Vast Physio

02/06/2026

💉 Corticosteroid vs Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Different injections. Different benefits.
Personalised, evidence-informed care at VAST Physio

✔️ Corticosteroid injections may help reduce inflammation and pain, often providing quicker short-term symptom relief.

✔️ Hyaluronic acid injections aim to improve joint lubrication and movement and may help some people with osteoarthritis-related stiffness and discomfort.

There is no “one size fits all” approach. The most appropriate treatment depends on:
🔹 Your symptoms
🔹 Your diagnosis
🔹 Your goals
🔹 Previous treatments
🔹 Overall health and medical history

At VAST Physio, every injection is preceded by a detailed assessment and combined with the right rehabilitation plan to support long-term recovery and function.

📍 Eltham, South East London
📩 Feel free to get in touch to discuss whether injection therapy may be appropriate for you.
https://vastphysio.co.uk

23/05/2026

Urinary leakage is more common than many people realise, especially during exercise, coughing, sneezing, pregnancy, or menopause.

The good news? Pelvic Health Physiotherapy can help.

With the right assessment and treatment, you can improve bladder control, reduce leaks, and feel more confident in your body again.

📍Book an assessment with our Pelvic Health Physio today.

13/05/2026

08/05/2026

Front knee pain (patellofemoral pain) is one of the most common knee issues we see especially with stairs, squats, running or prolonged sitting.

The good news?
Pain around the kneecap does not always mean damage, and in many cases the right rehab approach can help significantly.

At Vast Physio we provide:
✅Expert assessment
✅Personalised rehab plans
✅Manual therapy & taping
✅Injection therapy (when appropriate)
✅Load management & return-to-sport guidance

Our goal is simple:
Less pain. Better function. More confidence. 💪

The aim is not endless rest — it’s the right load, at the right time.

📍Assessment • Rehab • Return to Sport
📩 DM us to ask or book your assessment
https://vastphysio.co.uk/schedule/

01/05/2026

Back pain can feel worrying, especially when scan results show “changes” such as disc bulges or degeneration.

But here’s the important part: scan findings don’t always match pain levels. Many age-related changes are common, even in people who have no pain at all.

At Vast Physio, we help you understand your symptoms, identify what is contributing to your pain, and build a personalised plan to help you move better and feel more confident.

We can support you with:

🔹Manual therapy
🔹Acupuncture
🔹Personalised exercise programmes
🔹Education and self-management advice

Evidence-based care. Tailored to you.

📍 Vast Physio
Helping you move beyond pain.

27/04/2026

Wondering how your body is recovering after pregnancy and birth?

A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal assessment with a women’s health physio. It can help with pelvic floor issues, tummy gap, back or hip discomfort, and returning to exercise safely.

Whether you’re newly postpartum or months down the line, you do not have to just put up with it.

Message Vast Physio to find out more 💜

21/04/2026

Meet our team - Stam

Stamatios (Stam) Vogiatzoglou is the Co-Founder of Vast Physio and an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Injection Therapist, and Independent Prescriber with over 10 years of clinical experience across NHS primary care, secondary care, and private practice in the UK.

Stam specialises in the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions, including persistent pain, sports injuries, spinal and joint conditions. He works at advanced practitioner level within specialist MSK services, managing cases that require detailed clinical reasoning and integrated, evidence-based care.

He holds multiple postgraduate qualifications, including a Master’s degree in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy, an Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMT) diploma, and advanced qualifications as a Joint and Soft-Tissue Injection Therapist and Non-Medical Independent Prescriber. This enables Stam to offer a comprehensive and wide range approach from accurate diagnosis and hands-on physiotherapy to prescribing medication and delivering joint injections where clinically appropriate.

Stam adopts a patient-centred and results-focused approach, combining thorough assessment, manual therapy, exercise-based rehabilitation, pain management strategies, and advanced interventions. His priority is to provide clear explanations, personalised treatment plans, and effective solutions that restore movement, reduce pain, and support long-term recovery.

Alongside his clinical work, Stam holds a senior Clinical Lead role within the NHS and is actively involved in clinical governance, service development, and mentoring, ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered.

21/04/2026

Meet our team - Vanessa

Vanessa Chaitou is the Co-Founder of Vast Physio and a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience, known for delivering highly personalised, results-driven care to individuals seeking a premium rehabilitation experience.

She qualified in 2014 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Patras in Greece and later completed her MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy Practice at Sheffield Hallam University, graduating with Distinction and receiving a university award for outstanding academic and clinical excellence.

Following her postgraduate training, Vanessa relocated to London, where she has worked extensively in private practice, supporting individuals with complex musculoskeletal conditions. Her experience includes senior roles within corporate health settings, working with high-performing professionals who require a tailored, discreet, and evidence-based approach to care. Alongside her clinical work, she has undertaken extensive postgraduate training in manual therapy, medical acupuncture, dry needling, manual lymphatic drainage, and kinesiology taping.

Vanessa maintains a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, regularly undertaking advanced training to ensure her practice reflects the latest evidence and clinical standards.

Vanessa has also developed a specialist clinical focus in women’s health and pelvic health physiotherapy, with advanced training in pelvic floor assessment, female urinary dysfunction, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions, and postnatal rehabilitation (Mummy MOT).

Her clinical philosophy is holistic, evidence-led, and collaborative. Vanessa combines hands-on treatment, targeted exercise, and education to empower her clients and achieve long-term, meaningful results. She believes the most effective rehabilitation happens when physiotherapist and patient work as one team, with clear goals and a shared commitment to recovery.