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Leaning Into Discomfort: From Clinician to Researcher
Finishing my first term as a PhD researcher at Coventry University has been nothing short of a whirlwind. A return to academia after years in clinical practice. A leap taken while raising three small children, setting up Orchard View Physiotherapy and, rather ironically, a deep dive into menopause research while heading steadily toward perimenopause myself. For most of my professional life, I’ve introduced myself as a clinician. A physio. A problem-solver. So stepping into a
Helen Ryder
Nov 303 min read


Antenatal Physiotherapy, Reformer Pilates & Pelvic Health Support: Preparing for Birth + Beyond 🤰✨
Antenatal Physiotherapy and Prenatal Reformer Pilates Pregnancy is one of the most incredible physical journeys your body will ever experience and at Orchard View Physiotherapy , our specialist pelvic health physiotherapist supports women through every stage — from antenatal physiotherapy and reformer Pilates in pregnancy , to postnatal physiotherapy and recovery after birth. It’s about more than easing pain or staying active — it’s about understanding your body, preparing
Helen Ryder
Nov 93 min read


Diastasis Recti: Restoring Core Tension and Strength Through Physiotherapy and Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates Rehabilitation Many people notice changes in their tummy after pregnancy, abdominal surgery, or simply through life’s transitions. You might feel that your core doesn’t respond quite the same — especially when lifting, sitting up, or breathing deeply. At our pelvic health physiotherapy and reformer Pilates clinic , we specialise in helping women rebuild core connection and confidence after diastasis recti. Our approach focuses on restoring tension, strength,
Helen Ryder
Oct 193 min read


Managing Osteoarthritis with Physiotherapy: Staying Active and Pain-Free
What the Latest NICE Guidelines Say and How Physiotherapy Can Help Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint conditions,...
Helen Ryder
Oct 124 min read


Menopause Awareness Month: Preparing, Supporting, and Thriving Through Lifestyle Medicine - How Pelvic Health Physiotherapy can help.
Menopause Cafe Gather to eat cake, drink and discuss menopause October is Menopause Awareness Month , a time to open up conversations...
Helen Ryder
Oct 54 min read


🌿 Welcome to Orchard View Physiotherapy
Rehabilitate, Strengthen and Thrive — right here in your local community. We’re three weeks into the launch of Orchard View...
Helen Ryder
Sep 283 min read
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