Complete Physio Podcast

Complete Physio

Welcome to the Complete Health Podcast, your go-to source for expert insights on movement, recovery, and optimising your physical health. Hosted by the team at Complete Physio in London, we cover a wide range of topics, from practical advice on optimising your running, muscle gain, using crutches or recovering from injuries. We also discuss deeper medical topics such as tendon pain and stress fracture management and how to manage your Achilles rupture. Whether you’re curious about fitness after 40 or the effectiveness of techniques like blood flow restriction training, we bring you evidence-based discussions and advice you can trust. Perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts and anyone passionate about staying active and pain-free. Tune in and take a step towards better health and mobility with the Complete Physio Podcast.

  1. 3d ago

    TMJ Pain: What's Actually Happening?

    🧑‍⚕️ Complete Physio: https://rdar.li/4Y3K8Dr 🩻 Complete Injections: https://rdar.li/mZP48Vr What causes jaw pain, clicking, and headaches? In this video, we explore temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, including how bruxism (teeth grinding) contributes to chronic jaw pain and what can be done about it. Learn how TMJ issues are assessed, why symptoms often extend beyond the jaw into the face, head and neck, and when to see a dentist or physiotherapist for help. 0:00 Common features of TMJ disorders 0:09 What is bruxism (teeth grinding)? 0:24 How to assess the pterygoid muscle and teeth 0:46 Why patients often don't know they grind their teeth 1:14 How treating bruxism improves TMJ pain 1:23 Why a mouth guard from your dentist can help 1:40 Typical symptoms of TMJ disorders 1:55 Headaches, migraines and facial pain from TMJ 2:20 The link between TMJ and neck pain 2:34 Clicking and crepitus in the jaw joint 2:45 Activities that trigger TMJ pain 3:03 Pain when chewing, yawning and opening the mouth 3:26 Jaw locking and other unusual symptoms 🌐 www.complete-physio.co.uk 📞 020 7482 3875 📧 info@complete-physio.co.uk The information provided in this video is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, such as your GP or a registered medical professional, before beginning any new exercise program, making significant changes to your diet, or taking any new medication or supplements. Never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Sep 24

    Arthrosamid Explained: The Knee Injection That Lasts Years

    Arthrosamid is a single injection for knee osteoarthritis that can give lasting relief for many patients. In this episode, Complete Physio Clinical Director Chris Myers sits down with Sports Medicine Consultant Dr George Bownes to explain what Arthrosamid is, how it works, who it suits, and how it compares to a steroid, hyaluronic acid or PRP injection. They talk through how long the results tend to last, why rehabilitation matters alongside the injection, what happens on the day of the procedure, and what recovery looks like afterwards. Chapters: 0:00 What Arthrosamid is and who it is for 0:40 Arthrosamid vs steroid, hyaluronic acid and PRP 2:03 How long the relief lasts 2:30 Why rehab matters alongside the injection 3:50 How Arthrosamid works (it binds the joint) 5:08 When you start to feel the benefit 8:57 Who it suits (not just sporty patients) 10:02 A medical device: inert, repeatable, ultrasound-guided 11:01 Side effects and why antibiotics are used 13:10 Skiing and timing around big events 21:47 What happens on the day of the procedure 24:07 Aftercare, recovery and returning to exercise Arthrosamid is not right for everyone, and the best treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis. To find out whether Arthrosamid is suitable for you, visit complete-physio.co.uk #Arthrosamid #KneeOsteoarthritis #KneePain #KneeInjection #Physiotherapy #SportsMedicine #CompletePhysio #LondonPhysio #Osteoarthritis #JointPain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 17

    Arthrosamid: The Knee Osteoarthritis Injection FAQ | Complete Physio

    Arthrosamid is a single injection for knee osteoarthritis that can provide lasting relief for many patients. In this FAQ our team answers the questions we hear most often in clinic, from how quickly it works to recovery, cost and how it compares to other injections. Most patients start to notice an improvement at around 4 to 6 weeks, with the truer test at 12 weeks. For those who respond well, Arthrosamid can give 3 to 5 years of reduced pain and improved function, and the injection can be repeated. Chapters: 0:00 How soon it works and how long it lasts 0:25 What the procedure involves 0:41 Before and after: rest, driving and bringing someone 1:46 Medication and pain relief 2:26 If it does not work: surgery is still an option 2:41 Timing around steroid, hyaluronic acid and PRP injections 2:50 Cost, insurance and the NHS 3:27 Steroid injection vs Arthrosamid 3:53 Bone-on-bone arthritis and how Arthrosamid works 4:27 Both knees, what it is licensed for, and repeating the injection Arthrosamid is an outpatient procedure carried out under ultrasound guidance, with a large volume of local anaesthetic so it is well tolerated. It is licensed in the UK for knee osteoarthritis. Whether it is right for you depends on your knee, which our team will assess as part of a screening process. To find out if Arthrosamid is appropriate for you, visit complete-physio.co.uk #Arthrosamid #KneeOsteoarthritis #KneePain #KneeInjection #Physiotherapy #CompletePhysio #LondonPhysio #Osteoarthritis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 10

    PRP and ACP Max: The New Generation of Injections for Joint and Tendon Pain

    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) uses a small sample of your own blood to encourage the body to repair injured joints and tendons. In this episode, Complete Physio Clinical Director Chris Myers sits down with Sports Medicine Consultant Dr George Bownes to explain how PRP actually works, what it can treat, and the newer high-concentration ACP Max approach. They cover knee and hip osteoarthritis, stubborn tendon problems like tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and Achilles, how long the results tend to last, what a treatment involves in clinic, and how PRP compares to a steroid injection. Chapters: 0:00 What is PRP and how is it made? 0:38 What PRP can treat (arthritis, tendons, muscle) 0:55 How PRP works to heal 2:13 How long the relief lasts 3:25 The standard PRP protocol (a series of three) 3:52 ACP Max: the new high-concentration PRP 6:48 Tailoring the treatment to your injury 7:32 How quickly it works vs a steroid injection 8:51 Soreness and recovery 9:59 What the procedure looks like in clinic 11:40 Why no local anaesthetic, and does it hurt? 13:28 Rehab, results and where PRP fits before surgery PRP is not right for everyone, and the right treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis. To find out whether PRP is suitable for you, visit complete-physio.co.uk #PRP #PlateletRichPlasma #PRPInjection #ACPMax #KneePain #TendonPain #TennisElbow #Physiotherapy #SportsMedicine #CompletePhysio #LondonPhysio #Osteoarthritis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About

Welcome to the Complete Health Podcast, your go-to source for expert insights on movement, recovery, and optimising your physical health. Hosted by the team at Complete Physio in London, we cover a wide range of topics, from practical advice on optimising your running, muscle gain, using crutches or recovering from injuries. We also discuss deeper medical topics such as tendon pain and stress fracture management and how to manage your Achilles rupture. Whether you’re curious about fitness after 40 or the effectiveness of techniques like blood flow restriction training, we bring you evidence-based discussions and advice you can trust. Perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts and anyone passionate about staying active and pain-free. Tune in and take a step towards better health and mobility with the Complete Physio Podcast.

You Might Also Like