Whether you’re heading out for a morning run, lifting weights at the gym, or joining your favourite fitness class, it’s tempting to jump right in or head straight for the shower once you’re done. But what happens before and after your workout is just as important as the workout itself. A proper warm-up and cool-down … Read more
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
With summer in full swing and temperatures on the rise, it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. Whether you’re spending time outside, being more active, or coming in for physiotherapy, making sure you’re drinking enough water is one of the best things you can do for your health. Water plays a critical role in … Read more
As Wimbledon swings into full gear, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of world-class tennis. The grace, power, and endurance on display are not only entertaining—they’re inspiring. And for many of us, it’s the perfect motivation to grab a racket and head to the court ourselves. Tennis is a fantastic full-body workout. It … 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
The word Iliotibial Band or ITB for short tends to get thrown around especially among the running community. But what exactly is it? Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is thought to be the most common cause of lateral (outside) knee pain, and yet it’s a pathology that is commonly misunderstood and under researched. The ITB is … 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
I am a big fan of my cricket so I thought that we would talk about a common cricketer’s complaint known as “throwers shoulder”. This is not just limited to cricket though; it can be caused by throwing the ball for the dog, or in other overhead sports such as badminton or tennis. It is … Read more
Tendon pain is a very common reason for people to come to see us in the clinic. Classically, everybody thinks about the Achilles tendon, as that is the most famous. But, often shoulder pain is caused by problems with the rotator cuff tendons; tennis and golfers elbow is pain in the forearm tendons, which attach … Read more
Following recent cruciate knee injuries to Marcus Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United, we thought that we would discuss the anatomy and how physiotherapy can help in such cases. Cruciate ligament injuries are common in contact and non-contact sports which involving sudden changes in direction such as football, rugby, netball and basketball. Anatomy and … Read more
