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Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciopathy: When It Works, When It Doesn’t, and What Actually Gets You Better

Struggling with persistent heel pain? Shockwave therapy can reduce pain and restart healing in plantar fasciopathy - especially when combined with the right rehab.
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Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): What It Is, How It Works, and When It’s Worth It

If your tendon pain isn’t improving, it may need stimulation - not rest. Shockwave therapy (ESWT) helps restart healing and reduce pain, especially when combined with the right rehab.
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Meniscus Tears: Causes, Types & Treatment Options in Wimbledon

A meniscus tear is one of the most common causes of knee pain, affecting both active individuals and those with gradual, age-related changes. The good news is that many cases can be successfully managed with physiotherapy, without the need for surgery.
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From Desk Body to Sport Body: Closing the Gap

Many people spend the week sitting at a desk, then expect their body to perform athletically at the weekend. This gap between “desk body” and “sport body” is where many common issues begin to appear — not because something is injured, but because the body
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The Achilles Rupture - How it Happens, what does it feel like and immediate action required?

“It felt like someone kicked me.” This is one of the most common ways people describe an Achilles tendon rupture. At Wimbledon Physiotherapy we assess and treat 20–30 Achilles ruptures each year, and early management is crucial for recovery. Knowing what
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Is Padel Causing More Injuries in the UK?

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, but its explosive movements can place significant stress on the body - particularly the Achilles tendon, calves, shoulders and elbows. In this article, we explain the most common padel injuries we see i
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Menopause-Informed Physiotherapy in Wimbledon

If your body feels different in your 40s or 50s — with slower recovery, new aches, or recurring injuries, you’re not alone. This article explains how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect pain, strength, and recovery, and how a wh
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Slipped Disc or Trapped Nerve: Do You Need Surgery?

If you’ve been told you have a slipped disc or trapped nerve, it can sound worrying. In reality, most disc and nerve problems improve with physiotherapy - and surgery is rarely needed.
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ACL Rehabilitation at Our Clinic: Objective Testing, Smarter Progressions & Better Long-Term Outcomes

Recover from an ACL injury with confidence at Wimbledon Physiotherapy. Using objective testing, k-Invent technology, and the Melbourne ACL Protocol, we track strength, symmetry, and movement to guide safe, measurable progress from day one to full return to
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