March Physiotherapy Clinic Ltd.

11/11/2025

Power is also known as the ability to generate force quickly.

Research suggests muscle power declines faster than strength does and is a strong predictor of functional decline.

We know the benefits of strength training for older adults but only 22.8% of adults meet muscle strengthening guidelines and even less train for power.

Think about it: getting out of a lower chair, catching yourself when you fall or trip, lifting the shopping into the boot all require the ability to generate force quickly, not just lifting heavy and controlled.

The solution= train explosive,dynamic exercises with intent as you age. Load heavy and add in some speed, as seen in our exercise classes. It might make chasing the grandkids that little bit easier!

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/fulltext/2025/09000/antifrail__why_muscle__power__matters_in_aging.6.aspx

Gluchowski, Ashley Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, NSCA-CSPS; Phillips, Stuart M. Ph.D., FACSM, FCAHS. Antifrail: Why Muscle (Power) Matters in Aging. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 29(5)

03/11/2025

𝑼𝑷𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬 : 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 😄

It’s finally made it out of the group chat!📱 We’re so excited to announce something brand new 💙

ᴀ ɴᴇᴡ ᴄʟᴀꜱꜱ ᴇxᴄʟᴜꜱɪᴠᴇʟʏ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴏꜱᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴋɴᴇᴇ ᴏꜱᴛᴇᴏᴀʀᴛʜʀɪᴛɪꜱ

If you or someone you know struggles with knee osteoarthritis, we’re starting a small-group class focused on improving strength, mobility and confidence.

👣 You’ll learn safe, effective exercises
💪 Build stronger knees
🦴 Have a modern science approach to understanding what is going on in your body
😊 Feel more confident moving every day

🗓 Starting Wednesday 12 November 13:30
📍 March Physiotherapy Clinic
📞 Call 01354 661784 or email physio@marchphysiotherapy.co.uk to book

Spaces are very limited and we have only two left 💙
👉 Please share or tag a friend who’d love this! 📸 Credit: Lee enjoyed it way more than he let on 🫶

25/09/2025

Who else gets to have this much fun at work? 🤗 Thanks for sharing and letting us re share Glenn! Glenn has been working really hard with Nicole these last few months in weight bearing positions and on his baseline strength, never ever stops smiling but keeps us on our toes 😂👏👏👏

25/09/2025

✨ What Exercises Are Better Than Kegels for Your Pelvic Floor? ✨

Kegels definitely have their place — but research shows they’re not the only (or even the best) way to strengthen your pelvic floor (Studies linked below)

Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation. It’s part of a whole system — and training through everyday, functional, Pilates-based movements can give you functional strength and support that “just doing Kegels” can’t match

👩‍⚕️ Our women’s health physio specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation, and all our Physio Led Pilates classes are designed with pelvic floor strength at the core. You probably won’t even realise you’re training it — but every exercise, sequence and set up is designed with your pelvic health in mind.

Thanks to Alice and Nicole for finding some time today to demonstrate these moves so you can save and use them at home 🫶

📖 Crawford et al. (2016, AJOG) found that certain functional moves activated the pelvic floor more than a standard Kegel:
• Bridge → +56% activation
• All-fours hover → +49%
• Lunge → +42%
• Cat–Cow → +41%
• Squat → +30%

📖 Díaz-Mohedo et al. (2023) also showed that functional exercises like trunk stability push-ups activated the pelvic floor as much (or more) than isolated voluntary contractions — even without consciously thinking about squeezing.

22/09/2025

✨ It’s Our 1️⃣9️⃣th Birthday! ✨
We’ve been looking back at some blasts from the past (sadly lost nearly all of them with an old phone 😢)

🎁 To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to WIN a free consultation appointment (don’t worry if you have an appt booked with us you can still take part and we can credit your account)
👉 Simply LIKE this post and SHARE it to be entered into the draw.

