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Continuing on with our lower limb alignment series for knee pain, this is the Running Man.  If you are a...

  What should I be doing to recover from my marathon?In this video, physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains what you can...

When I first met Lucy at a London Marathon training day, I had had a Haglund's bump for some time,...

  Should I be worried if I have not yet ran 26 miles? Try not to worry, you don’t need...

  Should I stop running if I am injured? Lucy and her physio team will go out of their way...

  Physical and Mental Health The end of January marks a time when your physical and mental health may be...

  How do I know when to use ice or heat on my injury? In this video Marathon Physio, Lucy...

  In this video, your marathon team physio, Lucy Macdonald, answers all your running shoe related questions. She covers what...

  How many pairs of running shoes do I need? This is the one piece of kit you should invest...

  Mind over matter Your relationship with your running training relies on two distinctive important parts: your emotions and your...

For those of you with running injuries there is still time for recovery even if you are running the London...

ITB pain, or pain at the outer side of the knee, is one of the most common injuries in running...

Get free advice from running specialist physio   As marathon physio is one of my specialisms I am busy spending...

Our Specialist Running Physiotherapist reveals the common techniques and training faults that cause injury and restrict performance. For the free...

  Would you benefit from a physio bike assessment?   You may benefit from a cycling assessment if you:- are...

Running Assessments In these one our sessions our specialist running Physiotherapists use video analysis and feedback, drills and exercises to...

As a physiotherapist it feels good to prevent injuries rather than just diagnose and treat them. Over the years of treating hundreds, if...

Here's a bit of fun from Octopus' favourite running tunes. Please feel free to email us your additions! You are...

  Rest is overrated We know that most injuries do not need resting and that most of them benefit from...

In the video below, running physio Lucy Macdonald shows you the best exercises for running including how to activate your...

  Do you have knee pain, knee arthritis or knee 'OA'? An extremely common cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis...

Lucy is helping our charity for the London marathon and she’s really helped me out with 2 issues, firstly my...

  How to train, what exercises to do and why? How much exercise should you be doing, what specific stretches...

  Physio exercise video for foot pain running injury  In this video below your team running physio shows you an...

  In this video, your marathon team physio, Lucy Macdonald, explains how to create a training diary for your marathon,...

  Do you worry about getting injured? Do you question if you’ll hit your time target? Are you concerned that...

  Save thousands of pounds in lost revenue whilst building a highly motivated team We understand from over a decade...

Here are a list of our exercise videos in numbered order. If you'd like to view the exercises by clinical...

The right foot movements while walking and especially running can be hard to master. But they are very important for...

For the 4th stage in the Running Man series we work on hopping! Make sure you've worked through exercises #25...

This is the 3rd exercise in the Running Man Series. Make sure you have your Running man and landing alignment...

Improve your running technique with this progression of the Running Man. Make sure you've got your alignment correct from the...

  As a physiotherapist I am often asked 'what is causing my knee pain and what can I do about it?' A huge...

We have put together some testimonials that should restore hope for recovery, hope that you are able to get back...

Do you, a colleague, or a loved one have an unresolved injury or persistent pain that is having an effect...

Before I answer that question head on, I’d like to dispel a few myths about that makes someone ‘the best...

Osteopaths click your joints and physiotherapists give exercises and sports massage… right?! Whilst this may be true of some osteopaths...

As a running physio the most common question I get asked by runners is what are the best stretches to...

Get your team back to working together happily and healthily with our health and fitness perks. We have over 300...

  Is it your hamstring muscle, hamstring tendon, or something completely different? There are many causes of buttock or hamstring...

  Is your jaw pain or clicking, neck pain or face pain caused by the TMJ and how can you...

Excellent physio clinic; they have been very professional, patient and kind when working with me to rehab what has felt...

I cannot recommend Octopus enough both in the clinic and on video calls. I first went to Octopus clinic after...

  Your Marathon Training Guide Do you want to know all the latest information on how to run a marathon...

  Want to stay healthy this Christmas? We have put together these top three tips to keep you healthy during the festive...

  What is causing your neck pain and what can you do about it? In this video Physiotherapist, Lucy Macdonald...

  'Highly Effective, Time-Efficient, and Exceptional Value' You are not alone in wondering how physio video consultations work but once...

  Are you experiencing back pain? In this video, physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald shares her physio expertise on back pain in...

  Best exercises for elbow pain In this video, physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains what is causing your tennis elbow, elbow...

This time last year I could barely get out of bed and move without pain killers and I was planning...

I suffered for almost a year with Achillies problems.. saw physios, podiatrist, osteopaths, soft tissue therapists and had shock therapy.....

  How to relieve neck pain (with or without radiating symptoms into your shoulder, arm or hand) If you or...

  Can I run the marathon if I am injured? The most important thing is for you to understand the...

  Focus on breathing out, not in If you or your family have any coronavirus symptoms or would like to...

  Can a physio help me at this stage? Yes, even less than two months before the marathon an experienced...

  What should I eat and drink before my run? Make sure you are hydrated and have eaten well for...

  Physiotherapist If you are injured or want short and long-term pain relief, see a Physiotherapist who has a specialism...

