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Glos Physio

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🙌🏻 Chartered Physiotherapist with over 17
years experience, specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
👐🏻 Full Assessments & Diagnosis
🏃‍♀️Gait Analysis
🤸‍♀️Movement Analysis
👐🏻 Sports Massage
🙌🏻 Dry Needling

28/08/2026

I’m a big believer in keeping people active through injury, rather than automatically telling them to stop.

The important bit is finding the right level of load for that person and their injury.

Our tissues need stimulus to heal, adapt and get stronger, and we get that through movement, weight bearing and gradually loading them.

But there is a balance. Too little load and we can lose strength and capacity, and sometimes the problem just doesn’t move forward. Too much load and we can exceed what the tissue is currently able to tolerate and symptoms can flare.

That’s why I don’t necessarily want rehab to be completely pain free either. A small amount of discomfort can be absolutely fine, depending on the injury.

It’s about finding that sweet spot where we’re doing enough to encourage adaptation, without constantly irritating things.

Keep moving, find what’s manageable, and build from there.

16/08/2026

How long will it take to heal? 🩹

It’s one of the questions I get asked most in clinic — and unfortunately, there isn’t always a simple answer!

Different tissues heal at very different rates. A muscle strain may settle within a few weeks, while tendons, ligaments, nerves and cartilage can take considerably longer.

And healing time doesn’t always equal return-to-sport time. Feeling better is only part of the picture — the tissue also needs to gradually regain its strength, capacity and confidence with load.

Things that can help along the way:
• Getting the balance between rest and activity right
• Gradually increasing load rather than doing too much too soon
• Eating well and staying hydrated
• Prioritising sleep and recovery
• Keeping consistent with your rehab

The timelines in the graphic are a guide rather than a deadline. Every injury, and every person is different.

If something is taking longer than you expected, it doesn’t necessarily mean it isn’t healing. Sometimes it just needs a bit more time and the right progression.

13/08/2026

Hands-on treatment can be a really useful part of physio, particularly when pain or stiffness is making it difficult to move or exercise comfortably.

I use joint mobilisations and soft tissue treatment alongside rehab to help settle symptoms, improve movement and make exercise feel a little easier.

I often describe it as creating a window of opportunity.

If we can reduce pain and get things moving better, we can then use that window to work on strength, control and gradually build things back up.

It’s not about hands-on treatment instead of exercise — the two can work really well together.

Settle symptoms. Get moving. Build strength. Get back to what you enjoy.

11/08/2026

Dry needling… what does the evidence actually say? 🪡

Dry needling is something I use regularly in clinic, but it’s not a magic fix and it’s rarely the whole treatment.

Where I find it particularly useful is in helping to settle pain and muscle sensitivity. If we can make an area feel more comfortable, it can give us a really useful window of opportunity to get moving, start loading and progress rehab.

That might mean being able to:
• move with less discomfort
• tolerate strengthening exercises better
• restore normal movement
• build confidence in the area again
• gradually return to running, sport or everyday activity

The research supports dry needling for short-term improvements in pain and function in a number of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly when it’s used alongside exercise and rehabilitation rather than on its own.

For me, that’s the important bit. The needle isn’t necessarily the end goal — it can be a tool that helps us get more from the rehab that follows.

Reduce symptoms → improve movement → progress rehab → build strength & capacity 💪

08/08/2026

Compression socks for running… do they actually do anything? 🧦🏃‍♀️

I see lots of runners wearing compression socks, particularly for longer runs and races, and they’re something I’m often asked about in clinic.

The research is actually quite interesting. They probably won’t make you run faster or prevent an injury, but that doesn’t mean they’re pointless.

There’s evidence that compression can reduce muscle vibration whilst running, and a lot of runners simply feel that their calves and lower legs feel more supported and comfortable in them.

Where they may be even more useful is after running. Research suggests small benefits for recovery, including reduced muscle soreness and feelings of swelling or heaviness.

I also think they can have a place when returning to running after a calf or Achilles problem. They’re not going to fix the underlying cause, but if they reduce vibration, improve comfort and give you that feeling of support, they can be a useful addition while you gradually build your running back up.

So, are they essential? No.
Can they be useful? Definitely.

As always, think of them as one part of the bigger picture alongside sensible training, strength work, recovery and appropriate footwear.

Save the infographic if you want the full breakdown 👆

20/07/2026

☀️ Summer Holidays Are Here! ☀️

With the summer holidays now underway, appointments are filling up quickly and I’m already booking into September.

There are only a few appointments left over the coming month, so if you’ve been meaning to get that ni**le checked, now’s the time to book.

🏃‍♀️ Got a race coming up? Whether you’re preparing for an event or want to make sure you’re recovered afterwards, if you need a specific appointment around your race date, I’d recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

📅 To book, send me a message & we can get you sorted!

Have a fantastic summer! ☀️

11/07/2026

🙌🏻Introducing TEND – a different approach to pain relief.

I’m always looking for evidence-informed tools that may help support recovery alongside rehabilitation, and TEND is one I’ve started using in clinic.

Unlike a traditional massage gun, TEND uses low-amplitude vibration designed to stimulate the nervous system rather than deeply percussing muscles. This makes it suitable for areas that can be difficult to treat with percussion devices, such as the neck, hands and feet, as well as for people who find massage guns uncomfortable.

It can be used alongside your rehabilitation programme to help with:
✔️ Acute injuries
✔️ Persistent pain
✔️ Tendon-related pain
✔️ Muscle soreness
✔️ Sensitive areas where percussion isn’t appropriate

Every patient is different, so TEND isn’t a replacement for a thorough assessment or a personalised rehab plan, but it can be another useful tool to help manage symptoms and keep you moving.

If you’d like to try TEND or find out whether it’s appropriate for your condition, just ask at your next appointment.

💚 If you’d like to purchase your own TEND device, use my referral code:
GLOSPHYSIO_TEND

23/06/2026

☀️ With temperatures rising, it’s important to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Heat exhaustion can usually be treated by cooling down and drinking fluids, but heatstroke is a medical emergency and requires immediate help.

Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the warning signs and know when to seek help. It could make a real difference for you, a family member, friend or neighbour.

💧 Stay hydrated
🌳 Keep cool
👵 Check on vulnerable people
🏃 Be sensible when exercising in the heat

12/06/2026

BUSY RACE CALENDAR? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

With races, events and training plans in full swing, the clinic diary is filling up fast.

Whether you’re aiming for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, HYROX event, triathlon or simply want to stay injury-free through your training block, now is a good time to plan ahead.

✅ Physiotherapy Assessment & Treatment
✅ Sports Massage
✅ Dry Needling
✅ Gait & Movement Analysis
✅ Rehabilitation Planning
✅ Injury Prevention Advice

There is a cancellation list available, but if you’d like appointments at specific points around your race calendar (before, during or after an event), I’d recommend booking those in now to avoid disappointment.

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Gloucester
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