How to Reduce the Pain of a Migraine
If you have ever experienced a migraine, you know just how debilitating they can be. Often the only way to get through them is to lie in a dark room and wait it out. In this blog we explain what exactly a migraine is plus some useful tips on ways to relieve them.
Running an ultramarathon in your 50s
What is it like taking on an ultramarathon in your 50s, compared to say your 30s? Dr Mike Burdon, who can now answer that question, reflects on his experience of training for and competing in an ultramarathon earlier this year.
How Runners Can Reduce The Risk of Stress Fractures
Running has many health benefits, but it’s not totally risk-free; by quickly increasing loads on the body you could experience a stress fracture. Doesn’t sound very appealing, right? So how can you reduce the risk of this type of injury?
How Soft Tissue Therapy Can Help The ‘Pain’ of Football Training
Discover how Soft Tissue Therapy can help speed up your recovery time when training for your next match.
Three of the Most Common Injuries in Tennis Players
Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultant, Dr Mike Burdon explores the top three injuries in Tennis and how to manage them effectively.
Cyclists, are you ready?
With RideLondon only a week away, we offer some guidance around when it’s best to take a rest from training.
3 Reasons to Use Massage Therapy Devices
The sales of massage devices have gone through the roof recently and it is clear why — muscle tension seems to be a thing of the past. Let’s take a deeper look in to why these popular recovery aides are becoming at-home staples.
Why Prehab (Preventive Rehabilitation) is Important
A Prehab programme is a series of exercises designed around you. These exercises help to avoid injury and pain, whether you are an Olympian, a weekend warrior, or preparing for surgery.