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Our blog page consists of wide-ranging topics written by our team to help you overcome injury, improve your health/fitness, and ultimately live well. The page is designed to make it easier to find the topics you are looking for. We are always happy to receive suggestions for new blogs, so please feel free to send us a message if you have some ideas through our contact us page.

Knee Pain: Not Only Runners Get Runner’s Knee

The importance of strength and conditioning in cricket should not be overlooked. Cricket is a dynamic sport that demands various attributes.

Elevate Your Cricket Game with Strength and Conditioning Classes

The importance of strength and conditioning in cricket should not be overlooked. Cricket is a dynamic sport that demands various attributes.

5 Essential Tips to Avoid Injuries and Prep for a Successful Cricket Season

The Cricket season is nearly upon us, check out our 5 essential tips to avoid injuries and prep for a successful Cricket season.

5 common injuries when training for a Marathon

When it comes to marathon training, staying injury-free is a top priority. Let’s talk about the most common injuries you might encounter.

Your First Marathon: A Physio’s Guide to Success

Your first marathon is an exhilarating adventure, & as a physiotherapist, I’m here to guide you with tips that blend motivation & practical advice.

Sweat, Smile, Repeat

In this weeks’ blog Principle Physiotherapy share some fantastic tips for anyone looking to start a fitness journey in 2024.

Cracking the Code to Health: Progress, Not Perfection

So, you’ve set your sights on a health-related goal, huh? Whether it’s bouncing back from an injury, battling an illness, or just getting back in shape after a long hiatus on the couch, I’ve got some sage advice for you.

The Runner’s Secret Weapon: How Sports Massage Supercharges Your Performance

In this blog, I’m going to dive into the amazing benefits of sports massage specifically tailored for runners. Get ready to discover the secret weapon that can aid your recovery, reduce injuries, and skyrocket your performance!

Unlocking the Power of Physiotherapy: Managing Your Shoulder Instability and Dislocations

Dealing with shoulder instability or dislocations can be quite a bother, right? It can really put a damper on your everyday activities and make it tough to enjoy sports or physical pursuits. But don’t worry, physiotherapy has got your back.

Staying on Track over Summer

With the summer holidays fast approaching, we often get overwhelmed when we think about losing weight, keeping up exercise and entertaining the kids. We often think it’s all about workouts and food to stay on track, but there are other things which can keep us stay on the right path.

3 signs your not eating enough protein

Protein, wherever it comes from, is a must ! It helps to slow down how quickly your sugars are released into your bloodstream.

The Role of Physiotherapy in Treating Elbow Tendinopathies

Elbow tendinopathies are a common musculoskeletal condition characterised by pain and dysfunction in the tendons surrounding the elbow joint.

The Role of Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation after Shoulder Arthroscopy

Explore the role of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation process after shoulder arthroscopy. Learn how physiotherapy helps manage pain, restore range of motion, strengthen shoulder muscles, and improve functional outcomes for a faster and optimal recovery.

Are you experiencing shoulder pain or discomfort?

Are you experiencing shoulder pain or discomfort? If so, you might want to consider seeing a specialist shoulder physiotherapist. Here are some reasons why.

NHS appointments are gold dust!

In a country with a national health service, we have been spoilt with access to free healthcare for many years. Unfortunately, accessing the NHS is becoming much more challenging due to limited availability of appointments, endless waiting lists and reduced staffing.

Escaping the four walls

Spending time outside is neglected by so many of us and we don’t realise how much of an effect this can have on our mental wellbeing.

Physio’s are great coaches too!

You may see us as therapists who treat your injury and fix the problem using our hands. However, this is just one part to our skill set. Coaching is also a pivotal role that we can play in your recovery.

Mindset Changes & Weight Loss in Simple Steps

We often get overwhelmed when we think about losing weight We often think it’s all about workouts and food. That’s not always the case.

Myth Busting – Quick Fix Dieting

In the current fitness and nutrition climate it takes a quick search and a few clicks on Instagram to locate the next ‘quick fix,’ ‘nothing like it before,’ ‘miracle diet.’ It might come as a surprise but although social media platforms have vowed to regulate z-list celebrities promoting skinny jabs, fit teas and hunger suppressing lollipops, there is no law put in place to protect what can be promoted.

