Can I Run With an Injury? Running Injury Risks and Decision Checklist
If pain appears before or during a run, it can be difficult to know whether to stop, slow down or keep going. You may worry about losing fitness or missing a race, but running through the wrong symptoms can turn a manageable problem into a longer setback. The answer to “can I run with an […]
Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment: Rehab Milestones and When to Consider Shockwave Therapy
Achilles tendinopathy can make walking, running and even the first few steps in the morning uncomfortable. It often develops gradually, but once symptoms appear, they can take time to settle. The good news is that most people improve with the right Achilles tendinopathy treatment. Rehabilitation usually focuses on managing the load placed through the tendon, […]
Acupuncture and Dry Needling: How Tiny Needles Can Make a Big Difference
June 2026 | Bradley Heald, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist When most people hear the word acupuncture, they picture ancient Chinese medicine, incense, and practitioners talking about energy flow. While traditional acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, the version used by many physiotherapists today is quite different. It is rooted in anatomy, neuroscience, and evidence-based […]
Collaborative Physiotherapy Care: Why Your Physio and Consultant Should Work Together
Collaborative physiotherapy care can make a meaningful difference to recovery after injury, surgery or ongoing musculoskeletal pain. While physiotherapy plays an important role in restoring movement, strength and confidence, the best outcomes are often achieved when your physiotherapist and consultant communicate clearly throughout your treatment journey. Whether you are recovering from orthopaedic surgery, managing arthritis, […]
Physiotherapy After Hip Replacement: Why Rehab Matters Before and After Surgery
Physiotherapy after hip replacement plays an important role in helping patients rebuild strength, restore mobility and return to daily activities with confidence. While a total hip replacement can be highly effective for reducing pain and improving joint function, long-term recovery depends heavily on the right rehabilitation before and after surgery. Evidence-based physiotherapy plays a crucial […]
Physiotherapy After Knee Replacement: Supporting a Stronger Recovery
Physiotherapy after knee replacement plays an important role in helping patients rebuild strength, restore movement and return to daily activities with confidence. A total knee replacement can be life-changing for people living with severe knee pain, arthritis and reduced mobility, but surgery is only one part of the recovery journey. While surgery replaces the damaged […]
Return to Running Plan: How to Build Back Safely After Injury
Getting back to running after an injury can feel frustrating. One week, you are itching to get out again. Next, you are worried that one wrong run could set you back. The good news? You do not need to guess. A structured return-to-running plan helps you rebuild gradually, monitor symptoms, and reduce the risk of […]
How to Use Your Garmin to Support Physiotherapy Rehab
Using a Garmin for physiotherapy rehab can help highlight how well your body is recovering between sessions. Beyond exercise and load management, wearable data can offer useful insight into sleep, fatigue and overall readiness. For me, this became clear when my Garmin started to show a gap between how well I was functioning and how […]
Win the Ultimate Runner’s Giveaway
Thinking about taking on the Jersey Marathon? Or maybe you’ve been considering getting into running but need a little motivation to get started? This giveaway could be the perfect place to begin. We’ve teamed up with some brilliant local businesses to create the ultimate prize bundle for runners. Whether you’re training for an event, building […]
Nutrition and Injury Recovery: Can Diet Help You Heal Faster?
A patient recently told us they were advised to eat lots of jelly to heal an Achilles tendinopathy… It’s the kind of advice that sticks with you. Slightly odd, a bit memorable and not entirely wrong either. Jelly contains gelatin, which is linked to collagen, a key component of tendons. But like most things in […]