Cycling Injuries
Shockwave Therapy- What is it? & How can it help me?
- 17 June 2019
- Physio Form
Shockwave Therapy is recommended for a variety of tendon pathologies, with current research indicating a 70-80% success rate when used in conjunction with exercise based rehabilitation.
Moving Medicine- Prescribing Activity
- 26 April 2019
- Physio Form
It seems glaringly obvious, yet the medical profession have only recently begun to deeply investigate the role of exercise and health. Most of us see exercise as a chore or as a way to keep the pounds off, but what if I told you that it was the key to physical & mental health?
Muscle Strain v Cramp? How to know the difference and what to do:
- 9 July 2018
- Simon Noad
I was watching England play Colombia in the world cup the other night and towards the end of the main game and in extra time noticed that a fair few players were going down with cramp. This is not uncommon, especially when a match reaches extra time, but it made me think of clients and athletes in the past who I have seen and I wanted to shared my experiences with you.
To Stretch or Not To Stretch?
- 25 September 2017
- Craig Wilson
My legs feel tight, and I keep stretching, but it doesn't seem to help, am I missing something? Am I going to do any damage by carry on stretching, or should I just be stretching more? This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions that crops up in our clinic discussions with our clients and the answer (unfortunately) isn't simple...but can at least be a little simplified.
Growing Injuries in the Young Athlete
- 14 November 2016
- Laura Dutton
Growing injuries- Advice to Parents
What are Myofascial Trigger Points?
- 19 February 2014
- Laura Dutton
Trigger points are complex and are often associated with lack of sleep, emotional disturbances aswell as injury and overuse. So how may this affect you?
What is Kinesiology Tape?
- 19 February 2014
- Laura Dutton
We explain what Kinesiology tape is (K-Tape) and how it is used for treatment of injuries and rehabilitation of athletes.