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What can I do to help prevent consistently slicing the golf ball?
Firstly you should always seek advice from a golf professional. They will be able to use their own experiences and knowledge. Often they use video technology to analyse your swing. This can help you understand what is happening to your club head and body during the golf swing. Once the swing faults have been identified […]
Parkrun: Are you warming up effectively?
Warming up is well known as the best thing to do before activity but what does it actually do, and is it something that your missing to get the most out of your parkrun? In this blog, we will look at the basics of a good warm up, the effects the body experiences as it […]
Top Tips for Preventing Plantar Fasciitis
In this blog I take a look at Plantar Fasciitis, what causes it and our top tips to help you prevent or manage the condition. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain we see in clients. It occurs when the Plantar Fascia (a band of tissue in the […]
Why do I consistently slice the golf ball?
Why do I consistently slice the golf ball? is actually a common question we get asked by many of our clients. In this series of blog’s we going to look at how the body can have an affect on your shot shape, in particular a slice. This blog is not about injury. Although, as we […]
Get Ski Ready!
Winter sports are a very popular hobby and holiday for many of us. Thousands of people head off on the piste to Europe, USA, Canada to ski or snowboard in many different ways. It is common knowledge that these sports can often lead to injury, sometimes serious injury, which can not only ruin your holiday, […]
Couch to 5k
Many people are starting the New Year off with an aim to get fit. The easiest way to do this is Running which is why the Couch to 5Km plans have become so successful. Over the recent years more and more people have been getting into running. Whether it’s due to a New Year’s resolution, […]
Getting Your Calves Triathlon Ready
Lower limb injuries are common injuries in Triathletes. Often the calf muscle is the common culprit, with many athletes getting several reoccurrences. There can be several reasons why this occurs. This blog looks at the different demands of the calf muscles in the transition from cycling to running.
Can your Christmas dinner really contribute to a dreaded bad back?
With Christmas day around the corner, I am sure everyone is looking forward to his or her turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Before you celebrate Christmas and over indulge as we all do, please take a couple of minutes to have a read of our Christmas blog on how your turkey dinner can contribute […]
Knee Pain: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Knee Pain around the front of the knee and knee cap is a common injury we see at Summit it is also known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Anterior Knee Pain. Knee Pain generally arises when the knee bends and straightens during movements like walking, running or Cycling. The knee cap sits on the thigh […]
Ironman and Triathlon Injury Prevention Strategies
3 Key Ultra-Distance Injury Prevention Strategies – Ironman and Triathlon Training Since it started in the mid-late 1970s, the triathlon has become a popular pursuit amongst professional and recreational athletes alike. While distances do vary from one event to the next, participants are routinely required to swim distances of up to 1.5km, cycle up […]
Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain: Video Guide Low back pain (LBP) is a common disorder and something we see regularly at Summit. Pain can vary from a dull constant ache to a sudden sharp feeling. The symptoms of low back pain usually improve within a few weeks from the time they start, with 40-90% […]
Tour de France: Pedalling Efficiency
Have you been inspired by this years Tour de France? Do you want to improve your efficiency on the bike? Are you having to take time off the bike due to recurrent injuries? In this blog I look at the Tour de France and more specifically look into peddle efficiency which is so key […]
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR LATEST BLOGS
Talking Tendon Pain
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Working From Home? Top Tips For Tight Necks & Backs
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What is Patellar Tendinitis?
The Patellar Tendon If we’re going to talk about patellar tendinitis, it’s probably a good idea to...
How we can help with Plantar-Fasciitis…
Plantar-fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, with 1 in 10 experiencing it within their lifetime. If you’re suffering read on to find help.
Knee Pain In Runners
Introduction Running is a great way to maintain good health but can also be a source of injury....
Complete Running Analysis: Review
As some of our clients know, our very own Louise is a keen runner and is running her first...
The benefits of 1:1 Reformer Pilates
Introduction Reformer Pilates, In short, is a form of low impact, whole-body exercise that has...
Winter Running – How to Avoid Injury
Introduction Running during the winter has many benefits. Running at any time is a great way to...
Winter Running – How to Avoid Injury
Introduction Running during the winter has many benefits. Running at any time is a great way to...
Wrightington
Wrightington Hotel
& Country Club,
Wigan,
WN6 9PB
Chorley
David Lloyd Health Club,
Moss Lane,
PR6 8AB
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SUMMIT WRIGHTINGTON
Wrightington Hotel & Country Club, Wigan, WN6 9PB
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David Lloyd Health Club, Moss Lane, PR6 8AB