Lockdown has presented us with a load of new changes, challenges and discoveries with our physical and mental health, positive or negative. And for many, like myself, we have had to change the way we work to accommodate lockdown restrictions. For me personally, I’ve had to hold Online Consultations instead of face to face appointments, attend online webinars and CPD,…
Window of Opportunity – Ankle Inversion Sprain Rehab 16/04/2020
Last week, I tripped over while running and fell over without any grace at all! It happened so quickly I wasn’t sure if I sprained my L ankle or just bashed it on the ground! Luckily I escaped with my L hand & knee grazed badly & probably a few laughs from someones CCTV footage! Therefore I haven’t practised yoga,…
Window of Opportunity – Lockdown Lunges 01/04/2020
Here are the 1st videos for the lower body in the ‘Window of Opportunity’ blog, focussing on Lunges! I think lunges are a great lower body exercise with so many variations. I recorded 16 variations in the 3 videos, and yes my legs were sore afterwards! I’ve kept the theme for the ‘Window of Opportunity’ blog, which is to use…
Introduction to ‘Window of Opportunity’ during Coronavirus Lockdown 27/03/2020
It’s safe to say that life isn’t normal now! Instead of a stressful commute into work with traffic, we are waking up to bird songs, dodging toys, piles of clothes, scattered DIY projects & unfinished jobs! And then we are spending more time at home for work, educating & entertaining our kids, with our physical and mental wellbeing put on…
Window of Opportunity – Shoulders Video 1 27/03/2020
My 1st video of the ‘Window of Opportunity’ blog targets the shoulders. You don’t need much to do these exercises, everyone has a bag for life right? I’ll be creating more videos for the shoulder muscle group, as well as other muscles groups. For more information on why I’m creating these videos, please click on this link… https://hoss-sportstherapy.co.uk/staying-active-during-coronavirus-lockdown/ Take…
Online Sports Therapy Consultations 23/03/2020
There’s no chance of avoiding or ignoring it, things are changing rapidly with Coronavirus (Covid-19), which means that I changed too! Last Friday, I followed the advice from the government & STO by changing all of my 1-2-1/face-to-face Sports Therapy and exercise rehabilitations appointments to Online Consultations until further notice. As mush as I believe injury rehabilitation improves physical and…
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update 13/03/2020
Hi everyone! As you may know there’s a pandemic outbreak of the Coronavirus which has affected us in many different ways! Currently the clinics at both locations will run as normal unless stated otherwise. The locations and I are following the advice from Public Health England, and normal hygiene protocols are in place. There are facilities to wash your…
New Location…Langley Park Golf Club Gym! 10/01/2020
It’s no longer a secret now, I will be based at Langley Park Golf Club Gym as of Monday 20th January 2020! I’ll be based there Monday to Wednesday, and still practising from Karma Studios on Thursdays. Clinic opening times will stay the same! Next week (week commencing 13th January 2020), I’ll be based at Ferndale House Monday to Wednesday…
Merry Christmas and a Happy (injury free) New Year!! 24/12/2018
Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for your support, hard work and commitment in 2018! There’s been a couple of big changes in 2018, thank you for showing your loyalty, I’m sure you’ll all agree that the service has improved along with the new additions of equipment! I’d like to thank the staff at Karma Studios & Ferndale House for their time and…
Marathon Training Plans – Are you missing these pieces to the puzzle? 27/11/2018
Who got the exciting news that they have a ballot place for a Marathon in Spring 2019! I’ve see so many social media posts either celebrating the rare ballot place, sharing their fundraising or the disappointment of missing out…again! As we start to approach the end of the year, many runners start to prepare their training plans for Spring…
Sleep better, to train, recover & perform better 11/10/2018
We all have hectic lifestyles where we fit in as much as we can in short spaces of time. Everything has to be convenient which allows us to do a lot more. It’s almost as if everything is done at 100mph, and we don’t really get the time to live at 0mph. But when we do live at 0mph,…
Cool Down Stretches for Runners – Easy 05/10/2018
Another big local event this weekend, Petts Wood 10km! We know there’s going to be a big social at the end, but to make sure you keep injuries away, and stay off the treatment table, try this simple routine. You can chat away & catch up at the same time as looking after your muscles after the 10km race! Let…
Foam Rolling Tutorial Medial (Inside) Knee 21/01/2017
If I’m honest, I have a love hate relationship with the foam roller, and that’s mainly from my personal point of view! On a serious note, focussing on using my foam roller more contributed to my recovery from my injury sustained in Brighton Marathon 2014 and allowed me to run The Wall Ultramarathon 11 weeks later. I can also tell…
Ultramarathon No.2 CTS Sussex March 2016 21/10/2015
I’ve decided I needed a new challenge. Soon after the amazing events at Twickenham with Bromley RFC & at London Irish’s Training Ground for the Guinness World Record, I realised that I needed something to look forward to in 2016. Initially I wanted a PB in a trail marathon, but I can’t face pounding the roads again as I’m bored…
Bromley RFC 2014/15 Dec-Feb 03/06/2015
After the draw in Heathfield in November, we had a welcome week off from a match. First fixture in December was away at Dartfordians, where a win would keep us in contention with Dartfordians & Horsham for promotion to London SE 2. Defeat would create a cushion between us and them. Preparations on matchday were disrupted due to a…
My 1st Brighton Marathon Experience 16/04/2014
After my not so great preparations, I felt calm and relaxed heading to the meet point. I had a plan, get back into the later pens, 4hr 30mins and above. 3 reasons: 1 to see how my calf was. 2 to pace myself and not allow myself to go fast too early & 3 to chat to a friend &…
The Importance of Strength Training for Runners 27/02/2014
I regularly speak to runners about their training almost of a daily basis, whether its at West Wickham Chiropractic Clinic, with friends, via Twiter or Facebook. I am always curious about what they do for training, where they go, how far, pace, running trainers and a load of other topics. But I am always very curious about whether they train…
The Training, Rehab & Recovery Balance 20/02/2014
Things have been up and down since my last post. My last post was a day before my birthday, of which I did enjoy with close friends and family for the whole weekend. And on Sunday it was my first full day off work since January 1st, so I was really looking forward to it. I worked a normal Saturday…
1st Blog – My aims for the Blog 03/01/2014
Hi all! Firstly Happy New Year, I wish you all the best & hope you get what you want & more in 2014! Secondly, welcome to my Blog. Here are my intentions for my blog with regards to content, the main categories will be: – Marathon & Ultramarathon Training – Sports Injuries, Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Prehabilitation…
