Preventing falls – Exercises to stay strong
Preventing Falls – 3 exercises to stay strong We have developed 3 exercises you can do regularly to help you stay strong and able to get off the floor if you needed to. The aim is to push yourself, working until your muscles feel slightly shaky or burning. The...
How to get off the floor if you fall
How to get off the floor if you fall Every decade after we hit 30 years old, we can all lose up to 8 % of muscle mass, by the time we are 80 we could have lost up to 40% of our muscle strength. There is a simple answer which takes a little time but is very effective....
Ever heard of your posterior chain?
Ever heard of your posterior chain? So, what is the posterior chain? The posterior chain are the muscles that run from your back of your shoulders all the way down to your heels. It typically includes your long back muscles, gluts, hamstring and calves, as well as the...
Help for low back pain
Low back pain is common, it seems to be a more frequent reason for people seeking our help. We have linked this to people working from home as it is leading people to be less active during their working week. You don’t have the commute to work, the walk to the coffee...
Are you gym ready?
Are you gym ready? Pickwick Physio’s have had a brilliant week welcoming people back to First Step Gym. Pickwick Physio has remained open since June 2020 but we have missed the buzz of the gym. It has been quiet doing our clinics here and we have really enjoyed the...
Can Physio help Long Covid?
Can Physio help Long Covid? Physiotherapy plays an important role in helping you to manage the symptoms to enable recovery. Symptoms can include pain, fatigue, breathlessness all which Physiotherapists are highly experienced in supporting people to manage. The...
Pickwick Physiotherapy Covid Update
Pickwick Physiotherapy remains committed to providing face to face assessment and treatment to their values clients from Chippenham to Melksham and Corsham to Hullavington! We are open as normal, operating our usual opening hours at both sites, First Step Gym, Neston...
Reopening for face to face appointments
I am delighted to let you know that we will be reopening some of our face to face consultation services on Wednesday 3rd June.
Video and telephone consultation
Pickwick Physiotherapy remains open as we are moving to video consultations which can be booked online. It's a perfect time to get on top of your issues and injuries! Our Consultation will involve a thorough discussion of your issue. Our Expert Physiotherapists will...
Mini Balance Session
This month the government has published its new guidelines on physical activity. The paper recommends including exercises and activities that will help maintain and if needed to develop balance, to prevent falls and promote confidence to stay engaged in all of your...

