Strength & mobility for life programme
Regular weekly sessions:
Tuesday: 5.15PM
What is Strength and mobility for life programme?
These weekly, one-hour group exercise sessions are safe, adaptable, and designed to support you at any stage of your musculoskeletal health journey. Whether you're experiencing or chronic back pain or managing osteoarthritis this programme provides a structured and supportive environment that takes a biopsychosocial approach - addressing not only physical factors like pain, but also psychological aspects such as fear of movement, while benefiting from the social support of a group setting. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring exercises are effective, appropriate for your condition, and suited to your current abilities - all while benefiting from the motivation, accountability, and encouragement of a group setting.
What are the key aspects of the Strength and mobility for life programme?
Who is this programme for?
✔️A biopsychosocial approach to pain management, inspired by the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) back pain programme, incorporating the latest research on how physical, psychological, and social factors influence recovery
✔️ Strengthening muscles with special focus on functional movements.
✔️ Stretching using a combination of dynamic, passive, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques to improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and increase range of motion in the body.
✔️ Learn to progress and modify specific exercises that meets individual abilities.
✔️ Functional exercises to improve everyday movements such as bending, lifting, sitting, and standing.
✔️ Aerobic conditioning to enhance circulation, reduce stiffness, and improve overall endurance.
✔️ Mindfulness and relaxation techniques to manage pain perception, reduce stress, and improve movement confidence.
✔️ Individuals whishing to maintain and/or improve strength and mobility
✔️ Individuals experiencing chronic, or recurrent musculoskeletal pain
✔️ Those seeking effective exercise strategies to reduce pain in a safe, guided setting.
✔️ Anyone interested in a biopsychosocial rehabilitation approach, addressing both physical and psychological aspects of pain management, while also benefiting from the social support of a group setting.
✔️ Individuals looking for structured rehabilitation, ongoing support, and education to gain a deeper understanding of their condition and long-term recovery.
✔️ Those in search of an accessible, long-term expert-led management solution to maintain achieved results, prevent flare-ups, and stay active with confidence.
Manolis
I attended My Physio Future with a lower back pain caused by a climbing injury and a chronic sitting lifestyle. Nikki not only diagnosed and located the pain's source, but she also provided me with a set of exercises that evolved over time, but was also specifically tailored my lifestyle without it feeling intrusive! Her approach is very clear, professional and methodical, but is also very compassionate, makes you feel heard and valued when speaking to, she clearly cares about her patients! My lower back really thanks her for the tools and exercises she has provided me, and they continue to work till this day, giving me confidence and freedom from pain when sitting down or climbing! Thank you Nikki!
Sarah
I can’t recommend Niki highly enough. She was incredibly thorough, taking the time to really listen and understand my concerns rather than rushing through a checklist. She explained everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable and informed at every step.
What really stood out was her kindness and genuine care. She creates such a calm, reassuring environment. At the same time, I have complete confidence in her abilities and her plan of action, which immediately put me at ease. I left feeling optimistic and confident that I was in very capable hands.
Thanks to her clear plan and expert guidance, I’ve seen real progress and feel much more empowered about my recovery. An outstanding physiotherapist and a genuinely lovely person.
Robyn
My treatment plan was very effective and tailored to me (I have complex back issues and little spare time and this was completely taken into consideration). The exercises and plan she gave me were simple and practical and helped to reduce my pain and the ‘tingly’ feeling in my arms. I feel a lot more confident managing my pain now and have learnt exercises that I can do completely independently. Since my treatment with Niki I haven’t had the neck pain return. I would highly recommend Niki - she was approachable and compassionate and listened to everything I said without judgement. I felt completely supported throughout - Niki even sent me follow up emails to ensure I didn’t have any further questions.