Thank you for giving me a job I can hand on heart say I love, March has some of the best people ❤️ and we’ve had some incredible physios work with us, just so so sad I’ve lost nearly all the pictures of them 🥹😢

22/09/2025

👶🏼✨ Baby Massage Classes ✨👶🏼

The Lane Retreat will be running gentle, relaxing baby massage classes every Tuesday 1–2pm 💕. A perfect way to bond with your little one

📍 March Physiotherapy Clinic
📞 07415 717920
📧 thelane-retreat@outlook.com

Message Stacey to book your spot! 🌸

12/09/2025

If you’re thinking of giving running a go these sessions are a great place to start!!
Our lovely Amy is also a run coach and part of the team Chatteris Running Club who run these sessions 🏃‍♂️ 🏃🏻 🏃🏼‍♀️

COMING SOON!

New term, new you! If you have been thinking about taking up running but aren't sure how to start, this is for you! Starting in Chatteris on Wednesday 17 September at 6:15pm a brand new Couch to 5K course over 10 weeks that will get you running 😎

Led by our England Athletics Qualified Running Coach with assistance from Run Leaders and club members we will make sure you have all the support you need throughout the course.

Contact us for more information, or book online using the following link: https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/ChatterisRunningClub/BookClass/3ad398f3-c341-4da1-9c62-6c892f35aef6

11/09/2025

R O O M T O R E N T

We’ve got a lovely clinic room available upstairs in our physiotherapy clinic! Perfect for an allied health professional or someone whose services would complement our physios and sports rehab team.

✨ What’s included:
🛋️ Treatment couch & desk area
🚰 Sink + sharps disposal contract in place
🚻 Waiting area & toilet facilities
🚗 Parking within 150m + disabled parking right opposite

If you think of anyone who may be interested please do share with them, we’d love some complementary practitioners to work alongside. Plus we do make a mean cup of tea ☕️

29/08/2025

Many of us are obsessed with hitting that 10k mark - and that can never be a bad goal! But for some it feels unobtainable especially with a desk based job.

Health benefits kick in from just 4,000 steps—and consistency matters more than perfection.

So if you’re consistently around 5k–7k, you’re already doing your body a lot of good.
One or two 8k step days a week helps reduce long-term health risks.

✨ Step count isn’t everything….. Let’s celebrate movement, not just step counts.

Do you track your steps, or just walk when you can?

25/08/2025

✨ Celebrating 3 Years of Rrutu ✨

Three years ago, we were lucky enough to have Rrutu join us and what a difference she has made 🤍 ✨

She’s not only an incredibly skilled physiotherapist and our Women’s Health Lead, but she’s also studying for her Masters at King’s College London – showing just how dedicated she is to helping others.

But what we love most about Rrutu is who she is outside of that: the kindest heart, a friend to everyone, always looking out for others. Whether she’s making us laugh with her dancing or spoiling us with her cooking, she brings so much warmth, joy and care to our team every single day.

Rrutu, thank you for everything you do and everything you are – we’re so grateful for you 🤍✨

15/08/2025

🦴 What Causes Osteoarthritis?

Wear and tear is an outdated term.
We know now that Osteoarthritis (OA) is not just “wear and tear”, but a complex condition affecting the entire joint including cartilage, bone, ligaments, synovium, and fat pads .

🔍 Major Risk Factors
• Age: OA risk rises with age, especially after age 50 but it’s not inevitable .
• Joint injury or surgery: Previous trauma (e.g., ACL tears, meniscus damage) can significantly speed up OA development, especially in the knees or hips .
• Obesity & metabolic inflammation: Excess weight increases mechanical stress and body fat produces inflammatory substances, both contributing to OA onset and progression .
• Occupational or repetitive mechanical load: Activities involving kneeling, lifting, or bent postures raise OA risk in specific joints like knees and hips .
• Genetics & structural anomalies: Family history, congenital misalignment, flat feet, and hormonal shifts (e.g. menopause) also play a role .

✅ Bottom Line

OA is a whole‑joint disease driven by a mix of mechanical, metabolic, structural, and genetic factors, not simply aging or overuse. Understanding these causes helps us focus on prevention and symptom control early on.

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📅 If you’re experiencing joint pain or want help to manage your issues or reduce your OA risk, book an appointment with our team.
We’ll help you understand your unique risk factors and create a plan tailored to you.

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