The Cloisters Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic

08/01/2026

ROAD WORKS ON THE RADFORD ROAD
Please be aware that there are temporary traffic lights due to road works on the Radford Road at the junction with Sydenham Drive. This is causing severe delays for anyone coming to the clinic from Radford Semele way. Please allow plenty of time to get to your appointment. The temporary lights will be there until the 16th of February!!
Thank you

18/12/2025

Thank you Judith for drawing the Christmas raffle today. Winners have been notified! We have raised over £400 for the Helping Hands Community Project. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket.

17/12/2025

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Last chance to buy your raffle tickets to win one of these fantastic prizes. All proceeds go to a great cause, Helping hands Community Project.
Draw will be tomorrow 18th December at noon.
Good Luck

11/12/2025

The team at The Cloisters would like to wish all of their patients a very Happy Christmas and they look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.

11/12/2025

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES

Wednesday 24th December 08.00 - 13.00
Thursday 25th December Closed
Friday 26th December Closed
Monday 29th December 08.00-20.00
Tuesday 30th December 09.00-17.00
Wednesday 31 December 08.00-13.00
Thursday 1st January Closed
Friday 2nd January 08.00 -17.00

26/11/2025

When you get foot pain it can really hamper your ability to walk. Below is information from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on how you can manage foot pain
Walking is such a good form of exercise, particularly when you are out in the fresh air. We are generally quite efficient at walking so to get fitter and burn a few more calories try the following;
Walk faster, but intersperse that we normal speed walking, interval training challenges your body more.
Add in slopes and steps...you exercise much harder if you add in slopes and steps.
Try and increase how far you walk each week. Try and increase by 10% each week.
When you get foot pain it can really hamper your ability to walk. below is information from The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on how you can manage foot pain.
For any more information please get in touch.
physio@thecloisters.co.uk

All you need to know about foot pain, informed by physiotherapists.

16/10/2025

WALK TO SCHOOL
October is the international walk to School month.
This is to promote both physical and mental well being as well as helping the environment with less traffic and pollution.
If your child is walking to school ensure that they have good supportive footwear and use a rucksack/backpack that they can carry on their back.
This promotes better posture and is less stressful on their spines, particularly when they have a rucksack full of books!
When choosing a back pack, make sure that it has a waist strap, wide padded shoulder straps and a good back section.

25/09/2025

GOLF
With the beautiful weather continuing, it is the perfect time to get out onto the golf course.
Playing golf does not get you fit for golf so it is important that you include some stretches and conditioning exercises into your week.
Mature golfers tend to have issues with reduced flexibility, especially if they have sedentary jobs. A big part of golf is rotation on a stable base, so as well as improving shoulder and hip flexibility it is essential to have strong gluts and core to stabilize your pelvis and spine.
Consider Pilates type exercises to help strengthen your core including hip bridges, squats and lunges. Practice balancing on one leg with a level pelvis to help improve your balance and stability.
Spend time in between golf to work on your trunk rotation and turn and always warm up before playing.
If you would like more information on improving your golf fitness please get in touch.

04/09/2025

CHRONIC PAIN
See below how Physiotherapy can help with Chronic pain,
if you would like anymore information please get in touch.
01926316420
physio@thecloisters.co.uk

Physiotherapy helps people with long term (chronic) pain develop the skills they need to manage their condition, increase their activity and improve their quality of life. Share What is chronic pain?Chronic pain is usually defined as pain that persists beyond the normal time that tissues take to hea...

17/07/2025

TENNIS INJURIES
Following a very successful (and hot) Wimbledon, tennis players all around the country will be taking to the courts. Below is very useful information from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on Tennis Injuries and their management.
If you would like any further information please get in touch
physio@thecloisters.co.uk
Tel 01926316420

The impact of tennis injuries can be reduced by careful management of swelling, protection of the injured structures from further injury, and by enlisting the support of a chartered physiotherapist.Collateral tissue damage can be minimised by following the POLICE or PRICE guidelines, standing for pr...

12/06/2025

Here are some simple exercises from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy that will help to strengthen your lower body. Strengthening your legs, particularly your quads and gluts will also help improve activities like running and walking up hills and steps. Strong muscles also help to protect your joints, as muscles are able to absorb shock more efficiently than your joints.
If you need anymore advice please get in touch.
physio@thecloisters.co.uk

Physiotherapist-approved exercises you can use to strengthen your lower body.

14/05/2025

WALKING FOR FITNESS
May is national walking month...there are huge health benefits associated with walking. Walking is free, easy and accessible to everyone. Try and challenge yourself by walking a little faster than usual to get slightly out of breath...add in slopes and steps for a further challenge.
Try and go for a good walk at least 3 x a week and aim for at least 45 mins, but build up slowly if you are not used to walking Also make sure you wear good supportive footwear!