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Skiing: Recovery

Warm up Warm up your muscles before hitting the snow and incorporate dynamic movements such as hip openers and leg swings – prior to your session try to



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Skiing: Training & Preparation

Preparation is key By physically preparing yourself before your trip, you can reduce your chances of getting injured, recover quicker and improve your performance. Some of you might



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How many times a week should Triathletes be strength training?

To experience any significant benefits from strength training you need to be training 2-3 times a week. These sessions shouldn’t be long time consuming workouts but instead 30



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What is Running Analysis?

What is running analysis? Whether you have 50 marathons under your belt or have just bought your first pair of runners to start your training, a running analysis



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Injury 101 – Returning from Injury back to Sport/Running (Part 1)

A Patient’s Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Rehab and Returning back to Sport/Running by Keval Panchal – Senior Chartered Physiotherapist Injuries are a nuisance. You put so much time



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Skilates: The core of ski conditioning and injury prevention

  Each year as the snow begins to fall, ski enthusiasts hit the workouts in preparation for the upcoming season. Lot of people are performing typical plyometric and



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Benefits of Exercising in the Cold – Burn more fat!

Let’s face it — it’s tough to find the motivation to exercise outside through the wintertime. But if you can pull yourself away from that cosy seat in



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Knowing when it’s the right time to change your running shoes

When should you consider changing  your running Shoes? I have recently purchased a brand new pair of running shoes and when I first put them on it was



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Marathon Runners It’s That Time Of Year Again!!

Your marathon training whether it be for the Paris, London, Rome, Madrid or another marathon your training should be well underway, but it isn’t easy… Dragging yourself out



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How’s Your Running?

Running Analysis – The Low-down We regularly get asked, “Is it possible to change my running technique if this is the way I have ran all my life?”.



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Does Your Drink Fit?

We aren’t complaining…but with the weather improving and temperatures rising, make sure you are on top of your hydration when training. We know we need to replace electrolytes,



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Physio4Life continues partnership with CHX to offer 10% on Luxury Mountain Bootcamp Experiences

Physio4Life continues partnership with CHX to offer 10% on Luxury Mountain Bootcamp Experiences July 17th to 24th and  July 31st to August 7th Physio4Life have teamed up for the second



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Is Foam Rolling A Part of Your Regime? – By Rebecca Lang, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist

Is foam rolling apart of your regime? After exercise muscle soreness and tightness is not uncommon. Self myofascial release (SMFR) and massage is emerging as a popular technique



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To Rest Or Not to Rest? – By Matthew Taylor, Physio4Life’s Senior Physiotherapist

To rest or not to rest? – Why can I not continue to undertake my sport or activity despite injury?? I have been prompted to write this article,



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A pain in the bum…literally! – By Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

A pain in the bum…literally! – By Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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Readiness for change! – September will bring a focus on fresh targets, what are yours? – Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

Readiness for Change! – September will bring a focus on fresh targets, what are yours? – Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Gluteal tendinopathy: A real pain in the bum!

Gluteal tendinopathy: A real pain in the bum! – By Matthew Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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If we become 1-2% dehydrated it will have an impact on performance – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

If we become 1-2% dehydrated it will have an impact on performance – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Your body is built for motion – By Alison Byrne, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Your body is built for motion – By Alison Byrne, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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It’s only 4 more sleeps until we can enjoy 2 weeks of tennis at Wimbledon…By Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

It’s only 4 more sleeps until we can enjoy 2 weeks of tennis at Wimbledon…By Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Choose the right tennis racket! – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

“A good craftsman never blames his tools” Choose the right tennis racket! – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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Achilles Tendinopathy – What is it? How does it come about and how do I avoid it? – By Matthew Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Achilles Tendinopathy – What is it? How does it come about and how do I avoid it? – By Matthew Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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Squats – How low (can) should you go?

Squats – How low (can) should you go? – By Gary Delahunt – Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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Are you fast enough? – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Are you fast enough?   What do rugby, tennis, football, hockey, netball, triathlons etc. have in common? Increase your speed and you’ll generally improve your performance. Granted, speed



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How breakfast can help you lose fat – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

How breakfast can help you lose fat – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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How to mend an age related falling metabolism

How to mend an age related falling metabolism – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Rounders or all-roundness? Are your kids getting enough from their P.E lessons? – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Rounders or all-roundness? Are your kids getting enough from their P.E lessons? – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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Plyometric exercise has been shown to improve performance in athletes, increase strength and power and also to prevent injury – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Plyometric exercise has been shown to improve performance in athletes, increase strength and power and also to prevent injury – By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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Exercise, Rest & Diet – How to get the perfect balance without sacrificing your happiness and sanity! By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Exercise, Rest & Diet – How to get the perfect balance without sacrificing your happiness and sanity! By Gary Delahunt, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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The importance of Proprioception – By Faye Burge, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

The importance of Proprioception – By Faye Burge, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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This study reported that elderly men who did regular exercise lived 5 years longer! – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life PT and Nutritionist

This study reported that elderly men who did regular exercise lived 5 years longer! – By Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life PT and Nutritionist



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Exercises you can do for each muscle group to create an equal balance of strength in all of these muscles to help prevent injuries- Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Exercises you can do for each muscle group to create an equal balance of strength in all of these muscles to help prevent injuries- Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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How can we prevent ourselves falling into the obese category?

