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…
It’s official…. We can retire our summer t-shirts and pack away the BBQ. The colder weather has arrived here in Northern England, but there’s no need to store away your running shoes and workout gear with your swimming shorts just because it’s not as warm outside… And because of this sudden change in temperature, IRead More…
With The Rugby World Cup now come to an end a couple of weeks ago… We’ve seen a lot of patients who are huge fans of the sport, play a game of Rugby for fun at the weekends to keep it going. And with playing any contact sport, comes the increased chance of injuries, achesRead More…
This article is for the runner who is suffering with annoying, daily knee pain. You know the type of ‘burning sensation’ and ‘sharp pain’ that comes on gradually on the outside of your knee? And can even make you feel so nauseated, that you feel your only option is to stop running, reach into theRead More…
Here’s an email I received from one of my patients Michael, 53, Charltons, last week: “Paul, I was wondering if you could help me… As you know I really enjoy running. I run 5-6 times a week with at least one day of rest. But lately my body has been feeling lethargic and my backRead More…
This just in: “Paul, I was out on a run last weekend, when all of a sudden I felt a shooting pain in my leg. There was no prior warning, I could carry on and make my way home, I even managed to cut my run time down! But can you advise me on howRead More…
Quick question: Are there ever any annoying ‘small pains’ in your knees when you’re running or walking?… If not then that’s great! But even so, experiencing slight soreness in your knees is something to keep aware of when exercising regularly, and I’ll tell you why… A patient who has been coming to my clinic forRead More…
I was talking the other day with one of my patients Gordon, all about the Rugby World Cup… And he told me that when it’s Rugby season (one of Gordon’s favourite sports to watch!), he finds himself exercising even more as it motivates him, and gives him a great excuse to throw a rugby ballRead More…
It’s that time of year again… My Physio clinic is getting swarmed with countless people getting themselves prepared for the Great North Run in just over a week’s time! Thing is, these patients may be putting the miles in to get across the finish line in the best time, but! And here’s a big butRead More…
Question from a reader who wants to know: “Is there a FAST way to STAY fit?…” The answer? Here goes: The fastest way to make the biggest change to your ability to stay fit is by taking a closer look at the foundations that your physical health is built upon. And it’s not stamina, muscleRead More…