Ketogenic Diet Myth Busters

It seems that every few years there is a new or “better” way to lose weight. Who knew that a diet would come to the fore that promotes eating higher fat to lose fat? The term ketogenic diet is thrown around a lot but what is the science behind it, why has it become so popular, and what are the health consequences of taking up this way of eating?

Strengthening your Spine with Physio rehabilitation

If you are suffering with back pain this blog will hopefully increase your confidence to start moving more and worrying less about making your back worse.

4 Popular Health Myths

There are so many health myths out there and you may wonder what is true and what isn’t. So let’s get some of the facts straight !

Living Pain Free

Living pain free. This might be a wish you have, as pain is one of the main symptoms across many conditions. People can live with pain throughout their whole life and others will avoid many activities to avoid pain itself. Unfortunately, pain is one thing that you can’t be completely free of throughout life. Research […]

3 Tips to Have More Energy

Do you feel constantly zapped of energy? Sometimes you can have the best of intentions to work out. You eat a hearty meal beforehand, drink a coffee for a boost of energy and put on your workout clothes but then you just feel weak and fatigued. Why do I feel so weak? Why can’t I do more […]

The dreaded ‘Ankle Fracture’

One minute you are enjoying your day and then crash, you are on the floor. So many ankle fractures happen when stepping down from a height, rolling your ankle off a curb or slipping on a wet surface. Something so innocuous that you wouldn’t expect to cause such harm. It would be alright if you […]

Don’t be a hero!

I see so many people in my clinic who have been suffering with pain for weeks, months, and even years before they get help. This is very resilient of you but it’s not helpful for so many reasons. I would like to share why that is. Firstly, pain that has been going on for longer […]

3 Common Diet Mistakes

1. Black + White Thinking Otherwise known as ‘All or Nothing’ thinking. This is a mistake that is made all of the time. It can appear in a bunch of different forms: Cutting out carbs / fats / chocolate / fried foods / carbs after 6pm / basically anything that was previously enjoyed but is now deemed […]

Are you tired of saying no?

Are you tired of saying no ? There is an abundance of tips, tricks and tactics for how to lose weight, or gain muscle or stay on track these days and today’s advice may well differ from what you heard growing up. It’s a lot to take in and I know how you feel. There are […]

Muscle strains and the benefits of sports massage

Whether you are an athlete, gym goer or keen gardener, we are all aware that generally being active is good for your body and mind. Unfortunately, with any physical activity there is always the risk of injury. Whether it is from a one-off intensive session or from overuse. A muscle strain (also called a torn […]

How much exercise is too much?

This is the question which is on everyone’s lips……… How much exercise should I be doing? 3-5 hours a week of moderate intensity or 1-2 hours high intensity (or a mixture) is typically recommended. Signs of Over Training / Exercising • Muscle soreness for longer than 5 days• You get sick more often due to a lowered immune […]

Knee pain, why do we get it?

Knee pain can be very debilitating and cause much distress. It can affect so many of the normal day to day activities that you would naturally take for granted. Getting in and out of bed, standing up, sitting down, walking, stairs and much more could be painful and more difficult. There are many causes of knee […]

The 101 of Alcohol

Let’s talk alcohol and the basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages and the effects it has on your body. Be AwareMake a note and calculate the calories of any alcoholic drinks that you consume in a typical week. You could easily be drinking 1000+ calories of alcohol per week. If you cut that out, after 3-4 weeks […]

Why wait until your after knee replacement before you start exercising your knee?

This is very common and most people will wait until surgery before they start any rehabilitation programme. The new term is PREHAB – and it’s used to describe therapeutic exercise that you perform before your procedure. Why is it important? You could be waiting a long time before you have your replacement and during that time you […]

Will Massage Therapy Benefit Me?

