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As the running season is once again well underway and people of all abilities are taking to the parks, pavements and treadmills to build up stamina to complete their running races, we've decided to offer a package that could be just what you need. The package includes: Running analysis, fitness test, 5 personal training sessions, one physio assessment and treatment and one sports massage. The

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Bristol's 10k this May will hopefully include upto 500 runners running under this banner, for charity. Would you like to join the throng? Packs with information about the training programme and other useful bits of information will be available from 27th February. The Physio Place will not only be supporting this fantastic group of people through the physio and sports massage side of things

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This Saturday 'The Physio Place' and 'Up and Running' on North View, Wsstbury Park BS6 are offering a morning of free running analysis. We've teamed up to provide anyone that comes along with the benefit of both our skills sets. I'll be looking at everyone's biomechanics and any muscle imbalances and the guys from the running shop will be making sure trainers offer enough support and control.

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What at exciting end to 2009!! The Physio Place's clinic in Bristol's Westbury Park is officially open!! 80 people joined the team and me for mulled wine and mince pies to mark the occasion on 17th December. Now we're eagerly anticipating what 2010 has in store. Things we've already got planned for January include the starting of several new pilates courses and free 15 minutes physiotherapy

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So, I thought I was really organised......!!! I spoke with an accountant, set out a business plan, got the finance sorted, added 10% to all my quotes, did my research on each item and bit the bullet. I was going to open my first physio clinic and I couldn't wait :-) !! Excited by the journey and the prospect I hit the walls at top speed with the colours of my recently branded logo. A few

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Monday this week saw the first day of opening of The Physio Place's new clinic in North View, Westbury Park, Bristol. We'll be treating sports injuries, back and neck pain, pre and post operative and postural problems amongst other things. In addition to physiotherapy we're also now offering sports massage, pilates (including pre and post natal pilates) and personal training. In addition

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The Physio Place is about to open a new clinic in Westbury Park, Bristol. This will be in addition to the clinic already running at David Lloyd, Westbury-on-Trym. The new clinic is at 40 North View, next door to Up and Running.Currently undergoing a few renovations it is hoped it will be open for business by the middle of October. We will be offering physiotherapy, pilates, sports massage and

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.....ARE YOU READY??!!If you're having any last minute aches and pains and would like some advice on what to do, don't hesitate to email and I'll be happy to do my best to allay your fears!!

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I've just read this article on work related postural problems such as neck and back pain, carpal tunnel and repetitive strain injuries (or WRULD - Work Related Upper Limb Disorders as we're meant to call them now!) and think it's well written and worth sharing on my blog.Hope you find it helpful too.

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I can't quite believe I've done it but the 10k (more like 7 miles in reality by the time we'd been rerouted around the fields of lambs and bulls!) has been done and what's more, I enjoyed it!!Last Friday we made our way to St Ives for the Cornwall leg of the Endurance Life Trail Run. Well organised and welcoming we all enjoyed the event. Not the easiest of trails but scenic and historically of

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So, today I went out and tried hills. Up and down and up and down and up and down. Anyone watching would wonder about my sanity....!!The difference between off-road and on-road is very different especially with all the lumps and bumps in the terrain. Anyone doing a coastal run really needs to up the off-road training in my opinion.The best thing about today's run was that I could really feel

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Oh my goodness, where's the time gone...I cannot believe it! In just under two weeks I will be taking part in a 10k coastal run in Cornwall! I'm not entirely sure how I managed to be persuaded to do this.......my mother assures me 'I'm too old, not a runner and will probably never recover'!! She could be right!. However fellow British Military Fitness friends (or BMFers, as we're

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It's that time of year again...already!!Good luck to everyone running this weekend in the Bath Half. There have a been a number of runners over the last few weeks who've been to physio with various aches and pains many of which, thankfully, are now resolved. Just a couple of hopefully handy hints for anyone who is not used to long distance running, remember to do your stretches, trying out new

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....AND HOW TO AVOID NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN!The day started well. I had nothing planned that would get in the way of ploughing through the enormous pile of paperwork I had to do.Sitting at my desk, well more of a dining room table, with a chair that despite being made for the table is actually slightly too low, I set to. Keen to achieve my goals for the day I soon became totally engrossed in my

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Happy New Year! The gym is packed and it seems, more that ever, that people are on a health drive. What about you? What are your goals for 2009 - to lose weight and get fit, start walking, running, consider a 5k, enter a marathon, beat last year's time?Whatever your chosen goal, I wish you the best of luck with it. My one word of advice would be, to make sure nothing gets in the way of you

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What a fantastic month September was! The sun at last made an appearance, the Bristol Half Marathon was a great success with everyone I spoke to reporting an improvement on their PB and relatively few injuries as well - excellent!Now with October fast approaching and economic gloom surrounding us, we could easily be forgiven for wanting to batten down the hatches and reach for the comfort food.

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Not long to go now until the Bristol Half. Excellent! Are you ready? I hope by now you've managed to get a few long runs done without too many problems? How's your time - are you on target?How are your muscles coping with the additional mileage - any new aches and pains?Key things to consider:Are you doing enough stretching? (see my earlier blog on stretching)Are you eating and drinking

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I hope your training is proving fruitful and you're pleased with your performance and progress. But if not and you're either struggling or suffering why not get some help? I have had several people who have come for treatment recently with complaints of shin, heel and knee pain, calf and hamstring problems, low back and buttock pain. Sound familiar? If it does and having tried everything you

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Hats off to all of you who are planning on running the Bristol Half Marathon this year.I hope your training is going well and you're not experiencing too many aches and pains. If you are now is the time to get them sorted out before the mileage increases or time starts to get any closer.Whatever your problem - first of all consider your trainers - is there enough support? Have they done more

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Fantastic!! It's that time of year again, when Henley Royal Regatta gets underway and crews from around the world descend on Henley to compete for a coveted plate or cup. Every year bar about 2 since I was 16 I have made my annual 'pilgrimage' to Henley, a great opportunity to get dressed up - knees just covered!, gather a picnic and a couple of bottles of pimms and head off to meet my uni

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With an ever increasing number of people interested and having a go at running, there is a greater need for running analysis, investment in good trainers and making sure that the right muscles groups are long and strong enough for the journey.  All these are factors help to not only improve performance but also to minimise injury and problems such as knee, shin or ankle pain. I have found this

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CALF STRETCH (GASTROCNEMIUS)1. Put straight right leg behind you2. Keep your heel on the ground and knee straight3. Lean forwards with weight on the front slightly bend left leg4. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat5. Swap legsTo increase this stretch try resting the ball of your foot on a step and dropping your heel over the edge of the step.SECOND CALF STRETCH (SOLEUS) (Good for skiing)1. Place

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This weekend it's Bristol's Rat Race - a fun and challenging event based in and around the centre of Bristol which involves running, cycling, kayaking, abseiling and climbing. If you're a competitor and you're starting to get concerned as to whether your knee will survive the run, or your shoulder the kayak etc, don't waste any time in getting some free advice from a chartered physiotherapist by

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Attention all cyclist did you know about this upcoming annual event? Bristol's biggest bike ride If you enjoy cycling what better time to get on your bike - for Charity. The sign up date has not yet passed so book your place now!For any keen cyclists who would love to get involved but knee or back pain are a problem - some handy hints are here to help.1. Make sure you stretch your hip

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Ok, so now's your chance to get into sport - no excuses!! I've just read about a new website www.easysportsmatch.com which is all about linking people together who are interested in sport or activity. I went on and saw a cycling group - not heavy duty just fun and a great way to meet new people. Similarly, a friend of mine at the weekend was saying how he doesn't yet know anyone to go

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