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The 2016 Ryder Cup
Is it time to invest in your body? Lets look at how you can improve on the course without having to buy the latest technology. With the 2016 Ryder Cup starting tomorrow, I wanted to take a look at how golf has taken massive steps over the previous 10 years, by utilising the world of […]
Do compression socks/calf sleeves work?
Are you feeling the “Pressure” to run better? Do compression socks/calf sleeves work? Team Summit recently supported the Bolton Community Half Marathon; it was great to see over 650 runners competing on the day. Surprisingly a huge number of competitors were wearing compression socks/calf sleeves. This made me question the science behind this. I understand the […]
Rugby 7s
Rugby 7s in Rio 2016 Summer Olympics This summer see’s the return of Rugby, in the form of Rugby 7s, to the Olympic stage in Rio de Janeiro. It has been missing from the games since 1924 where previously a 15 a side game was played. Great Britain announced its Rugby 7s teams on the […]
Book Online
Book Online Now Available The team at Summit Physiotherapy would like to share some exciting news with all its existing patients and prospective new patients. We are Now able to offer Online Booking, via the Book Online button, direct from our website SummitPhysio.co.uk enabling all patients to book online direct. The new process, launched today, […]
Ironman UK
IronMan UK – The Final Week This weekend sees the return of Ironman UK to Bolton. Participants begin with a 2.4 mile lake swim in Pennington Flash. A 112 mile, two-loop journey from Pennington Flash and onto the breathtaking Lancashire countryside, including sheep house lane and hunters hill. Finally, a 26.2 mile run from the […]
Exciting News About Online Booking
Online Booking Coming soon…… The team at Summit Physiotherapy would like to share some exciting news with all its existing patients and prospective new patients. We are in the process of building a ONLINE BOOKING button into our website SummitPhysio.co.uk enabling all patients to book online. The new process, which is due to be launched in August, couldn’t […]
Euro 2016 Player Rotation and Injury Prevention
In this latest blog we take a look at Euro 2016 Player Rotation and Injury Prevention, and how we at Summit use similar approaches with our clients. The famous rotation system is highly criticised in the media, but is advocated by nearly all coaches, if they want their teams to reach finals or fight for […]
Triathlon Movement Health
Triathlon season has now started for 2016, in this blog we take a look at the history and changes that have taken place in its short history. Triathlon – Movement Rather Than Pain Based Rehabilitation. One of the biggest sports phenomena of the past few years has been the rise in triathlon participation. In the UK alone […]
How can we adapt for the physical demands of Tennis?
With Wimbledon around the corner, we thought we would take a look at injuries and injury prevention within tennis. Modern tennis, like any other professional sport, takes a substantial physical toll on its combatants. To cope better with such burdens, almost every player in the world’s top echelons now travels with a team designed specifically […]
7 rehab technologies that are revolutionising our industry
Bio: My name is Andy Thomas and I run Physiquipe. I am a sports scientist by background but made the move in to medical sales 9 years ago. Since then, I have worked with a wide variety of elite sports teams and health care institutions from all over the world, from Johns Hopkins hospital to […]
An expert view on Tiger Woods’ injury woes
With the 2014/15 USPGA tour in full swing and all players looking for a successful start to 2015 to allow them to be on top of their game leading up to the majors, it appears we have seen the last of Tiger Woods for this year. Tiger’s first round at The Farmers Insurance Open at […]
CM Punk, UFC, gruelling MMA training and injury prevention
It’s hard to think of a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) received as much exposure as it has had in the past couple of months. The organisation – the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company in the world – caused a stir towards the end of 2014 when it signed up former […]
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Common Rugby Injuries
Introduction It only takes a few seconds of watching rugby before you realise why there might be...
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 […]
Womens World Cup 2019: Finals In France
Women’s World Cup 2019: Finals in France The format Twenty-four teams have qualified for the eighth edition of Women’s World Cup, which kicked off in Paris on 7th June with the hosts striding to a 4-0 victory over South Korea. The competition runs for a month in its entirety, coming to a close on Sunday 7th July at […]
5 ways to recover after Ironman
Introduction So, you’ve seen the images of the Ironman challenge and seeing these people achieve so much has inspired you to take on the challenge yourself? Who can blame you! The athletes who take part in these events are truly inspirational, given the difficulty of the event and the amount of training they need […]
Teenager, Cori Gauff defies all expectation to beat idol and reach the second round of Wimbledon!
History in the making Yesterday, history was made. Gauff, who is only 15 years old, became the youngest player to qualify for the main Wimbledon draw since the Open era began in 1968. Cori “coco” Gauff beat Wimbledon veteran, Venus Williams, 6-4 6-4 on court one in 1 hour and 14 minutes. Gauff, who […]
Wrightington
Wrightington Hotel
& Country Club,
Wigan,
WN6 9PB
Chorley
David Lloyd Health Club,
Moss Lane,
PR6 8AB
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Wrightington Hotel & Country Club, Wigan, WN6 9PB
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David Lloyd Health Club, Moss Lane, PR6 8AB