Even if you don’t have a specific health issue, massage therapy can provide many benefits such as: – Increased circulation– Stimulation of the lymph system (the body’s natural defence)– Release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkiller)– Speeds recovery of injured and overused muscles– Improved range of motion and increased joint flexibility– Stretches connective tissue– Calms […]

Get fit this Spring

Spring is the perfect time to start getting fit and lose those few extra pounds of winter weight and get ready for summer! Warmer weather is here and the lighter mornings and evenings. The sun is shining (most of the time!) and everything coming back to life. It’s time to get fit and there are […]

Getting your food balance right

Now, I know we all love to eat and they say that you are what you eat, but to me its all about getting the balance right. We know we all need to monitor the amount of sugar, fatty foods and alcohol we consume, whether your training or not but its all about moderation. So what should […]

Do I need a knee assessment?

If you are struggling with a knee injury or you have developed knee pain, you might be wondering if you need an assessment? In Physiotherapy practice, knee assessments are vital to establish what structure has been damaged or what tissues have been irritated. This will then direct your diagnosis. There are many structures in your knee […]

Pre and Post Event Sports Massage

You dedicate days, weeks, months and even years training hard to prepare for your sporting event,you aim to improve on last years’ time, play to win or want to achieve your own personal goal but are you doing everything possible to achieve that goal? Getting fitter and stronger is more than just what you put […]

What’s the point of strength training?

I can tell you from experience there are many good reasons for doing strength training, I just need to convince you. I first was introduced to strength training when I was aged 15 at school. I was one of the smaller lads at school and the caretaker who was also a PT offered to show […]

Ease your way into 2022

A huge mistake people make with new year resolutions is they go all guns blazing for the first couple of weeks in Jan! Studies show 54% of people will have given up on their resolutions within 6 months. The results of a yougov poll found the most common resolutions included; losing weight (35%), to get […]

We stay open no matter what!

We stay open no matter what! Physio is an essential service, which means throughout any restrictions and lockdowns we are required to stay open to provide support to the local community. All services will continue as normal to ensure you recovery from injury and stay as fit and healthy as possible throughout this difficult time. We can […]

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is a very common condition that is a umbrella term for the 2 most common types arthritis Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis effects nearly 9 million people and is a condition that occurs as through out life our joints will experience levels of stress this causes the tissues in and around joints to change, […]

Achievement for all for the pursuit of excellence!

My school tag line. I didn’t really pay attention to it when I was at school. I just wanted to fit in and have fun. Achievement was for all the talented people in school. To be fair I’ve probably underestimated my ability to get better at things for many years. But last weekend I achieved […]

Your Fitness Journey – Christmas

What’s the point …? Christmas is nearly here, I’ll start in January. Is this a question you keep hearing yourself say? My question to you is – How are you feeling about the run up to Christmas ? Are you ready to knuckle down now and start on your fitness journey? Or… Are you still having discussions with […]

Our Approach to Back Pain

Back pain sucks! It can be disabling, frustrating or just downright annoying. It is extremely common and that is why we focus so much on helping you overcome it. Every therapist approaches back pain differently and that is because there are so many ways to successfully treat it and one way does not fix all. […]

Controversy at the Olympic Games

The world of sport has always been influenced by technology – enhancing performance, accessibility, officiating and as a spectacle. Often change is not easily welcomed but it is undeniable that technology has made our lives better in many ways. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been central to the discussion of technological advancement in running shoes. […]

Why can’t I just run everyday?

If you are asking this, then I can tell running is a huge part of your life. I see many runners like yourself in my clinic. Often the reason they cannot run as much as they want is because of an injury. However, for you there could be all sorts of reasons, time, energy, the […]

My Fitness Journey Continued

I am a great believer that it’s the small changes that make all the difference. To get fit and healthy you don’t have to be running a silly amount of miles each week, jumping around your front room like a lunatic or lifting ridiculous weights, It’s all about YOU and what YOU enjoying doing. The first […]

The Anxiety Pandemic

Yes, another pandemic is upon us – Anxiety! It is rife and is being heightened even more so because of the well-known covid pandemic. With so much uncertainty myself, my patients and so many people I have spoken to have experienced higher levels of anxiety than ever before. I am not going to use this […]

My Fitness Journey

I restarted my fitness journey when my daughter started school full time. I am what you call a fitness enthusiast! Being back at the gym meant training at least 5 times a week and quite often two gym visits in one day! The gym soon became my second home. Classes are what I love the most! I […]

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