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BOOST PHYSIO regularly write articles about injuries and conditions. You can search through our database of articles by using the search bar.

How To Prevent Running Injuries

February 8, 2023|

How To Prevent Running Injuries. We've put together this set of resources to help you prevent running injuries, by introducing strength training into your running programme. One of the major reasons that runners get injured is because their bodies are unprepared to handle the physical demands of the activity. Tissue overload then occurs, either because of a sudden introduction to the sport, or a relatively sudden change or increase in training mileage or intensity (like hill repeats).

Total Knee Replacement

February 3, 2023|

What To Expect After A Total Knee Replacement. "Will my knee be swollen and bruised after a knee replacement?" "Will my knee be stiff after a knee replacement?" Our physio team in London answer these common questions.

6 Steps To Avoid Injury On The Slopes

February 1, 2023|

Are you planning a trip to the slopes? Are you prepared? I am not referring to your purchase of the latest ‘look’ to cruise the slopes in style or sussing out the best Apres ski spots. I am referring to you – your body, is it prepared and ready to take on the physical demands of skiing or snowboarding to return home without a cast or crutches? Our physiotherapists at BOOST PHYSIO want to share their snow sport advice guide.  Musculoskeletal injuries are common, in snow sports. When skiing you are at greater risk of sustaining an injury to your lower limb; most commonly knee injuries like tearing the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) or sprains and tears to the collateral ligaments of the knee.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehab

January 18, 2023|

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehab, The need for strength work. One of the key components of ACL rehab is the strengthening of the muscles surrounding the knee joint. This includes the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, as well as the muscles of the hip, calf and core. Strengthening these muscles can help to provide support to the knee joint and improve overall stability.

4 Steps To Protect Shoulders

November 2, 2022|

This 1 minute video demonstrates 4 simple things you can do at home to help prevent shoulder pain and keep your shoulders healthy. "Use it or  lose it!"  In this video are 4 simple exercises that you can do at home to ensure your shoulder health is at its peak! Having a joint that is not only flexible, but mobile and strong through its full range of movement is key to prolonged joint health. We often find that injury occurs at the end of a joints range of motion but we rarely train or load our joints at these extremes.

Improve Wellbeing And Longevity In 2024

October 27, 2022|

The more active you are the more likely it will be that you will enjoy improved well-being and health. Steven Berkman, owner of BOOST PHYSIO shares simple tips how you and your family can improve physical health and quality of life into later years. “Start today to reduce the risk of poor health for you, family and friends young and old. Making a conscious decision to take small steps (literally) today and consisntelty can have a great impact on your health and well-being- Start Today."

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