Hamstring injuries are the single most common injury in professional football, as well as being the second most common injury in rugby. With the football season starting soon, we thought it would be good to give you some pointers on what you can do to avoid suffering a hamstring injury. The hamstrings are three muscles … Read more
When someone mentions strength training, bodybuilders, athletes and wrestlers probably come to mind. However, strength and conditioning can be a useful addition to improve everyday life and recovery from injury. Recent Evidence has shown the benefits of Strength and Conditioning within a rehabilitation programme and this is something we strive to include at Thorpes Physiotherapy to … 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
What are muscle knots? Muscle knots, also known as trigger points, simply describe an area of muscle fibres that have become tight and contracted at rest. In healthy muscle tissue, muscles fibres should contract with activity and relax during a period of rest. When knots are present, bundles of muscle fibres are failing to relax … Read more
The Christmas season is fast approaching and with it comes things like office parties and family gatherings… Usually involving lots of alcohol, lots of food and chocolate and days sitting around on the sofa because it’s “too cold” to be outside. Now there’s nothing wrong with that at all, I enjoy spending time with my family. … Read more
There can be many different reasons for bones to fracture, for example osteoporosis characterised by a low impact fracture with no obvious damage to skin or tissues. Or a high energy impact fracture which would be characterised by an open trauma wound, with the crack to the bone travelling either the length or width of … Read more
Reach – This is a little more variable to measure as everybody has different levels of flexibility and strength, not to mention the type of bike you are using. The main points that you need to remember when adjusting the handle bar position are:• Straight back and slightly forward tilted pelvis (so your bottom sticks … Read more
The Kinesio Taping Method is a rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting. … Read more
How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck and shoulder pain. Poor posture while sitting at the computer and lack of regular breaks and exercise can all contribute to the problem. Here are some simple tips on how to help prevent injuries when using your computer: Always sit in a … Read more