  What should I do if I get behind on my training? Something will get in the way of your...

  What to stretch if stretched for time? The answer to this is what ever feels tightest! Everyone is different...

  To train or not to train that is the question We all know that training for a marathon or...

  When should I get a second opinion? If any of the following apply to you then it is worth...

  When is complete rest advisable? Complete rest is rarely advisable. The only case in which complete rest is essential...

  How do I know if I am seeing the right Physiotherapist, Osteopath or Chiropractor?   All professions have those that...

  Back supports Back supports can be great if you are wearing them for a couple of days during a...

  Does sleep affect my risk of injury and illness? If you don’t sleep or rest enough your immune system...

By Octopus Clinic Physio, Sportsdoc London, RunningWithUs, Up & Running Fleet Street And Polar Find out how to train efficiently...

  What other exercises should I be doing? Use the free online exercise videos you can find in the videos...

  Calorie input Get your calorie input right – too many calories and you will put on fat and too...

  Is interval training suitable for me? Interval training is not suitable for anyone who has heart problems or other...

  Create positive mantras Write down your commitment on a paper and stick it up on the wall so you...

  Your marathon team physio, Lucy Macdonald shares how you can make the most of her support over the next...

  Sprained ankle So you have gone over on your ankle? You are not alone. A sprained ankle, or lateral...

  Pooling our marathon experience Ouchy ouchy ouch, blisters and chafing can ruin a decent training session like nothing else. I...

  Myths and truths As a physiotherapist with a specialism in marathon running injuries I’m consistently dismayed at the number...

  The Octopus Clinic Team Physiotherapist and Osteopath Specialisms Don't want to be in pain anymore? Want to make sure...

  Do you want to make sure your problem is treated by the Physiotherapist or Osteopath who is right for...

  Our latest five-star google reviews (there's 150 in total!) We don't like to blow our own trumpet but we...

  How many people in your workforce have missed workdays as a result of preventative injuries like back pain or...

  Don’t want to waste your time or money seeing anyone but the best? Our new Physio Packages could be...

  Why dance? I like to dance. It feels good, it is good and this is is why.  Dancing is...

  A physio’s secret There are lots of things I know as a result of being a Physiotherapist that are...

  To move or not to move, that is not the question As a physiotherapist I thrive on learning more...

  What gets tendons better and what doesn't  As a Physiotherapist I treat thousands of tendon problems including pain in...

  'Physio failed' My heart sinks and I want to whisk them straight into my physio consultation room so I...

  Sports Physiotherapist for Team England at the Commonwealth Games Over the past 8 years I have had the pleasure...

  What is wrong with women-specific bikes   Recent thinking is that the term “Women’s Specific Geometry” is a bit...

  Why wait until you are injured?   Winter is a good chance to work on any underlying issues you...

Get rid of your knee pain with exercises and advice from our Knee Specialist Physiotherapist, even if treatment has failed...

Get rid of your neck pain and headaches with exercises and advice from our Spinal Specialist Physiotherapist and Osteopath, even...

  Get rid of your hip and groin pain with exercises and advice from our hip and groin Specialist Physiotherapist,...

The eighty-seven videos include exercises for the treatment and prevention of back pain, knee pain, sports injuries and work-related pain....

  Definition of hamstrings 'length'   Before I delve into this topic, let me clear up something first… when I...

  Triathlon Physiotherapist I have been a Physiotherapist since 2005 and have been competing in Triathlons for the GB Age...

  A physio telling you how to avoid the physio clinic? Believe it or not I would rather people did...

This video clip by our Specialist Ski and Snowboarding Physiotherapist will help your ski technique for improved performance and injury...

  In this video Specialist Ski and Snowboarding Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald discusses how to correct your knee alignment. Watch this to...

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This exercise is the 3rd in this balance and proprioception series. Make sure you've worked through the previous 2 versions...

A friend wants me to help him plan his training for the London Marathon in April 2017. Said I would...

Firstly, let me put this out there, I am a self-confessed foodie physio. I will happily scrimp and save on...

As a physiotherapist I see loads of patients who have seen physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, doctors, had injections and surgery and...

Over the past fifteen years of my physiotherapy experience I have seen far too many runners coming in to see me...

If you have a running injury or are a classic ‘weekend warrior' (you know who you are!) with a sports...

Our specialist Physiotherapists deliver presentations on how to stay pain free and healthy at work and our Sports Physiotherapists provide...

We have Physiotherapists who are specialists in particular sports including running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, athletics, skiing and snowboarding, dance, martial...

Octopus Clinic was recommended to me by a friend who had been going to Hazel for many years. I started...

Problems in the joint that joins your spine to your pelvis are still hotly debated in the physio, osteo and...

If you have a gym or running injury or you have persistent or chronic pain then Claudia's thorough approach to...

Reputation   Lucy Macdonald has developed an excellent reputation over the past twenty years for successfully treating injuries that have...

Unfortunately hands on treatment for the hip and groin can often be sparse or non existent or, on the other...

  Our Physio Packages Our discounted Physio Packages make it easier for you to advise your patients what physio they...