Strength training is essential for runners because it can improve running efficiency, builds resilience against common injuries, and enhances long-term performance. By strengthening key muscle groups like the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core, runners can reduce joint stress, correct imbalances, and maintain better form.

Incorporating regular strength work helps reduce injury risk such as runner’s knee, shin splints, and IT band syndrome while also supporting speed, power, and endurance for stronger, injury-free running

Whether you’re a weekend warrior who took a sharp turn/twist on the field or court or you simply slipped - a Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury can feel like your knee has lost its support.

In this blog we discuss MCL injuries and Physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation.

MCL injuries affect the ligament on the inner side of the knee, often caused by twisting movements, sports impacts, or sudden changes in direction. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and knee instability.

Physiotherapy is essential for MCL injury recovery, helping reduce pain, restore movement, and strengthen the knee. A personalised rehab plan supports healing, improves stability, and helps reduce future injuries, allowing you to return safely to daily activities and sport.

Preparing for running starts with building strength, mobility, and good habits. Dynamic warm-ups activate key muscles, while targeted strength work especially for the glutes, core and lower limb, helps reduce injury.

Gradually increasing your mileage and allowing time for recovery is essential to avoid overload. If you notice persistent aches - address them early to stay on track. Smart preparation keeps you running stronger for longer.

Bone healing after a fracture is a gradual process that requires more than just rest and immobilisation. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in fracture recovery by restoring joint mobility, rebuilding muscle strength, and improving balance once the bone begins to heal. Understanding the stages of bone healing and starting physiotherapy early can help reduce stiffness, prevent weakness, and support a safe return to daily activities, work, and sport.

Water-based exercise, also known as aquatic therapy can offer a uniquely supportive, low-impact environment that helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and build strength safely. Physiotherapists often use the pool as a powerful tool for rehabilitation, making movement easier on the joints while providing natural resistance to support recovery and fitness at any level.

Torn your ACL and unsure about surgery? An ACL tear doesn’t always mean surgery. Discover when ACL surgery is needed, when physiotherapy can work instead, and explore treatment options, recovery timelines, and return-to-activity considerations.

Hearing a cracking noise in your knee, shoulder, or neck? Learn the causes of joint popping and grinding (crepitus). Find out when painless cracking is normal, and when to seek help.

We tend to get asked by our new clients whether a scan is required or not and when to get one if needed. Scans are typically reserved for specific situations, such as when a serious condition is suspected, symptoms are worsening, or when conservative treatment has not been effective. A scan can also be misleading, revealing age-related and normal changes that may not be the cause of your pain and may cause unnecessary worry, anxiety and fear avoidance.

Early ACL rehabilitation is essential for reducing knee pain and swelling, restoring full movement, and improving strength after an ACL tear or reconstruction. Learn how physiotherapy supports recovery in the early stages.

The meniscus is (C-shaped cartilage, shock absorber, stabiliser). Common ways it gets injured (twisting, squatting, degeneration). The main symptoms (pain, swelling, clicking/locking).

Considering ACL reconstruction surgery? Discover the different types of ACL grafts — including patellar tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, and donor (allograft) options. Each graft type offers unique benefits depending on your age, activity level, and lifestyle. Understand how the right graft choice can improve knee stability, speed up recovery, and reduce pain after ACL surgery.

We tend to get asked by our new clients whether a scan is required or not and when to get one if needed. Scans are typically reserved for specific situations, such as when a serious condition is suspected, symptoms are worsening, or when conservative treatment has not been effective. A scan can also be misleading, revealing age-related and normal changes that may not be the cause of your pain and may cause unnecessary worry, anxiety and fear avoidance.

Bursitis is a painful condition that occurs when the bursae (small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles) become inflamed. This inflammation can cause significant pain, tenderness, and restricted movement in the affected joint.

Lower back pain is one of the most common health concerns worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether it’s caused by poor posture, muscle strain, a herniated disc, or chronic conditions like sciatica, understanding the root cause is the first step to effective treatment. In this guide, we’ll explore the main causes of lower back pain, early warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, tips for relief.

Explore the latest evidence‑based insights on whether stretching or strengthening is more effective for flexibility, pain relief, and posture.

Seddon's classification, which is used in a clinical setting, consists of three terms to describe peripheral nerve injuries based on severity. Ranging from least to most severe, these are: Neuropraxia, Axonotmesis and Neurotmesis.

The anterior cruciate ligament is an important ligament that helps stabilise the knee joint. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are common, particularly among athletes engaged in sports that involve sudden stops, changes in direction, or jumping. It usually occurs when the ACL, one of the major ligaments in the knee, tears or stretches beyond its normal capacity.

Ankle sprains are very common and usually occur when you twist, roll or turn your ankle in an awkward position. Following these motions - ligament tears can be noted causing an increase in pain, decreased range of movement and swelling or bruising.

Our ligaments help stabilise our joints and can be found all around the body connecting bones to bones. Ligaments help our joints avoid excessive movements and therefore when a ligament is overstretched a tear can be noted.

Running is a brilliant form of exercise to stay fit and healthy, but it's not without its risks. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the common running injuries, their causes, symptoms, and most importantly, how to treat them.