Sports Therapy Vs Physiotherapy – What’s the difference?
We often have clients enquiring whether they need Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, or saying they can’t see a Sports Therapist as they didn’t get their injury playing a sport. However, both professions are trained and insured to treat musculoskeletal disorders, so most of the time it doesn’t matter who you see, but there are some […]
Tennis Injury Prevention
Tennis is one of the most practised individual sports, with an estimated 17.9 million players, and significant growth in the number of youth tennis players in recent years. Unlike other sports, tennis matches are not limited in duration by a pre determined length of play, and matches can often last several hours. In addition, tennis […]
Why are my joints noisy?
Our joints, sometimes make a variety of noises and we want to know what these noises are and what they mean. Our brains are constantly evaluating danger vs safety and the more information it has stored the better we are able to weigh these decisions. Does my cracking joint mean danger? At the same time […]
Myofascial Dry Cupping: What is it and how does it work?
Have you ever been watching sport on TV and seen an athlete walk out with circular bruise like marks on their body? Well that would be a sign that they have had some myofascial dry cupping treatment! Dry Cupping involves plastic cups being placed on the treatment area with a suction using a hand held […]
Rock Climbing Warm Up
Most of the time, when I go to climb, other climbers are asking me if there is a good warm up that I know before starting the session. In this article, you’ll gain access on why it is important to have a proper warm-up and what exercises are specific for rock climbing, especially to reduce […]
Tips to Manage Your Mental Health While Injured
We all know that being injured isn’t fun! What’s worse is that you can no longer enjoy your hobbies! Being injured has a large impact on your mental health. Let’s face it, you’ve lost your way of socialising, keeping fit, managing your weight, and clearing your head of stress and anxiety. Here are 3 ways […]
ACL Injury Risk in Women
What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament which provides stability to the knee joint. Injuries most often happen from a non-contact injury, usually from a movement such as a quick change of direction, twist, or landing from a jump. Why are ACL tears more common in women? ACL tears happen […]
Common Injuries in Rugby
It only takes a few seconds of watching rugby before you realise why injuries are common. The sheer velocity at which some players travel across the pitch and collide with each other means that problems are inevitable and unavoidable. As with any sport, players of all ages and abilities can present with injuries ranging from […]
French Open Tennis Championship and Common Tennis Injuries
The week starting the 22nd May marked the beginning annual French Open Tennis Championship. With 16 qualifiers for men and women out of 128 players in each draw this is one of the most prestigious Tennis championships there is. In 2022 the winners were Rafael Nadal, taking his 14th title and Iga Swiatek, winning for […]
Managing Plantar Fasciitis: 5 Effective Exercises to Find Relief
Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, becomes inflamed or damaged. This condition can cause severe heel pain, making it difficult to stand, walk, or engage in everyday activities. […]