Fitness and Performance Running: How to prevent shin splints
If you’re new to running, or planning to increase your mileage, it’s important to have a strong training plan in place to avoid nasty (but common) injuries like shin splints. [...]
If you’re new to running, or planning to increase your mileage, it’s important to have a strong training plan in place to avoid nasty (but common) injuries like shin splints. [...]
Muscle imbalances can lead to instability, reduced mobility, pain and even injury. However, there are ways you can fix this…
If you’re training for a marathon, or simply want to improve your running speed then a running gait analysis is for you. Bodyset RunFit specialist Rebecca tells us why.
Being injured is every athlete’s worst nightmare! But it doesn’t have to be. A supportive physiotherapist, strong rehab strategy and positive mindset can ensure a smoother and stronger return.
Whatever your chosen sport and whatever level you’re at, if you want to improve, getting to know your body and evaluating your sports performance objectively is one of the most [...]
Getting started again is tough but sticking to a fitness plan is even harder. Bodyset physiotherapist, Ludovica Pasquinucci shares her top tips on how to get back to training and how to [...]
Fit tech just keeps getting better. But how much can your new gadget really improve your sporting performance?
The more time you put in off the slopes, the better time you'll have on the slopes. Physiotherapist Ashwini Jadhav shares her top tips on how to prep your body [...]
If you’re a fan of hiking then you’ll know that strength, stamina, and balance are the difference between a good hike and an unforgettable one. Bodyset physiotherapist, Aastha Chowhan shares [...]
Wearing the correct running clothes can help mentally and physically prepare you to stride out onto those frosty tracks, but it can also help to improve your winter running performance [...]
Pain on the inside of the knee (medial knee pain) can happen to anyone, whether you’re a runner, footballer or casual gym-goer. Today, physiotherapist Matt looks in detail at five [...]
When you commit to a running race – whether it's the London Marathon or your first 5k – you also commit to conditioning your body so that it’s healthy, prepared [...]
Race recovery isn’t as easy as lying in bed or soaking in a hot bath… Here’s our top marathon recovery tips to help you back up and running and doing what you love most!
Squatting. One of those exercises we love to hate but which has so many benefits. If you’ve ever experienced back pain during or after squatting then this is the blog [...]
Why do my joints crack, what’s physio tape for, does foam rolling help? We asked Senior Bodyset Physiotherapist, James Bainbridge for a quick Q&A.
Dead Leg can be a very painful and chronic condition. Today we share the anatomy and science behind ‘Dead Leg’ and explain how it can be remedied.
Training for an ultramarathon takes guts. And if it’s your first ultramarathon, there’s a lot of things you’ll learn along the way. That’s why we’ve kept up with Bodyset RunFit [...]
Wild myths about physio are causing people to endure pain for longer. It’s high time we get those myths debunked!
Like many other endurance sports, cycling requires you to remain in the same position, repeating the same movements for prolonged periods of time. Without a considered plan for cross-training, injuries [...]
It’s time to make the most of the weather (when the good old British summer decides to smile on us), crush some new routes and even push your grade. But [...]
Rebecca has been sharing her ultramarathon training journey with us over the past few months. Since we last caught up with her, she’s built on strength, endurance, and willpower.
We spoke to Bodyset Physiotherapist James Lee and CP Nutrition’s Claire Pettitt, about what causes muscle fatigue and how we can speed up muscle recovery.
Skipping has been ranked as a top training tool for boxers, athletes and celebs, but how can you avoid injury and shin splints while skipping?
How our bodies are affected by dance, the most common injuries and what we can do to prevent them.
We asked our advanced physiotherapist Rebecca to tell us 5 things she wish she knew before she started running and here’s what she said...
Stay comfortable and injury-free in the run up to summer. With April showers forecast, here are some key tips on how to run in the rain.
As many of us are returning to team sport, we share the five best exercises fast cricket bowlers can do to avoid injury in training or on the field.
Having already run 3 marathons, Rebecca is familiar with some of the challenges that accompany long-distance training, and getting ready for an ultramarathon comes with it’s own set of hurdles...
Cutting out the noise, focusing on your breathing, body movement, and surroundings, can help improve your running performance.
What if we could understand more about our menstrual cycle and harness this knowledge to take the reins on our hormones? The good news is, we can!
Kicking off your marathon training can be daunting... so our physio Rebecca is here to share some sound advice to support you on your journey.
If you’re looking to start yoga or deepen your practice, then check out our top tips on how to enjoy yoga with less pain and more zen...
Our physiotherapist Rebecca provides some reassurance and actionable advice to help you get back to your usual self after Long Covid.