How can we prevent ourselves falling into the obese category? – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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The two best exercises for BELLY FAT LOSS

The two best exercises for BELLY FAT LOSS – Shared by Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life PT and Nutritionist



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‘Get to gym and squeeze that butt. Or watch your favourite sporting team in a big match. That’s enough to get the butt clenching!!!!’ – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

‘Get to gym and squeeze that butt. Or watch you favourite sporting team in a big match. That’s enough to get the butt clenching!!!!’ – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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•Are you the type of person who finds it difficult to get out of bed? – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

Are you the type of person who finds it difficult to get out of bed? – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Daniels Saturday Morning Boot Camps – Get up and exercise!

Daniels Saturday Morning Boot Camps – Get up and exercise! – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer & Nutritionist



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Decrease shoulder and back tightness using this stretch daily

Decrease shoulder and back tightness using this stretch daily – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Improve your chances of shifting 5 kg – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

Improve your chances of shifting 5 kg – Daniel Wellard, Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Apparently we have indeed been demonising fat for no reason!!! I am a genius. I was right!! ;-) – Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist

Apparently we have indeed been demonising fat for no reason!!! I am a genius. I was right!! 😉 – Daniel Wellard Physio4Life Personal Trainer and Nutritionist



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Fasting for weight loss: an effective strategy or latest dieting trend?

Fasting for weight loss: a An effective strategy or latest dieting trend? With over half of the population of the United Kingdom and other developed countries being collectively



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Daniel Wellard shares another interesting study: High intensity training suggested to be superior to steady state continuous exercise (jogging) at improving cardiovascular risk factors

Daniel Wellard shares another interesting study: High intensity training suggested to be superior to steady state continuous exercise (jogging) at improving cardiovascular risk factors



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Starting your dreaded marathon training in the cold

Starting your dreaded marathon training in the cold…..By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake



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Athletes! Why do you keep getting injured or have reoccurring niggles?

Athletes! Why do you keep getting injured of have reoccurring niggles? – By Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake



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Foam rollering your ITB – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson

Foam rollering your ITB – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson



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‘The Frustrated Runner’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist

‘The Frustrated Runner’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Sam Downer



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‘Tis the season of…..being awarded a London Marathon place!’ Footwear tips from Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson

‘Tis the season of…..being awarded a London Marathon place!’ Footwear tips from Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Victoria Samson



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Ankle Injuries – Inversion of the ankle ligament

‘Ankle Injuries – Inversion of the ankle ligament’ By Jade Blake, Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist



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Winter is here! How to avoid injury and continue walking, running or cycling to work in winter – By Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life

Winter is here! How to avoid injury and continue walking, running or cycling to work in winter – By Jade Blake, Senior Physiotherapist at Physio4Life



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Why Do Runners Get Frontal Knee Pain?

Why Do Runners Get Frontal Knee Pain?



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‘Hamstring Strains’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake

‘Hamstring Strains’ – By Physio4Life Senior Physiotherapist, Jade Blake



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CYCLING: Reducing The Risk Of Common Injuries

CYCLING: Reducing the risk of common injuries



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Stretching Vs A Dynamic Warm Up

Stretching Vs a Dynamic warm up



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Exercise Metabolic Test (EMT)

Exercise Metabolic Test



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The Various functions of Protein

The Various functions of Protein



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Vitamin D Mobile Phone App

Vitamin D Mobile Phone App – ‘D Minder’



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Creatine Facts

Creatine Facts



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Hamstring Injury – “managed to get round my 69 mile race without even a hint of pain”

After all the rehab, I managed to get round my 69 mile race this weekend without even a hint of pain in that area



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Ideas for Vegetable Side Dishes With Your Protein

vegetable side dishes to have with your protein



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How To Avoid Injury During Your Marathon Training

        One of our Senior Physiotherapists, Faye Burge, recently attended the Joanne Elphinston Movement Systems course in December 2013. She was drawn to this assessment



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Service your body as well as your car this winter

With the dream of summer long gone and the heating turned up to the maximum, the winter months can be anything but filled with good cheer – especially



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How football and rugby stars stay 100% through the mid-season rush

While most of us are fighting the January blues, the biting cold and the overwhelming urge to curl up in front of a warm fire, the professional rugby



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How Mo Farah went from also-ran to unbeatable

Portland, Oregon: home of the world’s biggest sports brand – Nike. And since 2011 the base for Olympic and world champion Mo Farah. But what is it about



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The 5 keys to Conquering the Tour de France

Now that professional cycling has wiped its hands of Lance Armstrong and drug cocktails, the role of sports science has never been more important to Le Tour. As



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How attention to detail will keep you fit like the pros

Whether training for a triathlon, staying trim for pre-season or just trying to keep in shape, start your summer on the right foot and boost performance with prescription...

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Preparing for the London Marathon

It’s not about winning, it’s about being fit to take part: How you could be getting you to the start line in better shape for this year’s London Marathon



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Hydration and Sweat Composition

Of the relatively small number of mammals who perspire as a mechanism to lose heat, humans are by far and away the sweatiest! Horses, donkeys, camels and baboons



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Sports Drinks & Sweat

The history of hydration advice for athletes Hydration advice for athletes has changed dramatically over the last 100 years: “Don’t get into the habit of eating or drinking



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The Benefits of Orthotics for Runners

A lot is said about orthotics and sports insoles and how they can either prevent injury or improve sports performance.   This article is going to briefly describe



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Runners World Article: Running Biomechanics

By Steph Davies, Liam Goode and Glynn Davies Chartered Physiotherapists   Introduction   The biomechanics of running is a vast and specialist subject that frequently changes with emerging



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Stop Ignoring Running Pain

All well and good if you’re at mile 25 of your marathon and are planning on taking a well-earned break after the race, but if you ignore a



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Tennis Related Injury

Tennis Related Injury   Tennis is a globally popular game played in over 200 countries across the world.  However, as with most sports, there are injury risks associated



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