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26 APR Marathon Season!

Posted at 09:00h in Blog by Dan Barrett

Feeling inspired to enter a marathon? Great, it's an amazing challenge and something you will be able to look back on with pride! Anyone who has run one knows that marathons are tough, that's why they are such an achievement. 26.2 miles of running is a...

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08 SEP Shockwave Therapy

Posted at 14:54h in Blog by Dan Barrett

What is it? Shockwave (full name, extra-corporeal shockwave therapy) is a treatment that sends soundwaves through an injured tissue. It is a more recent development in rehab that helps address longstanding and challenging tendon problems. These problems sometimes do not respond to exercises along. These soundwaves stimulate...

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Running and Knee Pain

06 APR Running and Knee Pain

Posted at 08:56h in Blog by Dan Barrett

Well, this period of enforced restricted movements is frustrating but clearly very necessary. We have to keep reminding ourselves that in hospitals all around the country there are many seriously unwell people and amazing NHS staff working tirelessly to help them. The bit of freedom we...

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28 MAR Exercises for Over 70s When Self Isolating

Posted at 09:26h in Blog by Dan Barrett

These are strange times we are living in. Having been told to stay at home many people are taking the opportunity to do some extra gardening, DIY or working on their fitness. But what about the more elderly members of our society? Going for a...

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15 JAN Hip Pain

Posted at 15:29h in Blog by Dan Barrett

Sir Andy Murray's ongoing hip injury woes have really put this joint in the spotlight! The hip was once regarding as a joint that doesn't really get injured but just wears out as we get older. Thinking back 20 years to when I started training at...

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16 NOV Back Pain

Posted at 15:50h in Blog by Dan Barrett

Back pain is something that most of us will experience at some point. It can range from being mildly uncomfortable to debilitating and last from just a day or so to many months or even years. In the UK it costs the economy billions of...

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