Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists have many similarities but also some differences -I’m pleased to say that we have both here at Thorpes Physiotherapy! Both aim to help people recover from injuries and improve physical function. A Sports therapist specialises in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries, not dissimilar to a Physiotherapist. However, a Sports Therapist … Read more
With the Rugby Six Nations kicking off last week, many fans may find themselves inspired to return to exercise and get back on the field. The excitement of watching world-class athletes compete can reignite a passion for sport, but jumping straight into high-intensity activity without proper preparation can lead to injury. Whether you play competitively … Read more
While Christmas preparations are in full swing, for some, there is another major calendar event on the horizon. The start date for London Marathon training. Depending on experience levels, the average training period for the London Marathon can range from 16 to 20 weeks. With the 2025 London Marathon scheduled for April 27, those following … Read more
Several times a week, one of my patients will say, “I don’t like exercise” or “I’m not an exercise person”. A lot of the time these thoughts are due to bad experiences with exercise, a lack of understanding about why exercise is important, or confusion about what actually counts as exercise. So, I thought I’d … Read more
As the days shorten, the nights grow longer, and the temperature drops, the winter season settles in. Although I’m someone who enjoys the autumn and winter months, that doesn’t mean that I don’t get SAD. SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a condition that causes depression-like symptoms that typically occur during autumn and winter when … Read more
Sports massage is a type of soft tissue therapy; hands-on treatment is used to stimulate blood flow and mobilise deep muscular tissues. Techniques can be used to treat muscle spasm, scar tissue, muscle tension, break up adhesions, known as knots, or aid recovery from exercise. The effects of massage differ from patient to patient, however … Read more
I love running! It is a great way to keep fit and manage your mental health. It is a fairly cheap sport to get into since all you need is a good pair of shoes. Park Run provided a safe environment for people to run once a week for free. Normally our blogs are very … Read more
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic we were all asked to remain inside to prevent the spread of the virus and to help save lives. We were also told that we were allowed to go out briefly once a day to exercise. This led to a huge increase in the number of people doing … Read more
Are you fed up of getting injured all the time? Whether you are a seasoned pro or are new to running, this post is just as relevant all the same. Firstly we need to look at a break-down of the most common reasons for injury: Overuse/overload – This might sound a bit obvious but the … Read more
On a daily basis we deal with people who have aches and pains or who are injured. One over-riding component that contributes to a lot of the problems we see is a LACK OF STRENGTH in the individual. Think about it, if you sit all day at work, your muscles gradually become weaker (especially your … Read more
