East Devon Physical Therapy

07/02/2026

Time to Run Smarter⚡

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, crushing a 10K, tackling a half marathon, or going the full 26.2—marathon season is peak training time. And if you’re serious about your running, gait analysis should be on your radar. 🎯

Here’s what we know: **Your gait is unique.** 👟 Past injuries, lifestyle, and how your body’s wired all shape your movement pattern. But here’s where most runners go wrong—they assume their technique is fine until something hurts.

**The problem?** Running with poor mechanics doesn’t just feel off—it sets you up for injury, pain, and lost training time when you need it most. 🚫 That’s where gait analysis changes the game. ✨

We don’t just look at your feet. We analyse your entire kinetic chain—from your head down to your toes—measuring strength, power, and movement quality under real running conditions. 💪 Ground contact forces, stride efficiency, load distribution... it all matters.

Whether you’re chasing a PB 🏆, training for your first race 🎉, or dealing with recurring niggles 🤕, getting your gait dialled in now could be the difference between crushing it and struggling through it.

**Ready to run smarter?** 🔥 Drop us a message or book your gait analysis today. Let’s make this your best running season yet!

📱 01297 598605
📧 info@eastdevonphysicaltherapy.co.uk

06/02/2026

🎉 Meet Paula – Our New Practice Manager! 🎉

One week in and she’s already a legend! 🙌

Paula’s officially survived her first week of putting up with us (no small feat, let’s be honest! 😄). But more importantly, she’s transforming how we run behind the scenes.

Here’s what’s changed:
✅ Front of house coverage all day – no more AI Sarah unless we’re closed (though she’s still brilliant at booking you in!)
✅ Slick operations that you might never see, but absolutely feel
✅ Procedures refined, systems streamlined, chaos minimised 😉

Paula’s bringing serious knowledge and skill to EDPT, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Our patients get better care, our team runs smoother, and everyone wins.

Here’s to Paula – welcome to the crew! 🚀

📞 Need to book in? Paula’s your person during clinic hours. Or let AI Sarah sort you out after hours.

05/02/2026

🔴 PAIN HOLDING YOU BACK?

If you’re struggling with any of these, you’re not alone:
✓ Sciatica & leg pain
✓ Neck pain & stiffness
✓ Shoulder pain & mobility issues
✓ Knee pain & instability
✓ Hip pain & tightness
✓ General mobility problems
✓ Sports injuries & recovery

The good news? Most of these respond brilliantly to the right treatment plan, combined with our advanced tech and expert care.

We’ve helped hundreds of local people get back to doing what they love—whether that’s running, playing sport, or simply moving without pain. No fancy promises, just evidence-based rehab that works.

📞 Book your assessment this week: 01297 598605
💻 Or book online: eastdevonphysicaltherapy.co.uk

Your first step to moving better starts here. Let’s get you sorted! 💪

https://eastdevonphysicaltherapy.co.uk/

30/01/2026

🎉 PAYDAY SPECIAL 🎉

End of January calls for some serious self-care, and we’ve got the perfect excuse to treat yourself.

20% OFF all massages with Georgia and Scott—when booked this weekend only!

Whether you need to melt away tension from the week or recover from training, our expert therapists will help!

Book now and get that well-deserved relief.

👉 Link in bio to book your slot—spots filling fast!

www.eastdevonphysicaltherapy.co.uk

29/01/2026

⛈️ Weather update: Due to flood warnings in the Axminster area again this evening, we’re postponing tonight’s Running Injury Management talk – we don’t want to risk anyone getting stuck!

We know you were looking forward to it, and so were we! We’re rescheduling for **Wednesday 4th February at 7PM** instead.

Please DM or email us to confirm your attendance so we can ensure we have enough chairs available.

Don’t miss this FREE talk with clinic director and running specialist Guy Sweetman and Ex-Olympic Physio Paul Thawley. Learn how to enhance your running performance and recover smarter! 🏃‍♂️

28/01/2026

in for some prep work before his return to the chiefs field this weekend!

Did you see our latest blog on ‘red light therapy’?

Check the link in our story!

23/01/2026

ACL injuries are one of the big ones — and the most common mistake we see is getting stuck in a “rest and wait” loop while strength, confidence, and knee control quietly drop off.

We’ve just published a new, science-backed, patient-friendly guide to ACL prehab (what to do after an ACL injury, before you decide on surgery vs rehab-first).

It covers:

Why squats and lunges are core rehab tools (and how to scale them safely)

Simple progressions + coaching cues

Red flags to watch for

What the research says about rehab-first pathways

Even if it’s not for you, it might be for someone you know — feel free to share.

Read it here:

https://eastdevonphysicaltherapy.co.uk/acl-prehab/

17/01/2026

🐻 50 days until The Grizzly!

Don’t let injury stop you—join our FREE Running Injury Management Night at East Devon Physical Therapy.

📅 Thursday 29th Jan, 7pm, Axminster

✅ Talks on beating common running injuries

✅ Q&A with running specialist Guy Sweetman & ex-Olympic physio sonography Paul Thawley

✅ Exclusive event-only offers

Spaces limited—DM us or call 01297 598605 to book your spot!

09/01/2026

What does ‘general injury’ even mean?! 😂 One of the many errors I would change if we went back in time!

Celebrating 11 consecutive years as sponsor for

How skinny was I?!

Just 58 days to go until Grizzly 2026!

06/01/2026

🎉 New Year, No Pain! 🎉

Are you jumping into a new fitness routine this January? You’re not alone—over half of Brits are getting active to kickstart their health in 2026! But don’t let aches or injuries slow you down.

Check out our latest blog on the top recovery trends for 2026 and discover how you can stay pain-free, move better, and feel your best all year.

👉 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/94ppataf