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Happy New Year to you all!  If you need to make an appointment or make contact with Jemma, Physio, please can you call 0117 9737317 or email enquiries@thephysioplace.com directly until 10.1.12 as Jemma is not around until then.  Physio, pilates, personal training and sports massage are all still available.  Thanks

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Happy Christmas and New Year 2012 to you all.   Hopefully you're all ready for the big day, presents wrapped, cake iced, food preped as much as possible, cards all posted etc......  However, if this is not you and you're starting to wonder how you're ever going to get through the 'to do' list without cancelling a whole load of social stuff and taking the week off work....we can help. We have gift

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Just back from a week away doing flower arranging for weddings!! 5 days of 10-3, how dreamy is that!!, doing flowers, chatting, learning something new and having a chance to be creative.  Not a limb or treatment technique in sight this is a whole different experience to a physio course! Anyway where was I.....Monday morning I arrived at The Sussex Flower School and was greeted by the completely

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So, what's an orthotist?  They basically focus on feet assessing how they contribute to any problems that we have and if necessary providing orthotics (insoles for shoes to offer support for your feet). So if you are in pain, lacking flexibility, too flexible, struggling to get the best out of your sport etc it may be that your feet are a contributing factor. If, following a thorough

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As the festive season starts to come back into focus I suspect I'm one of many who has considered how I might go about shifting those extra pounds that just seem to like making their home around me!! This year I seriously thought about doing a bootcamp but the reality of early mornings and a niggling back (yes I know I need to see a physio!) has put me off so I've taken up spinning again - love

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Ok, so here are the facts on sports massage!!  First and foremost it’s important to know that you don’t need to be sporty to have one.  The reason we call it sports massage is more to refer to the pressure of massage that’s applied, it’s definitely not pampering, as the pressure is fairly deep aimed at releasing/freeing up ‘knotted’ or tight muscles or tissue.   Who comes for Sports MassagePeople

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Good luck to all half marathoners this weekend!!  Let's hope the wind and rain abates for the big day. I know many people that run this race are seasoned runners but just in case you're not I've put down a few handy hints to ensure that you're well prepared for the challenge and excitement of the day. First of all make sure you have the right clothing and footwear.  Being too hot or cold,

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It’s that holiday time of year at last and this year I decided I needed to book something with guaranteed sunshine.  So a weeks watersports holiday on Samos, a greek island near Turkey, was booked.    Shortly after arrival, having found my bearings, room, pool, bar, I headed to the waterfront excited about having a go at sailing.  Why sailing?  Well two reasons, firstly I  spent a large part of

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With the season of outdoor activities heading for it's height in our 'balmy' or is that 'barmy' summer!!  We've put some stretches together which help to show how to get into the right position for an effective stretch for lower limbs. These will shortly also be on the website itself. Enjoy. Any questions just email me. Hamstrings stretch Quads stretch Calf stretches Hip Flexor stretch

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I'm so excited....last year I moved into a flat without a garden and everyone said I was mad.  I firmly believed I wouldn't have time for gardening with a new business to run etc so I was happy about my decision. Only I've realised....a bit late you may say....that actually gardening is incredibly therapeutic and a great way of spending 'down time' productively.  So, the reason for my excitement

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Once again this weekend of Bristol's 10K is upon us. I've already had quite a few people in with aches and pains, some needing new trainers, some who haven't remembered to do their stretches and calves and hamstrings are starting to be problematic. Whatever your problem help is at hand.  But if you're looking for some stretches click onto the blog I did earlier to get some guidance on what

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This morning was spent filming.  Not because I've suddenly been offered a leading lady role in a block busting film, not yet anyway :-), but because we've decided to put a bit of footage on the site.  It's going to show lower limb stretches and how to get good posture with pelvic positioning and core muscle activation.  Massive thanks to Rebecca and Matt at shootme.com for their work....keep your

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With Spring finally here and Summer not far away we're pleased to announce the launch of our Get Fit for Summer course. The aim of the course is to give you the tools you need to get a balanced and healthy lifestyle, helping you to enjoy the most of the summer months. When:  Starting on Monday 16th May at 1830 it will run every Monday for 6 weeks (excluding 30th May) finishing on 27th May.

