Athletes push their bodies to the limit, striving for excellence in their sport. Whether you’re a professional, an amateur, or a weekend warrior, your body is constantly under physical stress. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how Sports Therapy helps athletes prevent injuries and improve performance, giving you the edge in your training and competition.Continue reading “Sports Therapy for Athletes: Preventing injuries and enhancing performance”
Category Archives: Mobility
When should you see a Sports Therapist?
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just someone who enjoys a casual jog, sports injuries are a risk we all face. While pushing through pain may be tempting, it can often lead to more serious, long-term damage. This is where a Sports Therapist comes into play. Sports Therapists are healthcare professionals specialising in preventing, diagnosing,Continue reading “When should you see a Sports Therapist?”
Protecting your body in a physical job
Like athletes, those who have a physical job are reliant on their bodies being able to perform. This includes tradespeople, hairdressers, and healthcare practitioners to name a few. Most jobs involve a level of manual handling whether it is moving building supplies, moving patients, or standing for prolonged periods while styling a client’s hair. LowerContinue reading “Protecting your body in a physical job”
The 5 biggest mistakes people make when starting an exercise routine
With the festive season fast approaching, New Year’s resolutions will start to be made. Fitness related resolutions are one of the most common, and of these, 73% of people gave up before achieving their goal. A lot of people who set their fitness resolutions are not frequent gym or exercise participants, so what are theContinue reading “The 5 biggest mistakes people make when starting an exercise routine”
Why is strength training important
Many people believe that strength training is only for elite athletes and those looking to improve the aesthetic appearance of their muscles. However, in recent years strength training has become more popular with the wider population as the understanding of its health and wellbeing benefits have improved. It is recommended that adults do strength trainingContinue reading “Why is strength training important”
How hip mobility effects everything we do
Hips are one of the most common problem areas in the body, and can be a contributor to a number of other musculoskeletal conditions, but are often not given enough attention. This hip is a ball and socket joint, which has a primary function for supporting the weight of the body while still facilitating movement.Continue reading “How hip mobility effects everything we do”
5 exercises to improve shoulder mobility
The shoulder is the most moveable joint in the body, and is able to perform over 10 different anatomical movements. There are 17 muscles which control the movement of the scapula (shoulder blade), and ‘the shoulder’ itself is made up of three individual joints- acromioclavicular, scapulothoracic, and glenohumeral joints. Many people get shoulder mobility andContinue reading “5 exercises to improve shoulder mobility”
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