Articles & Clinical Advice

Practical writing from the clinic, not generic health content

Articles here come from what actually comes up in the clinic - real questions, real patterns Toby sees repeatedly, written in plain language. Each one is written and reviewed by Toby Sullivan, Chartered Physiotherapist.

Latest articles

Why Tennis Elbow Is on the Rise with Padel's Popularity

Why padel can overload the elbow tendon, and what actually helps.

Training Load and Cadence: The Real Cause of Most Running Injuries

Why most running injuries start with training load, cadence or a strength gap rather than technique alone.

What to Expect at Your First Physiotherapy Appointment

A straightforward walk-through of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Do I Need to Rest a Tendon Injury, or Keep Moving?

Why complete rest and pushing through pain can both slow tendon recovery.

ACL Surgery: What a Realistic Recovery Timeline Actually Looks Like

Why ACL recovery is criteria-based rather than a fixed number of weeks.