April 2025 Newsletter

April 3, 2025

April Newsletter

Welcome to our April newsletter!
Spring is finally here, and with the pleasant weather, it should be easier to find the motivation to step outside and enjoy exercising in the fresh air!
Remember, if you’re dealing with an injury or a long-term condition that prevents your progress, reach out to us today to discover how we can help you!

On your Feet Britain!

On April 24th, it’s On Your Feet Britain, a nationwide awareness day aimed at encouraging desk-based workers throughout the UK to increase their physical activity! This initiative promotes various ways to stay active, such as standing during phone calls, taking a walk during your lunch break, and opting for stairs whenever possible. The advantages of moving more are widely recognized, including enhanced concentration and better physical and mental well-being.

Read our blog in the button below or visit the On Your Feet Britain website to learn more and consider taking on a challenge!

Packages – Now LIVE

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new physiotherapy packages! Designed to offer greater flexibility and value, these packages provide tailored treatment options to suit your needs, whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a long-term condition, or looking to prevent future issues.

With the introduction of these new packages, our pricing has also been updated. Get in touch with our team to learn more!

Stress Awareness Month 

Stress Awareness Month takes place every April, serving as a dedicated time to concentrate on stress management and overall well-being.

During this month, various organisations and communities come together to raise awareness about the impact of stress on our mental and physical health. It’s an opportunity to share resources, strategies, and support to help individuals manage stress more effectively. Emphasising the importance of self-care, Stress Awareness Month encourages everyone to take a moment to reflect on their stress levels and prioritise practices that contribute to a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

By focusing on stress management, we can improve our quality of life and foster a more resilient and supportive community. Exercise is a great way to manage stres, Why not check out our classes here and remember your first class is FREE.

Women’s Health Services!

Did you know that our Senior MSK Physiotherapist, Emma, is now providing women’s health physiotherapy?

This service can assist with pelvic floor dysfunction, stress urinary incontinence, pregnancy-related pain, and prolapse. Emma conducts a comprehensive assessment to identify any factors contributing to pain or dysfunction and develops a rehabilitation plan centred on functional exercises for the pelvic floor.

Check out Emma’s profile here.

You can also read her recent blog, Stress Incontinence, Exercise, and Physio Management – Looking Beyond Kegels by clicking the button below

Exercise of the Month

Lateral Lunge

The lateral lunge works all the lower body and will help you to build strength and increase mobility.

To perform a lateral lunge:

1. Get into position by standing with your feet hip distance apart

2. Keep your hands in front

3. Take a step to the side with your left leg, then bend your left knee,  lower until your left knee is bent 90 degrees. Hold this position for a few seconds. Push back to start. Alternate to do the same on the other leg

To increase intensity , Hold a weight while performing a lateral lunge!

Fitness Challenge!

For April’s fitness challenge – How many lateral lunge’s can you do in 1 minute?

Add lateral lunges to your exercise program and see how much you improve. Don’t forget to let us know how you get on with the challenge!