The Online Physiotherapist

The Online Physiotherapist Physiotherapy. Wherever, Whenever. Founded: 2019
Team of 4 Specialist Physiotherapists. Misson: To make Physiotherapy more accessible, convenient & affordable.

Connecting you with experts. A team of specialists who;
1) Guide you through recovery post-injury, and post-operative through education, advice, designing a rehab programme, which leads to reduced pain and getting you back to the things you love.
2) Create prevention programmes, that aim to build engaging strengthening programme, and ensure muscle balance, to prevent injury.
3) Use AI to track range of motion in the shoulder.

That stiff backswing? The early follow-through? The way you can't fully rotate? That's not a golf problem. That's a 9-to...
20/04/2026

That stiff backswing? The early follow-through? The way you can't fully rotate? That's not a golf problem. That's a 9-to-5 problem showing up on the course

You're mid-match, you toss the ball up, swing through and there it is. That click. Maybe it's been there for weeks. Mayb...
17/04/2026

You're mid-match, you toss the ball up, swing through and there it is. That click. Maybe it's been there for weeks. Maybe you've been hoping it just goes away on its own.
That sound is called crepitus and in tennis players it usually means the tendons around your rotator cuff are under more stress than they can handle from all that repetitive overhead serving. When those tendons get inflamed, they stop moving smoothly and that's when the clicking starts.

Left alone, it often turns into aching, weakness, and eventually pain that stops you playing altogether. Caught early, it's usually a straightforward fix. The right exercises, the right guidance, and getting to the root of why it happened in the first place. 🎾

15/04/2026

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt After Serving? 🎾
Repeated overhead serving puts a lot of stress on your shoulder as your arm decelerates — and over time, that adds up.

The fix isn't to stop serving. It's to:
✅ Strengthen it properly
✅ Avoid overloading too soon
✅ Build up your serve velocity gradually
Smart training beats painful training every time. 💪
Save this before your next session! 🔖

Don't just take our word for it. 🙌Real results, real recovery. This is exactly why we do what we do. If you're strugglin...
10/04/2026

Don't just take our word for it. 🙌

Real results, real recovery. This is exactly why we do what we do. If you're struggling with a shoulder condition, you don't have to just "wait it out." Help is available. 💙

08/04/2026

If your shoulder aches every time you lift, reach, or press overhead, your rotator cuff muscles likely aren’t controlling the movement as they should.

The arm bone and shoulder blade stop working as a team, and that’s when the pain kicks in.

The good news is this is something we can fix online.
Let’s talk 👇

Padel is fun — but is it actually safer than tennis? 🎾The answer might surprise you.Swipe through to find out where your...
06/04/2026

Padel is fun — but is it actually safer than tennis? 🎾
The answer might surprise you.
Swipe through to find out where your shoulder is at risk and what to do about it. 💪

Book a virtual physio assessment from the comfort of your home — link in bio. 💻

We can't tell you how many times we've heard this in our online sessions 👇"I've been resting it for weeks… why is it sti...
03/04/2026

We can't tell you how many times we've heard this in our online sessions 👇
"I've been resting it for weeks… why is it still hurting?"

Because rest ≠ doing nothing.
When your shoulder hurts, the goal isn't to freeze up and wait. It's to find the movements that DON'T hurt — and start there.

That's active rest. Gentle pendulum swings, pain-free assisted movement, reducing what aggravates it — not eliminating all movement entirely.
And it's what actually moves recovery forward.
Your shoulder doesn't need the couch.
It needs the right kind of movement, at the right time.

That's exactly what we help people figure out — without needing to leave their home.

📩 DM us "SHOULDER" if you've been stuck in this cycle. Let's sort it out together.

"Just wait it out — it'll fix itself." Sound familiar? 🙄It's one of the most common things people hear about frozen shou...
01/04/2026

"Just wait it out — it'll fix itself." Sound familiar? 🙄

It's one of the most common things people hear about frozen shoulder. But is it actually true?
The belief that frozen shoulder resolves on its own within 1–3 years is based on outdated, flawed research. A 2016 Systematic Review in Physiotherapy found that the most widely cited study — Reeves (1975) — actually combined two completely different shoulder conditions. Not exactly a solid foundation to build advice on.
The reality is harder to ignore: while many people experience some early improvement, a significant number never regain full movement. Even Reeves himself found that only 39% of patients had fully recovered at long-term follow-up.
Waiting is not a treatment plan. 🙅

The sooner you seek proper care, the better your chances of a full recovery — and the less time you spend in unnecessary pain.

Physiotherapy can assist in all phases of frozen shoulder to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and maintain function. If you're struggling with frozen shoulder, reach out today! 🙌

27/03/2026

🧊 Ice for injuries — here’s the deal!
Great for fresh bumps & bruises, NOT for chronic pain or lower back issues.
Wrap it in a damp towel, 15-20 mins every few hours within the first 48-72hrs — simple but effective!

Always use it alongside PRICE though 👊
Any questions? Link in bio 👇

25/03/2026

Most runners treat the day after their long run as a full rest day. The research says otherwise. 🚲
A 30–40 min easy bike spin the next morning is one of the smartest recovery moves you can make.

Here's why:
→ Clears lactic acid faster
Active recovery cycling reduces lactic acid to 41% of post-exercise levels vs. 62% remaining after full rest. (Martin et al.)
→ Delivers blood to damaged muscle tissue
Low-intensity cycling drives nutrient-rich circulation to sore muscles without stressing them further. (UCHealth Sports Medicine, 2025)
→ Reduces soreness more than rest — or even a light jog
An RCT found cycling recovery outperformed both full rest and running-based recovery in reducing muscle damage markers and DOMS. (ScienceDirect, 2021)
→ Zero joint impact
Non-weight-bearing. No ground force. Your legs recover while your body keeps moving.
The protocol:
30–40 min · Low resistance · Conversational pace

Show up to your next run better than if you'd done nothing. That's smart training. 💚

Tight, heavy calves after a run? Or a sharp pain that stopped you mid-sprint? 🦵These two feel similar — but they're very...
23/03/2026

Tight, heavy calves after a run? Or a sharp pain that stopped you mid-sprint? 🦵

These two feel similar — but they're very different problems that need very different approaches.
Swipe to find out which one you're dealing with 👆
❌ Pushing through the wrong one is how a minor issue becomes a 6-week setback.

Not sure what you've got? Drop us a message and we'll help you figure it out. 👇

Most runners think shin splints are just about shoes… but that's not the full story. 🏃‍♂️💥Even experienced marathoners g...
20/03/2026

Most runners think shin splints are just about shoes… but that's not the full story. 🏃‍♂️💥

Even experienced marathoners get them if their calves are weak, ankles tight, or hips aren't stable. Shoes help, but your muscles really run the show. Strength, mobility, and smart training are the key to staying injury-free!

💡 Tip: Gradually increase mileage, add calf & hip exercises, and don't ignore early shin pain—it's your body's way of saying "slow down!"

👇 Let us know in the comments if you've ever experienced this!

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