Sport and remedial massage work to promotes a healthy body and mind by relaxing muscles, relieving pain and getting your body back on track.
Gyms are gradually reopening after lockdown, you’re itching to lift…but how can you avoid injury when you get back to the gym?
If you’re like me, you’ll be chomping at the bit for restrictions to be reduced and the chance to get back to hiking in the great outdoors. The question is, what [...]
We know that the last few months have been challenging for those of you that enjoy swimming and use it as your main source of exercise. Perhaps you have braved some open water swims to maintain fitness and exposure. Or perhaps it’s just been a long break away from an [...]
When you play sport, you test your body, and can experience pain and injury as a result. Each sport has its own most common injuries. In this blog, we’ll run [...]
Some simple strategies to help prevent exercise-related injury that will complement your workouts, keep you training and improve your outcomes.
Over the past few months, we’ve all experienced a change in lifestyle. This includes the amount of exercise we are doing day-to-day. Whether that be more or less than we’re [...]
Avoid muscle pain, stiffness and tension. Find out how to stay active when working from home: exercise advice from expert physios.
Running is great for you and your body, but it can become quite repetitive when done regularly. Adding cross and strength training into the mix helps break things up and [...]
The 2019 Wimbledon tennis tournament saw Simona Halep overcoming her injury set back in the first round to go on to win her first Wimbledon title against Serena Wiliams. An [...]
In the follow up on her initial blog on how to recognise and treat cycling injuries, Claire Edwards continues with her cycling blog series, this week she discusses back pain [...]
Presently, we're a lot more conscious about our own mental health and wellbeing. Whether this be in the form of daily meditation or attending regular fitness classes, there are many [...]
With a focus on fielders, North-East Lincolnshire-based physiotherapist Omkar Sawant presents his final blog in his series on cricket. Read what he has to say on strengthening and it's principles, [...]
The arrival of warmer weather and the pro-road cycling tours now well underway. As such, this has encouraged many more of us out onto the roads. The benefits of cycling [...]
In Omkar’s penultimate blog post in the series, the focus today is on the all-important cricket batsmen. Here’s his five best exercises and how you can stay injury-free…
It’s that time of year again, the sun is starting to shine (allegedly) and the tennis season is here with The French Open well underway! The call to pick up [...]
You may remember last year’s successful blog series on hiking by Omkar Sawant. He's back, this time taking us through the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. In the first of his [...]
Following on from her blog post about flat feet, Bodyset’s physiotherapist Gbemi is back. Today she’s looking at why we sometimes experience pain in the top of the foot, and [...]
Today we welcome Bodyset’s physiotherapist James Bainbridge back to the Bodyset blog. He’s looking at shoulder injuries – one of the most common issues affecting athletes. Should you train when [...]
If you’re a keen footie fan or player you’ll probably be aware of the presence of a physiotherapist on the pitch side-lines. Their role extends far beyond match day, though. [...]
If you’re a keen footie fan or player you’ll probably be aware of the presence of a physiotherapist on the pitch side-lines. Their role extends far beyond match day, though. [...]
If you’re a keen footie fan or player you’ll probably be aware of the presence of a physiotherapist on the pitch side-lines. Their role extends far beyond match day, though. [...]
Marathon season is approaching, the London Marathon is on the 28th April, the countdown is on! There are times when you run a marathon and you wonder, why am I [...]
The spring days are drawing out so it’s time to look forward to the summer and all the fun it brings - including festivals! Thousands of festival-goers go home with [...]
This week is Nutritition and Hydration week. At Bodyset, our team like to highlight and promote good nutrition and the importance of staying hydrated not just during exercise, but as [...]
Following on from his ‘Back Into Action’ feature looking at the causes, types and treatment of back pain, our physiotherapist Josh Lond is back with more expert knowledge. Today he’s [...]
Hands up if you suffer from back pain? Is it affecting your day-to-day life? In this blog, our physiotherapist Josh Lond helps you get to grips with your back pain. [...]
At Capital Physio we pride ourselves on helping you feel better quickly. We also love to help you understand your injury or condition in detail. Today the spotlight is on [...]
Happy New Year from us at Capital Physio, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas! As we enter January we all have new goals and resolutions to kick off the [...]
Are you a keen hiker? If you’re looking for ways to improve your hiking form, distance and stamina then you are in the right place. Bodyset’s physiotherapist Omkar is here [...]
Following on from last weeks' free weights focus in our hiking series, Bodyset’s Physiotherapist Omkar shares his tips on what machine exercises you can do to strengthen and get into [...]
