R S Physiotherapy

13/11/2025

07/08/2025

Physiotherapy treatment and Rehabilitation by experienced Musculoskeletal Specialist Chartered Physiotherapist.

Physiotherapy can help if you experience back/ neck pain, joint or muscle pain or need help recovering and getting back to your usual activities following sprains, strains, sports injuries or following orthopaedic surgery.

I run regular clinics at Wellow Fitness Centre with easy access & free parking.

Tel 07914 822013
Email rebeccasedgwickphysio@gmail.com.

31/07/2025

RIDER FITNESS

Are you fit to ride?
Rider symmetry & fitness directly affects both our own and horse's comfort & performance.
If you would like to improve your posture, stability & effectiveness in the saddle why not come along to one of our exercise classes aimed specifically for Riders.

Classes are held at Wellow Fitness Centre, nr Romsey. Small groups
- Tuesday 10.30am Pay monthly
- Wednesday 7pm 6 week course ideal to reboot your fitness following injury or time out- repeated on regular basis.

Booking now for September.
WhatsApp 07914 822013 or email rsvetphys@gmail.com for details

23/07/2025

Did you know that I treat animals as well as humans? Our 4 legged friends can also benefit from Physiotherapy treatment. If you would like to fund out more please come along to my talk on Sunday at The Healthy Pet Store, Totton. Booking details in the post below.

The talk with Rebecca Sedgwick (MCSP, ACPAT Cat A),RS Veterinary & Rider Physiotherapy, is happening this Sunday, 27th July at 4:30pm at Healthy Pet Store, Totton.

Discover how physiotherapy supports recovery, mobility, and long-term wellness in pets. It’s a brilliant opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this gentle, hands-on therapy.

✨ Free entry
🎟️ Booking required – limited spaces available

📅 Sunday 27th July
🕟 4:30pm
📍 Healthy Pet Store, SO40 3HX

To book your space: https://tinyurl.com/Physiotherapy-RebeccaSedgwick

15/07/2025

Some of the most common running injuries tend to involve the knee & ankle. This applies to both seasoned runners who may be training for ultra marathons or those doing couch to 5k.

Patellofemoral knee pain is one of the more prevalent conditions and is often related to biomechanical factors, such as poor gluteal control.

Common ankle problems are sprained ankles & achilles tendonopathies.

Problems usually tend to occur when exercise intensity is increased too quickly, resulting in overload of soft tissue & joint structures.

Increases in training should be progressive with sufficient recovery time allowed between training sessions.

Seek Physiotherapy advice if you sustain an injury or are struggling to progress your training due to pain.

14/06/2025

12/06/2025

26/05/2025

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain in the UK, with 5.4 million people experiencing osteoarthritis of the knee and 3.2 million affected by hip arthritis.

Evidence based Clinical guidelines advocate targeted exercises to improve strength and stability as a major factor in management for people experiencing joint pain secondary to arthritis.
Exercise, alongside weight & pain management can reduce the rate of disease progression. It also improves post operative outcome where joint replacement is required.

Please get in touch for help & advice on managing joint pain, or are needing assistance following joint replacement or other orthopaedic surgery.

23/05/2025

☆☆ FRIDAY PHYSIO FACTS ☆☆

☆ Physiotherapy is a profession, rather than a specific treatment. Evidence based treatment may incorporate a range of different interventions used to help restore movement & function.

☆ The use of Physiotherapeutic interventions have been recorded in history for thousands of years, with manual therapy being advocated by Hippocrates as far back as 460BC

☆ The use of the title 'Physiotherapist' is protected by law & can only be used by practitioners who have obtained the relevant degree level qualification in Physiotherapy & are registered with the regulatory body HCPC (Health Care & Professions Council).

☆ Physiotherapy treatment is used to help people with a wide range of conditions, including neurological & respiratory problems, as well as musculoskeletal conditions

☆ Musculoskeletal conditions that may benefit from Physiotherapy treatment are back & neck pain, muscle & joint problems, sports injuries & orthopaedic problems.

☆ Physiotherapy treatment is beneficial for animals as well as people!

If you would like to find out how Physiotherapy treatment can help you (or your pets!), please get in touch.

01/05/2025

The dry, sunny weather is a great time to enjoy the outdoors & increase activity levels.

Having the beautiful New Forest on the doorstep is perfect for getting out in the countryside, whether you enjoy walking, running or cycling.

Negotiating uneven ground can be great for improving strength, stability & balance. It can, however, sometimes result in injury, such as ankle sprains.

If you do suffer from an ankle sprain & are unable to weight bear it is best to get it checked out by a medical professional to rule out bony injury or major soft tissue disruption.

Initial treatment in the acute stages should follow the PRICE protocol
- Protection
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation

It is now recognised that inflammation is an important part of the healing process, so should not be discouraged. However, excessive or prolonged swelling is likely to be painful & may slow healing so may need to be controlled.

Try to move your foot & ankle regularly to encourage return to full joint mobility. Gentle weight bearing as pain allows will help to promote healing & return to function.

The majority of low grade sprains will resolve within 3- 6 weeks. If progress is slow or you are struggling with recovery, Physiotherapy can help you get back to your usual activities.

Please get in touch if you need help/ advice recovering from joint/ soft tissue injuries.

Tel 07914 822013.