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💥 Introducing Game Ready Rentals at Atherapy! 💥 Recover smarter, faster, and better with the Game Ready Ice Machine, now available for rent at Atherapy! Whether you’re recovering from post-op surgery (like ACL repair) or an athlete seeking an edge in recovery support, we’ve got you covered. Why choose Game Ready? ✨ Reduce swelling for faster healing ✨ Ease pain with cold compression technology ✨ Accelerate recovery and get back to doing what you love Rentals are available in 4-week blocks—perfect for tailored recovery needs. 📞 Call us now to book your rental: +44 080 8164 2471. Let’s get you back to your best! #GameReady #AtherapyRecovery #PostSurgeryCare #AthleteSupport #ColdTherapy #RecoveryDoneRight

Understanding Dry Needling: Benefits and Misconceptions Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists to target and release tight muscle knots (trigger points), reduce pain, and restore mobility. Here’s why it’s gaining popularity: ✅ Benefits: • Relieves muscle tightness and spasms. • Reduces chronic and acute pain. • Improves range of motion and muscle activation. • Promotes faster recovery for athletes and individuals with musculoskeletal injuries. ❌ Common Misconceptions: • Not Acupuncture: While it uses similar needles, dry needling is rooted in Western medicine and focuses on muscle dysfunction, not energy flow or meridians. • It’s Not Painful: Many assume it hurts, but the sensation is often minimal, and the benefits outweigh any mild discomfort. If you’re dealing with persistent muscle tension or pain, dry needling might be worth exploring. To discuss further or to book a session at your local Atherapy clinic, click the link below. 👇 https://bit.ly/3YxTntP #PhysicalTherapy #DryNeedling #PainRelief #MuscleRecovery

💪 Boost Your Explosive Strength & Stability with These Two Power Moves! 💥 Exercise 1: Barbell Rack Pin Squat with Explosive Drive 🏋️♂️ • Start from a set depth with the barbell resting on safety pins or a rack. • Engage your quads, glutes, and hamstrings to powerfully push the bar upward as fast as possible. • Benefits: Enhances knee extensor strength, stabiliser engagement, and neuromuscular efficiency. This movement develops sport-specific speed and strength, ideal for sprinting, jumping, and other dynamic activities. Exercise 2: Plyometric Box Jump 🐇 • Explode upward onto a low box, focusing on soft, controlled landings with proper knee and hip alignment. • Benefits: Builds explosive power, refines the stretch-shortening cycle, and improves balance, proprioception, and joint stability. Perfect for high-impact sports movements like sudden stops or jump landings. Add these exercises to your routine to unleash your athletic potential! 🚀 To book a session with one of our Physios go to: https://bit.ly/3YxTntP #ExplosiveTraining #StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPerformance #FitnessGoals #AthleteTraining #PowerMoves #StrengthTraining #JumpHigher #LiftStrong #FunctionalFitness

Breaking Myths About Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is often misunderstood, so let’s set the record straight! 🛑 Myth: Physiotherapy is just about exercise. ✅ Fact: Physiotherapy is a multifaceted approach to healing and enhancing physical function. Here’s a deeper look at what physiotherapy truly involves: 1️⃣ Tailored Exercise Programs: Physiotherapists design specific exercises to strengthen muscles, improve mobility, and aid recovery. These exercises are unique to each patient, ensuring targeted and effective outcomes. 2️⃣ Manual Therapy: Techniques like joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, and manipulation are used to reduce pain, improve flexibility, and restore normal movement patterns. 3️⃣ Education and Guidance: Physiotherapists educate patients about their conditions, offering insights into body mechanics, posture, and prevention strategies. This empowers individuals to take control of their health and avoid future issues. 4️⃣ Innovative Technology: from shockwave therapy to electrical muscle stimulation and virtual rehabilitation tools, physiotherapy integrates cutting-edge technology to support recovery and enhance performance. 5️⃣ Holistic and Collaborative Care: Physiotherapy often works alongside other healthcare disciplines, ensuring comprehensive treatment for chronic pain, post-surgery rehabilitation, or even sports performance enhancement. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or striving to optimise your physical potential, physiotherapy is about so much more than exercises—it’s a science-driven, person-centered approach to better health. 💬 Share your thoughts or personal experiences with physiotherapy in the comments. Let’s continue to bust the myths and celebrate the real impact of this profession! #PhysiotherapyMatters #HolisticHealth #ChronicPainRelief #Rehabilitation #ScienceOfMovement

💻 Suffering from neck pain at your desk? In our latest blog, we cover essential strategies for managing neck pain and discomfort from prolonged sitting and poor posture. Discover effective exercises, stretches, and physiotherapy techniques tailored for desk-based workers, including tips for cervical radiated pain management. Say goodbye to pain and boost productivity! https://lnkd.in/eBMS4E-D #NeckPain #WorkplaceWellness

