We Continue as Normal* During Lockdown #3. *with a few caveats… This afternoon (Tuesday 5th January 2021) we received clarification of the guidance from the Society of Sports Therapists regarding our practice during the January lockdown period. The good news is that we have been given the GREEN LIGHT to continue to see patients as […]
We Continue as Normal* Under Tier 4 Restrictions *with a few caveats The good news is that we have been given the GREEN LIGHT to continue to see patients throughout this period, in the same way that we were still operational during the November Lockdown period. Our role, and more broadly musculoskeletal healthcare in general, […]
With increasingly more time being spent indoors and less time being able to go outside it must be emphasised how important keeping fit and active is for both your physical and mental health, now more than ever. Regular physical activity can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, […]
A quick Google search for ‘”posture” and “injury”‘ will lead you to an extensive list of articles telling you that “poor posture can lead to more injuries” and “you can prevent injuries with better posture” and “this is the best way to stand/lie/sit”. But of course the conversation surrounding posture always has been and is […]
We Continue as Normal* During Lockdown #2. *with a few caveats… Last night (Monday 2nd November) we received clarification of the guidance from the Society of Sports Therapists regarding our practice during the November Lockdown period. The good news is that we have been given the GREEN LIGHT to continue to see patients throughout this […]
A quick Google search for the “benefits of sports massage” will throw up a smorgasboard of purported benefits ranging from an increase in range of movement to the ability to swim faster than a shark (don’t quote me on that one…) But in reality there are 7 benefits of sports massage supported by the literature: […]
Elizabeth Farrant | Sports Massage Therapist Elizabeth gained her qualification in Sports Massage in 2018 and has been a practising member of the Sports Therapy Association. Prior to this she graduated with a BSc (hons) in Sports Science Performance in 2017 and a MSc in Strength and Conditioning in 2018 both from the University of […]
Runners are often very good at running, but when the topic of strength training comes up, many runners, well, run away from it, mostly because they believe it will make them heavier and therefore more prone to injury.This is however, is thankfully a complete myth, in fact quite the opposite is true. Supplementing running with […]
Not sure whether you noticed, but times are strange at the moment…. One of the weirdest things is that I get to the end of the day and my hands don’t ache from working with patients. Which is great in some ways – I can actually oppose my right thumb to my little finger, genuinely […]
It turns out that a lack of exercise in our lives is a silent killer. The World Health Organisation lists physical inactivity as the fourth biggest risk factor for death in adults across the world. The latest research shows when it comes to heart disease, leading a sedentary life is as great a risk factor […]