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Winter Olympics Discussion
Discussion Sochi Winter Olympics – 2014 The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially the 22nd Olympic Winter Games, are scheduled to take place from 7th to 23rd February 2014, in Sochi, Russia. The Winter Olympics have a reputation for showcasing daredevil athletes careering across ice and snow with little regard for the powers of gravity. The spectacular crashes of downhill skiing appear to delight spectators […]
Andy returns to Uganda
I am returning to Uganda in East Africa to take part in a Sport and HIV/AIDS project. As the project heading shows, there is two elements to the project 1. To give children and adults the chance to become a child for a day! 2. HIV/AIDS testing and education 1. To give children and […]
Differential Diagnosis of Hip Pain
Differential Diagnosis of Hip Pain “The key to treating hip pain is accurate diagnosis. The search for a specific diagnosis in clinical cases of pain in the hip region is guided by an understanding of the large variety of potential causes and by a physical examination focused on the region of the hip and […]
Summit Evolution
In January, this year Summit decided to do some market research into what our patients thought of us and what we offered as a service. We have interviewed many of you to find out your true thoughts about us as a company and the services we provide. With this information we will continue to […]
Part 2 – Treatment, Rehab and Prevention of Tendinopathy
Part 2 – Treatment, Rehab and Prevention of Tendinopathy Early stage treatment consists of load management, primarily load reduction, which will allow the tendon time to adapt, the matrix is able to resume back to its normal structure, the cells become less reactive and ultimately reduces pain. Two other factors that may account for […]
Summit challenges you to join them on Challenge for Teams4U
As many of you maybe aware our Director, Andy Hosgood, has been supporting Teams4U for over 10 years. This has led himto take part in projects from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus to his more recent ventures to Uganda in East Africa. The charity believes in the “making a world of difference in a child’s […]
Testimonial of Martin Stapleton
During my training camp for the Cage Contender Fight Stars tournament the training was extremely intense. I spent a lot of time improving my Wrestling skills which lead to a re-occurrence of a lower back injury id had in the past. I was introduced to Andy Hosgood through my BJJ coach who recommended him […]
Lower Back Screening
As you may have read Summit offer a unique service in injury prevention or performance enhancing screening. We have used this system over the last with some fantastic results. This has led the Summit team to screening many elite and top amateur athletes including the LTA tennis academy, elite MMA fighters and professional footballers. […]
Summit sponsors cycle team for 2013
Summit Physio is proud to announce the sponsorship of Bott & Co Cycle team for the 2013 season. We will be keeping you updated on their progress so keep your eye out for them at races and on twitter. To see the profiles of the team see below NAME: Andrew Wright AGE: 44 LIVES: […]
Martin O’Boyle shares his 2012 acheivement
Back in June, I embarked on a challenge to raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK. Obviously, Bobby was a World Cup-winning captain and a giant of the game until bowel cancer claimed him at the age of 51. My dad might not have been a World Cup-winning captain, indeed […]
Tendinopathy management in Sport – part 1
In private practice we see numerous patients with tendon complaints. The first part of this blog will explain the physiology behind what causes tendinopathy and the second part will cover how we treat, rehab and try to prevent tendinopathy occurring. Part 1 – What is tendinopathy? Tendons attach muscle to bone and their primary […]
Joe takes on the worlds best!!
Read Joe Duckworth story about the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, “What you really need to do is get some warm weather training in on the bike buddy” “I live here mate, where am I going to manage to train in 100oF” I’d just done the unthinkable and qualified for the […]
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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 […]
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