Advice & guides

If running or sport is a big part of your life, then suffering an injury can be a massive blow. MSK Physiotherapist, Feroz Mansoor provides insight on how to prevent those common running injuries.

Plantar fasciitis is a common and often debilitating condition. Find out more about what it is, what causes it, and how you can treat it.

Discover how Pilates can be a useful tool to reduce your lower back pain, improve physical strength and support your overall wellbeing.

In this article, Specialist MSK Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Development Lead Kirsty Lee explores the impact of the menopause, and how symptoms can improve with the right guidance and support.

Specialist MSK Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Development Lead at Ascenti, Kirsty Lee, explores a common issue in pregnancy – diastasis rectus abdominis: what it is, the impact it can have and how physiotherapy can help.

Ascenti physiotherapist Paul Carson explores the upper limb nervous system and shares his advice for treating injuries to the two types of nerves within it.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and according to Parkinson’s UK, it is estimated that around 145,000 people live with a Parkinson's diagnosis in Britain.

CrossFit has become a popular form of exercise and is known for its “high-intensity” strength and conditioning workouts that are made up of functional movements. These movements are actions that we perform in our day-to-day life, like squatting, pulling, and pushing.

More than 36 million people in the UK have already had a Covid booster jab, with many more people planning to get theirs over the coming weeks and months. One of the most common side effects is a sore arm following the injection.

Expert advice from Consultant Physiotherapist at Ascenti, Debbie Christer, on how to avoid injuries when starting a new fitness regime. 

We take a look at whether or not it’s necessary for you to hang up your training shoes, and when you need to modify your running load if you experience back pain.

We explore the research into how staying active by walking can have huge benefits for relieving back pain.