We’re delighted to share that Dorset Physio has received a Team Choice Award from Speed Medical. What makes this recognition particularly special is that Speed Medical’s own team voted for us, recognising the support, service and quality we provide. It’s lovely to know that the care we put into our work is appreciated by the people we work alongside. Recognising the whole team Running a physiotherapy clinic involves much more than what happens during an appointment. Behind ev

We’re delighted to be partnering with Splash Together in Chickerell to offer regular 1:1 hydrotherapy sessions every Monday afternoon from November. Exercising in water provides buoyancy and gentle resistance, creating a supportive environment to work on joint health, strength, balance and mobility. Hydrotherapy may be particularly helpful if you: 💧 Have arthritis or joint pain 💧 Are recovering from surgery or injury 💧 Have reduced mobility or balance difficulties 💧 Are l

The Dorset Physio team will be delivering Arthritis UK talks across Weymouth and Portland, helping people living with arthritis understand their condition and learn practical ways to manage symptoms, stay active and maintain their independence. And importantly — we want to bring the talks to you. We’d love to hear where there is interest locally. 🏡 Community groups ☕ Social and friendship groups 🏃 Sports and activity clubs 🏢 Community centres 🤝 Support groups ⛪ Local hall

As the evenings draw in and the mornings get darker, it can be tempting to put the running shoes away, abandon the evening walk and wait for spring. But exercising outdoors through autumn and winter can be brilliant for both physical and mental wellbeing. You just need to adapt. Whether you’re running, walking, cycling or heading out with the dog, here are our tips for keeping active when the daylight disappears. 1. Be seen — not just visible Dark clothing can make you surpri

Good luck to everyone taking on the Ironman tomorrow! Months of training, early mornings, long rides, swims and countless running miles have all led to this weekend. From everyone at Dorset Physio, we’d like to wish all the competitors taking part tomorrow the very best of luck. Trust your training, enjoy the atmosphere and soak up that finish-line moment — you’ve worked incredibly hard to get there. A little something for afterwards… To say congratulations on completing the

When we think about riding performance, we often focus on the horse — but there are actually two athletes involved. At the centre of that relationship is the rider’s pelvis. Your pelvis isn’t supposed to stay still as the horse walks, trots and canters, its movement is transferred through the saddle to the rider. The rider’s pelvis needs to move forwards and backwards, rotate and move from side to side in response. Good riders don’t simply hold themselves still. They become s

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If you have Type 2 diabetes, exercise could be one of the most important things you do for your health. You may have been told that you need to lose weight, eat better or exercise more. But has anyone actually explained why exercise matters — or helped you work out how to start? For some people, Type 2 diabetes can improve so much that their blood sugar returns below the diabetes range without diabetes medication. Doctors call this remission. It isn’t a guaranteed cure, and d

Running injuries can be frustrating. Your knee hurts when you reach 5 km. Your Achilles settles with rest but flares again when you increase your training. Or perhaps you’ve had treatment before, but every time you return to running the same problem comes back. At Dorset Physio, our aim isn’t simply to identify where it hurts. We want to understand why you’re struggling to run and what you need to get back to it. Assessing the whole picture Running injuries aren’t always caus

We’re delighted to introduce Raluca, our Community Physiotherapist at Dorset Physio. Raluca provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation in people’s own homes across Weymouth, Portland and the surrounding area. For many people, getting to a physiotherapy clinic isn’t easy. And sometimes, the best place to work on rehabilitation is actually at home — in the environment where someone needs to be able to walk, manage their stairs, get in and out of a chair and regain the confidence

Back pain is incredibly common. Most of us will experience it at some point in our lives, and for many people an episode of back pain will gradually improve with time, movement and a return to normal activity. But when your back hurts, it isn’t always easy to know what to do. Should you rest? Keep moving? See your GP? Book a physio? Do you need an MRI? And how do you know whether your pain is something you can manage yourself or something that needs properly assessing? At Dor

If you’ve contacted Dorset Physio over the past eight months, there’s a good chance you’ve already come across Sam! Sam is our Clinic Virtual Assistant and one of those incredibly important people working behind the scenes to help keep Dorset Physio running smoothly. While our physiotherapists and therapists are busy in the clinic, Sam helps us manage the administration that goes with running a busy healthcare service – and is often one of the people helping our patients with

When most people think of strength training, they imagine bodybuilders lifting heavy weights or athletes preparing for competition. But modern sports science and clinical research tell a very different story: lifting weights is one of the single most powerful interventions available for lifelong health, longevity and injury prevention. Whether you are 25 or 75, building and maintaining muscle tissue affects almost every system in your body. Being located right here inside the

Getting stronger, moving better and building confidence doesn’t always have to mean one-to-one physiotherapy. Our Group Physiotherapy Classes give you the opportunity to exercise in a supportive environment, with guidance from a physiotherapy team, at an affordable price. £15 for a 45-minute class Each session lasts 45 minutes and costs just £15, making it an accessible way to continue working on your strength, mobility and overall physical health. The classes are ideal if yo

For many years, healthcare has increasingly encouraged people to take an active role in managing their own musculoskeletal health. And fundamentally, we agree. Movement matters. Exercise matters. Staying active, building strength and understanding your body are some of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health. But there is an important distinction: Self-management should not mean managing alone. Moving Beyond “Here Are Some Exercises” Musculoskeletal care

We’re delighted to welcome Kieran to the Dorset Physio team. Kieran is a Level 4 qualified Sports Massage Therapist with over 15 years’ experience in the fitness industry. He also holds a First Class Honours degree in Applied Sports Science and is a qualified Personal Trainer, giving him a strong understanding of movement, training, recovery and physical performance. Alongside his work with us, Kieran works within physical health for the NHS, supporting people with a wide ran

When we injure a tendon, ligament, muscle, or joint, the body doesn’t simply “switch off” pain and then switch it back on when we are healed. Instead, healing happens through a series of biological stages, and understanding these stages can help explain why doing too much too soon can delay recovery. Stage 1: Inflammation (0–5 days) This phase often gets a bad reputation, but inflammation is actually the body’s repair signal. After an injury, the body increases blood flow to

I’ve noticed something happening in clinic… Weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro and Ozempic are becoming increasingly common, and many people are achieving impressive weight-loss results. From a health perspective, this can be hugely positive. Less body weight can reduce strain on joints, improve metabolic health and help people feel more confident about becoming active again. But recently I’ve started noticing a pattern emerging in clinic. People are losing weight quic