The ski season can bring an array of injuries but here’s the good news, since the 1970’s ski injuries have decreased by about 50%. On average currently 2/1000 people skiing on one day will withstand an injury that needs medical attention. However if you find yourself...
3 common running injuries to never train through. Getting into running can be hard at the best of times, especially if you have signed yourself up for that half marathon you always said you’d do; or getting back into exercise after your holiday of a few too many...
“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.” This is in the words of the famous Yoga guru B.K.S, Iyengar, but it’s very true. Health should be...
I often get the question from pregnant ladies whether it is safe to exercise during pregnancy. Keeping active during pregnancy is very important and it will help your body cope with all the physiological changes and the demand placed on the body from your growing...
With summer just around the corner, here are 10 top tips to get your feet ready for the summer 1. Trim or file your toenails Use nail clippers and cut straight across . Remember! Not too short and not down at the corners. 2. Go barefoot or wear open toed sandals ...
Contrast Therapy Also known as Hot and Cold therapy is often used to reduce inflammation, yet can also reduce muscular tension, increase blood flow and therefore reduce pain. The easiest way to use contrast therapy is with an ice pack or a pack of frozen peas and a...
Identifying what is making your baby unsettled can be worrying. One reason why your baby is unsettled could be silent reflux. Reflux is when stomach contents – milk and acid – come back up into the mouth after feeding. Typically, the baby brings up a bit of milk,...
Do you run with the annoyance of hip pain? Hip pain whilst running can be very uncomfortable. There are multiple muscles that control the movement of the hip. However, hip flexor injuries are incredibly common with runners. The main hip flexor is called the iliopsoas...
When was your last workplace ergonomics assessment? If you are sitting at your desk reading this on your PC or laptop, or you’re on a train reading on your phone or tablet, you’re not alone; most of us spend an average of 9.5 hours a day sitting. Given the amount of...
With The Virgin Money London Marathon just around the corner we asked some of our patients who are experienced marathon runners advice on hitting the ‘wall’. What is The Wall? If you are running a marathon you have probably heard of the dreaded ‘wall’ that some...
The ache of the last training session still lingering in your muscles you methodically go through your warm up. You’re convinced once the blood starts pumping and you start to sweat your body will be ready for today’s session. As you train things feel harder than they...
Running is a fantastic sport that you can do anywhere, all you need to do is pop on your trainers and off you go. Whether you are running your first race or if you are a seasoned runner here are some top tips to get you through your race. Here are 5 top tips for...