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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

09/12/2025

Struggling with stubborn tendon pain?

Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis (heel pain), and lateral hip pain can be incredibly persistent — but they don’t have to hold you back.

Shockwave therapy is an evidence-based treatment designed to stimulate healing in irritated tendons and reduce pain. It’s quick, non-invasive, and often effective for those long-standing niggles that haven’t responded to rest or exercises alone.

If you’re dealing with ongoing tendon pain, book an assessment with our team. We’ll check whether shockwave is the right option for you and guide you toward a personalised plan to get you moving comfortably again.

23/10/2025

Want to join our team in a support role?

Here is the job description link below with details on how to apply

https://uk.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=30ad1be83bb7559d

18/10/2025

Feeling tight, sore, or just in need of a reset? 👐
We’ve got you covered this Monday with Sports Massage appointments available!

✨ Morning slots with Sophie
🌙 Evening sessions with Phil

Whether you’re training hard or just need to unwind some muscle tension, our expert therapists will get you feeling your best.

📅 Limited spaces – book now and start your week right!

08/10/2025

Happy birthday to Gill Preston today! 🎊 🍰

Gill was practice manager for Bill since 1969 to 2000 and has helped out behind the scenes ever since.

If you phone early morning or later in the day, it’s generally Gill who will help you on the phone! In between exercise sessions and rounds of golf!

Happy birthday Mum thanks for all that you do!

15/09/2025

Say Hello to Sophie! 👋

We are so excited to welcome Sophie Buckmaster to the Prestons Health team! ✨

Sophie is a highly experienced Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist, now offering Sports Massage every Monday & Tuesday morning/early afternoon.

She had a fully booked first week with us – and every single patient left singing her praises! 🎉

With over 20 years in the fitness and massage industry, Sophie brings incredible knowledge of the body, movement, and recovery. Her passion? Helping people not just manage pain, but understand and treat the root cause of it. 🌿

A little about Sophie…
🏞 Grew up in Oxfordshire, always active and outdoorsy
🎓 Qualified in Sports Massage in 2004, later advancing to the Level 5 Diploma at the Oxford School of Sports Massage
👩‍🏫 Assistant tutor at the Cambridge School of Sports Massage
🏃‍♀️ Experience at marathons, triathlons & charity events, supporting athletes and everyday movers alike

Sophie’s approach is warm, intuitive, and backed by years of real experience.

📅 Now Taking Bookings!
🗓 Mondays & Tuesdays
⏰ Morning & Early Afternoon

Whether you’re training, recovering, or simply in need of restorative care – Sophie is here to help.

We can’t wait for you to meet her! 💙

20/08/2025

Conversations at the side of a tennis court • Day 3 🎾

Havjng picked up my tennis racquet again after a 30 year competition hiatus (!) and it has really got me thinking about tennis as a perfect longevity strategy. Pickleball and padel tennis included…..

Here is what I have noticed:

1️⃣ Grip strength and muscle health
My forearm aches after playing, the good kind of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) that signals muscle growth wil happen . Grip strength is strongly linked to overall fitness and even longevity, and tennis gives great training for arms, shoulders and rotator cuffs.

2️⃣ Brain workout
Keeping score while moving is surprisingly taxing and brilliant for keeping the brain sharp. Hadn’t realised what I challenge that actually is now I’m 50 and in perimenopause 🤪

3️⃣ Body awareness
Tracking a ball, whether volleying at the net or chasing down a lob, challenges proprioception(awareness of our body is space), coordination and reaction time. It’s disorientating chasing a ball back : something I definitely took for granted when I was younger.

4️⃣ Agility and movement
The side to side sprints on court bring variety to movement patterns and keep the body adaptable.

5️⃣ Purpose and joy
Chasing a ball taps into something deeply satisfying. For many of us it is a huge dopamine hit.

6️⃣ Community
The court brings connection, laughter and shared energy : even when we lose. I’m competitive on the court but actually it’s not about the win or lose for me.

Tennis is more than a sport. It is a whole body, whole brain and whole life investment.

Going to see how I can fit more of it in to my own longuevity strategy!

19/08/2025

✨ Conversations from the side of the court – Day 2 at Hunstanton Open 🎾

Another brilliant day of tennis yesterday, and I had one of those special moments that makes me love being a physio. I bumped into a patient I treated a couple of years ago for knee pain (which turned out to be a flare up of osteoarthritis). The first thing she said to me was:

👉 “I’m still doing one of the 3 exercises you gave me – and I’m still playing tennis!”

So often people stop their exercises once the pain settles, but with osteoarthritis it’s about the long game — building habits that keep you moving and doing what you love.

To hear that one of her exercises had become a daily routine, and that she’s still out on court competing, was a real highlight. Proof that small, consistent changes make a huge difference 🙌

Physiotherapy really is the best job in the world 💙

18/08/2025

Conversations at the side of the court 🎾

Day 1 of the Hunstanton Tennis Open ✅
I spent most of it hopping between courts—watching some glorious tennis and catching up with so many familiar faces from David Lloyd, City of Peterborough Tennis Club, local schools, parents, patients, and players.

One chat stuck with me 👇
A 48-year-old player (no not in photo!) told me her shoulder aches too much to play tennis on consecutive days. She’s been playing tennis all her life—this was her only complaint. No loss of function, just the start of something that’s holding her back from what she loves.

So, I asked: “Do you do any conditioning work?”
Because here’s the thing…
👉 Around 45, we naturally start to lose muscle (sarcopenia).our shoulder muscles called the rotator cuff are really important in fine tuning shoulder control.
👉 With menopause, hormone changes can amplify aches and pains.
👉 Ignored, this can spiral into deconditioning, weaker shots, and more discomfort.

The bad news: some age-related decline is inevitable.
The good news: so much of it is reversible 🙌
With the right mix of:
💪 Strength training
❤️ Cardio fitness
😴 Restful sleep
🥗 Real food
🌍 Purpose + community
🧘 Stress awareness

What she needs? A thorough hands on physio assessment + targeted plan so she can get back to enjoying back-to-back tennis days.

In short: YES—we can help! 👊

17/08/2025

Anyone for tennis? 🎾

Good luck to all our patients playing in the Hunstanton Tennis Open this week.

I’m looking forward to a knock around myself with and . Game face on ready for tomorrow!

Come say hi if you’re there.

06/08/2025

Peterborough Grand Prix 2025 ✅

Loved this seasons races. The running community in Peterborough really is the best ❤️😊🫡

😍

09/07/2025

🎉 Happy BIG Birthday, Helen! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Helen Preston, Clinical Director of Prestons Health – and the driving force behind everything we do.

From all of us – your team and patients – thank you for your leadership, dedication, and for always putting people first. Prestons Health wouldn’t be what it is without you at the helm.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with cake, laughter, and a well-earned break (for once!) 🎂🥳

With love,
The team & patients at Prestons Health 💙

25/06/2025

Peterborough Grand Prix #2 for 2025 ✅

My last 5k race on this side of 50 🫨🫨🫨

As always, joined by my brilliant running buddy and hockey central midfield powerhouse (usually holding it down on the P spot!) 🙏

See you on the other side of 50… at least I’ll get a shiny new age category! 😅

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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.