The Good Physio

11/05/2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61309962

Specialists warn the NHS is not set up to deal with such complex conditions.

19/10/2021

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/10/15/chronic-pain-brain-plasticity/?fbclid=IwAR0p8qGGehZniKrWTNjvIbS3kKsBA81A5D5N6nwsR6pSg7hMt2idA-3R1A8

An unexpected therapy shows results.

11/05/2021

13/02/2021

Recently refurbished treatment room. Thank you Holmedale Health

05/11/2020

Specialist Physio
Face to Face
No Waiting Lists
Expect To Get Better

01/11/2020

We remain open as normal at this time and anticipate doing so over the coming month during the second lockdown.

The Good Physio is committed to the ongoing physical and mental well-being of its clients as well as the wider Exeter community.

We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 guidance for ‘safe’ and ‘effective’ clinical practice provided by our professional bodies and update our service delivery based on these guidelines as well as the needs of out patients.

27/09/2020

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More 5 stars google reviews

‘I’ve been seeing Nick for just a few weeks, after months of back problems. I am now a lot more reassured about what is going on, and can see my movement improving. Very satisfied.

27/09/2020

Magic Dartmoor this morning with the running group. Well worth the early start

24/08/2020

Really love this...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-devon-53851253/sea-swimming-is-amazing-for-mental-health-and-menopause

I have seen many patients that feel real obvious benefits, as well as friends without any particular ‘issues’, who just say they feel amazing swimming in cold water

Swimming in the sea is showing benefits for mental as well as physical health.

21/07/2020

Enjoyed an epic 28 mile (1400m ascent) run over Dartmoor at the weekend with some good friends. Never get bored of the amazing, beautiful places we are blessed to have on our doorstep.

14/06/2020

14/06/2020

Beware of Ticks and Lyme Disease.

Two beautiful runs this weekend around East Devon. Recent bit of rain meant it was nice and fresh (lovely and sunny today), softer under foot but not muddy and that lovely smell of bracken in the warm sun. Trails getting over grown means increased chance of picking up a tick bite though so worth checking if you’ve been out and about in long grass. Website here is very useful...

https://lymediseaseuk.com

Welcome to LDUK, a registered charity founded by Lyme disease patients and run by volunteers. We're the largest Lyme disease support network in the UK.

13/06/2020

https://www.ipsos.com/ipsos-mori/en-uk/how-uk-is-sleeping-under-coronavirus-covid19-lockdown

New study by King’s College London and Ipsos MORI finds significant numbers have experienced changes to their sleep patterns since the coronavirus lockdown was announced.

10/06/2020

Love this book. Not suggesting it is the answer to everything but we all need to live simpler lives in order to protect the planet from climate change as well as health pandemics.

08/06/2020

https://www.thegoodphysio.co.uk/blog/a-look-at-covid-19-through-a-biopsychosocial-lens

The biopsychosocial model views disease and illness from a broader perspective than simply looking at the biology of the disease itself. It teaches us that when we see patients we are assessing and treating whole people, not just body parts. The impact of a disease has profound effects that reach

06/06/2020

Even on a wet and windy day, a run on Dartmoor is a great thing. Hope everyone is keeping safe and well.

30/05/2020

THE GOOD PHYSIO IS OPENING AGAIN FOR FACE TO FACE CONSULTATIONS FROM 1 JUNE 2020

We would like to update you on how we are going to slowly reintroduce services again over the next few weeks and months now that we have been given more scope to return to practice as 'normal'.

The purpose of this update is to ensure that patients who are now coming in for face to face consultations are aware of the measures that have been put into place to allow this to happen safely and effectively. This is under the guidance provided by the Government, Public Health England as well as the body that governs the physiotherapy profession, the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy).

Risk assessments have now been completed to cover all aspects of physiotherapy practice at 34 Denmark Street. This has resulted in the practice being given a Government certificate for safe practice during COVID-19.

These assessments have identified potential hazards in relation to infection prevention and the changes have been made to mitigate any risk to patients.

Practitioners will be checking their temperature before leaving for work as well as on arrival at work and clearly we will not see patients if a temperature over 38 degrees is recorded or there are any other signs or symptoms that are deemed to be reliable markers of potential infection from COVID-19.

It is recommended that patients who could have effective treatment via virtual consultation should choose this method of physiotherapy until the regulations are relaxed further or until you yourself feel confident that you are ready to be seen in person given your individual circumstances. However, it is fair to say that, in most cases, face to face treatment is likely to result in significantly more effective clinical outcomes over and above providing advice and basic exercise over the phone. Please get in touch to discuss this with us if you are not sure.

The entrance to 34 Denmark Road will be the same as usual but there will now be a separate exit in order to help maintain social distancing.

There will be a limited number of practitioners allowed to practice at any one time so that the total number of patients and practitioners in the building also allows for adequate social distancing to be maintained.

Patients will be asked to sanitise their hands on entry and have their temperature checked at reception using a non-contact thermometer. Anyone who has a temperature that is higher than normal will not be able to enter the building and will be advised to go home, monitor their condition and follow NHS guidance for potential COVID-19 infection.

Appointments will be scheduled allowing a 15 minute gap between patients for thorough cleaning of all surfaces to be carried out in treatment areas as well as the space from the waiting room to that treatment area.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn where necessary and include face mask, goggles, apron and gloves. This will be changed for every patient contact.

Additional consent will be sought from patients during this period. This is needed in order to demonstrate that risks have been identified and discussed and that both patient and practitioner are happy to proceed with contact based assessment and treatment.

Please feel free to get in touch to discuss any of the issues raised here. We would also welcome any suggestions you may also have in order to facilitate a return to more normal practice as quickly as possible. We will always consider your, and our own, safety above anything else.

In the meantime it is worth mentioning again the importance of the basic measures that we should all be sticking to that break the chain of infection. These are simple - social distancing and regular hand-washing before and after contact with any surfaces that may potentially be home to viruses.

Thank you and we hope you continue to stay safe and well,

The Good Physio team.

03/05/2020

Amazing, saw two new born wild foals whilst out running on Dartmoor today