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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 […]
FREE injury prevention seminar
We are happy to announce that Summit will be doing monthly injury prevention seminars thought our clinics in the north west. The aim of these is to continue to educate those of you who want to know more about how you move and function so you can be more aware when this becomes inefficient. […]
Corinne Allmark
Since graduating from Salford University in 2007 as a Chartered Physiotherapist, I have specialized in musculoskeletal therapy. I have gained experience within private practice as well as providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation for Bolton Metro Swim Squad, Eccles RFC, Waterloo RFC, Lancashire Women’s Rugby team, North West Women’s Rugby Team and Cheshire U16 Rugby Team. I […]
Top Tennis Tips
Top Tennis Tips 1.Physical Competency – Players should be able to execute fundamental movement skills to a high level, movements include: squatting; lunging; single leg squatting; force absorption linear and laterally; pushing; pulling; bending; twisting and bracing. 2. Complete a thorough warm-up – Warm-up up should aim to raise body temperature and mobilise the […]
Heather paralympic story
Heather’s story I was lucky enough to be part of the medical team at both the Olympics and the Paralympics. For the Olympics I was working with the football teams in Manchester during training and matches. However more exciting for me was the opportunity to be involved with the athletics at the Olympic stadium […]
Hannah’s experience at paralympics
Hannah’s story My London 2012 Paralympic experience started over 18 months ago when I was asked to travel to New Zealand In January 2011 for the IPC Athletics World Championships with Great Britain. This was the forming of what was to prove to be a rather successful GB team of both staff and athletes. […]
Dr Ben Shafe
Dr Benjamin Shafar MBChb, MRCS (Eng), MRCGPQualified from Birmingham Medical School 2003 and following training in Accident and Emergency medicine in Sydney, Australia, moved back home to Manchester. I continued my medical training in surgery and attained my membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2008. I then changed career paths to General Practice […]
ITB Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) By David Bossom MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Iliotibial Band Syndrome is a common cause of both lateral (outside of the leg) knee and hip pain. It is a syndrome common to long distance runners, cyclists and footballers. In fact studies have found that it’s the second […]
The performance matrix tees off
Since Summit received international accreditation as a performance matrix company, we have put our new screening service (www.theperformancematrix.com) to good use and changing how both amateur and professional sports men and women see their training. A professional golfer, Adam Holt, used the service after repetitive knee injuries. Below he explains how it helped and […]
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR LATEST BLOGS
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 […]
Wimbledon 2017 Injury Woes
Are you a tennis player who is injured? Do you want to avoid injury? Looking to improve your game? The 2017 Wimbledon men’s final takes place this afternoon between Roger Federer who has been dubbed the greatest player of all time. He is making a return to Centre Court on Men’s final day […]
Warm Up: Benefits and Advice
Are there any benefits to warming up before exercise? Team Summit says YES! Warming up is well known as the best thing to do before activity but what does it actually do to your body? In this blog, we will look at the basics of a good warm up, the effects the body experiences as […]
Wrightington
Wrightington Hotel
& Country Club,
Wigan,
WN6 9PB
Chorley
David Lloyd Health Club,
Moss Lane,
PR6 8AB
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Urban Reform, 106 Temperance Street, Piccadilly, Manchester, M12 6HR
SUMMIT WRIGHTINGTON
Wrightington Hotel & Country Club, Wigan, WN6 9PB
SUMMIT CHORLEY
David Lloyd Health Club, Moss Lane, PR6 8AB