Ann Ferguson - Physio Fundamentals

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Ann Ferguson - Physio Fundamentals

Experienced Physiotherapist with an interest in movement, breath work, muscle activation (CSP & HCPC registered)

As a physiotherapist with extensive experience in both NHS and private practice, I take a unique, whole-person approach to helping people overcome pain, recover from injury, and achieve their goals. My practice is grounded in the latest understanding of how pain is produced, informed by cutting-edge research in pain science and rehabilitation.

💡 What Sets My Approach Apart? Traditional physiotherapy often focuses solely on the physical aspects of injury or pain. I go beyond this, working to uncover the why behind your symptoms and providing a comprehensive pathway to recovery:

- Root Cause Focus: Whether you’re recovering from injury or dealing with chronic pain, I assess the underlying factors—like movement patterns, breathing mechanics, the role of your nervous system, and previous injury history.
- Pain Science Integration: Pain is complex, shaped by both your body and your brain. I incorporate the latest evidence to help you understand what’s happening and empower you with tools to move forward.
- Holistic Rehabilitation: Recovery isn’t just about healing a particular injury or area —it’s about the experience of the whole body. This may involve also addressing issues such as stress, emotional responses, and the nervous system’s role in how we experience pain and movement.
- Breathing and Biomechanics: Proper breathing and efficient movement are at the heart of my approach. These foundational elements enhance healing, restore balance, and build resilience.

✨ Rehabilitation & Recovery Tailored to You

Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, break free from persistent pain, or return to peak performance, I provide a customised plan that works with your body, not against it. Through a graded exposure rehabilitation system, we’ll:

- Rebuild strength and confidence one step at a time.
- Rewire unhelpful movement patterns that may be holding you back.
- Aim to identify emotional or stress triggers that can amplify pain or slow recovery.
- Set meaningful, functional goals to get you back to what you love.

🌈 Why I Do What I Do
I’m passionate about giving my clients the tools to take control of their recovery. My goal isn’t just to help you heal—it’s to empower you to move freely, overcome challenges, and achieve your full potential.

17/11/2025

Why Ribcage Movement Matters (and yes — breathing too!)

Your ribcage isn’t just there to protect your lungs and heart. The way it moves, especially as you breathe, is fundamental to how the rest of your body functions.

When the ribcage moves well, it allows for:

🔵 Efficient breathing — supporting oxygen delivery and energy levels

🔵 Healthy organ function — the natural movement of the ribcage helps the diaphragm, heart, and digestive system work smoothly

🔵 Better posture & movement — ribcage mobility influences the spine, shoulders, and even the way your hips move

🔵 Reduced tension & pain — restrictions in ribcage motion can contribute to muscle tightness, back pain and limited flexibility. Breathing happens thousands of times a day and small limitations in ribcage mobility can have wide-reaching effects. Improving how your ribcage moves can unlock easier breathing, more fluid movement and support recovery from pain and fatigue.

At Physio Fundamentals, breath work and ribcage movement aren’t “extras, foundation of how your body works, heals and thrives.

10/11/2025

When Pain Becomes More Than Physical

Did you know that if you’ve been in pain for three months or more, the way your brain processes it actually changes?

Chronic pain isn’t just about the original injury anymore. Over time, the brain area that registers pain shifts toward the emotional centres, meaning that stress, anxiety, or other emotional factors can
start to perpetuate or amplify your discomfort, even if the original injury has healed.

At Physio Fundamentals I understand that pain is both a physical and emotional experience.

That’s why our approach combines movement, rehabilitation, and nervous system strategies to help break the cycle, reduce sensitivity, and restore confidence in your body.

Pain doesn’t have to control your life. Understanding how your body and brain interact is the first step toward lasting recovery.

05/11/2025

I’m proud to be offering physiotherapy right here in Braunton 🩵

Physio Fundamentals is my small, friendly space where locals can get expert support for pain, injury recovery and movement confidence without the clinical feel.

Based in the heart of the village (across the road from the Post Office) with nearby parking at Caen and Chaloners Road and a warm welcome for everyone.

Come see the space, say hi, or message me to chat about how I can help.

27/10/2025

Every one of us has our own unique way of moving, our own unique injury history and our own unique beliefs and expectations about our bodies and how they should function.

By allowing enough time to listen to your full history combined with movement and muscle testing, I love to work out what’s causing your particular symptoms, or why you might have got injured in the first place.

