Cambridge Physio

The Sports Injury Clinic is based in Cambridgeshire at a number of locations and offers a completely client centred approach. Their approach is so effective that they have won awards for it! 

Cambridge Physio with expertise and experience

Here's a Cambridge physio company with a combination of the best physiotherapists and the best sports therapists working within the clinic. The extensive specialist expertise as well as a number of years of practical experience means they are undoubtedly the number one choice for sports injury therapy. 

Cambridge Physio - Five step approach to injury therapy is the basis of their success…

Listen to you: 

Here is a Cambridge physio that promises to completely listen to you. After all, no one knows your symptoms better than you do. Therefore the therapists at the clinic want to know absolutely everything about your injury and the symptoms that come with it. Every single bit of information is crucial to the choice of therapeutic method that will be in place.

Assess you and then test again: 

The Sports Injury Clinic has an extensive range of tests in place that assess every aspect of your injury. These tests enable the therapists at the clinic to sufficiently diagnose the direct cause of your injury.

Simplistic explanations:

The therapists at the clinic believe that it is vital for you to understand what is wrong. For example why specific areas may be hurting you and why areas may not be working. They can then explain to you what they will be doing to solve these problems, and how they will go about it. 

Treatment methods:

With the large range of fantastic skills and treatments at their direct disposal, the therapists can directly target and deal with the area that is causing you the problem. They use a variety of different treatment methods such as acupuncture, stretching, manipulation, massage and electrotherapy, tailoring the most effective one to each individual client. 

Rehabilitation:

Although this is last in the 5 step approach, it is by no means least! The Cambridge physio will provide you with completely tailored plans consisting of exercises that are specific to your needs and goals, preventing any similar problems in the future. This means you can get back to full fitness in no time!

Talk to a Cambridge physio at The Sports Injury Clinic

You will be in fantastic hands with the experts at the Sports Injury Clinic. With their client based approach and their extensive treatment and rehabilitation methods, they can assist you in getting rid of that injury and feeling yourself again. Get in touch with a Cambridge physio by calling them on 01638 389671.

Avoiding Cycling Injury - Physio Cambridge

Top Tips - Physio Cambridge

In my latest blog I chat to a Physio in Cambridge and get some tips on cycling safety and helpful advice to avoid injury.

The injuries you can get through cycling are many and varied. There are the obvious knocks and scrapes that go hand in hand with any close contact racing events, there are other problems caused by putting the body through the rigors of racing, and there are yet more that can be caused by the cycle itself.

Cycling injury - Physio in Cambridge 

The importance of having your cycle set up right is paramount in any cycling situation. A badly setup bike can cause all manner of joint and muscle problems not to mention being inefficient and causing you to waste valuable energy.

Get the setup right - Sport injury tips from a Physio in Cambridge 

A bad cycling position can cause pain all over the body, including the knees, back, hips and neck. It can also cause problems with the sciatic nerve, which itself can cause widespread problems. Only once you’ve got all these things sorted can you truly focus on finding the correct form and giving your self a comfortable and carefree ride. All major muscle groups in the leg are worked during cycling, so don’t underestimate the importance of a good setup. 

Building up Slowly - Advice and tips from a Physio in Cambridge

It’s worth noting that most cycling injury’s are caused by cycling at high speed. Whether they result from crashing or just from over-exertion to the body, it’s certainly worth building up your training toward cycling at very high speed, both to be able to cope with the cycle at top speed and to prepare your body for the physical strain.

Wear the correct safety gear - Physio Cambridge

You’d be wise to notice that almost all serious and fatal cycling injuries arise during collisions with motor vehicles. When riding on roads for recreation it is worth taking extra caution. Furthermore, the worst problems come from head injuries. Despite repeated advertising of the problem, many riders still aren’t wearing protective helmets. It seems ridiculous given the figures, as the risk factor dramatically increases without head protection.

If you’re riding recreationally or commuting, all these injuries can affect you so it’s worth knowing the risks and heading them off before it’s too late.

For more advice on sports and potential injuries read The benefits of marathon running - Physio Cambridge.

Running Outdoors Vs Running on the Treadmill - Physio Cambridge

Working alongside a Physio in Cambridge we recently discussed running outdoors vs running on the treadmill. What are the differences and benefits of each? Which do you prefer? In this article I discuss both and look at the benefits of running in general.

Physio Cambridge - Outdoor vs Running on the Treadmill

So you've decided it's time to get fit. You've found yourself undeterred by the unhappy faces of joggers passing your window and thought "that's the path for me!" Running it is, decision made. But what is the best way to go about it?

The best way to go about running - Physio Cambridge
Runners are an enthusiastic bunch, and those fanatical about it tend toward running outside. That's all very well and good, but there must be a reason why the home treadmill market is booming, so what are the differences?

Outdoor or Indoor Running - Physio Cambridge
Outdoor running might not suit you for a number of reasons. The area where you live might be heavily built up, leaving you with no option but to pound the tarmac through city streets. Nothing like a good lungful of carbon monoxide to make you really feel that burn!

A daunting landscape - Physio Cambridge
If it's not built up, it could be that the landscape itself is daunting to run on. Maybe there are daunting steep hills, or rough cross-country terrain in thick grass to wrap itself round your training shoes and throw you unceremoniously to the ground. Sure, the challenges of running on that surface will be many for an experienced runner, but what if you're just getting started?

Starting out
For those of us just about to embark on a personal fitness regime, our bodies clad in lycra might not be something we want to go flaunting to all and sundry at the local park. A treadmill at home can avoid the need to declare your body beautiful in front of Joe Public, at least until you've lost that spare tire and feel like braving it in front of the world.There is also the possibility of suffering a sports injury and having to limp home.

Does the treadmill cut it
For some however, the treadmill just doesn't cut it. Just 10 minutes on the hamster wheel can bore some to giving up long before the timer tells them to, and the visible progress you make when running in the real world gives you a good sense of achievement. A treadmill only represents this with disappointing numbers, and that sometimes isn't enough to warrant the demands running places on the body.

Endurance running
Endurance running for most is always a battle to keep going. A regular running route outdoor can help to pull you through those tough moments when you feel like giving in. When you round the corner and know exactly how far it is to get home, it can give you that confidence kick you need to cross the finishing line. On a treadmill that doesn't really exist, you just have to wait out the time/distance, and the lack of changing landscape can make motivation hard to come by.

Does the weather make a difference - Physio Cambridge
However, there are many other factors that can put off the outdoor runner. Here in England, weather can obviously put a downer on the whole run before you've even started. How many outdoor running enthusiasts pull on their running spikes when it's raining? Or simply when it's winter, for that matter?

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