The Physio Crew

The Physio Crew The Physio Crew provides high quality care to a wide variety of patients from elite athletes to those who wish to reduce pain and improve function.

The Physio Crew is a fast growing buisness aiming to help you move better and pain free. Nicole has worked with international rugby players and elite athletes but enjoys working with those looking to improve their quality of life just as much. We have a team of highly qualified, friendly and knowledgeable professionals ready to help you with your health and movmement needs. Don't put it off any longer, book with us today,

10/06/2026

POV: you want to reach your step goal ...

Anything for those few extra steps to hit your target!

10/06/2026

Can I run with a quad strain? 🤷

You don't want to delay your recovery - come and see us for some more advice if this is something you're struggling with!

📲 Link in our bio to book a Free Phone Consultation
💬 Message us Today
📞 Call us on 0808 501 2712
✉️ [email protected]

Achilles pain that just won’t settle? 👣You’ve tried resting it.You’ve stretched it.Maybe you’ve stopped running altogeth...
10/06/2026

Achilles pain that just won’t settle? 👣
You’ve tried resting it.
You’ve stretched it.
Maybe you’ve stopped running altogether.
And yet… it still feels stiff first thing in the morning.
Or sore halfway through a walk.
Or tight every time you try to build your training back up.
Achilles pain isn’t usually about something being “torn” or permanently damaged.
More often, it’s a load and capacity issue.
Your tendon has been asked to tolerate more than it’s currently prepared for — whether that’s from running, long walks, gym work, or even just a sudden increase in daily steps.
The good news?
Tendons respond extremely well to the right kind of structured, progressive loading.
In our latest blog from The Physio Crew, we explain:
✔️ Why complete rest often doesn’t solve Achilles pain
✔️ What morning stiffness actually means
✔️ How to rebuild tendon capacity safely
✔️ Why flare-ups don’t mean failure
✔️ What physiotherapy should look like
If you’re feeling frustrated or unsure what to do next, this will give you clarity.
Read the full blog here:
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/mtmdvrchdm
Strong tendons are built gradually — not avoided.
If you’d like guidance specific to you, we’re here to help.

10/06/2026

“It’s just a dead leg" ... Not always.

Ongoing pain and stiffness could be Myositis Ossificans.

In this video Nicole covers how Shockwave can help support Myositis Ossificans.

If you need further support please message us to book in for an assessment!

Our goal is to be able to get you back to what you love doing...If that's getting back to your sport, walking up the sta...
10/06/2026

Our goal is to be able to get you back to what you love doing...

If that's getting back to your sport, walking up the stairs, picking up your children, we want to get you there.

Please let us know how we can go above and beyond!

Send us a message today on how we can support you 😀

09/06/2026

Plank and Catch challenge!

Planking and coordination ... not two things that go well together unless you're Reece 🤣

🤷‍♂️ Stiff shoulder that won’t budge?Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) can feel like your arm is literally “locked,”...
09/06/2026

🤷‍♂️ Stiff shoulder that won’t budge?

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) can feel like your arm is literally “locked,” making everyday tasks painful and frustrating.
In our latest blog we break down:

✔️ What frozen shoulder really is
✔️ Why stiffness and pain stick around
✔️ Common misconceptions
✔️ How physiotherapy can help improve movement and confidence

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://thephysiocrew.co.uk/physiotherapy-for-frozen-shoulder/

If restricted movement and persistent shoulder pain are limiting your life, understanding the cause is the first step toward change 💪

09/06/2026

Admin mode: ACTIVATED 💻

Ensuring your plan is tailored to help you with the best recovery possible!

Review on the day! 🚲🏊‍♀️🏋️‍♀️Are you experiencing...- Shoulder pain- Ankle pain- Knee pain- Elbow pain - Back painMessag...
09/06/2026

Review on the day! 🚲🏊‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

Are you experiencing...
- Shoulder pain
- Ankle pain
- Knee pain
- Elbow pain
- Back pain

Message us today to book in a Free Phone Consultation
Email [email protected]
OR
Call us on 0808 501 2712

Let us help!

Flat feet do not automatically mean a failing tendon.And this is where a lot of unnecessary fear starts.Someone looks do...
08/06/2026

Flat feet do not automatically mean a failing tendon.

And this is where a lot of unnecessary fear starts.

Someone looks down, sees a lower arch, develops pain on the inside of the ankle… and the story becomes:

“My arch has collapsed.”
“My foot is falling in.”
“This is permanent.”

Let’s slow that down.

Arch height is a structural characteristic.

Some people have higher arches.
Some have lower arches.

Neither is inherently pathological.

Tibialis posterior doesn’t exist to create a “perfect” arch.

It exists to control load through the midfoot.

Dynamic control matters more than static posture.

You can have:

a low arch with excellent strength and no pain
a higher arch with poor control and symptoms

The issue is rarely what your foot looks like standing still.

It’s how it behaves under load.

Tibialis posterior works hardest during:

single-leg stance
mid-stance phase of gait
longer duration walking
uneven terrain

If its capacity drops — through deconditioning, load spikes, fatigue — the arch may appear to lower more during movement.

That doesn’t mean collapse.

It means control capacity is temporarily reduced.

There’s a big difference.

When we label it as “fallen” or “collapsed,” we create a nocebo effect.

It sounds structural.
Permanent.
Irreversible.

In most cases, it’s neither.

With progressive strengthening, load management, and improved endurance, we often see:

improved dynamic control
reduced pain
better tolerance to longer walking

The goal isn’t to change your anatomy.

It’s to improve your capacity.

Flat doesn’t equal failing.

And posture alone doesn’t diagnose pathology.

Control, tolerance, and load response tell us far more than how an arch looks in a mirror.

— Nicole

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