Blog

Jan 18

Get Ready for the Ski Slopes!

Get Ready for the Slopes with Our Physiotherapy Knee and Hip Treatment! At Action Harpenden Physiotherapy, we understand the thrill of conquering the mountains. That's why we offer a comprehensive knee and hip treatment program tailored for skiers, ensuring you're at your peak performance this skiing season! Do you have... read more →
Oct 21
Joint Hypermobility

Joint Hypermobility

Over the decades, I have seen patients in my physiotherapy practice, struggling with multiple recurring issues affecting their movement and function. There is now a growing awareness for the role of laxity in the joints that can play a role in these pain presentations. Joint Hypermobility, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)... read more →
Apr 06

Hockey pitch-side cover 2023

Providing pitch-side physiotherapy care to Hockey juniors this week. A mix of weather conditions, being the start of spring (gloves still needed!). For anyone working with an athletic population, being aware of an energy deficiency condition known as RED-S, is important. It can affect both males and females, and is... read more →
Dec 22
Sep 21

School Games National Finals 2021

I was very fortunate to be able to provide physiotherapy cover at the School Games National Finals 2021 at Loughborough University in September, given all the challenges sport has faced this year. Ten sports over several days. I was covering Hockey which is close to my heart, having played as... read more →
Feb 29

Management of soft tissue injuries

For good management of soft tissue injuries, RICE is old news, the new thinking is PEACE and LOVE. I'm looking forward to applying this advice at the British Universities, Big Wednesday taking place in March this year. 1 day, 15 sports, battling for the Universities championships titles in Nottingham. After... read more →
Sep 07

Abdominal muscles after child-bearing

Abdominal muscles after child-bearing. What do physios advise for getting your abs back post-pregnancy and in the later years? Loss of abdominal and pelvic floor muscle strength post pregnancy can persist for years after child bearing. Hip/back pain, overall muscular weakness, and stress incontinence are very common issues as a... read more →
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Sep 03

Physio at English U17 and U19 Badminton Championships

Olympic Bronze medal in the Badminton -Mens Doubles. Inspirational for the next generation. So there is a feeling of national pride, being here at the English juniors Nationals so soon after the British Rio Olympics success. We are lucky to have a very good set up, support and facilities through Badminton England for young badminton players... read more →
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