New Wave Physio & Fitness

16/09/2026

💚 Macmillan Coffee Morning & Open Day at New Wave! ☕🍰

We’re opening our doors and bringing the New Wave community together for a morning of Pilates, coffee, cake and a little friendly competition — all while raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

It’s also an Open Day, so if you’ve ever wondered what New Wave is all about, come in, have a look around, meet the team and see what we offer.

💬 Ask a Physio – got a question about an injury, pain, exercise or getting back to something you love? Come and have a chat with one of our physios.

☕ Coffee & cake
💚 Raising money for Macmillan
👋 Meet the New Wave team
💬 Ask a Physio
🏠 Have a look around the clinic
💪 Take on our Pilates challenges
🧘 Find out more about our services we offer including Shockwave.

Whether you’re already part of the New Wave community or you’ve never stepped through our doors before, everyone is welcome.

Come for a coffee, stay for the cake, take on a challenge and discover what New Wave Physiotherapy & Pilates is all about. 💚

And don’t forget to donate! Every donation, big or small, helps support the incredible work Macmillan does to help people living with cancer. 💚

https://Justgiving.com/cm26015443

14/09/2026

MONDAY MOTIVATION 🌊

We often think progress means we need to keep doing more — lifting heavier, running further, adding more reps or constantly pushing to the next level.

But progress doesn’t always have to look like that.

Sometimes, consistency is the progression.

Doing something regularly and allowing your body time to adapt can be just as important as continually increasing the challenge. Staying consistent can build strength, confidence, capacity and tolerance over time — and those changes are progress too.

You don’t always need to chase more to be moving forward.

Sometimes doing what you can, consistently and continuously, is exactly what leads to more. 🌊

11/09/2026

❤️ How does the New Wave team keep their hearts healthy?

We asked the team one simple question…

Unsurprisingly, most of our physios went straight for: EXERCISE! 🏃‍♀️💪

Then someone came along with stress management and good sleep… making the rest of us look slightly one-dimensional. 😂

So, who’s right?

Turns out — everyone is.

Regular movement and exercise are hugely important for cardiovascular health, but looking after your heart isn’t just about how much you move. Quality sleep, managing stress, eating well and giving your body time to recover all play a part too.

So while we’ll always champion movement at New Wave, the healthiest approach is probably a little bit of all of the above. ❤️

Move more. Sleep well. Manage stress. Look after your heart.

11/09/2026

MOVE MORE. STAY STRONG. KEEP DOING LIFE. 🌊

One of the biggest messages from this year’s World Physiotherapy Day is simple: movement matters at every age.

Physical activity isn’t just about going to the gym or being “fit”. It’s about maintaining the strength, balance, mobility and confidence we need for everyday life — whether that’s playing with the kids, getting back to sport, walking the dog, gardening, travelling, or simply staying independent as we get older.

And it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

Small habits count. Walking more counts. Strength training counts. Pilates counts. Balance work counts. Starting with 10 minutes counts.

For some people, pain, injury, health conditions or simply not knowing where to start can make exercise feel daunting. That’s where physiotherapy can help.

At New Wave, we don’t just want to help you when something hurts. We want to help you build the strength and confidence to move better, feel better and live better — for the long term.

Start where you are.
Build gradually.
Keep moving. 💙

10/09/2026

Stroke: where physiotherapy can make a difference 💙

This year’s World Physiotherapy Day is shining a spotlight on stroke — from prevention through to recovery and rehabilitation.

Physiotherapists can play an important role at every stage. We can support people to become more physically active and help address modifiable risk factors before a stroke, but our role following a stroke can be particularly significant.

A stroke can affect strength, balance, coordination, walking, mobility and confidence.

Physiotherapy rehabilitation focuses on helping people relearn movement, regain independence and get back to the everyday activities that matter to them.

