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Latest Posts
Recover Quicker Than Ever
Introduction We have some new and very exciting equipment available at our Chorley clinic. Here at Summit Physiotherapy, our main focus is to keep you out of our clinics for as long as possible. However, when you do visit us we aim to get you back to recovery as fast...
Bolton Marathon Training Plan: Weeks 3 & 4
How did it go? Hi everyone, I hope the first two weeks of the pre-marathon training plan have gone well for you, and above all you are feeling more optimistic about the Bolton Marathon and ultimately more confident of the challenge ahead. Sometimes the hardest...
Limitless Triathlon Coaching
Introduction Here at Summit Physiotherapy, we understand that two minds can be better than one. We are incredibly blessed to work with some amazing people and companies. In this blog, we will be discussing our relationship with Limitless Triathlon Coaching and what...
Bolton Marathon Training Plan: Weeks 1 & 2
Hello fellow Bolton Marathon runners... I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Louise and I work for Summit Physiotherapy, the official physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation partner of the Bolton Marathon. I'm a keen runner,...
Chorley Clinic Open Day
Introduction On the 19th of October, we had our Chorley clinic Open Day, and it was a huge success! This blog will be discussing everything that went on throughout the Open Day. Firstly, we would like to give a massive “THANK YOU!!” to everyone who came down and made...
“Summit” For Bolton Marathon
Introduction We are extremely excited to be announcing that we are the official Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation partners of the Bolton Marathon 2020. In this blog, we will discuss the history of the Bolton Marathon, what the future holds for the event and what...
Common Rugby Injuries
Introduction It only takes a few seconds of watching rugby before you realise why there might be injuries involved. The sheer velocity at which some players travel across the pitch and collide with each other means that problems are inevitable and can feel...
Return Of The “Beast”
Introduction We are extremely excited to be announcing the return of the Bolton Marathon! Furthermore, we are the official sponsors of this legendary event. In this blog, we will discuss the history of the Bolton Marathon, what the future holds for the event and what our involvement will mean for the participants. History of […]
Preventing shoulder injuries in swimmers
About Me Before we begin I’d like to introduce myself, my name is Corinne Allmark. I swam competitively from the age of 7 until roughly 20. Competing for Horwich, Bolton Metro and Lancashire, as well as competing at the National age groups in different events from breaststroke, butterfly and individual medley. Towards the end […]
“So…What’s Next?”
So, you’ve just finished your race and people are already asking “what’s next?”. This is the last thing you want to hear straight after the race when you’ve spent the last 8-12 weeks training for it. As the finish line for the racing season approaches, here at Summit Physio, we believe it’s a good […]
Bolton’s Very Own Ironman
Introduction The 11th edition of Ironman UK came to Bolton and it was definitely one to remember! The event featured a brand-new bike course which was 112 miles long. The day also included a 2.4-mile swim and to finish it all off…a marathon. Thousands of triathletes took to the streets of Bolton as the famous […]
How to avoid common Tennis injuries
Introduction Tennis has long been one of the most popular sports around the world. It’s a great way to stay fit and have fun while providing opportunities to socialise and make friends. However, Tennis is a high impact sport that puts our bodies under enormous stress on a daily basis. Furthermore, it is very one-sided […]
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR LATEST BLOGS
Achilles pain after running
Gaining Achilles pain after running can give us a dilemma; it hurts to exercise, but we’re told that we need to exercise to help it to recover. So where do we start?
3D printed insoles for plantar fasciitis
An article (September 2020) posted in Athletic Weekly explored the use of 3D printed insoles, something Summit Physio have offered since 2019.
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses a specialist device to deliver acoustic energy through the skin to the injured part of the body.
Mouse Shoulder, Shoulder Pain and how to Correct it.
This blog looks at how a mouse can give you shoulder pain (mouse shoulder) and how to correct it.
Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain can be caused by a number of factors such as Muscle weakness around the knee. Follow our top tips to combat knee pain.
Commonwealth Games 2022 England Wrestling Team
Team England announced its representative wrestlers for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham which gets underway on Thursday the 28th of July.
Strength Training With Alex
STRENGTH TRAINING IS USEFUL IN NOT ONLY INCREASING STRENGTH BUT IN HELPING TO PREVENT AND RECOVER...
MMA
Find out about our Physio Adam’s MMA fight to raise money for Cancer Research UK here.
Managing your injury
Read our blog containing our top tips for managing your injury.
Wrightington
Wrightington Hotel
& Country Club,
Wigan,
WN6 9PB
Chorley
David Lloyd Health Club,
Moss Lane,
PR6 8AB
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Our network of clinics is based in Lancashire and is run by our team of dedicated practitioners.
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SUMMIT WRIGHTINGTON
Wrightington Hotel & Country Club, Wigan, WN6 9PB
SUMMIT CHORLEY
David Lloyd Health Club, Moss Lane, PR6 8AB