Hiking is a fantastic way to keep fit and strong, as well as enjoy the UK’s beautiful countryside. Did you know that there are some very effective strengthening exercises that [...]
We are excited to announce that we now offer massage therapy at our Deansgate clinic in Central Manchester. Meet massage therapist Lisa Ulyatt, who is here to share the benefits [...]
These exercises will help you develop flexibility, reduce muscle tightness and increase mobility; all of which will help you to become a more efficient, stronger hiker.
If you’re a keen hiker then you’ll know that to cover the distance you want to on your favourite hikes, endurance and stamina are key. In this blog our Capital [...]
Runners galore are gearing up for a weekend packed full of popular races, including the Vitality Westminster Mile on Saturday 27th May and the Vitality London 10,000 on Sunday 28th [...]
Strength and flexibility are key to keeping your body in condition, injury-free, and ready for hiking and climbing in peak condition.
It’s summertime again and this year, the weather Gods have been great, providing us with ample opportunity to go out there and conquer some mountains! Physiotherapist Omkar chats to us [...]
Back in February, Matt Peterson wrote about the benefits of sport and remedial massage. This time he's back to explain how sports massage can help you as part of a training [...]
The sun is shining and we’ve been promised a warm summer by those in the know. What better time to enjoy swimming? From indoor pools to lovely lidos and ocean [...]
Every season, long after the snow has progressively melted away, sports enthusiasts are often still nursing sports injuries. While most experience muscle tenderness and fatigue, some unfortunately suffer with a [...]
Ever wondered why the training and nutrition methods working wonders for your friends and family don’t seem to generate results for you? This could be due to you having different [...]
With the sunshine inspiring us all to get outdoors and get moving, summer injuries are prone to happen due to increased activity. We want to make sure your summer fun [...]
Runners often believe that in order to smash their goals, they need to be training hard, every single day… Can you blame them for thinking this? You want to get [...]
When competing in any sport it is important to train both in and out of season in the correct way to prevent injury and improve technique (power, speed, endurance and [...]
Although you may not be competing in the upcoming Winter Olympics, heading out to the slopes is still pretty demanding on the body and there are a fair few injuries [...]
Dynamic stretching is an excellent way to prevent injuries and enhance performance. Dynamic stretches involve repetitively moving the muscles and joints through movements that mimic the sporting activity. It is [...]
Running up hundreds of stairs to the top of the tallest skyscrapers in the world is the latest fitness craze. Its popularity is increasing for those mad enough to want [...]
The ‘I’m so sorry’ look at your waiter and friends as you start your list of dietary requirements. Or just generally feeling uncomfortable all of the time, so much so [...]
Thanks to media exposure and celebrities opening up, we speak about anxiety disorders more and more. This is a hugely positive step as anxiety or any other mental health illness [...]
There are a lot of core strengthening exercises out there. Some are effective and some are not. In this article we will describe and explain the seven best core strengthening [...]
We are all told that riding a bike is a low-impact aerobic activity, so why do so many of us suffer from cycling knee pain? Although cycling is a great [...]
We are all familiar with the mental effects from lack of sleep, with a sluggish morning and that much-needed cup of coffee to get you through the front door, however [...]
The amount of runners who develop injuries and end up being seen in the physio clinic is very high. When asked about their warming up, most admit they hardly spent [...]
Inflammation is a complex biological response that occurs in the body's tissues as a response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells or irritants (Ferrero 2007). This article will [...]
In this article our Sport Therapist Kiri Norton looks into the most common winter sport injuries and simple tips on how to avoid these injuries from occurring.
For a feature running in the December 2015 issue of Womens Running Magazine Kiri Norton, Sports Therapist, was asked a serious of questions about running. See her full interview below and don't [...]
When running as a beginner, it is very easy to make simple mistakes which could effect your progress as a runner and make you more susceptible to injuries. Our therapist [...]
Many injuries can occur during marathon training. This is due to the repetitive movements and high volume of impact on the body. One main cause of injury during running is [...]
It’s great to watch the game and relish in the atmosphere at the ground (or the pub), but the pressures the players are faced with outside of their pitch time [...]
Now I know many people grumble about snow in the UK, about how its fun for an hour or so… but then it’s just a nuisance that hangs around for [...]
From reducing muscle-related discomfort in the workplace to increasing sports performance, our therapist Kiri Norton looks into the benefits of stretching.
Despite the injuries that can be sustained, cheerleading is an immensely enjoyable and competitive sport. The risks discussed are definitely enough for sporting associations to recognise that Cheerleading is a [...]
It's been a summer of sport, kicking off with the world cup in Rio and rounding up with the Commonwealth Games hosted here in the UK. Events such as these [...]