What is Osteoathritis? Between all our joints we have protective tissue called cartilage which primarily acts as a shock absorber for movement. Over its life this cartilage goes through a constant process of wear and repair – this is a normal process. However, sometimes the repair process slows down and cannot keep up with the…

Job Description for Part Time Receptionist   We are looking for an enthusiastic customer-focused person to join our friendly hard -working team. This will be a varied and challenging role where you will need to demonstrate good personal skills, be computer literate and be able to multi-task to assist both therapists and patients to ensure…

It is that time of year that we dust off our ski boots, shine the snow boards and book our week away in our winter wonderland of choice. You may have had a busy few month’s of life’s hurdles and the wet weather has held you back from your diligent ski-prep programme. Do not worry…

WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND MERRY NEW YEAR! Cranleigh Saturday 23rd December 9-1pm Monday 25th December Closed Tuesday 26th December Closed Wednesday 27th December 8.30-5pm Thursday 28th December 8.30-1pm Friday 29th December Closed Saturday 30th December 9-1pm Monday 1st January Closed Tuesday 2nd January 8.30-5.30pm South Street Clinic, Dorking Monday 25th…

We are delighted to have Bev Elliott join our team of experienced physiotherapists.  Bev will be in Cranleigh on a Monday and Tuesday and in Dorking on a Wednesday. Bev is a Chartered Physiotherapist practicing in all musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Bev graduated from Brunel university in 2017 in Physiotherapy (BSc) and spent a year working…

What is it? It is a health condition that develops slowly overtime, which weakens bones, making them more fragile and likely to break. It is normally diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a ben to fracture, with the most common fractures being wrist, hip, and spinal vertebrae (NHS website). Osteopenia develops prior to…

Cranfold Physiotherapist, Lisa Batchelor writes about Vestibular Rehabilitation: what it is, and how to assess and treat it. If you’d like to make an appointment to discuss this, please do call the practice.   Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based therapy designed to alleviate symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. This approach aims to identify the…

As we come into the warmer months, it’s a good idea to think about fitness, strength and activity levels which can all drop over the colder wet winter. Your body’s ability to build and maintain muscle strength begins to decline once you reach your 30s and you can lose as much as 3-5% of muscle…

Most Common Running Injuries Anterior knee pain – Pain at the front of the knee when running, prolonged sitting and on climbing stairs may suggest anterior knee pain. This is common with running due to the demands on the knees. Although, this does not mean it is damaging to your knees longer term. Treatment may…

What is pilates? Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise which was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It involves core stability, strength, flexibility, attention to muscle control, posture, and breathing. Since its inception it has been adapted in various ways, but the foundations remain the same.  Here at Cranfold we offer…

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