Shoulder injuries tend to increase during the summer months. This is largely due to more people participating in outdoor sports like tennis and cricket, as well as spending more time gardening. While many view shoulder injuries as inevitable, there are several steps you can take to prevent, manage, and rehabilitate them. To help prevent shoulder issues, focus on keeping your thoracic spine (the middle part of your back) mobile. A simple way to do this is by lying on a rolled towel for five minutes every day. Roll up a bath towel and place it on the floor with a pillow at the top in a T shape ..read more

It’s estimated that up to 50% of women will experience some form of prolapse in their lifetime. For something so common, it’s not widely talked about and often misunderstood. Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Clare Turnbull, is on hand to explain what prolapse is and how it can be managed.  Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is when one or more of the pelvic organs descends into the vaginal cavity. Our pelvic organs are the bladder, bowel and uterus. They are primarily supported by fascia and connective tissue, which act as the elastic supports that hold the organs within the pelvic cavity. Pelvic ..read more

We’re delighted to announce that Six Physio has acquired BWT Physio, a long-standing physiotherapy business based in Dorset. BWT have one clinic in Parkstone, Poole and a second in The West Hants Club Bournemouth. This grows the Six Physio footprint into the South West and means we now have a total of 14 clinics with 11 in London, one in West Sussex and two in Dorset. Rupert Crowfoot, CEO at Six Physio, said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome the BWT Physio team to the Six family. It’s a thriving practice with a great local reputation and a large and experienced clinical and support team ..read more

We are happy to announce that Six Physio has acquired Bodies Under Construction London, a physiotherapy, Pilates and wellness clinic that has been serving the people of Chiswick and Putney in West London since 2008. For Six, this marks a fond return to W4, having previously operated a clinic in the area. With the addition of the new clinics in Chiswick and Putney, Six Physio now has 11 clinics in the capital and one in West Sussex, each offering high-end rehab equipment, Pilates machines and private treatment rooms. Machine-based Pilates will continue to be offered at these locations, and we w ..read more

In December 2023 our CEO at Six Physio, Rupert Crowfoot, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and told he would need Radical Robotic Prostatectomy surgery. Ru visited Specialist Men’s Health Physiotherapist Lucy Burrows in Parsons Green who provided pre- and post-op advice and worked with him to strengthen his pelvic floor muscles to help try and minimise side effects after the operation. Here Lucy talks about prostate cancer and how Men’s Health Physiotherapists can support people who develop it. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, affecting one in eight men in the UK ..read more

Women’s Health Physio Kayleigh Robinson is shining a light on the condition and how physiotherapy can help some women to manage their symptoms. Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition where tissue that usually grows on the uterine lining throughout the menstrual cycle is found in other locations outside of the womb. These locations vary but can include the bowel, bladder, ovaries and fallopian tubes. According to Endometriosis UK, which is the leading charity for people affected by the condition, endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth (PAFAB). It af ..read more

SixNatal is the passion project and brain child of Women’s Health Physio Becky Withycombe. Here she tells us why the classes have been launched and what she hopes to achieve through running them. My favourite part of being a Women’s Health Physio is the noticeable positive impact I can have on someone’s every day life. The support I can provide to someone during their pregnancy can improve their overall experience of being pregnant, enhance their birthing experience, and help prepare their body for postnatal life – and having a heavy baby to lug around everywhere! It’s such a rewarding feeling ..read more

We’re excited to share that Six Physio has acquired a home physiotherapy provider that operates across Central, West and South West London. As part of the acquisition we have welcomed onboard the 11-strong Chelsea Home Physio team, who specialise in post-surgery, joint and muscle problems and care of older people. Just like all of us at Six, the CHP team are proud of maintaining high standards and fantastic patient satisfaction with a personalised and people-centred approach. With them in our ranks we will be able to increase our impact and serve a wider demographic of patients, helping m ..read more

It’s with great excitement we announce our Borough Clinic on Southwark Street SE1 is Reopening today, 2 years after we had to close the doors due to COVID. Dan Leadbeater is making the move from Kensington to take the reins at Borough, an opportunity he couldn’t resist – closer to home, but more importantly to spread the word of Six and offer expert Physiotherapy to more people. He is being joined by Lisa Paton-Smith who is passionate about Performance Physio and her specialism in Hand Therapy enables Borough to be a hub in SE1. This clinic is locat ..read more

Menopause, a natural biological process marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, brings with it a series of physical and emotional changes. While this phase may present challenges, Larissa Christian explains how incorporating regular exercise into your routine can significantly ease the transition and enhance overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore the numerous benefits of exercise during menopause and discover how staying active can empower women to embrace this new chapter of life with vitality and confidence. Managing Symptoms: Menopause often introduces uncomfortable symp ..read more