Move Physiotherapy

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30/03/2026

Big updates

The expansion to means we have been able to create a world class testing and rehab facility that brings the best care to everyone we see in person.

It enhances what we currently do and allows us to have an amazing space to not only rehab but allow us to take our objective testing to the next level.

has been a staple in our set up for the last 4 years and being able to enhance its use in our new facility for all clients will only lead to better long germ results.

You don’t need to be an athlete to take advantage of this rehab facility.

Just someone who wants to be pain free and be more robust and resilient day to day.


The most common thing I see holding people back in their back pain rehab — and nobody talks about it enough.Avoiding pai...
26/03/2026

The most common thing I see holding people back in their back pain rehab — and nobody talks about it enough.

Avoiding painful movements feels like the safe option. But every time you avoid, you’re teaching your back to be more sensitive, not less. The flare ups keep coming back because the underlying capacity was never built.
We’ve spent a long time putting together something at MOVE that addresses this properly. A structured, progressive programme built for people who are stuck in this exact cycle.

Next week we’re opening it up — but only to 10 people in the first cohort.

If that’s you, drop BACK in the comments and we’ll be in touch before it goes live

19/03/2026

I hear this every single week in clinic.

People being told:
• to avoid movement
• to protect their spine
• to wait for pain to go away

And then wondering why it keeps coming back.

Here’s the problem:

You’ve been taught to manage pain…
but not build a back that can actually handle life.

So you end up stuck in the same cycle:
Pain → rest → feel better → flare up again

The people who actually get out of this don’t chase pain relief.

They start asking better questions:
• Can my back tolerate this yet?
• Can I move without fear?
• Am I progressing or just maintaining?
• Am I actually consistent?

Because back pain isn’t just about what you feel.
It’s about what your body is capable of.

And that’s the part most people never rebuild.

This is how every one of our successful clients gets out of pain — and stays out.

Something exciting is coming for anyone stuck in this cycle and wants to build a resilient back properly in less than 2 weeks

18/03/2026

If you have had a gradual increase in knee pain and you aren’t sure where it’s coming from or why it’s happened here are 3 really simple tests you can do at home without any equipment to get more clarity on what might be contributing to it.

1. Heel off bridge test. Target 60s

Looking at coordination and co contractions of the posterior chain. Essentially we want everything around the knee to be doing their job and contributing when exercising and doing day to day activities. This prevents the knee from having to do all the work and being overloaded.

2. Single leg wall sit. Target 60s

Simple way of measuring quad capacity and endurance. If the quads are limited in this they are going to get tired quicker than they should, putting more stress through the knee.

3. Single leg squat test. Target 20 reps

Looking at coordination, balance and stability of the hip, knee and ankle. Also looks at the ability for the quads to control the knee in lengthened positions which they are generally weaker at but need to do a lot throughout the day (think walking downhill and down stairs).

If you struggled with these tests, comment the word KNEEHAB and we will send you are free guide going through the tests in more detail and why you might be struggling with them, plus what rehab you can do to improve the physical qualities needed for these tests.

Most people with back pain keep asking the wrong question.They ask:“What hurts?”“What should I avoid?”“What exercise fix...
12/03/2026

Most people with back pain keep asking the wrong question.

They ask:
“What hurts?”
“What should I avoid?”
“What exercise fixes it?”

Better question:

What does my back currently not tolerate well enough?

Because recurring back pain is often less about one damaged thing…
and more about a gap in tolerance.

That gap might be:
load
movement
time
recovery
or confidence

That is why some people feel okay until training gets heavier.
Or sitting lasts longer.
Or life gets more stressful.
Or they try to return to normal too quickly.

Pain is the signal.
But tolerance is usually the part being missed.

If you only chase relief, you stay stuck reacting.

If you rebuild tolerance, you give your back a reason to stop flaring every time life asks for more.

Stop only asking what hurts.
Start asking what it needs to tolerate better.