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As many of you will know, the physio’s cry is always about good posture and maintaining those neck, upper and lower back curves.The reason for the obsession with this is that once good posture is achieved everything starts to work the way it's designed to - joints such as hips and shoulders are better positioned, muscles, which enable us to remain upright and move are at their optimum length and

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I think it's safe to say that Spring has finally arrived....happy days :-) ....and with it the season for  DIY and gardening!! Just yesterday, after our first glorious weekend of the year, I treated 3 people who had gained aches & pains from DIY or gardening over the weekend!  So here are 4 handy hints to avoid it.... 1.  take regular breaks - I guess it makes sense to do this and we probably

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Repetitive Strain Injury, also known as Work Related Upper Limb Disorder, is very real and can be incredibly debilitating. As those who have suffered with it know only too well, it can affect every aspect of your life from sleep to getting dressed, work, sport etc. I thought I'd just share a thing that happened to me recently to give those of you who might be suffering from this some hope.

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Bath Half is just over a week away!  Whether or not you're running it, if you're a runner and you have aches & pains, this is for you.  This saturday we're teaming up with Up & Running, next door to us at North View, Bristol BS6 7QA and offering free running analysis and advice on any running aches & pains.  Up & Running is open all weekend for trainers and kit and we'll be there between 0900 and

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Our clinic at 40 North View is open this Saturday between 0900 and 1200 for advice on fitness and how you can achieve your training goals.  It's all free so come along and have a word with Cecilia, one of our Sports Therapists.

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Happy 2011!  I hope it's off to a good start! I'm just back from a brilliant skiing holiday in Austria, the snow and sun, chalet and company were all fantastic!  Also quite pleased with myself as having started a diet on 1st, against the advice of my friends(!), I managed to avoid those fully carb loaded puddings that Austrians do so well - thank heavens.  They reminded me of delicious school

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'Core muscles' are often talked about but how often do we really do something about it? I really believe that actively training and developing your core, making it central to your exercise regimes, no matter what level of activity we enjoy,  pays dividends. To help get your core in order this year we're running regular fitness pilates courses.  The first one of 2011 is underway however it's

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So, only a few days until Christmas 2010 begins and the prep is well underway.  The gym I've noticed seems to go from manic to silent in a matter of moments.  I've always assumed this pre-christmas gym madness is to look fab in party clothes however, and this could well just be my age(!), it seems that it's more the anticipation of the demon 'excess' which leaves our waistbands and buttons

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So, Christmas is getting nearer and a lot of the sporting activities are muddy, wet and long distance. So this month, not being a fan of mud or rain, we've decided to give you some indoor strengthening exercises for your shoulder. Please note that these exercises are generic and if you have an ache or pain they may not be the exact ones you need so I'd advise consulting a physio/specialist if

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Are you a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, a sports therapist, a sports massage therapist, personal trainer and/or pilates teacher? We need some help - are you free? We are a physiotherapy clinic based in North View, Westbury Park, North Bristol. We have ad hoc part time work which requires self-employed people with good experience in their field. We also require a receptionist/admin

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From Monday 18th - Friday 22nd October 2010 The Physio Place is offering free fitness assessments. Whatever your level of fitness this is a great opportunity to get an objective measure to see how you're doing. Our in-house sports therapist will be offering advice and doing assessments all week - just give us a call to find out more and to book in.

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This Autumn we are pleased to be offering a range of courses and freebies aimed at helping improving your core and help you get fit and healthy - painfree. BACKCARE AWARENESS WEEK - FREE POSTURAL CHECKS Backcare Awareness Week runs from 11th-15th October. During this week we will be running free postural checks aimed at assessing your posture, giving you advice and exercises where appropriate

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WHAT MAKES UP OUR 'CORE'? Our core is a group of deep muscles that acts like a cylinder inside us offering stability to our skeleton. It consists of our pelvic floor - the base of the cylinder, transversus abdominus - a muscle that wraps around us and our diaphragm - the top of the cylinder. GOOD POSTURE HELPS ACTIVATE OUR 'CORE' There are a multitude of cues that can be used to help achieve

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With the Ryder Cup about to get underway the sporting attention will move to golf. So, keen to enter into the spirit of things our North View clinic reception has acquired...wait for it....a putting 'green'. Let it never be said that life is dull! So, anytime you're passing by or if you have an appointment with us and would like to practise your putting come in/or early and have a go! This

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Well done all runners this year.....braving the rain and wind....you did brilliantly! Unfortunately I can't put myself in this bracket, more a spectator than a runner of this distance, I teamed up with Up & Running Bristol and headed down to College Green bright and early.....well 0720 is pretty early for a Sunday!! Everyone else was there, the tents were up and stock on display, they'd been

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Thursday 23rd September between 1700-2000 The Physio Place will be providing free running analysis at David Lloyd, Westbury-on-Trym. BS10 6AZ We will look at your running style, address any aches and pains or concerns you have, give you advice and exercises and help you find the right trainers to suit you. To book your place email jemma@thephysioplace.com. Look forward to seeing you there

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Attention all Bristol Half runners .....are you ready? I guess most people know that it's a bit late to be thinking about buying new trainers for Sunday and even those who are in pain or struggling with a few niggles will opt to keep the same faithfuls and see how they go. However, one word of warning, well several I guess....., if you're in pain you probably need to go and see someone asap.

