Starting your journey with Physiotherapy can be a mix of anticipation and nervousness, particularly if you’re uncertain about what to expect. However, we can assure you there’s no need to worry, as you’ll be in good hands – quite literally! Whether you’re new to Physiotherapy and seeking to understand what an initial assessment will be like, or you’re simply curious about exploring the overall benefits of Physio, our goal is to provide you with insights and answers to help you feel confident with your journey. So with the help of Team Ten Consultant Physiotherapist, Nita Jordan, we ..read more

Like many men, when I reached middle age I began to have to get up in the night to pee. At first this was once a night, which seemed no great problem. By five years ago it was beginning to be a minimum of twice a night, often three and occasionally even four. Getting up this often badly disrupted my sleep. So, of course, I went to the doctor’s and after the standard prostate tests was told that it was probably just the usual prostate enlargement, that it was to be expected, and that there were some drugs that might help. I tried the drugs. One didn’t work at all and the other – as of ..read more

What separates Women’s Health Physiotherapy from more traditional Physiotherapy is that – as the name suggests – it provides Physio for specific Women’s Health issues that, by definition, tend not to affect men. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment is carried out by specialist Women’s Health Physios. Some of the conditions we treat most often include: Bowel issues Urinary and faecal incontinence Pelvic floor issues Endometriosis Polycystic ovary syndrome Pelvic pain Menopausal incontinence and musculoskeletal issues Prolapse Post-surgical rehabilitation Pain with Sex Vaginismus We’re champio ..read more

What is Classical Pilates? Originally named Contrology by Joseph Pilates, it only became known as Pilates after his death. It drew on elements from a number of disciplines and, in his hands, was a challenging and demanding discipline. Controlology’s key aims were: To stretch, strengthen and balance the musculoskeletal system To improve postural alignment Focus on breath control – particularly through the abdominals To strengthen the abdominals and stabilise the pelvis, spine and shoulder girdle To increase muscular flexibility and joint mobility Joseph’s clients were typically strong and fi ..read more

What is Classical Pilates? Originally named Contrology by Joseph Pilates, it only became known as Pilates after his death. It drew on elements from a number of disciplines and, in his hands, was a challenging and demanding discipline. Controlology’s key aims were: To stretch, strengthen and balance the musculoskeletal system To improve postural alignment Focus on breath control – particularly through the abdominals To strengthen the abdominals and stabilise the pelvis, spine and shoulder girdle To increase muscular flexibility and joint mobility Joseph’s clients were typically strong and fi ..read more

What is Gait Analysis? Gait analysis looks at your running action – specifically, your running stride and the motions and alignment of your feet and legs travel through when you run. This is done on a treadmill. After a short warm up you’d be asked to run for a couple of minutes. During this time the Physiotherapist looks at you from top to toe, and from the back and sides. We will film you and then analyse your run, checking for areas where improvements can be made – everything from arm swing to how your feet land. – What does it measure During the treadmill run we assess running form, strid ..read more

Work with us Permanent position – 40h per week Start date: Monday 3rd July Recruitment Day: Saturday 3rd June – 9:15am to 1pm Shifts: 6am to 2pm and 12pm to 9pm Apply now: Please email recruitment@ten.co.uk We are looking for a passionate Fitness Instructor to teach Pilates classes and PT sessions. The successful candidate will start their journey with us by completing our Dynamic Reformer Pilates Academy before starting teaching classes. The instructor doesn’t have to pay for the training and they receive a salary while training. Ten Health and Fitness is the home of Dynamic Ref ..read more

Some of us don’t just run faster or further than others, we run better – each stride is more efficient, uses less energy and makes us less susceptible to injury. The good news is that these techniques can be learned. And these five simple tips and/or exercises will train you to run more efficiently. 1 Get the most from your push off It’s what creates your forward momentum. Try hopping as high and long as you can alternating each leg 20 hops each side. Rest for two minutes and then complete this 3-5 times. 2 Build the quads to take the impact better As you run, your body will have to absorb any ..read more

You’re approaching the final stages of your training, and the pressure is beginning to ramp up along with the mileage. After all the time, commitment and effort you’ve put in over the past months, the last thing you can afford now is an injury. At best it’s going to play havoc with your training schedule and impact on your finishing time. And at worst, it could be the end of your marathon – something you don’t even want to think about after all it’s taken to get this far. However, running more miles than your body is used to – for many people, more miles than they’ve ever run before – puts sig ..read more

Having massage during training for an event and after the event itself is a popular method of assisting muscle recovery. It feels great to have your tired muscles soothed and it’s relaxing as well. But the benefits go well beyond just the feelgood factor. Research has shown that massage also delivers a range of functional and performance-enhancing benefits. Here’s our 5 reasons why sports massage is good for recovery; 1. Massage reduces DOMS A 2015 study amongst ultramarathon runners showed that sports massage is a beneficial treatment for reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), especia ..read more