News from Rehab Hub
Supporting Evie’s development – placement, practice, and progress
If you’ve visited the clinic over the past couple of years, you’ve likely met Evie. As our clinic assistant, she’s become an invaluable part of the team – welcoming clients, supporting the day-to-day running of the clinic, and keeping tasks flowing smoothly behind the scenes. Now, we’re excited to share […]
Signing off the year with gratitude (and a little advice!)
As the year comes to a close, I want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you. On behalf of the whole Hub team, I’m deeply grateful to every one of you who has placed your trust in our care this year. Whether you came to see us for treatment, […]
Pam – from hip replacement to 100km success!
When Pam underwent a total hip replacement (mini arthroplasty) in July 2023, her goal wasn’t just recovery, it was to get back to living life to the fullest. An active and determined individual, Pam was keen to regain her strength and independence, and she came to see Luke, our Lead […]
Winter joint pain: why it happens and how to stay mobile
If you’ve ever joked that you can ‘feel the weather in your bones’, you’re not imagining it. Lots of people notice their joints ache more when the temperature drops or the damp sets in. For some, it’s knees grumbling on a frosty dog walk. For others, it’s a hip or […]
Lynn – recovering from hip pain
Hip pain was turning Lynn’s world upside down. Once active and independent in her 60s, she suddenly found herself wincing on the stairs and struggling to enjoy her garden. No dramatic injury — just a creeping discomfort that refused to go away. When Lynn came to see Luke, our clinic […]
Menopause and movement: new insights that could change how you exercise
If you have been active all your life, the transition through perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause can feel like your body has moved the goalposts. Symptoms such as disrupted sleep, low mood, hot flushes, or joint aches can leave you struggling to exercise as you used to, or even make you […]
Karen’s return to running – from surgery to the London Marathon
In February 2023, Karen underwent surgery to remove a Haglund’s deformity and have her Achilles tendon debrided. It marked the end of a long battle with pain, but also the beginning of a slow, steady journey back to the thing she loved most, running. Karen began working with our running […]
Choosing the right practitioner: what’s best for you?
If you’re considering treatment or rehab, you might be wondering: *“Who’s best for me – a physio, sports therapist, osteopath, or something else entirely?”* At the Rehab Hub, we’re lucky to have a team made up of all three professions. But here’s the important part: whoever you work with here, […]
Jon – return to CrossFit performance
Jon, a dedicated CrossFit coach, came to the Hub with ongoing elbow pain that had started to interfere with his training and coaching. Over time, this developed into irritation of the long head of biceps tendon, a frustrating and stubborn issue for any athlete, especially one dealing with heavy overhead […]
Hydration, heat and performance: how the summer affects your training and recovery
When the sun finally comes out, most of us leap at the chance to be more active — more walks, more outdoor workouts, more running, more ‘life’. And while being active in the summer is great for both physical and mental health, there’s one often-overlooked factor that plays a huge […]
Ieuan – the importance of looking beyond the injury
Ieuan, a full-time firefighter, came to the Hub with persistent quad pain and tightness that had been hanging around since an old squat injury back in January. Despite resting and reducing his training, the pain flared up every time he tried to lift heavy. Frustrated and held back, he booked […]
Why your feet matter more in summer and how to avoid pain, injury and frustration when the sun finally shows up
For many of us, summer means more time on our feet; holidays, long walks, outdoor workouts, festivals, and everything in between. But while we enjoy the extra movement and freedom, there’s one area of the body that quietly takes on more than its fair share of strain – our feet. Every […]