Natalie Home Physio

16/07/2025

🪑 Is Your Armchair Helping or Hurting You? 🧠💺

A poorly designed armchair can lead to back pain, poor posture, and even shoulder or hip discomfort. Here's what your physiotherapist wants you to know about armchair height and width:

✅ Seat Height:
Your knees should be level with or slightly lower than your hips. Feet flat on the floor—no dangling!

✅ Seat Width:
You should be able to sit comfortably without feeling squeezed, but avoid chairs so wide you lean to one side to reach the armrests.

✅ Armrest Height:
Your shoulders should stay relaxed. Armrests that are too high can cause tension, while too low means slouching.

💡 Bonus Tip: If you struggle to get out of the chair, it's probably too low. Consider chair raisers or ask your local carpenter to make you longer chair legs.

14/07/2025

My Favourite Exercise Series

🥇The Squat

I particularly like this variation, it's aimed at People with Parkinson's but it is great for all.

It requires:
- control
- strength
-explosive movement
- and involves the arms too.

Its a whole body workout 🏋️‍♂

https://youtu.be/5gNltKtAh08?si=0-zumIpdpe4BBvVT

This exercise focuses on power squatting to strengthen your legs and lower back for activities like getting out of the car, up and down stairs and possibly o...

14/07/2025

I haven’t been buggy running since I returned from maternity leave 15 months ago, I had forgotten how much harder it is. The extra weight and having to talk really slows you down.
Hopefully there will be plenty more to come in September when Josh starts school.

06/07/2025

I used Cliniko for my notes, invoice and appointment booking. people can even book their own discovery calls with me. I have recently had a couple of therapists ask me about it. as a community physio the only negatives I have found is that you can't easily someone's address for each appointment unless you type it into the notes each time and the templates are in alphabetical order which means SOAP notes even though they are my most used are at the bottom of the list.
Other than that is has been great to use so far. I particular like the forms section which I can send out to be completed in advance of my first visit saving me so much time.
Check it out:

https://www.cliniko.com/r/MTU2ODk0MjE0MjE1ODU0NTY2NQ==/TmF0YWxpZSBQYXR0ZXJzb24=

Not an AD I just really like it.

29/06/2025

I use Artificial Intelligence from Heidi Health with most of my home visits as it listens into the conversation so that I don't miss anything important. It means I can really listen to you and your loved ones discuss your concerns without worrying about the paperwork. It also allows me to keep my prices right down as less time is spent recalling and typing notes. I listened to a podcast with Health & Wellness Business Coaching about it, what a great support software to have.

https://scribe.heidihealth.com/register?via=010c65

27/06/2025

A great easy lesson to put your mind at ease if you are caring for a loved one https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dhg9xk4nc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Delighted that our Age and Stage podcast with Annabel James and Daisy McAndrew - and our abundance of friendly, super-knowledgable guests - has made it to the shortlist of the Silver Marketing Association Awards! We're up for Best Audio Campaign, sponsored by Gold Radio. The Awards ceremony is next week - can't wait! 😃

24/06/2025

Mars our chocolate lab is a spritely 13.5 years old. She recently had a Urinary tract infection.

Do you know the symptoms of a UTI:
- pain or a burning sensation when p*eing (dysuria)
- needing to p*e more often than usual
- needing to p*e more often than usual during the night (nocturia)
- needing to p*e suddenly or more urgently than usual
- p*e that looks cloudy
- blood in your p*e
- lower tummy pain or pain in your back, just under the ribs
- a high temperature, or feeling hot and shivery
- a very low temperature below 36C

In the physio world we often see people have in increase of falls with their UTI's as they are rushing to get to the toilet.

Need advice on falls prevention and exercises to keep you fit and well get in touch https://www.nataliehomephysio.co.uk/services/falls-prevention-advice/

Mars was treated quickly by our vet with antibiotics and pain relief, luckily for us we don't even have to hide it in her food (photographed prior to rehydration)

10/06/2025

Standing on one leg is a great exercise! The over 80s manage 5s, 70s hit 18s, and 60s reach 30s. It's a simple test of balance and stability.

06/06/2025

Izzy’s recovery has gone well so normal service will resume next week. I am fully booked next week but have some space on the 17th in the morning. Get in touch if I can help you or a loved one.
07925 963618 - leave me a massage or text me and I’ll get back to you when my hand are a little less full.

02/06/2025

Today I am on the other side of the fence as little Izzy Wizzy is having her tonsils out.

I maybe a little slow in getting back to you as I will be enjoying all the cuddles. Normal service will resume soon.

31/05/2025

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