Sports

Jan 54 min read

6 Tips for New Runners to Avoid Injury

As physiotherapists, we see many new runners with preventable injuries. Here are six tips to help you run smarter, stay injury-free

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May 19, 20243 min read

6 ways to get the best out of your physiotherapy appointment

Six ways to get the most out of your physio treatment and put you on the road to recovery.

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Apr 2, 20243 min read

What to look for when you choose a physical therapist.

Do yo know if your therapist is qualified and insured ? Do they need to be ?

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Feb 9, 20243 min read

How’s your body dealing with your new exercise plan ?

Managing to keep the exercise regime going through January but getting some aches and pains ?? Keep going with our help and advise

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Dec 19, 20233 min read

How realistic are your New Year’s resolutions?

And what's the best way of creating a new habit and ditching old ones. A new year prompts many of us to turn over a new leaf and improve...

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Sep 19, 20234 min read

Scoliosis and back pain .

A common cause of back pain is scoliosis but what is it, is it serious ? How do I deal with it ? . What do Usain Bolt, Richard III and...

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May 21, 20233 min read

How weight training can help you in menopause and perimenopause

Cardio training is great but resistance training is even more important in combating menopause muscle loss ? Experiencing menopause and...

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Apr 30, 20233 min read

Why walking could be the perfect exercise for you

It's #WalkThisMay this month so in celebration of probably the easiest exercise we can manage

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Mar 25, 20235 min read

Compartment syndrome or Shin Splints ?

Often mis-diagnosed as shin splints ... just what are the differences and how is compartment syndrome treated ? Calf and shin pain is a...

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Mar 5, 20233 min read

What’s the difference between a physiotherapist and a sports therapist ?

Just what is the difference between a sports therapist and a Physiotherapist ? Who should you book to see to get back to good health?

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Jan 13, 20233 min read

Do you need your own personal YouTube Physio?

Can you treat your own sciatica or frozen shoulder by just doing some YouTube stretches ? Possibly,but sometimes professional help is best.

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Oct 5, 20226 min read

Achilles Tendon issues - is it time to step away from the stretching !!

For many runners and athletes Achilles pain can be stubborn to treat but are we barking up the wrong rehab tree ?

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Sep 7, 20225 min read

Hypermobility - Good thing or bad thing ?

Hypermobility - Good thing or bad thing ? Does being ' double jointed ' cause damage to joints ? Or is it just another old wives tale ?

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Jun 26, 20223 min read

Hamstrings... why are they commonly injured ?

And why are they always tight ?! We classically think of hamstring injuries as being the preserve of a sporting person - that sudden tear...

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May 8, 20223 min read

To warm up or not to warm up ?

Is a warm up needed to prevent injury ? Should runners do a warm up ?

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Feb 22, 20223 min read

5 Best Ways to Tackle an Ankle Sprain - to R.I.C.E or not ?

Best ways to treat a sprained ankle Best things to avoid for a sprained ankle

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Feb 1, 20225 min read

Pain : finding the ' why ' for your pain

Or, " ...why the heck are you asking me so many questions about my pain ? " Pain is THE number one problem that brings patients to our...