Fitness and Performance Prehab and what you need to know about it
Prehab - a proactive programme aimed at reducing the chance of injury before it occurs.
Fitness and Performance Mastering the Slopes: Empowering Skiers with Bodyset’s SkiFit assessment
Senior MSK Physiotherapist Hannah Hobbs has a passion for prepping skiers to conquer the slopes with confidence while preventing ski injury.
Fitness and Performance Returning to the Slopes with Confidence: Bodyset partners with Enovis UK & Ireland
At Bodyset, our partnership with Enovis bracing allows us to offer a holistic approach to injury recovery and skiing readiness. Whether it's fitting a Donjoy knee brace or developing a [...]
Client Stories Elevate Your Skiing Experience: A SkiFit Review with Will Freear at APEX2100
“After a successful finish earlier this year at the English Alpine Champs, I want to keep pushing my limits and take care of my body to maintain my peak performance [...]
Fitness and Performance National Stress Awareness Day: Relieve Stress and Enhance Performance with Sports Massage
Client Stories From Pain to Peak: My Journey of Healing and Triumph in the Great Outdoors
Life's unexpected challenges often lead to remarkable transformations. Like that of the extraordinary journey of Giulia Giraudo, an adventurous hiker who battled knee pain to triumph over adversity. A story of [...]
Fitness and Performance Unlocking peak performance with Harlequins Women RFC Kirsty Hillier
Fitness and Performance How to return to running post injury
Bodyset RunFit Specialist, Jack Winyard, shares his top tips on how to return to running successfully post injury…
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. [...]
Fitness and Performance How to manage muscle imbalance
Muscle imbalances can lead to instability, reduced mobility, pain and even injury. However, there are ways you can fix this…
Fitness and Performance What is a running gait analysis?
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.
Fitness and Performance How to return to sport after injury
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.
Fitness and Performance Sports performance, physiotherapy & the importance of tracking progress.
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How to start and stick to your 2024 fitness plan
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Fit tech & gadgets: how much do they contribute to your performance?
Fit tech just keeps getting better. But how much can your new gadget really improve your sporting performance?
Fitness and Performance How to take your skiing performance to the next level
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Hiking: how to prep your body for the mountains.
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Why invest in winter running gear?
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Five common reasons for inside knee pain
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How to mentally prepare for race day
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How to recover from a marathon: post-race tips from a physio
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!
Fitness and Performance Lower back pain from squats: why this happens and how to avoid it
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Physiotherapy Q&A: why do my joints crack?
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.
Fitness and Performance What causes you to get a dead leg?
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.
Fitness and Performance Training for an ultramarathon with Rebecca | part 3
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance 10 physio myths debunked
Wild myths about physio are causing people to endure pain for longer. It’s high time we get those myths debunked!
Fitness and Performance How to prevent common cycling injuries
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How to prevent common climbing 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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Training for an ultramarathon with Rebecca | Part 2
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.
Fitness and Performance 10 tips to maximise muscle recovery
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.
Fitness and Performance Skipping: How to avoid injury and shin splints
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?
Fitness and Performance Foot and ankle injuries in dancers
How our bodies are affected by dance, the most common injuries and what we can do to prevent them.
Fitness and Performance 5 things I wish I knew before I started running…
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...
Fitness and Performance How to run in the rain
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.
Fitness and Performance Cricket bowlers: the 5 best exercises for injury prevention
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.
Fitness and Performance Training for an ultramarathon with Rebecca
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...
Fitness and Performance Mindful running: how to run faster, further, and feel more fulfilled
Cutting out the noise, focusing on your breathing, body movement, and surroundings, can help improve your running performance.
Fitness and Performance Exercise, nutrition, and periods: how to make your menstrual cycle work for you
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!
Fitness and Performance Your Marathon Journey
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.
Fitness and Performance 3 common yoga injuries and how to prevent them
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...
Fitness and Performance Long Covid recovery and rehabilitation
Our physiotherapist Rebecca provides some reassurance and actionable advice to help you get back to your usual self after Long Covid.
Fitness and Performance Sport and remedial massage… is it for me?
Sport and remedial massage work to promotes a healthy body and mind by relaxing muscles, relieving pain and getting your body back on track.