In some cases this is more straight forward than others, (I tripped on a curb and hurt my ankle) in others it might be more complex (my knee pain came on three weeks ago I’m not sure why). In either case your rehab will be tightly tailored to your needs based on your unique presentation and delivered in bite size chunks so you can easily fit it in to your daily life and get back to doing what you love as soon as possible.

Rehab isn’t just about doing exercises — it’s about understanding your body, addressing the root causes, and building lasting confidence in movement.

Book your assessment today and take the first step towards stronger, pain-free movement.

23/10/2025

The Power of Words and Your Body

The language we use about our bodies matters more than we think. Saying things like “I have a bad back” doesn’t just describe how we feel in the moment, it can actually shape our perceptions, long-term behaviours and experience of pain. When we label a body part as “bad” or “broken” we often:

- Avoid certain movements or activities unnecessarily
- Experience heightened sensitivity to pain - because our brain is on the alert
- Begin to believe that our body, or that body part, is in some way fragile or compromised. In reality, this is rarely the case.

This cycle can reinforce discomfort and limit recovery; not because the body can’t heal, but because we have come to expect pain or restriction.

Your body is resilient, adaptable, and capable of change. By shifting language and perspective, we can reduce fear, decrease pain, improve confidence and, together with some targeted rehab, get back to doing the things that matter to you.

Book in for an assessment online or get in touch if you’d like to know more:

www.physiofundamentals.net
info@physiofundamentals.net
07423 663054

20/10/2025

“YOU CAN DO IT.”

The words of my lovely client Chris still make me smile.

Through compassion, tailored movement strategies and confidence-building steps, Chris is now walking unassisted and enjoying life again.

Every recovery journey is unique; but what makes the difference is belief in your body’s capacity to heal, to adapt and to thrive.

If you’re ready to move beyond pain and limitation and rediscover confidence in your body again, I’d love to help you do the same.

👉 Get in touch and start your own journey. 💙

📲 07423 66054 / WhatsApp
💻 email: info@physiofundamentals.net
🌐 website: www.physiofundamentals.net

15/10/2025

Pain that lingers isn’t just about the body—
it’s about a brain stuck in protection mode.

When pain becomes chronic, it often means your brain is perceiving danger… even when you’re safe.

The goal isn’t to fight the pain, it’s to teach your brain there’s nothing to fear anymore.

That’s how true healing begins.

13/10/2025

Hi, I'm Ann, originally from Scotland but living in Braunton for over ten years with my family. I've worked in both NHS and private settings for nearly 20 years. I feel passionately about helping people to overcome pain and injury to maximise their quality of life or achieve their goals.

I'm based in the centre of Braunton, Sunside Studio - opposite the Post Office (roughly) on Chaloners Road. Please feel free to get in touch:

📲 07423 66054 / WhatsApp
💻 email: info@physiofundamentals.net
🌐 website: www.physiofundamentals.net

BSc Physiotherapy, HCPC Registered, Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

06/10/2025

Rehabilitation isn’t simply about “strengthening muscles".

At Physio Fundamentals, rehab is about retraining the nervous system so your body can move, feel, and function better.

Effective rehab targets not just the injured structures, but also the nervous system, helping to reduce pain, restore control, and support recovery. Techniques like graded exposure are designed to gradually retrain the nervous system, allowing your body to regain confidence in movement.

In many cases, progress depends less on the muscle itself and more on how well your nervous system can reorganise, adapt, and restore function. By focusing on this, rehab becomes about long-term recovery, not just short-term fixes.

Rehab that works with your body, not against it, creates lasting results.

04/10/2025

Joy is more than a feeling—it’s anti-inflammatory. Laughter, play, connection… they calm the nervous system and lower stress chemistry.

If you’re looking for one small thing to support healing today, let it be something that makes you smile.

03/10/2025

Many people don’t realise just how fundamental your breath is, not only during exercise, but in everyday life.

The way you breathe has a profound impact on your body. It influences your:

Posture / Biomechanics & movement / Muscle tension / Pain levels / Recovery from injury / Energy & fatigue / Sense of calm and wellbeing

In short, it affects everything.

At Physio Fundamentals, breath work isn’t just a relaxation tool. It’s a practical, powerful way to help improve biomechanics, recover from injury, reduce stress and manage pain.

I offer both in-person and online movement, breathing pattern + nervous system assessment & treatment.

Ready to reconnect with your body?

Address

Design Shop, 1 Upcott Avenue
Braunton
EX311HN

Telephone

+447423663054

Website

http://www.physiofundamentals.net/

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