News from Rehab Hub
Lauren – MCL injury
Lauren has been a patient for many years, attending sessions with Sports Therapist Tom for ongoing care and support in her training. She is an ambassador for rugby and has an appetite for playing the best rugby she can. Over the years Lauren has developed her game and spent her […]
Recovering from injury the Olympian way – rehabilitations to inspire you
With the 2024 Paris Olympics upon us, we are drawing inspiration from athletes who have faced adversity in the run up to the Games, to understand how they have coped with the difficulties an injury has thrown their way, and what we can learn from them.
Robert – shoulder injury
Robert visited the Hub in April complaining of pain on the top of his shoulder after being tackled awkwardly in a game of rugby the weekend before. Robert reached out to us for some help and guidance, and after a quick phone call with clinic director Georgie, he booked in […]
How to make the most of your off-season (whatever your sport!)
The off-season, where you have reached the end of your fixtures, gives you an opportunity to rest, recover, resolve any repeat niggles or injuries, and prepare for the season ahead.
Ben – running analysis and coaching
Ben came to see Tom Boggon for an Observational Running Analysis, which is a comprehensive assessment of running gait, strength and technique. In the first session Tom was able to identify some key issues that could easily be remedied with some drill work, guidance, and strength work.
Simple ways to mix up your movement in May
Over the last few weeks, we have met many patients struggling with a variety of injuries, but we have particularly been helping people with their backs.
Joely – back injury
Joely’s recovery from a back injury is an example of how we often work with people who are in a great deal of pain and understandably fearful when they first come to us.
Avoid gardening injuries this spring with our top tips
Each Spring, from the Easter half-term break and as we head into the May bank holidays, we see lots of people who are in pain and worried about injuries that have happened whilst working in the garden.
Hayley – running related chronic calf problems
Hayley has been a runner for years without any major issue getting in the way of her regular runs, but was starting to experience pain and cramping in both calves just a few kilometres into every session. She had tried stretching, massages, and foam rolling – all the normal things, […]
A running specialist’s tips for enjoyable and injury-free running this spring
Whatever your running experience and goals for this year, the fundamentals of enjoying your running, staying safe, and injury-free are the same.
Jake – groin strain
Jake came to us back in April, complaining of pain which affected both sides of his groin and had been a real struggle for the last two months. He is a competitive footballer – playing at quite a high level, and the pain was really starting to impact upon his […]
Top tips for getting back on track with your new year health and fitness resolutions
For many people the start of a new year marks the end of an over-indulgent festive break and might involve some new health and fitness goals.