You’re so close to race day and it’s tempting to sneak as much training in as you possibly can. However, this may not be the best idea. The last few days of prep should focus on resting, fuelling and mentally preparing. This blog sets out how you could approach this and set yourself in good […]
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When preparing for a long race, most people focus solely on the physical side of preparation, but what about the mental side of the race? Marathons, or any long race, are as much about mental resilience as physical resilience. In those moments where it feels especially hard, what’s your plan? This blog looks at various
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When training for a big race, like a marathon, it’s easy to focus on just racking up those miles. However, research shows that it is important to include other types of training alongside long runs. Think of marathon training like building a house: running is the strong foundation, but it takes more than a strong
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Ankle injuries are a common occurrence, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. In this blog, we’ll explore how the ankle is made up, the movements it’s responsible for, the most common types of ankle injuries and how to prevent them. This blog was written by Phil, one of our Sports Massage and Exercise
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As the London Marathon gets closer and closer, we continue our series on tips for training. Whether you’re training for the marathon or are just out there running for fun, Health in Motion is here to support you. This week we are looking at how training in the cold weather impacts your body and what you
How to Outrun the Cold! Read More »
Hi Guys, Welcome to the new blog! I’ll be posting information, news, and advice in here that I hope you’ll find useful. With loads of health tips about pain prevention, I hope you find something here that’s useful. If there is anything here that you would like to know more about just comment below, or click
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Anterior scalene syndrome is a grouping of disorders occurring when the nerves in the space between the first rib and the collarbone end up becoming compressed. This causes pain in the neck and shoulders, as well as numbness in the fingers. This area is known as the thoracic outlet and hence a common name for
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What is Carpal Tunnel? Carpal Tunnel is the narrow passage within your wrist which houses tendons, blood vessels and nerves including the median nerve. This nerve controls sensation and movement in your hands. If the nerve gets irritated, inflamed or compressed then this causes carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which can present itself as numbness, tingling,
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Optimal strength in the core abdominal muscles is essential for a pain free back and good posture. Strength of the muscles supporting the lower back is also crucial in preventing and managing back pain. Here we provide 4 phases of exercises that can be used to strengthen not only the abdominals, but also the legs,
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What are you hip abductors? Most often when your osteo or physio practitioner is talking about your “hips” they are talking about the groups of muscles that cause movement in and around the hip joint. Generally these muscles are grouped into the following categories: Not only do the muscles in and around your hips play
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