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I'd like to introduce our most recent team member at 40 North View - our life-sized skeleton. I don't think he's planning on doing any clinical work however a bit of reception cover may be required if we get short staffed!! The purpose of taking him on board is solely for advice/education and entertainment and he seems to be proving a hit with children and adults alike! The plan for now is

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Just back from one of my favourite days of the year - Henley Regatta! Unbelievably it was yet another glorious day, despite the clouds and downpour that threatened to spoil the day. Can't confess to seeing a great deal of races this year - I know, disappointing hey, but in the weeks running up to the event a few rowers came my way for treatment and I was reminded of the enormous amount of

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Just did my first Saturday morning clinic at North View. Set up a table in the street with spine and leaflets, drinks and biscuits. I'd expected the morning to be spent chatting with passing locals, catching a few rays and eating more than my fair share of biscuits(!!) but no - 4 people came for treatment - fantastic :-). From now on we plan to open the clinic on the first Saturday of each

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This summer The Physio Place's North View clinic will be offering the following courses and workshops. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING FOR GOLF If you’d like to improve your golf swing this is the workshop for you. We’re holding two 90 minute workshops one on Saturday 3rd July at 10am and another on Wednesday 7th July at 630pm. The workshop is aimed at helping you to improve your mobility

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This Saturday The Physio Place and Up & Running in North View, Westbury Park are uniting to provide a one stop shop for all your running needs. It all takes place at Up & Running, 38 North View. Booking an appointment will give you: 20 minutes 1-2-1 with me, the physio, during which I'll watch you run, assess your biomechanics and muscle lengths and strengths, and give you any advice and

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Love Running is a group of over 550 people who have signed up to run the Bristol 10k in May. The group is made up of people, predominantly from Woodlands and Christchurch churches in Bristol, with a wide range of abilities, experience and ages all running to raise money. The Physio Place and Up and Running (North View, Westbury Park BS6) are pleased to be supporting Love Running and are

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As the running season is once again well underway and people of all abilities are taking to the parks, pavements and treadmills to build up stamina to complete their running races, we've decided to offer a package that could be just what you need. The package includes: Running analysis, fitness test, 5 personal training sessions, one physio assessment and treatment and one sports massage. The

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Bristol's 10k this May will hopefully include upto 500 runners running under this banner, for charity. Would you like to join the throng? Packs with information about the training programme and other useful bits of information will be available from 27th February. The Physio Place will not only be supporting this fantastic group of people through the physio and sports massage side of things

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This Saturday 'The Physio Place' and 'Up and Running' on North View, Wsstbury Park BS6 are offering a morning of free running analysis. We've teamed up to provide anyone that comes along with the benefit of both our skills sets. I'll be looking at everyone's biomechanics and any muscle imbalances and the guys from the running shop will be making sure trainers offer enough support and control.

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What at exciting end to 2009!! The Physio Place's clinic in Bristol's Westbury Park is officially open!! 80 people joined the team and me for mulled wine and mince pies to mark the occasion on 17th December. Now we're eagerly anticipating what 2010 has in store. Things we've already got planned for January include the starting of several new pilates courses and free 15 minutes physiotherapy

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So, I thought I was really organised......!!! I spoke with an accountant, set out a business plan, got the finance sorted, added 10% to all my quotes, did my research on each item and bit the bullet. I was going to open my first physio clinic and I couldn't wait :-) !! Excited by the journey and the prospect I hit the walls at top speed with the colours of my recently branded logo. A few

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Monday this week saw the first day of opening of The Physio Place's new clinic in North View, Westbury Park, Bristol. We'll be treating sports injuries, back and neck pain, pre and post operative and postural problems amongst other things. In addition to physiotherapy we're also now offering sports massage, pilates (including pre and post natal pilates) and personal training. In addition

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The Physio Place is about to open a new clinic in Westbury Park, Bristol. This will be in addition to the clinic already running at David Lloyd, Westbury-on-Trym. The new clinic is at 40 North View, next door to Up and Running.Currently undergoing a few renovations it is hoped it will be open for business by the middle of October. We will be offering physiotherapy, pilates, sports massage and

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.....ARE YOU READY??!!If you're having any last minute aches and pains and would like some advice on what to do, don't hesitate to email and I'll be happy to do my best to allay your fears!!

