What an incredible Olympic Games it has been in Paris. At Sarum Physio, we've been captivated by the spirit and inspired by the stories behind the sportsmen and women. At times, I could only wonder at their sheer magnificence. Some returning for their fifth games, like Tom Daley, who has grown up in front of [...]
Recovery can take time; it is a process, but there is a secret weapon. Today, I am diving into a topic that seems prickly at first (pun intended) and exploring the wonders of acupuncture. I will look at the incredible benefits and how it's not just for yogis and wellness warriors but a secret weapon [...]
Unlocking health and wellness doesn't have to be difficult, and in a world where health trends come and go, one practice stands the test of time. Physiotherapy. Often associated with elite athletes and post-injury recovery, physiotherapy is a versatile discipline that offers benefits extending far beyond the realm of sports. From newborns to seniors. Individuals [...]
Sports massage isn't just for professional athletes. Certainly not here at Sarum, where we welcome fair-weather golfers, club rugby players, and youngsters on rugby pathways. From marathon runners to parkrun enthusiasts, we are here to help you achieve your fitness goals and personal bests. Everyone is welcome. Meet the team: Before I delve into the [...]
Physio IS for all the family. Not just for elite athletes and those at the top of their game striving for gold medals. Not just suitable or available because you have an injury – sports-related or not. No, it is so much more. It's about mobility, pre and post-operative care, supporting the little ones to [...]
Running is good for the soul. It is you pounding the streets or running in the park – mind in neutral and being at one with the outside environment. Space for no thought or letting your thoughts wander. It is smiling at the couple walking their dog or waving at the children on the swings. [...]
Tennis, strawberries and cream and the all-important Pimms. Although obviously at Sarum we’re not seeing injuries from too many strawberries or Pimms, we are seeing tennis injuries. So, with Wimbledon just around the corner, this blog will focus on the game of white shorts and yellow balls. And here is the reason we are seeing [...]
Golfers are back in the swing of it. In fact, we’re all getting out and about and back to the sports we love. Springing into action and taking advantage of restrictions lifting – it’s wonderful, isn’t it? But at Sarum, we’ve noticed injuries being presented because a little more exuberance has been shown than was [...]
Is stretching bad for you? A study at The Australian Ballet has ‘delivered some surprising results as to what works in stretching and what is actually damaging to the body and increasing the risk of injury.’ You can read the article in full here. Isabel Howse is our resident physiotherapist who specialises in dance injuries [...]
Are you training for a race or marathon this Spring, this year or even next? If the answer is yes, don’t let old injuries hold you back, book an assessment with one of our physios to address any niggles before the niggle becomes a problem. It’s all in the preparation as they say, and you [...]
