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Physiotherapy
Running biomechanics mal-alignment
1st February 2012
This video shows mal-alignment during running. Note how the right pelvis drops, knee directs inwards and foot outwards when this runner lands on her right leg.
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Kinesiotaping
18th January 2012
Kinesiotape is a highly elasticised fabric tape which can be applied to the skin to alter muscle and joint function, and enhance fluid flow.
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British Nationals Blog
1st August 2011
It’s 18th June 2011 and I have just finished competing in the British Taekwondo championships…
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Triathlon Knee Injury Case Study
12th July 2011
A 35 year old female triathlete came to see us for both sided knee pain that she had been experiencing for the last 3 months
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Bilateral Soleus
12th July 2011
There are two major muscles in the lower leg involved in generating power through the ankle. The gastrocnemius attaches above the knee and the soleus attaches below the knee so to strengthen this you need to keep the knee bent. The soleus is a muscle involved both in running and also works to keep the ankle fixed when cycling to ensure maximal transition of force from the major muscles of the buttocks and thigh to the pedals. The exercise can be done on the flat initially then progressed to standing with the front of the foot balanced on the edge of a step allowing the heel to drop below the step to increase the loading.
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Single Small Knee Bend
23rd March 2011
The aim of the Single Small Knee Bend is to control lower limb alignment. Predominately using your gluteus medius, a Single Small Knee Bend can help to maintain pelvic stability within a functional movement pattern.
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HFS in Andrew Flintoff Injury Coverage
11th August 2010
Our very own Will Pressley, Physiotherapist and CEO of HFS has been quoted in numerous articles covering Cricketer Andrew Flintoff’s recent injury.
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Don’t break your back
2nd June 2010
It’s all too easy for doctors to neglect their own health. Physiotherapist Kam Sowman explains how to reduce the likelihood of being dogged by musculoskeletal problems.
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Correct posture has great spin-off benefits
24th May 2010
In today’s competitive corporate society, particularly in the City, women have become “superwomen”, with the ability to be successful in all areas of life – corporate employee, mother, lover, friend and independent individual. For many of us, one or more of theses areas suffers due to a lack of energy, time or physical strength due to pain or lack of exercise.
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Plantar Fasciitis
4th May 2010
This is an overuse injury so you probably won’t remember one incident where you’ve damaged your heel.
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