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With the rugby season well under way and a significant trial lined up for this season designed to make the game safer by lowering the height of a legal tackle*, we thought now would be a good time to cover dealing with injuries on the field. We work with many athletes enabling them to a speedy recovery from the likes of muscle tears, ligament and joint sprains, most commonly found … Read more
With the winter months on their way we’ve complied some top tips for helping to prevent a sports injury as the colder days set in. Warming Up and Cooling Down Warming up can warm the muscles and increase flexibility as well as slowing increasing the heart-rate. Cooling down helps to reduce the strain on your … Read more
Plantar fasciitis a type of pain that appears in the heel area of your feet. Often found in overweight people, it can be quite a debilitating injury. When the pressure increases on your heel then the pain also starts to increase. This type of pain can also affect pregnant women especially in their last months … Read more
Running is one of the most popular and convenient ways to get fitter and healthier. But its rise in popularity is likely due to the additional benefits that accompany this exercise. It has a great social side; with many free running groups, such as the weekly Park Run, it is an excellent way to meet new people. Running requires limited equipment making it affordable and can fit into anyone’s lifestyle, however like any exercise there are many common injuries that runners … Read more
Bad back? Whiplash? Sports injuries? If any of this sounds like you or someone you know, then Sanderstead Physiotherapy can help. Sanderstead Physio is a well-known and trustworthy practice who has the skills to help any muscular damage. Opening in 2008, we are now a well established practice located in Croydon. You are guaranteed to … Read more
Croydon Rugby teams get ready for big hits With the England’s Rugby Captain originating from Croydon, Chris Robshaw is all but aware of the types of injuries that can happen on the playing field. Losing five players to injuries in 2014 may seem to some like their chances of success this season are lost. But … Read more
Treat your self like a commonwealth hero Success despite Hamstring Injury Congratulations to Greg Rutherford on winning a gold medal in long jump at the commonwealth games despite the injuries he has recently had. Greg suffered a hamstring injury which threatened his participation in the games. With careful physio treatments and a new coach he managed to come back, … Read more
What to expect when visiting a Physiotherapist Thankfully, it is not often that we find ourselves needing to go to the Physiotherapist. For some of us it is a very rare occasion indeed and the thought of the unknown can be off putting. What will I be asked to do? What exercise may I be … Read more
Cycling is the passion and hobby of many people all over the world and in recent years has become very popular in the UK. Many cyclists will experience a cycling injury once in their life. Many cycling injuries occur from high speed falls. A cycling injury is often an impact injury causing knee pain, neck … Read more
Repetitive strain injury is an injury that is actually not easy to treat. This injury occurs when you feel pain in a particular or multiple areas of your body after doing a task repetitively from several months or years. After diagnosing a specific condition of a patient and to identify some symptoms, you should consult … Read more
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