Maidstone Physiotherapy Clinic

07/12/2025

From running up stairs to rigorous gardening, everyday activities could boost your health and help you live longer. https://bbc.in/3MiPkNU

24/11/2025

Get walking!!

When you sit for about 20 minutes, blood flow to the brain begins to slightly decrease, which can slow neural processing and reduce alertness. Prolonged sitting may also cause temporary drops in attention, memory, and problem solving speed.

Walking creates the opposite effect. Movement increases circulation and delivers more oxygen and glucose to the brain. This supports neural activity and enhances creativity, focus, and cognitive performance.

Studies show that even short walking breaks, as little as two to five minutes, can improve mood, sharpen mental clarity, and make the brain more alert compared to continuous sitting.

If your thinking starts to feel dull, your brain may simply need movement.

09/11/2025

With World Menopause Day tomorrow, it’s the perfect time to talk about staying strong as we age. We all know weight-bearing exercise is important, but what should we actually be doing?

Luckily, leading exercise physiologist and women’s health expert Stacey Simms has broken it down.

Tap the link in bio to learn the key moves every (peri)menopausal woman should focus on for lasting strength and energy.

09/11/2025

Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints. Here’s how to strengthen them: https://bbc.in/3IRuLGR

06/11/2025

Feeling the strain? A private physio could help.

Search our online directory to find a local professional:
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National Stress Awareness Day is a timely reminder to prioritise your wellbeing. Whether it’s tension, fatigue or chronic pain, physiotherapy can offer real relief. Take that first step toward feeling better.

27/10/2025

2 of our Chartered Physiotherapists here at Maidstone Physiotherapy Clinic are able to provide Pelvic Health treatment for women and men. Contact us for details about how this could help you.

“Pelvic health isn’t just for older women.”
Advanced practice physiotherapist Funmi Odofin explains how pelvic health rehabilitation restores confidence and quality of life – and why early access to services matters.

Watch Funmi and Emily’s story, and read how education, exercise and compassion combine in pelvic health physiotherapy.

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25/10/2025

Every time you skip your walk, your brain and body quietly take note.
Muscle isn’t just for the young or the vain but it is your life insurance policy.

It protects your joints, stabilizes your balance, boosts your mood and even helps your memory.

Yes, lifting weights might do more for your mind than another crossword puzzle!

The real problem?

Too many people “retire” from movement.
We treat the gym like it’s for athletes instead of medicine for everyone.
The truth is simple and uncomfortable.
If you stop challenging your muscles, your brain follows.

Don’t let comfort steal your strength.
Pick up something heavy, learn something new, move like your life depends on it.

Because it does.

22/10/2025

You weren’t designed to sit for 10 hours and scroll for 5 more.
You were built to move... TO LIVE
Ignore movement long enough and your body will remind you painfully.

So, move.
Daily.
Intentionally.
Relentlessly.

Because staying still is slowly dying.

18/10/2025

If you have a relative or friend who is struggling with balance issues we can help! Keeping moving to maintain balance.

10/10/2025

Great article- give us a call if you want any help finding the right exercises for you.

Science tells us putting in some work now pays dividends later. https://bbc.in/3IRuLGR

03/10/2025

Most people think productivity comes from grinding harder, but your brain isn’t a machine—it’s biology. 🧠 When you move, you pump oxygen and nutrients that wake up your neurons.

That’s why a short walk often gives you the “aha!” moment hours at your desk never will. Next time you feel stuck, don’t push through—step out, reset, and let movement do the work.

22/09/2025

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day.
Remember when life gets tough for someone you are doing enough by being there.