by Summit | Sep 30, 2020 | Rehabilitation
The Patellar Tendon If we’re going to talk about patellar tendinitis, it’s probably a good idea to start by answering the question; what is the patellar tendon? A tendon Is a piece of connective tissue connecting muscle to bone, tendons are structurally different to...
by Summit | Sep 9, 2020 | Health & Wellness, News, Rehabilitation, Running
What is it? Plantar-fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, with 1 in 10 experiencing it within their lifetime. The plantar-fascia is a strong band of tissue that stretches from the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes. Its role is to support the arch...
by Summit | Jan 17, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation
Introduction Reformer Pilates, In short, is a form of low impact, whole-body exercise that has revolutionised in the last twenty years from Joseph Pilates’s 34 key mat exercises. Now there are countless exercises performed on specific spring-based machines...
by Summit | Dec 19, 2019 | Golf, Health & Wellness, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Running
Introduction We have some new and very exciting equipment available at our clinics. Here at Summit Physiotherapy, our main focus is to keep you injury-free and out of our clinics for as long as possible. However, when you do visit us, we ensure you leave us performing...
by Summit | Dec 10, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation
Introduction We have some new and very exciting equipment available at our Chorley clinic. Here at Summit Physiotherapy, our main focus is to keep you out of our clinics for as long as possible. However, when you do visit us we aim to get you back to recovery as fast...
by Summit | Jul 11, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Rehabilitation, Running, Triathlon
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...