Isla Sell Physiotherapy

09/02/2026

🧘‍♀️ Saturday Pilates – Spaces Available!

Start your weekend feeling strong, stretched, and supported ✨

We have spaces available in our Saturday morning Pilates class at 9am, held in our clinic in a small, supportive group.

✔️ Led by a physiotherapy team
✔️ Ideal for rehab, strength, mobility & confidence
✔️ Small class sizes for individual attention

If you’d like to join us or want more information, just get in touch 📩

📞 07715 427929
📧 hello@islasellphysio.co.uk

We’d love to see you there 💚

06/02/2026

🦵 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 - 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 🦵

Your knees carry you through every step, squat, and jump - so let’s make them strong, stable, and pain-free!

Here are some evidence-backed exercises to strengthen and protect your knees

1️⃣ Wall Sits - Builds quad endurance & stabilizes your knees.
2️⃣ Step-Ups - Improves balance and strengthens quads & glutes.
3️⃣ TKEs (Terminal Knee Extensions) - Activates your VMO, which supports patellar stability.
4️⃣ Single-Leg RDLs - Boosts balance and strengthens your posterior chain (hamstrings & glutes).

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭:
⭐ Perform 2–3 sets of each, 8–15 reps (or 30–45 sec holds for wall sits) - 2 - 3 x per week.

⭐ Keep movements slow and controlled. Focus on form: knees track over 2nd/3rd toe, no collapsing inward.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
✅ Strong muscles absorb impact, reducing joint stress
✅ Improved control = fewer micro-injuries
✅ Strength + mobility = pain-free performance
✅ Train smart, not just hard. Your knees will thank you! 💪

04/02/2026

Is your Achilles feeling stiff, sore, or painful first thing in the morning?

That tight feeling at the back of the ankle is something we see a lot — especially in walkers, runners, gym-goers and anyone increasing their activity.

Achilles pain often develops gradually and can linger if it’s ignored.

Pushing through it or resting completely rarely solves the problem long term.

✔️ The right load
✔️ Targeted strength work
✔️ Hands-on treatment when needed

…can make a huge difference.

The good news?

Most Achilles issues respond really well to early, evidence-based physiotherapy.

💬 Not sure if yours needs checking?

Book a FREE 15-minute discovery call with one of our physios and let’s talk it through.

https://islasellphysio.co.uk/online-bookings

02/02/2026

👋 Meet Andy - the newest member of our team!

We’re really pleased to be welcoming Andy to Isla Sell Physiotherapy, and he’s very much looking forward to getting started and meeting some of you in clinic and classes.

Andy is a Chartered Physiotherapist, registered with both the HCPC and CSP. He graduated from Plymouth University and his passion for physiotherapy has been shaped by a lifelong involvement in sport and a strong desire to help people move better and feel more confident.

Andy has participated in a wide range of sports including academy football, rugby, ice hockey, running, and golf, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the physical demands placed on the body. This sporting background helps inform his approach to assessment, rehabilitation, and return to activity.

Outside of the clinic, Andy enjoys spending time golfing and walking his dogs, and is a huge football fan!

We hope you will join us in giving Andy a really warm welcome ❤

30/01/2026

✨ Physio-Led Pilates Classes ✨

Looking to move better, feel stronger and build confidence in your body? Our physiotherapist-led Pilates classes are designed to support you safely - whether you’re managing pain, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to stay active.

Pop us a message to try a class for FREE! 📲

Send a message to learn more

28/01/2026

⚖️ Overtraining vs Rest: 3 Signs You Might Need a Break

More isn’t always better. Sometimes your body isn’t asking for more training - it’s asking for rest.

🚩 1. You feel constantly sore or stiff
Lingering aches that don’t ease with warm-ups can be a sign your tissues aren’t recovering properly.

🚩 2. Your performance is dropping
Struggling with workouts that used to feel manageable? Fatigue can blunt strength, speed and coordination.

🚩 3. You’re tired, irritable or not sleeping well
Recovery isn’t just physical. Poor sleep, low mood or constant fatigue often point to an overloaded nervous system.

💡 Rest doesn’t mean stopping.
It means adjusting load, improving recovery, and training smarter - not harder.

If you’re unsure whether to push on or pull back, our physios and trainers can help you find the right balance.

📲 Book in or drop us a message - your body will thank you.

26/01/2026

🏃‍♂️ Training for a new goal this year?

Whether it’s a marathon, half marathon, gym challenge, or just moving more in 2025 - your body needs looking after too.

💆‍♀️ Sports Massage isn’t just for athletes

It’s for anyone training regularly and wanting to:

✔ Reduce muscle tightness & soreness
✔ Improve recovery between sessions
✔ Address niggles before they become injuries
✔ Support performance & movement quality
✔ Keep training consistently (and pain-free!)

🔥 Sports Massage Packages Available

To support your training, we’re offering 15% OFF when you book a block of 6 sessions:

• 30-minute sports massage
• 60-minute sports massage

Tailored to your sport, your goals, and your body.

📍 Available across Torpoint & Looe
📩 DM us or book online to secure your package and keep your training on track.

✨ Your goals deserve proper recovery.

15/01/2026

Long week? 😮‍💨

Tight shoulders, a sore neck, and the cold creeping into your lower back?

We’ve got you covered.

We’ve got last-minute availability tomorrow (Friday) to ease those aches and pains and get your weekend started the right way.

Go on… you deserve it 🤍

Book online now https://islasellphysio.co.uk/online-bookings

10/01/2026

A better lifestyle starts with a body that moves without pain.

Let’s manage what’s holding you back and keep you moving toward your goals—one step at a time.
New year. Better movement.

06/01/2026

✨ Day 12 of our 12 Days of Fitness ✨

Fitness doesn’t have to mean the gym, high-impact workouts, or pushing your body to exhaustion.

Sometimes, it’s simply about moving a little more each day.

🚶‍♀️ Take the stairs instead of the lift
👨‍👩‍👧 Run around with the grandchildren
⛳ Take up a new hobby like golf
☕ Go for a walk and chat with friends

Fitness is about consistent movement that improves your quality of life — physically and mentally.

As we head into 2026, find a way of moving that works for you.
And if pain or injury is holding you back, we’re here to help — come and see us in clinic.

🎉 Happy New Year from all the team at Isla Sell Physiotherapy — wishing you a healthy and happy year ahead.

04/01/2026

✨ Day 10 of Fitness Spotlight ✨

Today we’re shining the light on Rame Yoga, run by the wonderful Jackie 🧘‍♀️💫

Jackie’s classes are simply fantastic and truly suited to all levels and abilities. From a variety of yoga styles to inspiring workshops and her AMAZING retreats, there’s something for everyone.

If you’re looking to bring more balance, calm, and yin/yang energy into 2026, give Rame Yoga a try 🙏

👉 Follow Jackie .rameyoga and book yourself into a class — your mind and body will thank you.


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