Strive Clinic

27/03/2026

Every day is a new beginning, take a deep breath, smile and go again.
Celebrate the small wins.

26/03/2026

Check out what we as Physiotherapists love to see when you head to our clinic!

* Continuing to train alongside rehab - movement is often part of the solution not something you should be stopping.
* Realising your body is not fragile - stopping movement and exercise contributes to feeling 'fragile'.
* Getting stronger - all you sometimes need is a bit of advice, guidance, education and a proper professional rehab plan.
* Celebrating the improvements - recognise those small wins like being able to get out of the chair pain free, run without that knee pain now or be able to get a pain free nights sleep.
* Patients trusting us! - we love working with you, adaptation takes time in the rehab process alongside a bit of self belief and trust.

We love seeing the difference we can make in your rehab journey.
Get in touch now to find out how we can help you.

Tel. 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk

23/03/2026

21/03/2026

Strive to get active, to get healthy and get back to what you love doing this weekend!
Let us know how you're getting moving this weekend... Enjoy the sunshine!🌞

18/03/2026

Thursday foot care appointments are available tomorrow
Contact us now 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk
www.striveclinic.co.uk

16/03/2026

The weather is warming up and Spring has arrived.
Many people look forward to being outside more often but it can present foot health challenges.

These Spring foot care tips can help keep your feet healthy and comfortable:

* Check your feet for any Winter damage. Winter footwear can reduce airflow and trap moisture leading to dry skin, callus or fungal infections. Make sure you check your feet regularly for signs of skin or nail changes.

* Exfoliating feet improves skin texture, removes areas of dry or hard skin and can prevent cracked heels.

* Moisturise your feet daily. Open shoes and sandals can lead to dry skin and cracked heels. It is important to keep your skin hydrated to prevent these problems.

* Toenail cutting properly is important in preventing ingrown toenails. Cut straight across the nail and avoid rounding the corners and try not to cut nails too short.

* Switch to open shoes and lighter footwear gradually. Suddenly changing footwear from heavier supportive shoes to sandals can cause foot pain and trigger conditions like metatarsalgia (ball of foot pain) or plantar fasciitis.

* It is tempting in the warmer weather to increase activity levels but doing so too quickly can place increased load and stress through your feet. Gradually increase walking activity and stretch your calf muscles regularly.

* Keep feet clean and dry. Warmer weather can increase sweating of feet which may increase risk of developing infections such as Athletes foot. Wash feet regularly, dry them thoroughly and wear breathable socks and footwear.

Spring is a great time to check your feet! You can prevent many common seasonal foot problems by taking good care of them.

Book an appointment today with our Foot Health Practitioner to see how we can help.

Tel. 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk
www.striveclinic.co.uk

13/03/2026

Friday Thought...

Rehab is a journey and not a race to recovery.
Injuries take time to heal and rushing it can lead to setbacks.

I've had this conversation a lot in our physiotherapy clinics this week. Understanding our injuries, knowing how and what our bodies need to heal are all important in managing the rehab journey.

Be kind to yourself if you are on your own rehab journey, your destination is shaped by the journey to get there.

Have a great weekend!

12/03/2026

Our feet are constantly at work in our daily lives to support, balance and move us. There are many reasons why feet are great but some of the pressures they withstand and how intricate they are contributes to how they support us.

Nearly a quarter of all of our bones are in the foot. There are 26 bones, 19 muscles, 33 joints, 10 tendons and 100+ ligaments! It is important to look after all of these intricate moving parts.

The Achilles tendon also known as the Calcaneal tendon extends from the bottom of our calf muscle and attaches to the back of our heel bone. It is responsible for taking a lot of load in standing, walking and especially when running or sprinting.

When running your feet can take up to 5 times your body weight through them in force so it is super important to make sure you wear comfortable shoes that are shock absorbent.

There are almost 8,000 nerve endings in your feet which is why they are so ticklish! Having ticklish feet is a good sign these nerves are working. If sensation in your feet is reduced then it could be a sign of neuropathy.

The average person walks up to 110,000 miles in their lifetime. That's a lot of steps in your step count and a lot of loading through your feet.

However, only 2 out of 10 people regularly check their feet and think about their foot health. If you're concerned about anything in your foot health then it's important to get your feet checked out by your GP or a Foot Health Professional.

Contact our Foot Health Practitioner if you have any concerns about your feet or you would benefit from regular foot care sessions.
Tel. 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk
www.striveclinic.co.uk

09/03/2026

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Wow! Another fantastic five star google review for Strive.
Thank you so much Chris for your positive feedback and kind words.

Physiotherapy is all about working towards and achieving the things that matter to you.

Contact Strive Clinic to see how we can help you Tel. 07498 210677.
info@striveclinic.co.uk
www.striveclinic.co.uk

06/03/2026

Wrist injuries are common, most often from a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Wrist sprain happens when the ligaments are stretched or torn. This often results from a sudden twisting, jarring force or a fall. Symptoms can include swelling, pain on movement, tenderness to touch and sometimes bruising but often you will still have some range of movement.

Wrist fracture is when one or more bones are broken. This injury causes significant pain, limited range of movement and sometimes a visible deformity of the wrist. You may even feel a crack or grinding sensation at the time of injury.

Wrist fractures and sprains can present similarly but require very different treatment. An x-ray is needed if there is suspicion of a fracture.
Wrist sprains can be managed with physiotherapy from the acute stages right through to return to full function or sport.
Most wrist fractures heal within 6-8 weeks dependant on severity of the break. Physiotherapy can help restore movement and strength following an initial period of immobilisation in plaster/splint.

02/03/2026

Local, professional, expert foot care from our qualified Foot Health Practitioner Imogen.
Strive Clinic based at Purbeck Sports Centre for all your foot health needs.
www.striveclinic.co.uk
Tel. 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk

23/02/2026

Cycling is great for getting out and exploring new places or even just commuting locally.
But, there are some great benefits to cycling…cycling is mood boosting, releasing those happy hormone endorphins and can help your mental health.
It is low impact exercise so kind on those arthritic knees and hips and proven to be a great way to long term manage these conditions.
It builds strength in the lower limbs which helps overall fitness and endurance.
It’s also good for looking after your heart and reducing cancer risk as it’s great overall exercise.
It may even help with a bit of weight loss depending on how many coffee and cake stops you have!