Field-Based Gait Analysis for Runners | Boost Performance & Prevent Injury
For years, gait analysis for runners has often meant stepping onto a treadmill in a shop or clinic while someone watches how you move. It is a useful approach, but it doesn’t always tell the whole story. After all, most runners don’t train or race on a treadmill – they run on pavements, tracks, trails, […]
Why Sports Massage Is a Key Part of Your Recovery and Performance Plan
Sports massage is not just for elite athletes or a luxury treat. Whether you’re a runner, gym-goer, or someone juggling a physically demanding job, regular sports massage can play a crucial role in keeping your body moving well and feeling its best. In our Coventry and Kenilworth clinics, more people are discovering how sports massage […]
Chiropractic Adjustment. The crack might not be what you think.
The “crack” or “popping” sound during a chiropractic adjustment is primarily caused by a process called cavitation within your joints. What is joint cavitation? • Your joints, including those in your neck, are surrounded by a capsule filled with synovial fluid. This fluid helps lubricate the joint and reduce friction. • When a chiropractor applies a controlled […]
The Female Athlete Triad
In the sporting world, where physical prowess and determination are often highlighted, a significant yet often overlooked health concern exists that predominantly impacts female athletes. The Female Athlete Triad is more than just a medical issue; it represents a complicated relationship between energy deficiency, menstrual irregularities, and compromised bone health that can hinder even the […]
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a serious health concern that can impact athletes and active people from a range of sports. This condition arises when an individual’s energy intake falls short of their energy expenditure, resulting in an unhealthy imbalance that can negatively affect both health and athletic performance. Early recognition of the […]
Don’t Let a Painful Butt Slow You Down – Dealing with Gluteal Tendinopathy
Are you tired of dealing with persistent pain in your buttocks, hips, or thighs? You might be one of the millions of people suffering from gluteal tendinopathy – a condition that can cause debilitating discomfort and limit your ability to move freely. However, fear not, because in this article, we’re going to explore everything you […]
What is Sports Therapy?
Sports therapy encompasses a holistic approach to managing and preventing injuries related to sports and exercise. The focus of sports therapy is on understanding biomechanical movement patterns and using hands-on techniques to improve flexibility, muscle imbalances, and overall performance. Its benefits extend beyond athletes as more of the general population recognise the advantages of adding […]
Does Heel Bursitis Ever Go Away?… And How to Get Rid It?
Heel bursitis is a common complaint that we see in the sports therapy clinic here in Coventry & Kenilworth, and one of the leading causes is heel pain. This condition can be incredibly painful and debilitating, affecting your ability to run, walk or even stand comfortably. But does heel bursitis ever go away? And more […]
Unveiling the Long-Term Symptoms of Long COVID in Athletes
Understanding Long COVIDCOVID-19 has had a significant impact worldwide, affecting millions of people and causing numerous fatalities. While many people recover from the virus within a few weeks, others experience symptoms that linger or appear weeks, months or even a year or more after the initial recovery. This condition is known as long COVID. This […]
What Is The Fastest Way to Heal a Stress Fracture?
Before we explore the quickest methods of healing, it’s crucial to understand what a stress fracture is. Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone that occur over time due to repetitive force, often from overuse, such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances. Stress fractures are common in weight-bearing bones of […]
How Do I Know If I Have a Concussion?
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in your brain and sometimes stretching and […]
How Long Does It Take for Tennis Elbow to Heal and How to Get Rid of It?
Understanding Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that can affect anyone, not just tennis players. This condition occurs when the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendons in your elbow are overloaded, due to repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. The question that often arises is: how long does it take […]