Fitness and Performance How to avoid injury when you get back to the gym
Gyms are gradually reopening after lockdown, you’re itching to lift…but how can you avoid injury when you get back to the gym?
Fitness and Performance How can I stay prepped for hiking?
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How can I prevent injury when I return to swimming?
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Common tennis injuries – and how to avoid them
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance What can I do to prevent exercise-related injury?
Some simple strategies to help prevent exercise-related injury that will complement your workouts, keep you training and improve your outcomes.
Fitness and Performance How much exercise is enough?
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How to stay active when working from home
Avoid muscle pain, stiffness and tension. Find out how to stay active when working from home: exercise advice from expert physios.
Fitness and Performance Cross And Strength Training: Completing Your Marathon Mix
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Common Tennis injuries: Lower body
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Cycling injuries: Poor posture and related back pain
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How Pilates can make a positive impact on your daily wellbeing
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Cricket Fielders: The 5 best exercises for injury prevention
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, [...]
Fitness and Performance Cycling injuries: How to recognise and treat them
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Cricket Batsmen: The 5 best exercises for injury prevention
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…
Fitness and Performance Tennis injuries: The upper body
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Common cricket injuries & the importance of S&C Training
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Why do I get pain on top of foot when walking or running?
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Training with a shoulder injury
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Pitch Side Support: A Physios role in Professional Football
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. [...]
Fitness and Performance Physiotherapy for footballers
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. [...]
Fitness and Performance Core Strength Vs Control: What’s The Difference?
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. [...]
Fitness and Performance Crossing the finish line: The do’s & don’ts in those final weeks…
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Get ‘Festival Fit’: What you can do to reduce your risk of injury this festival season
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Why it’s important to drink enough water and keep hydrated
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Back into Action 2: Building long term stability, chains & slings
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Back Into Action Part 1: An interactive blog for enabling activity
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. [...]
Fitness and Performance Forget Plantar Fasciitis in five steps
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance 2019: Start the New Year on the right foot
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance 5 Yoga Stretches for Hikers
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance 5 Machine Exercises For Hikers
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Five strengthening exercises for hikers using free weights
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Winter Sports: Shoulder Subluxation
Fitness and Performance Weightlifting and the benefit of massage therapy
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Foam Rolling for Hikers
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.
Fitness and Performance Conditioning for Hikers
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Running: Top tips for New Runners
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Hiking: Top 5 Exercises
Strength and flexibility are key to keeping your body in condition, injury-free, and ready for hiking and climbing in peak condition.
Fitness and Performance Getting over the post-rehab fear and back in the game…
Fitness and Performance The highs and lows of Hiking
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Is Massage part of your Training Programme?
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Top Tips to Maximise the Benefits of Swimming
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance From Sports Injuries to Physio: Bodyset’s Client Recovery Story
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Training For Your Body Type
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Running Performance: Get race ready with these top tips
Fitness and Performance Half Marathon Injury Prevention and Treatment Tips
Fitness and Performance Top Tips for Avoiding Summer Injuries
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Do Less to get More from your training
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Common questions asked by newly competing cyclists
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Winter is here…and so is Ski Season!
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Dynamic stretches for runners
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Tower Running: Steps to recovery
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance IBS and Exercise
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Using exercise to treat anxiety – the facts!
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Train Smarter with the 7 Best Core Strengthening Exercises
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How to Alleviate Cycling Knee Pain
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Understanding the relationship between sleep and muscle recovery
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance How to Warm Up for a Run (Especially in Winter)
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Top Tips to Fight Inflammation
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Avoiding Winter Sport Injuries
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.
Fitness and Performance Questions from Womens Running
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Top Tips for Beginner Runners
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Over Pronating and Running
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Weight Gain Diet and Training Plan for Rugby Players
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Ski season top tips
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance What are the benefits of stretching?
From reducing muscle-related discomfort in the workplace to increasing sports performance, our therapist Kiri Norton looks into the benefits of stretching.
Fitness and Performance Cheerleading: A Technical Look
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 [...]
Fitness and Performance Common Running Injuries
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 [...]