Understanding Stroke Rehabilitation: How Physiotherapy Supports Recovery

Understanding Stroke Rehabilitation: How Physiotherapy Supports Recovery with Scott Tomkinson, Kernow Physio, Cornwall In a recent video, Scott Tomkinson of Kernow Physio shares valuable insight into stroke rehabilitation – what it involves, how it helps, and why every patient’s recovery journey is unique. Every Stroke Is Different As Scott explains, no two strokes are the…

Acupuncture: What It Does (and Doesn’t) Do for Injury Recovery

Acupuncture: What It Does (and Doesn’t) Do for Injury Recovery By Scott Tomkinson, Kernow Physio, Cornwall If you’ve ever had physiotherapy before, you’ve probably seen these — acupuncture needles. I’ve been using acupuncture in my practice for nearly 20 years, and over that time I’ve learned a lot about what it can and can’t do…

Shockwave therapy Bodmin

Plantar fasciitis gone for good!

Hi folks, November saw the addition of shockwave therapy at Kernow Physio. We are the one of the first clinics in Cornwall to offer this affordable treatment. For nearly a decade I have been treating patients suffering with this dreadful condition with mixed results. Treatment techniques such as orthotics, massage, home exercises, stretching and other modalities…

Apologies from Kernow Physio

Would just like to express my apologies to the County of Cornwall over the last 2 weeks. I became a Father on Boxing day which has been truly amazing but challenging nonetheless. And typically, the clinic has been unbelievably busy the last fortnight. Please please please leave a message on my mobile, or email and…

Exercises to reduce shoulder pain

Today I found an interesting article browsing the world wide web from Men’s Health on shoulder stability. Inflammation and impingement of the rotator cuff is becoming increasingly common due to the busy environment of our lives. Follow these few basic exercises to promote long lasting pain free movement of the shoulder joint.