Injury prevention is one of the topics physiotherapists like to explore for its potential benefits. For one, it will be a big boost to the performance of both professional and recreational athletes, as well as spare as many people as possible from aches and pains. Furthermore, it can help decrease health care and treatment costs.

More often than not, people are unlikely to appreciate how easily they can get out of bed and freely run around until they’re stricken with joint pain. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the U.K. and is characterized by inflammation of the joints, which leads to pain and decreased mobility. In the U.K., about 8.75 million people have sought treatment for osteoarthritis alone in 2013.

Physiotherapy has long been known to help restore physical abilities after a serious accident or injury. However, if an individual is able to return from an injury with the help of experts in physiotherapy from London even stronger than before (not necessarily physically), this is definitely a tribute to the patient’s focus and self-determination. Lee Cartwright is one such person who was able to better himself after his stroke in 2011. Reporter Barnaby Davis writes about Lee’s amazing journey in his article for The Guardian:

Prevention will always be a worthier effort than a cure. In the case of the National Health Service (NHS), the lack of prevention among patients just set them back millions of pounds. Dan Bean, contributor for the York Press, describes how proper Ealing physiotherapy could have saved the NHS precious time and resources.

Life in one of the biggest cities in the world can really take a toll on one’s health. The life of many an overworked Londoner is filled with stressful endeavors, such as the simple act of riding a tube. There are many common pains that could be caused by stress, and in most cases, stress is caused by work-related factors.

Life in London can sometimes be a pain, even for residents in areas like Ealing. Aside from the occasional bouts of bad weather, people have to deal with a lot of things going on within their neighbourhood. Many known body pains can be traced to a familiar yet overlooked culprit: stress.

Sports-related injuries are perhaps the biggest reason why physiotherapy practices in the U.K. are necessary. Nobody can agree more than professional rugby player Kayle Connor of Workington Town who, according to News & Star, has to quit the game temporarily due to a career-threatening injury. He’s now returned to his home in Brisbane, Australia to recuperate, though he intends to return to England sometime in the future:

Tim Wotton’s lifetime battle with cystic fibrosis is truly a source of inspiration, such that the Daily Express saw fit to run a story about his life and the release of his book ‘How Have I Cheated Death? A short And Merry Life With Cystic Fibrosis’, which takes a peek into the life of a 43-year-old who survived a disease that should’ve killed him when he was 17. Although cystic fibrosis has no cure, Wotton soldiers on, hoping to reach the age of 60 and beyond:

Recovery from a sports injury and the consequent surgery takes time, but many athletes tend to recover at a quicker pace. The question is: how do they do it? Take for instance Luis Suarez, the Uruguay national team and Liverpool striker who was side-lined by a knee injury that confined him to a wheelchair, and required surgery in May. During the World Cup group stage, Suarez was unable to participate in Uruguay’s match against Costa Rica, but in the game against England, he redeemed himself by making two winning goals.

Are you an avid runner? You may be interested to take part in one of the most recognised events in Ealing. ActonW3.com features the much anticipated running event this September, and a major sports brand will be a key participant in making the affair enjoyable and safe for runners: