Commonwealth games 2014 I was thrilled to accept the offer of a role on the medical team for athletics at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014. I will be based on the field of play at the Hampden athletics stadium (thats track side). yippee.
Nov 21
Jun 26
Its a constant tug-of-war, trying to fit more into our already busy lives. Current UK adult physical activity guideline is 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week, according to the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. This level of sports participation could improve health and well being and... read more →
May 07
Preparations are underway to have a medical team for the Commonwealth Games. Having been invited for an interview, I had to travel to the Commonwealth House in Glasgow. I think the interview went alright. I am hoping to capture some of the feeling that I had at the 2012 London... read more →
May 04
In a high pressure performance environment, pre-competition sports taping can be useful to protect a recovering injury. Applying tape is a skilful job since there are many ways to tape a single joint, and different types of tape, and one has to be mindful about how much tension to apply.... read more →
Apr 22
The Marathon was the day after my long haul flight. It was a hectic way to go from holiday mode to work mode, but I couldn't miss it. Working at the London Marathon again this year is so rewarding. When you actually get to stand right at the junction of... read more →
Feb 23
I was covering the Judo at the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Nationals this week. At times it seemed more like a triage service at an A & E department. There were numerous blood injuries to take care of on the mats, and high demand for slings with all... read more →
Feb 01
I will be providing physiotherapy cover at the London Marathon 2013. It was such an atmosphere last year and I am hope for more of that buzz again this year. If you started training in October last year, you would already or about to have achieved running a half marathon... read more →
Nov 05
I was at a study day where Katherine Grainger, a Gold Medallist Rower at the London 2012 Olympics and 4 time Olympic medallist, gave a talk. The study day was organised for all the physios who worked at the London Olympics by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine.... read more →
Aug 09
My last day. I was situated at the Olympic Stadium, on the field of play (FOP) (that’s track side to you and I) with a team of 2 sports medicine doctors, 1 paramedic, a physio (me) and 1 nurse during the mens decathlon and women’s high jump. This is what... read more →
Aug 02
Mayesbrook park 16 July. Outdoor Olympic 2012 Track and Field training venue First day that medical services are available to athletes. Its been raining almost every day of July and quite heavily today. Unsurprisingly, no athletes turn up at this out doors training venue. Slipping in the rain could be... read more →
