Dorset Physio

23/08/2026

The verdict is out. Save your money!

According to this study shockwave therapy doesn’t work. Well it might have a slight placebo at best.

So just think shockwave therapy typically costs between £60 and £150 per individual session in the UK, or £200 to £400 for a package of three sessions. Most patients need 3 to 6 sessions for Achilles tendonitis, spaced a week apart.

Sounds like sticking to exercise is the way forward and save your money instead for something better.

Shockwave for insertional Achilles pain… does it actually work?⁠
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ESWT is widely used, but this new 12-week RCT puts it head-to-head against a sham treatment.⁠
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Pain, function, and safety were all tracked.⁠
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The results might change how you think about using shockwave in clinic.⁠
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🔥 Read the full Research Review FREE⁠: https://www.physio-network.com/research-reviews/tendon/does-shockwave-therapy-lead-to-better-pain-and-function-than-sham-over-12-weeks-in-people-with-insertional-achilles-tendinopathy-a-randomised-controlled-trial/

23/08/2026

Spotlight on volleyball

How do you warm up for your match?

Here’s an interesting podcast about isometric loading v traditional warm up protocols.

🎙️ An episode from the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM...

23/08/2026

Great to read opportunities to help others in our county.

23/08/2026

Social health - the forgotten pillar to staying healthy.

The key to living a longer and happier life? Taking care of your social health: http://t.ted.com/eURpNsx | 32 comments on LinkedIn

23/08/2026

I agree with this gentleman’s comment - so much in healthcare falls back on your diet.

You are what you eat.

After more than 20 years as a neurosurgeon, I've noticed something about the people who end up in my clinic, the ER, and on my operating table. A surprising number of their problems have something in common: what they eat. That sounds strange. A herniated disc? He lifted something. A brain aneurysm?...

23/08/2026

We live in such a fabulous sporting town. Let that energy inspire you to go on to do exceptional things in your life.

You can.

23/08/2026

I love this ladies attitude. Use it or loose it.

At Dorset Physio we look to help you achieve an active lifestyle for as long as possible. We’ve helped many people who thought they were getting old back to sport and recreation.

Don’t watch the number, never put things down to age it’s an excuse most of the time to avoid moving.

22/08/2026

🔬🧫 SCIENCE UPDATE 🧪🧬

🦾 Robot v 👨‍⚕️ Human Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Latest research shows no significant difference in the long term outcomes between robotic v human total knee replacement surgery - except the cost!

👩‍⚕️Human is cheaper.

So imagine reinvesting the cost of robotics back into giving you some rehab, wouldn’t that then just improve outcomes further?

🏃‍♂️Sounds like to me save the money on robotics to spend on getting you some excellent rehab support!

But then I am bias…. 😉

!!The RACER-Knee results are out now in The Lancet!! https://lnkd.in/dUsAxyj2 Very excited to see RACER-Knee 1 year (primary) results in The Lancet Group. A long journey delivering this trial but enjoyable all the way. Congrats especially Edward Davis (Co-CI) and Helen Parsons (first author & lead s...

21/08/2026

Anyone going through clearing and thinking about a career in physio or other allied health science this is a fabulous uni to do your training at.

Health science will lead you into a career full of wonder, a chance to make a difference and meet people from all walks of life. It’s never boring and you’ll wake up everyday knowing you made a real difference to the lives of the communities around you.

Health has its ups and downs of course and the science is always evolving which is what makes the job both challenging and rewarding.

I qualified in 1998 at Northumbria University and still love my job. I also graduated with a distinction at HSU in my postgraduate FCP Cert training in 2025. It’s highly supportive and a wonderful place to learn. I can’t recommend the educators enough.

21/08/2026

I can’t wait to watch this! We are so lucky to be a hub for elite world class sport in our town!

🌊🏆 WORLD CHAMPIONS WILL BE CROWNED IN WEYMOUTH! 🏆🌊

Weymouth Pavilion will come alive on Saturday 12 September as the Musto iQFOiL World Championship 2026 reaches its thrilling Finals Day! 🇬🇧🤙

The world’s best Olympic windsurfers are heading to Weymouth & Portland for a high-speed showdown, with Olympic medallists, World Champions and rising stars battling it out at speeds of up to 35 knots (65kph). 💨

Racing takes place from 7–12 September, culminating in the medal-deciding action on Saturday – and you can get right at the heart of it at the Weymouth Pavilion Fan Zone.

🎥 Live racing on the big screen
🎤 Athlete interviews
🎶 Music and entertainment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities
🍴 Food
🏆 Competitions
⛵ Opportunities to get out on the water
🇬🇧 Cheer on the British contenders as they battle for the medals!

📅 Saturday 12 September
⏰ 10am–6pm
🏁 Racing starts at midday
📍 Weymouth Pavilion

Whether you’re a dedicated sailing fan or simply looking for a fantastic day out in Weymouth, come along and experience the speed and excitement of the fastest Olympic sailing discipline.