athletes. In fact, Physiotherapy is about improving movement and function, no matter what your health needs are or your stage of life. […]
How to Build Healthier Communities
At Severn Physiotherapy, we’re passionate about our involvement with the local community and believe that being part of a thriving community boosts your health and wellbeing. Research increasingly shows that our communities play a huge role in our wellbeing. We know that factors such as employment, a safe home, good social networks and safe areas […]
What to do if you Fall
Falling is a common problem as you get older. It can be a scary experience if you fall when you’re alone in your home, but if you do fall it is important to remain calm. Below are some tips on what you can do to help yourself if you have fallen… Check for injuries Take […]
Free Talk on Keeping Active in Later Life
Award winning physiotherapists from Severn Physiotherapy are offering two free physiotherapy talks in January 2020 at Waitrose Cafe in Portishead. We will be giving a talk starting on Wednesday 29th January 2020 at Portishead Waitrose & Partners Café on keeping active and exercising in later life. Research tells us that keeping active in later life […]
Free physiotherapy talks
Free physiotherapy talks starting on Wednesday 15th January 2020 at Portishead Waitrose & Partners Cafe. Award winning physiotherapists from Severn Physiotherapy are offering two free physiotherapy talks in January 2020 at Waitrose Cafe in Portishead. Exercise after having a baby is the first of the series. We will be discussing the common symptoms during and […]
We are award winning physiotherapists!
We are very proud to announce that Severn Physiotherapy are award winning physiotherapists! *The Bristol Prestige Award 2020 – Physiotherapists of the Year* The Bristol Prestige judges commented on our innovation, community benefit and positive reviews. We love our work and are privileged to support our patients and their families in achieving their goals to […]
What is sarcopenia?
As we age there are a number of changes which occur in our bodies. One of these changes is the loss of muscle mass, otherwise known as ‘sarcopenia’. A result of this is muscle weakness, loss of strength and power and finding activities that you used to manage becoming more challenging. Unfortunately this can create […]
How a Physiotherapist Works with Older People
We all know that as we get older our body goes through a number of changes, which can make day to day life more difficult. These changes include a loss of muscle strength, slowed reactions times and joint problems. These can lead to several issues including a higher risk of falls and problems with walking. […]
