You may have made the most of the first UK lockdown, enjoying the sunshine, the light nights and warm mornings to get out there and exercise within the permitted rules and regulations. It’s harder this time around: the nights are longer, the evenings dark and cold and, if you are going for a walk or aRead More…
Whether you’re a batter, bowler, or both (professional or just playing it in your downtime), you’re at risk of injury. It’s a well-known fact that I’m a huge fan of cricket. Most weekends you’ll find me relaxing at the Hartlepool cricket club. And because Cricket is known as a “lifelong” sport that can be enjoyedRead More…
Have you ever pulled a muscle? Chances are you have. And when you do, don’t you know it! When you pull one the pain can range from mild, like a minor neck strain you get from turning your head the wrong way, to very severe, such as a lower back injury that leaves you unableRead More…
I’m going to guess that you’re reading this article because you enjoy running (or know someone who does)… Or you’ve read the title and thought it sounds crazy – what could possibly be good about running in the cold, right? I’m not going to pretend that I ‘enjoy’ stepping outside on a fresh cold morningRead More…
With England playing in the Euro 2016 next week, and as a former professional football physio, I know the importance of a cool down and how it stops you feeling stiff in the morning. However even for people who don’t do sports, feeling stiff in the mornings can be a problem. A client last weekRead More…
Something for those who want to maintain keeping active this year, especially with running… Since January is over, let me talk to you about something I’ve heard a lot of people mention in the clinic – especially since starting off the year with being more active! One of the things that most new runners fallRead More…
Christmas is coming around fast, and it’s that time of year… …When a Sunday morning run, or game of football is exchanged for a big night out at the work Christmas party… …that usually involves A LOT of dancing, and LOTS of alcohol! All year long you’ve been working hard to exercise regularly, walking andRead More…
Time for some winter running tips… So right now, I’m being asked lots of questions from newspaper column readers and patients about what my top tips are for running in the winter. Let’s face it; one of the hardest parts of winter running is simply stepping foot out of a warm house and getting outRead More…
So this Sunday the “Santa Fun Run” happening in Ward Jackson Park, Hartlepool returns for the 8th time… And whilst I was enjoying a latte and playing with my Son Harry on the swings this weekend, I was told by the staff that they’re expecting a great turn out this year… And with that inRead More…
Lets talk about what the top football players do to keep on top of their game, and stop a sports injury from getting in the way of their next match… (Even if they’re currently suffering with aches and pains). The other week, Manchester United striker and French footballer Anthony Martial, suffered a foot injury duringRead More…