From runners, to footballers, to office workers - no matter who you are or what you do, you can be affected by problems of the hamstrings. So in our new blog series we are going to work through the story of the hamstrings. What are they and what do they do for us? How do you keep your hamstrings healthy? What can go wrong with your hamstrings? How do you recover from hamstring injury? You can find out answers to these through our Hamstring Blog series. This blog, the first in

The Importance of Hydration By now, I'm sure all of you would've seen this amazing footage of the Brownlee Brothers finishing the triathlon in Mexico. Jonny, leading the race, was struggling with heat stroke in the last few hundred metres of the run when he was assisted to the finish line by his older brother, Alistair. The footage is quite distressing as you could see a visibly ill Jonny on the brink of collapsing. How can you prevent this from happening on a race? These ath

Are you at your peak? Do you feel like you’re losing power with your serve? Are you feeling a little sore following a hit of tennis? Don't ignore these niggles - they may be a warning sign for you. There may be a few basic things that you could do to address these issues. When a player comes into see me at a tournament, a common problem they complain about is their dominant shoulder. The player may have had previous problems with that shoulder, it could be a new injury, or it

If you have acute back pain, can you tell if it is being caused by a slipped disc (AKA a prolapsed or bulging disc), or if it is a more simple (but still painful) muscle spasm? It is not always possible to tell the difference - both can be extremely painful and stop you in your tracks. There are signs and symptoms which may indicate a disc injury - signs which you should not ignore. If these are present, you should seek help for your back pain quickly. Early diagnosis and hel

These are 4 great strength exercises for runners. Performed together daily, they help you build strength in hips, knees, and core. They are favourites of our physiotherapists here in Kensington and Shpeherds Bush. The Clam will ensure correct biomechanics, the bridge will help you push off more effectively through glut and hamstring strength, and the stair dips will ensure good landing and shock absorption. Develop stronger knees, stronger hips, and a stronger core for your r

The most common running injuries can put an abrupt halt to your training and cause ongoing frustration. But if you recognise your injury early, and act quickly, you can stay on track. We have compiled our Top 3 Running Injuries to help you do just that - catch an injury in its early stages and keep yourself running. 1. Runners Knee What it is. Pain in the front of the knee, around the knee cap. The pain can be sharp and stabbing, or often is an ache that occurs as the miles

Headaches are ever more frequent- with increasing phone and tablet use, and constant reliance on computers and lap tops. Headache is an issue we treat often in the clinic. We have great success reducing and resolving headaches for people who may have suffered from headaches for years. Even the Daily Mail has covered the issue of headache. The research and specialists suggest that the prime cause of headache is infact postural. Meaning that the stresses and strains that our po

A common injury in runners, shin splints can be resolved quickly with the correct diagnosis and treatment. Shin splints is another term for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). The pain is felt along the lower third of the tibia or shin bone, on the inner side of the shin. Pain can also be present behind and under the inner/medial ankle bone, and there may be marked sensitivity to touch on the inner edge of the shin bone. Shin splints are often worse at the beginning of a ru