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We help people in pain get back doing what they love ❤️. Physio clinics in Peterborough and Oundle. We pride ourselves on our team approach to healthcare.

We are a multi-disciplinary team of Chartered Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Sports and Remedial Massage Practitioners working together to help our patients live healthier and more enjoyable lives! Each therapist brings their own specialised interests, skills, experiences and passions to healthcare. We treat people of all ages, from the very young to the very old. The range of conditions we treat is wide ranging, from back and neck (spinal) problems, sports and work related injuries, foot conditions, soft tissue, joint and muscular pains as well as addressing all aspects of wellbeing. We also run a clinic at Oundle Medical (GP) Practice just off Glapthorne Road in Oundle and provide physiotherapy services to Oundle School staff and pupils

31/03/2026

During perimenopause:

• Protein metabolism changes

• Muscle mass naturally declines (unless trained)

• Tendon repair signalling is slower

• Sleep disruption affects tissue recovery

Your body can still adapt.

But it may need:

• More protein

• More structured strength work

• Better sleep hygiene

• Longer progression blocks

• Fewer “spikes” in load

Midlife training isn’t about pushing harder.

It’s about respecting recovery.

Next: let’s talk HRT myths.

29/03/2026

Fun day out at London Olympia Hyrox as chief supporter today!

Congrats to Mark and Nick for their first ever Hyrox 👏

27/03/2026

Welcome to the team, Carlos!

We’re excited to have Carlos join us this week as our new physio.

You’ll see him around the clinic and in the David Lloyd space—please make sure to say hello and give him a warm Prestons welcome!

26/03/2026

Same training.

Same shoes.

Same routes.

More pain.

Why?

Oestrogen receptors exist in tendon tissue.

When oestrogen fluctuates or declines:

• Collagen remodelling slows

• Tendons become less efficient at handling load

• Recovery takes longer

• Your “load tolerance window” narrows

This doesn’t mean you’re weaker.

It means programming matters more.

Often it’s not that you need to stop training, you need smarter loading and better recovery.

If you’ve developed Achilles, gluteal or shoulder pain in your 40s… this could be why.

Next: why recovery now takes longer than it used to.

25/03/2026

Hockey is Life!

At the end of my second season back in hockey with the City of Peterborough Women’s 4th XI, I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate this brilliant group of women.

After stepping away from the game for nearly 20 years, coming back last season and earning promotion felt huge for me. This year, stepping up into a tougher league, the results haven’t always gone our way. We’re still waiting to hear where we land once everything’s confirmed.

But honestly, that’s not what’s stuck with me.

What matters is that it hasn’t touched our spirit.

Under the inspirational captaincy of Lisa Andrew, we’ve kept showing up for each other. Week in, week out, we want to win. We give everything we’ve got, we dig in, and we always have fun along the way. Whatever the week throws at us, we bring it onto the pitch and work through it together. There’s something pretty special about smashing a hockey ball as hard as you can and letting it all out — even better when you’re doing it alongside a group of women doing exactly the same.

Win or lose, this team has been something special to be part of.

Big high fives to all of you — and as always, a huge thank you to our sponsor Andy from D Force 🙌

Helen Preston
Vary position from forward to right midfield dependent on fitness level 🤪

24/03/2026

Menopause isn’t a phase.

It’s technically ONE day.

It’s diagnosed after 12 months without a period.

Everything before that is perimenopause — and that’s where most symptoms happen.

It’s not just “low hormones.”

It’s fluctuating hormones.

One day you’re fine, the next day your sleep, mood, joints and energy feel completely different.

This unpredictability is what makes training, recovery and injury management harder in your 40s.

If you feel like your body suddenly changed without warning — you’re not imagining it.

Next post: why your tendons suddenly feel less forgiving.

Save this if you’re in the “washing machine” phase.

19/03/2026

Sports and Remedial Massage acts as the perfect complement to our physiotherapy treatments. Sophie and Phil, our Sports Massage practitioners, perform targeted and effective soft tissue techniques, working closely with our physio team to help you get back to doing what you love.

Book an appointment via our website (link in bio) or call us on 01733 565911

17/03/2026

We love to hear from our happy patients!

15/03/2026

Getting dressed is one of the most common goals we hear in clinic.

Just being able to put on socks, fasten a bra, or wash your hair — without pain.

When everyday tasks start to hurt, it’s easy to brush it off or push through.

But these are often the first signs that something needs support.

Physio isn’t just about exercises.

It’s about helping you move through your day with confidence, comfort, and independence.

If dressing feels harder than it should, that matters.

12/03/2026

After pain or injury, the gym can feel intimidating.

Movements that once felt automatic suddenly come with doubt.

Good rehab doesn’t keep you out of the gym.
It prepares you for it.

With the right support, training becomes structured, progressive, and safe — so the gym feels like a place for rebuilding, not worrying.

Book an appointment today!
Book online via our website
Call us on 01733 565911

09/03/2026

Great feedback for our lovely physio Rahanna!

08/03/2026

Lost in a sea of hip exercises? You’re not alone.
Here’s the truth: not every exercise will help every hip. The real skill lies in knowing which exercises target your specific problem.

That’s where our team comes in. Our HCPC registered and Chartered physiotherapists use clinical reasoning to assess your hip, identify functional deficits, and design exercises that actually make a difference.

💡 Think of it as a personalised roadmap for your hips—so every exercise you do works towards better movement, less pain, and stronger hips.

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Peterborough
PE36SR

Telephone

+441733565911

Website

http://www.prestonshealth.co.uk/

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Prestons Health is an independent healthcare company with a long established reputation in Peterborough (Cambridgeshire, UK) for providing clinically excellent physiotherapy, podiatry, sports massage and rehabilitation services.

Established in Peterborough in 1969, we work together with our patients to live healthier and more enjoyable lives! We pride ourselves on our team approach to healthcare. We treat people of all ages, from the very young to the very old. The range of conditions we treat is wide ranging, from back and neck (spinal) problems, sports and work related injuries, foot conditions, soft tissue, joint and muscular pains as well as addressing all aspects of wellbeing. We take pride in our relationships with our patients, getting to know you and how your condition affects your life. Our key focus is always to keep you doing what you love to do, whether that’s sport, work or everyday hobbies and activities.

This has been our formula for the past 50 years in Peterborough, continuing to evolve our practice with the times.