Can physiotherapy help if you’re not an athlete?

The Anthem Plan 00:28 min watch Published 5 March 2026 Dr Ravi Assomull, Consultant Cardiologist

Physiotherapy is not only for athletes. Vishal Madhani explains how physiotherapy can help anyone experiencing pain, stiffness or reduced mobility. Through personalised movement strategies and rehabilitation exercises, physiotherapy can support everyday physical function and long term wellbeing.

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Transcript

As humans, we're not made to sit all day long, but unfortunately the world we live in, we are at a computer, we're on our phone for eight, 10 hours a day, and that can lead to postural problems. Physio helps with these postural problems by making you a little bit looser, we ease off some tension in the muscles, and that keeps you going on your kind of recovery and your weight loss journey.

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