ICE Clinic

20/11/2025

17/10/2025

Did you know….
🫀 Blood Vessels in the Heart
1. Coronary Arteries (the main vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle):
o Width: Usually around 3–4 mm in the larger branches like the left anterior descending (LAD) or right coronary artery (RCA).
o These arteries are prone to narrowing due to atherosclerosis (plaque build-up), which can lead to heart disease—and may also play a role in erectile dysfunction (ED) by affecting blood flow more generally.
2. Heart Capillaries (tiny blood vessels that deliver oxygen directly to heart tissue):
o Width: Around 5–10 micrometres (μm) — just big enough for a single red blood cell to squeeze through.

🍆 Blood Vessels in the P***s
1. Pe**le Arteries (primarily the cavernosal artery, which supplies blood to erectile tissue):
o Width: Approximately 1–2 mm, making them narrower than the coronary arteries.
o Because of their small size, they are more sensitive to blockages, which is why vascular issues can first appear as ED — often several years before signs of heart disease.
2. Capillaries and Sinusoids in the corpora cavernosa (erectile tissue):
o These are microscopic vessels that fill with blood during arousal.
o Their capacity to expand and hold blood is essential for a firm, sustained er****on.
⚠️ Clinical Significance
Because the pe**le arteries are about half the size of coronary arteries, plaque buildup affects them sooner. That’s why vascular erectile dysfunction (ED) is often a red flag for underlying heart disease — sometimes appearing 3–5 years earlier than other symptoms.

14/10/2025

What Makes AposHealth Unique?
It’s not just a pair of shoes. It’s a personalised medical device backed by science and prescribed by trained clinicians.
🧠 It retrains your nervous system to walk with better alignment.
👟 You wear it as part of your everyday routine – no special exercises or appointments needed.
🧾 It’s tailored to you, and adjusted over time as you progress.
🔍 Curious if it’s right for your pain or condition? Book your initial consultation with ICE Clinic today.

09/10/2025

Don’t Let Pain Slow You Down
Aches, stiffness or old injuries flaring up?
Physio can help — and the sooner you start, the better.
At ICE Clinic, our private physiotherapists help people just like you:
🦵 Recover from injury
🧠 Manage neurological conditions
🦴 Prevent recurring pain
💪 Stay active at any age

07/10/2025

Common Vascular Risk Factors
🚨 What increases your risk of vascular ED?
⚠️ Smoking
⚠️ High cholesterol
⚠️ Obesity
⚠️ Lack of exercise
⚠️ Poor diet
⚠️ Diabetes
The good news? These are modifiable risks. Small lifestyle changes can lead to better er****ons — and a healthier life overall.


What You Can Do
💪 Take charge of your vascular and s*xual health:
✅ Exercise regularly – even walking helps
✅ Eat more fruits, veg, and healthy fats
✅ Quit smoking
✅ Manage blood pressure and cholesterol
✅ Don’t suffer in silence. There are effective options available. At ICE Clinic, our Men’s Health Physio team—two male and one female—are here to talk with you confidentially and supportively. You may be a candidate for Focused Shockwave Therapy (despite the name, it’s a pain-free treatment).ED isn’t just about s*x. It’s about your whole-body health.

03/10/2025

Shame, embarrassment, taboo, awkwardness, humiliation..... We get it—talking about or seeking help for ED can feel uncomfortable. And that’s completely okay. If you feel this way, you’re not alone. But at ICE Clinic, we’re committed to making it as easy and discreet as possible for you to get the help you need.
Our trained professionals provide a confidential service in a physiotherapy clinic setting, so no one will know the reason for your visit. If you prefer, you can reach out to our Men’s Health physio team directly via a dedicated email address – Pelvichealth@iceclinic.co.uk
The treatment itself is painless, and we’ll guide you through every step of the process. Plus, we offer expert advice on lifestyle changes to support your overall health and wellbeing.
And ……. Just to reassure you—there’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Up to 1 in 2 men experience ED at some point in their lives and we work with many of the Men experiencing problems like you every day.

25/09/2025

The Benefits of AposHealth
Why do our patients love AposHealth? Because it works with your body, not against it.
💡 Top benefits:
✔️ Reduces pain while you walk
✔️ Improves posture and stability
✔️ Re-educates your walking patterns
✔️ Helps avoid surgery, which is especially good news for those who can’t have surgery
✔️ Fits into daily life – wear it at home!
No pills. No downtime. Just better movement.
📲 Ready to get moving more comfortably? Message us today to learn how to start your Apos journey.

22/09/2025

The Link Between ED and Heart Health
❤️ Your er****on is a window to your cardiovascular health.
ED caused by vascular problems can be an early warning sign of:
🔸 Atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries)
🔸 High blood pressure
🔸 Heart disease
🔸 Diabetes
Don’t ignore it. ED might be the first symptom your body uses to get your attention.
📅 Speak to your Health Professional – early action can prevent bigger health issues.

19/09/2025

Real People. Real Results.
"I had physio at ICE after a knee injury. I’d still be waiting for an NHS referral if I hadn’t booked privately. Best decision ever!" — Sarah, Ampthill
Private physiotherapy isn’t just faster — it’s more focused, more consistent, and more tailored to you.
We love helping people move better, live better, and stay better.
🧊 ICE Clinic — Trusted physio care in Ampthill and Olney.

17/09/2025

We are super proud of our clinic director Jo Randall as she heads off as team physio with Netball Scotland to the Netball Youth World Cup in Gibraltar. Everyone at Ice Clinic would like to wish you all the best of luck

17/09/2025

What Is Vascular Erectile Dysfunction?
🩺 Did you know that many cases of erectile dysfunction (ED) are caused by vascular issues?
Vascular ED happens when blood flow to the p***s is reduced — and since an er****on depends on good blood circulation, even small blockages can cause problems.
Research shows that around 60% of cases of ED are linked to vascular health, meaning the problem is treatable.
It’s not "just in your head" — it could be your heart and blood vessels telling you something’s wrong.