Save this if your back pain keeps coming back

🙌 FEBRUARY AT MOVE PHYSIO 🙌This month has been all about progress, recovery and helping YOU get back to what you love to...
04/03/2026

🙌 FEBRUARY AT MOVE PHYSIO 🙌

This month has been all about progress, recovery and helping YOU get back to what you love to do 💙

Here’s a snapshot of February at the clinic:

🩺 Helping people smash PBs without pain
🙌 Getting runners back running pain free
💻 Supporting office workers easing aches
🏃‍♂️ Rehabilitated injuries, big and small, with care and precision
🎉 Celebrated every small win, from the first pain-free step to full return to sport

Thank you to everyone who trusted us this month.

Seeing you move stronger, smarter and happier is why we do what we do💪

March, we’re ready for more breakthroughs! 🌟

26/02/2026

Rehab gets hardest when it stops being impressive.

No big milestones.
No dramatic breakthroughs.
Just small gains and quiet work.

That’s where most people quit.

That’s also where results are built.

If you’re rebuilding right now, this is your reminder.

Follow for structured rehab that actually progresses.

19/02/2026

If your back has flared up recently, this is for you.

Even when you’re doing everything “right”, flare-ups can still happen.

And what catches most people off guard isn’t the pain —
it’s the doubt.

“Have I made it worse?”
“Have I set myself back?”
“Should I stop training?”

I treat back pain every day.
I still had those same thoughts.

Here’s what matters:

A flare-up doesn’t mean damage.
It doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It doesn’t erase your progress.

It usually means your system is sensitive.

What helps isn’t panic, rest forever, or chasing perfect posture.

It’s reducing chaos.
Keeping movement in.
Gradually loading again.

If you’re in the middle of one right now, you’re not broken.

Comment BACK and I’ll send you the simple framework I used.

We have a very excited opportunity for right person to join the award winning MOVE Physiotherapy Team 🤝To apply send you...
11/02/2026

We have a very excited opportunity for right person to join the award winning MOVE Physiotherapy Team 🤝

To apply send your CV, cover letter and supporting information to alex@move-physiotherapy.co.uk 📧

11/02/2026

Your spine isn’t fragile and is designed to move. The problem with a lot of lower back rehab is it stops after the initial phase once the pain has reduced or it feels less tight.
You will then go back to sport/ gym/ running once it feels better but it inevitably breaks down again. This is because you hadn’t prepared it for the demands of that activity.

The framework for back rehab should be no different to any other injury and should always involve a structured program that is progressively overloaded over time and individual to you, with the end goal always to move without thought or fear.

If you are feeling stuck with your back pain then comment BACK and we will send you the exact framework and guide on how we have rehabbed low back pain both online and in person.

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📞 Call us on 07983154832
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📧 Email us at hello@move-physiotherapy.co.uk
➡️ Or, book directly using the link in our bio


05/02/2026

Your hip stretches aren’t fixing this. Comment HIP for. Free guide

Stretching isn’t bad.
It’s just not enough on its own.

Most hip pain and stiffness isn’t because the hip is “tight”.
It’s because the hip is doing too much work.

When the spine, pelvis, and rib cage don’t move well,
the hip becomes the last resort.

Add in poor strength and limited loading through different ranges,
and the hip never builds real resilience.

Hips need movement and strength.
In every direction they’re designed to move.

That’s how mobility actually improves

03/02/2026

RUNNERS TESTING: S/L CMJ

SAVE WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR HERE!!!

Jump height and conentric peak force are what we look at immediately but as a runner I want to see what eccentric braking impulse is on each side as I want to know if there is a limb that is taking more of the force.

If there is a big discrepancy then this will affect the athletes when running.

This is a test where the main focus is on asymmetries.

We are looking for less than a 10% deficit in all markers for a single leg jump.

We also want to look at the jump strategy used, it just the numerical data.

Is there more hop dominancy? Is there less knee flexion? Is there more trunk rotation? How smooth is it? How relaxed is the athletes body? Are just a few of the questions I would ask?


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