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I've just read this article on work related postural problems such as neck and back pain, carpal tunnel and repetitive strain injuries (or WRULD - Work Related Upper Limb Disorders as we're meant to call them now!) and think it's well written and worth sharing on my blog.Hope you find it helpful too.

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I can't quite believe I've done it but the 10k (more like 7 miles in reality by the time we'd been rerouted around the fields of lambs and bulls!) has been done and what's more, I enjoyed it!!Last Friday we made our way to St Ives for the Cornwall leg of the Endurance Life Trail Run. Well organised and welcoming we all enjoyed the event. Not the easiest of trails but scenic and historically of

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So, today I went out and tried hills. Up and down and up and down and up and down. Anyone watching would wonder about my sanity....!!The difference between off-road and on-road is very different especially with all the lumps and bumps in the terrain. Anyone doing a coastal run really needs to up the off-road training in my opinion.The best thing about today's run was that I could really feel

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Oh my goodness, where's the time gone...I cannot believe it! In just under two weeks I will be taking part in a 10k coastal run in Cornwall! I'm not entirely sure how I managed to be persuaded to do this.......my mother assures me 'I'm too old, not a runner and will probably never recover'!! She could be right!. However fellow British Military Fitness friends (or BMFers, as we're

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It's that time of year again...already!!Good luck to everyone running this weekend in the Bath Half. There have a been a number of runners over the last few weeks who've been to physio with various aches and pains many of which, thankfully, are now resolved. Just a couple of hopefully handy hints for anyone who is not used to long distance running, remember to do your stretches, trying out new

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....AND HOW TO AVOID NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN!The day started well. I had nothing planned that would get in the way of ploughing through the enormous pile of paperwork I had to do.Sitting at my desk, well more of a dining room table, with a chair that despite being made for the table is actually slightly too low, I set to. Keen to achieve my goals for the day I soon became totally engrossed in my

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Happy New Year! The gym is packed and it seems, more that ever, that people are on a health drive. What about you? What are your goals for 2009 - to lose weight and get fit, start walking, running, consider a 5k, enter a marathon, beat last year's time?Whatever your chosen goal, I wish you the best of luck with it. My one word of advice would be, to make sure nothing gets in the way of you

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What a fantastic month September was! The sun at last made an appearance, the Bristol Half Marathon was a great success with everyone I spoke to reporting an improvement on their PB and relatively few injuries as well - excellent!Now with October fast approaching and economic gloom surrounding us, we could easily be forgiven for wanting to batten down the hatches and reach for the comfort food.

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Not long to go now until the Bristol Half. Excellent! Are you ready? I hope by now you've managed to get a few long runs done without too many problems? How's your time - are you on target?How are your muscles coping with the additional mileage - any new aches and pains?Key things to consider:Are you doing enough stretching? (see my earlier blog on stretching)Are you eating and drinking

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I hope your training is proving fruitful and you're pleased with your performance and progress. But if not and you're either struggling or suffering why not get some help? I have had several people who have come for treatment recently with complaints of shin, heel and knee pain, calf and hamstring problems, low back and buttock pain. Sound familiar? If it does and having tried everything you

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Hats off to all of you who are planning on running the Bristol Half Marathon this year.I hope your training is going well and you're not experiencing too many aches and pains. If you are now is the time to get them sorted out before the mileage increases or time starts to get any closer.Whatever your problem - first of all consider your trainers - is there enough support? Have they done more

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Fantastic!! It's that time of year again, when Henley Royal Regatta gets underway and crews from around the world descend on Henley to compete for a coveted plate or cup. Every year bar about 2 since I was 16 I have made my annual 'pilgrimage' to Henley, a great opportunity to get dressed up - knees just covered!, gather a picnic and a couple of bottles of pimms and head off to meet my uni

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With an ever increasing number of people interested and having a go at running, there is a greater need for running analysis, investment in good trainers and making sure that the right muscles groups are long and strong enough for the journey.  All these are factors help to not only improve performance but also to minimise injury and problems such as knee, shin or ankle pain. I have found this

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CALF STRETCH (GASTROCNEMIUS)1. Put straight right leg behind you2. Keep your heel on the ground and knee straight3. Lean forwards with weight on the front slightly bend left leg4. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat5. Swap legsTo increase this stretch try resting the ball of your foot on a step and dropping your heel over the edge of the step.SECOND CALF STRETCH (SOLEUS) (Good for skiing)1. Place