Our staff had the opportunity to work with Ben Ashworth from Athletic Shoulder over the past few months, including 3 diverse workshops on testing, tracking, rehabilitating, and prescribing exercise for the shoulder. Here’s a video of Ben showcasing 2 late stage exercises him and his team prescribe during the phase of reintegration back to performance, focusing on a high rate of force development. Check out his page to learn more about the Athletic Shoulder 💪🏼. #atherapy #athleticshoulder #physiotherapy #shoulderrehab #shoulderperformance #athleticdevelopment

Today is World Stroke Day (October 29), a time to raise awareness about stroke prevention and highlight the critical role of stroke rehabilitation. Stroke rehab, especially physiotherapy, is essential in helping patients regain mobility and function. Physiotherapists, along with other allied health professionals, lead the way in guiding patients through the recovery process. Today, we extend our appreciation to all the dedicated physiotherapists working tirelessly to improve the lives of stroke survivors. To book your physiotherapy appointment, visit: https://bit.ly/3YxTntP #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #StrokeRehabilitation #Physiotherapy #StrokeRecovery #Healthcare #AlliedHealth #PhysioAppreciation #Rehabilitation

Single leg balance exercises are highly beneficial for individuals recovering from an ankle ligament injury. Here are some key benefits: 1. Improved Proprioception - Balancing on one leg enhances the body’s awareness of its position in space, which is crucial for preventing future injuries. 2. Strengthening Muscles - These exercises target the muscles around the ankle, including the calf, tibialis anterior, and stabilising muscles, promoting strength and stability. 3. Enhanced Stability - Single leg balance helps in restoring stability to the ankle joint, which is often compromised after an injury. 4. Functional Movement-It mimics everyday activities such as walking or running, aiding in a smoother transition back to normal activities. 5. Injury Prevention - By improving balance and strength, these exercises can decrease the likelihood of re-injury and enhance overall athletic performance. The STAR (Stabilisation, Transition, and Recovery) balance exercise is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from an ankle ligament injury. Here are some key benefits: 1. Dynamic Stability - The STAR exercise challenges balance in different directions, improving the dynamic stability of the ankle joint, which is crucial for everyday movements and sports. 2. Proprioceptive Training - This exercise enhances proprioception, or body awareness, which is essential for preventing future injuries by improving the body's ability to respond to changes in position. 3. Functional Movement Patterns - By mimicking the natural movements required in daily activities and sports, STAR exercises help facilitate a smoother return to normal function. 4. Injury Prevention - Improved balance and strength from performing STAR exercises can significantly reduce the risk of re-injury by enhancing the overall stability of the ankle. Incorporating single leg balance exercises into rehabilitation can significantly aid recovery and enhance overall ankle function. For more Atherapy blogs go to: https://bit.ly/4dY3iwS

Anterior knee pain in runners. Definition: “Runners knee” or anterior knee pain is the most common knee injury in runners especially after half marathons and marathons. Anterior knee pain is characterized by pain that worsens when flexing the knee, such as when running, squatting, or descending stairs. With research showing Anterior knee pain was the most frequent new injury in the half-marathon runners after the competition (1), it is important for runners of any level to take preventative steps leading up to any running prevent to best avoid this condition. Both amateur and professional athletes are at risk for this kind of syndrome. AKP contributes to 5.4% of all sports injuries in athletes,2 with long-distance runners being the main group of athletes at high risk for developing AKP. Risk Factors; 1. Over running and not having an appropriate progressive program in the lead up to the event. 2. Biomechanical Factors; Running technique, muscle weakness, lack of flexibility, concerns with foot posture and pelvic stability 3. Previous knee injuries; This feeds into potentially altered biomechanics 4. Lifestyle factors; Weight, diet, exercise levels Structures Involved; There are multiple structures which can cause anterior knee pain, which tends to be an umbrella term to describe pain in the front of the knee. These structures can include the patella tendon, quadriceps tendon, fat pad, kneecap positioning and many more. Treatments; This would be customised based on assessment findings, common approaches include. 1. Tailored running program under the guidance of Physiotherapist and running coach, this incorporating short runs, long runs, interval runs and recovery days. 2. Gait analysis provided by Physiotherapist to assist with any biomechanical issues. 3.  Graded strength and stretch program to assist running program and improve performance 4. Appropriate footwear 5. Taping and bracing. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f8GETt

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day – October 10th 💚🌍 At Atherapy, we know that physical health and mental well-being go hand in hand. Movement is medicine—not just for the body, but for the mind too. 🧠💪 On this World Mental Health Day, take a step towards caring for your whole self. Whether you're recovering from injury, managing pain, or just need to de-stress, physiotherapy offers more than just physical relief. It’s about finding balance and nurturing your mind through movement - tailor made for your body at this present moment. Swipe through to discover how physiotherapy can boost your mental health ☝ #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAndMovement #Atherapy #PhysicalAndMentalWellbeing #MindAndBodyConnection #SelfCare