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Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a common condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow and is clinically known as Lateral Epicondylitis. It is often caused through overuse of the muscles of the forearm and can cause pain during everyday activities such as: – Lifting/Bending of the arm – Gripping small objects such as a […]

Skiing/Snowboarding injuries and prevention

Thousands of skiers and snowboards enjoy the snow-sports every year; of these very few prepare for the physical demand these sports place on the body. We take a look at common injuries, their causes and prevention. Free Downloadable skiing/snowboarding preparation programme.

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Keep it Cool and beat the Heat- Focus on Tokyo 2020.

With the Tokyo 2020 (2021) Olympics in full swing, I thought we would share some insight into cooling strategies for the athletes. This research was published in June 2020 in the British Journal of sports medicine. I have linked the article at the bottom. The conditions for athletes, like Guernseys own Cameron Chalmers, competing in Tokyo […]

Running into problems?

During the various lockdowns that have been occurring due to the pandemic, a lot of people have taken to running in order to stay fit. Unfortunately, since then, there has also been an increase in running injuries coming into our clinic. It seems perfectly reasonable to a lot of people that even if it’s been […]

Tips for working from home

Elbows, knees and hips should be at approximately 90 degrees. Monitor should be at a height that your line of sight falls in the top third of the screen. Monitor should be approximately an arm span away from you. Keep your arms relaxed at your sides, do not elevate your shoulders. Feet should be flat […]