Introducing tops:health, our new rebrand! The Oxford Physiotherapy Service (TOPS) was born over 35 years ago, as a practice specialising in physiotherapy, and that remains the same to this day....
‘Introduction to mindfulness’ is a two hour workshop run by the incredibly talented Mindfulness Instructor Eliza Silk here at tops:health. Heard of mindfulness but not sure what it is? Would you like...
This 3-hour workshop is returning to tops:health and will run on Saturday 7th March. In this workshop you will look at a selection of standing, inverted, and seated asana with...
Strong, Steady, Straight! The National Osteoporosis Society have produced some recent new guidelines which are fantastic in considering safe, effective as well as personalised exercise options for those with Osteoporosis....
The next Yoga Nidra Workshop will be running on Sunday 26th January 3-5pm. Spaces are limited and booking can be made via Mindbody. Yoga Nidra is a fantastic practice to support relaxation,...
Did you know that your post-partum recovery starts during pregnancy? During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through lots of hormonal and metabolic changes in order to provide the appropriate conditions for baby’s...
After you have sprained your ankle, evidence shows you are more likely to re-sprain the same ankle due to weakness; however here at TOPS we can provide rehabilitation exercises to...
What is an ankle sprain? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, ligaments are strong bands that attach bones to other bones and provide each joint with stability. An...
The reason = Delayed onset muscle soreness After having done some unaccustomed strenuous exercise you may suffer from muscle tenderness, pain and stiffness while moving the exercised muscle and this is...
A happy back means a happy Christmas so use these tips to make sure the festivities run smoothly. Christmas tree, “O”, Christmas tree Whether you’re going to go o’naturelle or...
Winter is here. At this time of year many people head to the slopes in search of white knuckles. However, six hours a day of sustained exertion, at altitude, can...
Massage can be performed as part of physiotherapy management for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions as well as can be booked as a stand alone session with one of our...
What is it? You may have seen bright multi-coloured strips of tape across your favourite athlete over the past few years and wondered what is it, what does it do...
RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) is a standard treatment protocol for acute sports injuries. But, for ligaments and tendons, RICE can actually hinder the healing process. Muscles have very good...
