Sports Injuries
Laura's running London Marathon 2022 - Crohn's & Colitis UK
- 9 May 2022
- Laura Dutton
Laura's first marathon and running on behalf of a fantastic charity and close to the heart- Crohn's and Colitis UK
Strength Training & Running
- 27 July 2020
- Physio Form
There are still a lot of misconceptions about running and how runners can best train to minimise injuries and enhance performance.
Ankle Sprains
- 11 June 2020
- Physio Form
Ankle sprains happen all the time. Whether you did it walking on uneven ground or through a contact sport injury, the initial management is crucial to ensure there's not long term symptoms.
What is the most effective treatment for a hamstring strain?
- 28 May 2020
- Physio Form
Hamstring strains remain the most prevalent injury across all sports (approximately 20% of all sporting injuries according to the latest studies!). It's for this reason that researchers are constantly investigating the most effective way to treat them. I myself, was surprised by the results!
Strength & Conditioning Consideration for Golfers
- 20 May 2020
- Physio Form
Golf courses are open across the country and participants are flooding back to make the most of the good weather! After months of inactivity and gym closures we are sharing some expert tips on how to ensure your body is physically prepared for Golf.
Why Massage?
- 3 March 2020
- Abbey van Dijk
Get treated like a footballer - A blog series . Part 2 - What treatments do Professional Footballers get?
- 3 March 2020
- Physio Form
Follow this series of 3 blogs to understand everything you need to know about the management of football Injuries.
Get treated like a footballer - A blog series. Part 1 - What is Accelerated Rehabilitation?
- 4 February 2020
- Physio Form
Follow this series of 3 blogs to understand everything you need to know about the management of football Injuries.
6 Week Ski Strength Program!
- 29 November 2019
- Physio Form
Every year thousands of us go skiing, but are you prepared for the slopes? Transitioning from our sedentary lifestyles to this adrenaline packed sport puts a lot of strain on our musculoskeletal system. The best way to be ready? Follow this 6 week Strengthening Program.
Rugby Injuries
- 26 October 2019
- Physio Form
Rugby is a competitive sport, players place an incredible demand on their anatomical structures. As we have seen from this World Cup, injuries are not uncommon. In this months blog we will discuss the most common injuries sustained by the players, how to prevent them and how to treat them.
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?
Improve your mobility for sport and everyday life
- 9 April 2019
- Physio Form
Third World Squatting is being described as the single most valuable tool in unlocking athletic performance but its benefits do not stop there
83 days, 13 hours, 23 minutes and 14 seconds Until London Marathon 2019
- 3 February 2019
- Abbey van Dijk
"Give yourself a break, you have been expecting a lot, but rest assured your body will be adapting to this overload."
Is your lifestyle causing your foot pain?
- 30 November 2018
- Alice Wharam
A simple change may be trying a new pair of shoes or mixing up the sequence of your gym routine.
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.
Top 3 Glutes
- 13 March 2017
- Laura Dutton
The Gluteal muscles are the biggest and most powerful muscles in our bodies but most of us do not use them in our every day life activities due to prolonged sitting/driving and therefore they become weak and deconditioned. If our glutes are not working hard enough then injuries can occur as forces are sent down to the lower limbs loading the musculature into our legs and changing alignment.
Growing Injuries in the Young Athlete
- 14 November 2016
- Laura Dutton
Growing injuries- Advice to Parents
Foot pain when midfoot-forefoot or barefoot running
- 13 August 2014
- Laura Dutton
Converted to midfoot-forefoot running? Everything's going well until you start increasing speed and distance, then encounter foot pain
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.