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.
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.
Sleep is a Legal Performance Enhancing Drug
“If sleep was a tablet, all doctors would prescribe it.” See why our Physiotherapists advise sleep as part of their rehabilitation programmes.
Eat Your Way to the Finish Line: Marathon Training
If you’re lucky enough to have gotten a place in this year’s London Marathon, you’re likely already planning your training programme. In this blog we focus specifically on training your gut.
My Ironman Experience
Through wind, rain and the sunshine, find out how Physiotherapist Miranda Mason tackled her Lockdown Ironman challenge with resilience, determination and a bit of stubbornness too!
Top 5 Most Common Rugby Injuries
Head of S&C Andy Reay discuss the 5 most likely injuries to experience for rugby players, and what the recovery path looks like for each.
Combatting Covid-Inactivity: Prioritising Exercise for Health
If being at home more has caused us to be less active, how can we increase it whilst spending most of our time in this space? In this blog we explain both the impact of inactivity and ways to tackle it so you can live a healthy, active life.