These past few months have definitely been a different time, with us all dealing with the “new normal”. With the ease of some lockdown restrictions gyms are finally open. FINALY! As we all flock back to the gym there are some considerations we need to remember. Here are our top tips… Do Not Run Before […]
Author Archives: Sam Codling
Covid-19 has been a difficult time for everyone. We understand it can be even more challenging when dealing with ongoing pain or an injury during this period. During lockdown we continued to help our patients through our virtual sessions. As the guidelines have changed, we have adapted alongside them.
So many times, as a clinician you see a patient with persistent pain displaying a lot of the below beliefs. It’s not always the case. On-going persistent pain is very frustrating and can cause you to feel fearful about your pain, which can limit what you do day-day. See below the common myths. We came […]
Reconstruction still remains to be the gold standard for ACL ruptures. However, the debate continues to whether this is necessary… Felray S. 2019 states that the average long-term outcomes are similar following management of an ACL rupture with Rehabilitation alone or reconstruction with rehabilitation. Even with high quality rehabilitation and improved diagnostics, re-injury/graft rupture and […]
Rehabilitation: Preventing Chronic Ankle Instability Immobilisation used to be, and still may be, a go to for a lot of clinicians. However, it has been seen to cause long-term adverse effects for a vast amount of injuries. Early protected motion is now key to a successful rehabilitation outcome. This where POLICE (Protection, Optimal loading, and […]
Premier league breakthrough star for Brighton and Hove Albion FC, Aaron Connolly, has recently sustained a groin injury. This ruled him out of Ireland’s match against Denmark, but how long will he miss for his club, just as he’s burst on to the scene… Are hip and groin injuries a problem in football? Yes. Hip […]