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Latest Posts
The Art of Taping: Enhancing Stability and Performance with Taping Techniques
Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or an individual recovering from an injury, the use of taping techniques has emerged as a valuable ally in promoting stability, aiding recovery, and enhancing overall performance.
How Balance and Proprioception Training Improve Stability and Control
Balance and proprioception are crucial aspects of human movement and overall physical well-being. They play a vital role in maintaining stability, preventing injuries, and enhancing athletic performance. In this blog, we will explore why balance and proprioception are important and how they contribute to our daily lives.
How to Manage Musculoskeletal Disorders with Physiotherapy
With a growing increase in reasons why people are suffering with musculoskeletal disorders; physiotherapy is a beneficial and popular management option.
Sports Physiotherapy: Injury-Free and Strong
Sports physiotherapy is a specialised field that plays a pivotal role in promoting the well-being of athletes. It encompasses a comprehensive approach to injury prevention, rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and overall health maintenance
From Stiff to Supple – Unlocking the Benefits of Flexibility for Enhanced Fitness
Flexibility is a crucial yet often overlooked component of overall fitness. While many fitness enthusiasts focus on strength training and cardiovascular exercises, neglecting flexibility can hinder one’s ability to move freely and perform optimally. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of stretching exercises in promoting flexibility, their positive impact on power output, and how flexibility contributes to improved performance and longevity in fitness.
Post-Surgical Physiotherapy: Restoring Function for you
After going through the process of surgical intervention for an injury, the most appropriate rehabilitation and physiotherapy is vital for restoring function and regaining independence.
Physiotherapy Techniques: Finding the Right Approach For You
Physiotherapy techniques are a diverse range of approaches that can help individuals find relief from various physical ailments. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to improve your overall mobility and function, there are many different techniques that physiotherapists can utilise to address your specific needs.
How Strengthening Exercises Optimise Recovery and Performance
Strengthening exercises play a crucial role in optimising recovery and performance for individuals engaged in physical activities, whether it be athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or individuals undergoing rehabilitation.
Musculoskeletal Health: The importance of proper footwear
Our feet are often overlooked and underappreciated when it comes to our overall health and well-being. However, these remarkable structures play a crucial role in supporting our entire musculoskeletal system, forming the foundation upon which our bodies rely.
Prescribing Movement: How Exercise Therapy Complements Physiotherapy
Prescribing movement through exercise therapy is a fundamental aspect of physiotherapy. In this blog we discuss the vital role of tailored exercise and how it is key in the success of a clients progression and recovery.
8 Ways Physiotherapy Can Help Manage Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is unfortunately a common condition we see people suffering with and can often be poorly understood. In this blog we discuss chronic pain, what it is and the ways in which physiotherapy can help to manage it.
Manual Labour: How to protect your body from injury
Injuries not only cause physical pain and discomfort but can also lead to time off work, decreased productivity, and financial burdens. By prioritising health and safety, manual labourers can minimise the likelihood of accidents and injuries, ensuring their ability to continue working and supporting themselves and their families.
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Unveiling the Power of Shockwave Therapy: A Revolutionary Physiotherapy Modality
Shockwave therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing process, and is increasing in popularity to treat tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and chronic pain.
Physiotherapy: Uncovering the Surprising Benefits
There are many benefits to having physiotherapy, some of which are obvious and some of which may be a surprise. Here, we delve into and discuss those benefits.
The Power of Soft Tissue Mobilisation in Physiotherapy
By following injury prevention strategies and guidelines, rugby players can minimise injury risk and enjoy the sport safely and effectively for years to come.
Joint Mobilisation: Beyond Stiffness – How Joint Mobilisation Transforms Range of Motion
Joint mobilisation, a technique employed by healthcare professionals, has long been associated with addressing stiffness and improving joint flexibility.
Training for a Marathon: 8 what NOT to do’s
By adapting your marathon training program to fit your lifestyle and setting realistic training goals, you can enhance your training experience, improve consistency, and increase your chances of success on race day.
How to Build Resilience with Rehabilitation Exercises: From Injury to Strength
When we build resilience, we improve strength, stability, mobility, and make the injured structure more robust for day to day life, and sporting activities.
Ruby Six Nations: How to avoid common injuries
By following injury prevention strategies and guidelines, rugby players can minimise injury risk and enjoy the sport safely and effectively for years to come.
Golf and the Masters: A Comprehensive Guide to Injury Prevention
From common golf injuries to preventive measures, pre-tournament preparation, the role of equipment, fitness and conditioning, and nutrition strategies. This comprehensive guide aims to equip golfers with the knowledge and tools to safeguard their well-being on the course.
Marathon Training: 5 steps to Marathon success!
Proper preparation is crucial for participating in a marathon, especially for renowned events like the London & Manchester Marathons. Preparing the body and mind for the physical and mental demands of running 26.2 miles helps build endurance, strength, and stamina, reducing the risk of injuries and improving overall performance.
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