News from Rehab Hub
Karen – recovering from shoulder and neck pain
Eighteen months ago, Karen suffered a fall onto an outstretched hand whilst walking the Southwest Coast Path with her husband. This is a common mechanism known as a FOOSH injury. Although it initially seemed like a simple fall, Karen was left with ongoing symptoms that never fully settled. She experienced persistent shoulder and […]
Train with purpose – Josh brings expert strength coaching to the Hub
This month we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Josh from J-Works, who is now delivering professional Strength and Conditioning coaching here at the Hub on Thursdays and Saturdays. Josh runs structured 1:1 coaching sessions in our clinic gym space, helping people become stronger, move better, and make meaningful progress towards their training and performance goals. Josh brings a strong academic background […]
The science of recovery: what actually helps – and what’s just noise?
You finish a run feeling pleasantly tired. Later that evening you open social media for a quick scroll. Within minutes you’ve seen someone sitting in a freezing ice bath in their garden, another athlete using a £400 massage gun, a post about a complicated ‘recovery supplement stack,’ and a wearable device telling someone they’re only 63% […]
Kate – return to netball post ACL & meniscus surgery
In January 2024, Kate, a committed netball player, sustained a significant knee injury that immediately disrupted her sport and training. What followed was a long and often frustrating period of uncertainty, with multiple MRIs and specialist consultations to determine whether surgery was required. For a full year, Kate managed symptoms, stayed as active as she […]
Meet Callum – our new Physiotherapist
We’re delighted to introduce Callum, our new physiotherapist and a valued member of the musculoskeletal practitioner team here at The Hub. Callum works with a wide range of patients, supporting them to recover from injury, manage pain, and return to the activities that matter most – whether that’s sport, work, […]
Ready for race season – how to stay injury-free through spring marathon training
The excitement (and danger) of race season For runners, March means one thing – race season is close. The long runs are getting longer, the motivation is peaking and anticipation is building. Now is not the time for something to go awry! The truth is that we see more injuries now than at any other point in the year. It’s rarely […]
Martin – management of complex pain
Martin, in his 50s, came to the Rehab Hub looking for ways to better manage ongoing, complex pain that was beginning to affect his quality of life. Although his symptoms varied from day to day, one thing was constant, the frustration of not feeling in control of his body. Working closely […]
Spotlight on Luke’s new FLIX gymnastics venture
This month we are delighted to shine the spotlight on Luke, our Clinic Lead Practitioner and Sports Therapist – to share some recent highlights from both his professional and personal journey with us here at the Hub. First up, some exciting news! Luke, alongside his brother, has recently launched a brand-new project: Flix Gymnastics […]
Back pain myths that waste your time – and what actually helps
Why back pain advice can be so confusing Ask ten people how to fix back pain and you’ll get ten different answers. Some say to stretch, some swear by rest, and others tell you to “get your core stronger”. The problem is that a lot of this advice is outdated or simply doesn’t apply to […]
Laura – return to gym after injury
Laura came to see Tom Boggon, one of our Sports Therapists here at the Hub, after an unfortunate gym incident left her with both a rotator cuff tear and whiplash. What started as a painful, frustrating setback soon began to affect her confidence in the gym, especially when it came to lifting weights. […]
Celebrating Lucy’s achievements and her first months at the Hub
We are delighted to share some fantastic news about our osteopath, Lucy McSweeney. Lucy has been awarded the Rising Star award by the Institute of Osteopathy, a national recognition given to practitioners who show exceptional promise and a positive influence on the profession. She will be featured on the iO […]
Creating goals that stick – building rehab and strength habits that last past February
Why good intentions fade Every January, motivation is high. We make big promises to move more, stretch daily, or finally get stronger. But by mid-February, most of us are back where we started. It’s not lack of willpower – it’s that life gets busy, motivation dips, and the goal feels […]