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This weekend it's Bristol's Rat Race - a fun and challenging event based in and around the centre of Bristol which involves running, cycling, kayaking, abseiling and climbing. If you're a competitor and you're starting to get concerned as to whether your knee will survive the run, or your shoulder the kayak etc, don't waste any time in getting some free advice from a chartered physiotherapist by

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Attention all cyclist did you know about this upcoming annual event? Bristol's biggest bike ride If you enjoy cycling what better time to get on your bike - for Charity. The sign up date has not yet passed so book your place now!For any keen cyclists who would love to get involved but knee or back pain are a problem - some handy hints are here to help.1. Make sure you stretch your hip

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Ok, so now's your chance to get into sport - no excuses!! I've just read about a new website www.easysportsmatch.com which is all about linking people together who are interested in sport or activity. I went on and saw a cycling group - not heavy duty just fun and a great way to meet new people. Similarly, a friend of mine at the weekend was saying how he doesn't yet know anyone to go

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A friend of mine announced his race results with glee - 3 minutes off his previous personal best in a half marathon - down to 1 hour 33 seconds with no running training for six months but a focus on core stability and regular classes including circuits, body pump and combat. He was thrilled, although his training partner for less so, as he had continued just with running and not made the same

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The National Tennis Championships are now over – many congratulations to Edgbaston who beat Bristol today in the final.It was great to have a chance to see some first class doubles tennis here in Bristol at Next Generation Health Club and also to talk to and do physio on some of the players. One thing I found with almost all those I treated was great determination to play-on despite aches/pains

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Last night saw the charity tennis match between Pat Cash and Jeremy Bates which was an evening of entertainment and great tennis. Excellent to see the celebs of the tennis world here in Bristol. The rest of the week at Next Generation is now over to the National Tennis Championship Finals with the final match being played at 1pm on Sunday. If you enjoy tennis and would like to see some high

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This week Next Generation Health Club, Bristol, where The Physio Place is based, is hosting a Celebrity Charity Tennis Event to raise money for St Peter's Hospice. The first night of this 5 day event will see Pat Cash on court together with other celebrities from TV and sport. It promises to be a great event. I just want to wish everyone playing the best of luck! Don't forget to warm up and

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At last the sun's arrived and for many the tennis court beckons. If that's you but you're concerned that old injuries might return, or work related problems may inhibit your game, I recommend you take action and really work to strengthen both your shoulder and arm muscles and also make sure that your core stability muscles are working well. I regularly treat racquet sports injuries and work

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Did you see the programme last night about Reflexology? I watched with fascination as a scientist tried to find out and understand the theory behind the practice of reflexology. I have worked alongside reflexologists in the past and have been told by several of the 'freeing up energy pathways' and 'influencing nerves' by massage of the foot but never really understood it from an anatomical view

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After what seems to have been quite a bit of interest last week on my handy back care hints, I thought I'd highlight a couple of key things that might help you if you're suffering from aches and pains whilst sitting at your desk.I regularly carry out Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstation assessments and frequently find similar problems. I'll start with the chair. Does the curve of your low

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This week I have been asked to do a number of workstation assessments and also given a back care talk so it seemed a good time to share some of the things I've found and a couple of handy hints to help reduce/limit back ache. Please remember however that this advice is very general and may not be specific to your problem - for specific advice and exercises I would strong suggest you see a

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Running analysis is something I really enjoy doing, as it is a great way to see how runners are moving, helping to identify which muscles are working and show potential areas of problems which can contribution to back ache.Back ache, which can be due to a number of different reasons, is often seen as too little or too much mobility of the spine which can significantly affect performance. However

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Over the last couple of days I have had several enquiries from runners about which stretches they should be doing for their legs. I found this website that I think is particularly helpful link - have a look at stretches 1-4. These are good for the legs and won't put any unnecessary stress through your low back when doing them - always a good thing!

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Thankfully the number of skiing injuries coming into the clinic at the moment is small, however running is a different story!With what seems to be an interesting interest in people having a go at running anything from a 5k to a marathon, the number of knee and ankle problems is high.I've listed here a couple of handy hints that I have found to be the main contributors to problems. First of all

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Seeing a lot of knee injuries at the moment and discovered this site which has some useful material.

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Ok, so you’re heading to the slopes. Planning on an injury-free time and hoping to get the most out of every day.Well before you go have why not consider some useful exercises to help minimise injury, strengthen your legs and give you the stamina to keep going.In my experience knee pain is a major problem for both skiers and boarders. We all know that accidents happen but fatigue and muscle

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