29 March 2022
Here are my triathlete top tips for keeping your feet in tip-top condition before a Triathlon. But let me say that foot preparation needs to start long before race day, if you want a PB! On your marks… Keep your skin in best condition possible. Keep good foot hygiene. Wash them after each training session. […]
28 March 2022
As practitioners we all love to hear a patient success story, especially when recovery is from the steely determination of the patient not to let their condition get the better of them. And Steve Snook is a great example of that! I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Snook in July 2019 after he had […]
18 November 2021
For those of you who know me, and for the benefit of those that don’t, we have just moved to a new house in Stoneleigh. Hooray! We exchanged in June 2020 and had our work cut out for us from the start. The previous owner had been in the property from 1968 and (by the […]
3 November 2021
With Ski season coming up, I thought I’d share a few exercises that I like to do with my son Harry to get us ready for the slopes. Skiing…its all about squats – your Quads (thighs) are the hardest working muscle group, followed by your glutes (buttock). And these exercises need NO equipment… just a […]
14 October 2021
Children are often considered as mini adults when it comes to their health needs. However, the opposite is true... they have a host of rare and complex conditions they can suffer from which are both as individual and unique as they are. Here are just 5 areas of concern a children’s physiotherapist can help with [...]
30 September 2021
When looking for supportive footwear for children there are a few points to consider: A rigid high heel: This ensures the heel is supported from all directions. You should not be able to push the heel in easily with your fingers. A firm mid foot support: The shoe should not be able to be twisted […]
24 September 2021
I have run a few marathons and so I thought I would give you a few tips on tapering and why we should taper before running a marathon. If you’re planning to run The London or the Manchester Marathon in the next few weeks, then by now you will be tapering and possibly going crazy waiting […]
2 August 2021
I have been an Osteopath for 11 years now and with that experience I see ‘patterns’ of injuries. In the winter, Osteoarthritic pains are worse. In the summer I see people injuring their ankles from wearing flip-flops. One seasonal injury that I see coming through the door at BodyFix clinic in the summer is stiff […]
12 March 2021
I can feel a gap in my tummy muscles. What is it? The medical term for tummy gap is “diastasis recti” and is a really common post natal condition. About two out three post natal mums will have some degree of separation of their stomach muscles. It is a widening of the two sets of rectus abdominis muscles […]
10 March 2021
During this time it must feel like a waiting game for when the next sports massage may be available. Our muscles will be feeling tight and tender without the regular sports massage. There is an alternative we can use in the interim by the means of a foam roller. Read on and watch my videos to see […]
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