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How to keep injuries from slowing you down

Tue June 21st 2016

Most of us know that a good stretch before any kind of sporting activity is a good idea. Keeping ourselves strong and supple is a great way to prevent injury. A great tip, and one which all of our elite athletes follow, is to get yourself a quality foam roller or massage ball. You can use these to loosen up all the muscles around the joints - this keeps them supple and allows you full, unrestricted movement. You don't have to be at the elite level to use these techniques!

We love to show people how to use this sort of equipment to get the most out of it, along with advice about which stretches to do and whether they should be held statically or done dynamically. Different exercises help prevent different types of injuries, and some injuries are more common in one sport than in another. If you're worried about an injury slowing you down - or if you just want to avoid getting one at all - then give us a call, or book an appointment online today.

  • "As a fully qualified sonographer I spend all day scanning my client’s injuries. Our appointments take only 20 minutes and I feed back my findings directly to your physiotherapist or doctor. This helps them plan your injury management. Ask you physio today if you need an ultra sound scan to help with your injury."

    Simon Cunliffe

  • "If you have issues with your footwear, running or walking biomechanics, or any pain in your feet – call me for an appointment today. I am a podiatrist specialising in sports podiatry, I can customise orthotics for you, prescribe exercises and advise you on the best way of managing your pain."

    Dale Gooding

  • "I enjoy treating knees, and here at RJ Physio we see many knee injuries and clients suffering from knee pain. Having a great knowledge of how the knee works and wonderful facilities at RJ Physio, including two gyms and a Pilates studio, anyone with a knee problem should see the team. Call me today to see if can help you with your knee pain."

    Hamish Donnison

  • "Low back pain affects many people and having qualified with my post-graduate diploma in manipulative therapy, I have a passion for treating low back pain. Using a number of techniques I can help restore movement, reduce pain and improve strength – returning you to work, sports and back to your goals. If you have low back pain book an appointment to see me today, I have over 23 years of treating low back pain"

    Roland Jeffery