News from Rehab Hub
Exercise is a great perimenopause medicine
A topic close to my heart because of my own challenges with it, and a hot topic nationally right now as we find ourselves in Menopause Awareness Month, is that of perimenopause and exercise.
Ella – complex knee surgery
Snap!! Ella recently had exactly the same knee surgery as sports rehabilitator Emily – an ACL reconstruction, cartilage repair and clever stability enhancement with a procedure called ‘Le Maire’s’.They were busy comparing scars and progress reports when Ella visited us in her first session for post-surgery recovery, and they worked […]
The benefits of taking a summer break away from exercise, and tips for a successful return to your training
The talk in clinic is all about holidays right now, and some of our clients have some concerns about how their summer break could negatively affect their regular training, and they have questions about how to return to it safely – whether gym training, running, cycling, or a particular team […]
Jackson – acute hip injury
Jackson came to us on our Open Day last month, experiencing very bad hip pain that had started the evening before in training. He was practicing the long jump and experienced an immediate onset of high pain, and an audible ‘pop’ in his anterior hip. Overnight he was very uncomfortable […]
What is the difference between a Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist and Osteopath?
“What is the difference between physiotherapy, sports therapy and osteopathy, and how do I decide who to work with?”
Running for fun – 5 tips to remain injury free!
At the time of writing, the weather is beautiful, and summer feels like it has arrived. With the warm weather we are all naturally drawn to spend more time outdoors, which is as it should be. At the beginning of the year I wrote a blog for our experienced running […]
Drop-in and Chat Sessions here at the Rehab Hub
Friday 14th July 11.30 – 14.00 If you’re considering treatment come and see us Friday 14th July. No booking is required. The details: Location: Rehab Hub Injury Clinic & Sports Performance Centre. Unit 3B Stratton Park, Dunton Lane, Biggleswade, Beds. SG18 8QS. Parking: Plenty on-site. Use spaces ‘Rehab Hub’ or […]
Sports injury types, management and prevention
In our latest blog, Clinic Lead Practitioner and rugby player Luke Denham explores the different types of sports injuries and shares some tips for prevention.
Ice should no longer be applied to injuries, and here’s why
We are well used to, and indeed conditioned to understand that if we sustain a joint or soft tissue injury we should apply ice, or some form of cold therapy.
The importance of movement
I thought it worth sharing with you, in our latest blog, why movement is so important for our well-being, what happens to the body with lack of movement and share some simple ideas to help keep mobile.
4 tips to make the most of your off-season
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.
How a physio can help with the five most common work related injuries
Twenty years ago, Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) were mostly associated with wrist and elbow problems in typing. The term refers to any injury caused by a repetitive task leading to a minor strain or injury. A lot of our patients come to us to seek help from our physios, sports […]