Rehabilitation may include:
• Retraining walking and movement
• Improving strength and mobility
• Improving balance and reducing falls risk
• Practising transfers and everyday tasks
• Building fitness and endurance
• Supporting a safe, progressive return to activity
• Helping people continue progressing beyond hospital rehabilitation

Recovery after a stroke looks different for everyone — and rehabilitation should too. It’s not simply about exercises. It’s about helping someone regain function, confidence and independence.

And movement matters for prevention too.

Regular physical activity is an important part of reducing your risk of stroke.

Move better. Feel better. Live better. 🌊

09/09/2026

Cardiovascular Disease ❤️
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the important role physiotherapy can play in its prevention and management.
❤️ What is cardiovascular disease?
Cardiovascular disease is a general term for conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It includes conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke, heart failure and peripheral arterial disease.
Some important facts from World Physiotherapy:
🫀 20.5 million people die from cardiovascular disease each year.
🌍 CVD accounts for around 30% of global deaths.
❤️ Around 85% of CVD deaths are due to heart attack and stroke.
🌎 More than 3 in 4 CVD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
The good news is that many cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy diet, obesity, harmful alcohol use and high blood pressure.
So, how can physiotherapy help?
Physiotherapists can help to:
Identify people who may be at higher risk
Design safe, personalised exercise programmes
Support lifestyle changes and help people become more active
Help people living with CVD improve their fitness, strength and quality of life
Support recovery following cardiac events and help people safely return to activity
🏃 Aerobic exercise supports heart health.
🏋️ Resistance training helps build strength and makes everyday activities easier.
🧘 Balance and flexibility exercises help us continue to move safely and stay active.
Physiotherapy is about much more than treating pain and injuries. Helping people move more, become stronger and stay active can have a significant impact on their long-term health. 💙
🌊 Move better. Feel better. Live better.

08/09/2026

🌍 WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY 2026 🌍

Every year on 8th September, World Physiotherapy Day celebrates the physiotherapy profession and raises awareness of the important role physiotherapists play in keeping people healthy, active and independent.

❤️ This year’s theme is Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke, focusing on the role of physiotherapy and physical activity in the prevention, management and rehabilitation of these conditions.

Physiotherapy isn’t only about treating aches and injuries. From encouraging physical activity and supporting heart health to helping people rebuild their strength, balance, mobility and independence following a stroke, our profession can make a difference at so many stages of someone’s health journey.

This World PT Day, we’re celebrating movement as medicine, the power of rehabilitation and the importance of keeping people moving throughout life. 💪🌊

Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better.

NewWavePhysiotherapy

05/09/2026

🧘‍♀️ Fancy giving Pilates a try?

Join us on Friday 25th September at 11.45am for a FREE Pilates Taster Class and see what all the fuss is about! 👀

If you love it (which we’re hoping you will 😉), you can then join one of our available regular classes:
✨ Wednesday 10.30am
✨ Wednesday 7pm
✨ Friday 10.30am
✨Saturday 9.30am

And while you’re here, why not stay for our Macmillan Open Day? 💚
☕ Grab a coffee
🍰 Have a slice of cake
💬 Chat to our physiotherapists about any aches, pains or niggles
🧘‍♀️ Meet our Pilates instructors and find out more about our classes

The Pilates class might be free… but we’ll be taking donations for Macmillan Cancer Support on the day, so bring along a few pennies (or a generous donation 😉) if you can!

Come for the Pilates, stay for the cake… it would be rude not to! 🍰💚

📅 Friday 25th September
💚Macmillan open day: 9.00- 12.30
⏰ Pilates Taster: 11.45am
📍 New Wave Physiotherapy

We envision a space where you can effortlessly access injury assessment and advice, personalized hands-on treatment, tailored exercise plans, sports massage and engaging weekly Pilates classes.

04/09/2026

On Tuesday we hosted fellow healthcare professionals New Wave Physio & Fitness for a CPD session. Podiatry and Physiotherapy often go hand in hand to holistically progress an injury, pathology, or condition. By working closely as a multidisciplinary team we get the best outcomes for our patients. We can also confirm they are a really nice bunch too!