Great news. The sun is shining, and it’s holiday time! Hydration Questionnaire: Do you rarely have thirst / dry mouth? Do you rarely get headaches? Is your urine a mild (not dark) yellow colour? Are your skin and lips moist, not dry? Do you have regular bowel movements most days? Do you have less than…
In the first three parts of this pain relief series Your Pain Relief Plan Introduction Your Pain Relief Plan Part 2 Your Pain Relief Plan Part 3 Your Pain Relief Plan Part 4 I have discussed what pain is and how your brain can choose the level of pain felt, depending on range of…
In the first three parts of this pain relief series Your Pain Relief Plan Introduction Your Pain Relief Plan Part 2 Your Pain Relief Plan Part 3 I discussed why we feel pain and how the degree of pain felt due to lifestyle factors could vary widely from one individual to the next. Also, when…
In parts 1 and 2 of this pain relief series: Your Pain Relief Plan Introduction Your Pain Relief Plan Part 2 I discussed why we feel pain and how the degree of pain felt due to lifestyle factors could vary widely from one individual to the next. Also, when long term, typically over 3…
In part 1 of this series, Your Pain Relief Plan Introduction I discussed why we feel pain and introduced the concepts that the degree of pain felt could vary widely from one individual to the next due to lifestyle factors. Also, when long term, typically over 3 months, the brain would lock the pain in. Emotional…
How to avoid Tennis injuries: Make sure you play on a non-slip court, not too cold, with good footwear and tennis clothes and a quality racket and balls. Having well-made clothes and equipment will all reduce the chance of injury. Reduce the total amount of weight-bearing exercises you do. Do some cross-training to reduce impact loading while still…
Commonwealth Games 2022 – Birmingham 2022 This year’s commonwealth games are going to be held in and around Birmingham, and for us, we are particularly keen on the biking event on 3rd August on Cannock Chase, when the cream of the commonwealth bikers descend on Birches Valley. For those who are not so competitive, the…
Why isn’t it enough just to do aerobic exercise? Why should we go to the gym or use weights at home? Why do you need to get some muscle? First, let’s look at some sobering facts: In the mid-1980s, biochemists established that muscles were essential to immunity, as glutamine was manufactured by muscles and…
What I have learnt whilst working with athletes is that runners are the most determined, there is no stopping a runner from running. There is no such thing as a day off… they just run all year round. This means that injuries such as stress fractures, plantar fasciitis and overuse injuries become very common,…
First, decide what your fitness goals are! Patients often ask me, once their general fitness is much better, “How do I take the next step to train towards a specific sport?” Firstly, any current injuries should be assessed by an experienced physiotherapist or sports therapist. Then you need to decide on your goals. What are…