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19/08/2026

Initial Treatment of an Ankle Sprain…

Following an ankle sprain while surfing last week I thought I would document the next 7 days to show how I as a sports therapist dealt with my own injury.

08/08/2026

Calf or Achilles pain? 👇

Stretching isn’t always the answer.

If the tissue is irritated, aggressive stretching can sometimes make symptoms more sensitive. Instead, focus on controlled loading and gradually build your tolerance.

The aim isn’t to avoid loading the tissue — it’s to find the right amount of load for where you’re at. 💪

New availability at Injury Mechanics 🗓️I’ve updated my clinic opening times to make it easier to book appointments aroun...
24/07/2026

New availability at Injury Mechanics 🗓️

I’ve updated my clinic opening times to make it easier to book appointments around your training, work and lifestyle.

Whether you’re dealing with an injury, looking to improve performance, or want to move better — I’m here to help.

Book your appointment via injurymechanics.com

PAIN ≠ DAMAGEPain is your body’s alarm system — not always a measure of damage.Poor sleep. Stress. Recovery. Previous in...
08/06/2026

PAIN ≠ DAMAGE

Pain is your body’s alarm system — not always a measure of damage.

Poor sleep. Stress. Recovery. Previous injury. Training load.

All of these can influence how pain feels.

That’s why two people can have the same scan… and completely different pain.

The aim isn’t always to find damage.
It’s to understand pain, build confidence and increase capacity.

Move better. Feel better. Perform better.

Good luck to everyone taking on the Manchester Half Marathon & 10K today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Trust your training, enjoy the atmosph...
31/05/2026

Good luck to everyone taking on the Manchester Half Marathon & 10K today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Trust your training, enjoy the atmosphere, and give it your best. You’ve already done the hard work. 💪🔥

Recently competed in France against some of the fastest riders in Europe.The result wasn’t what I’d worked towards, but ...
28/05/2026

Recently competed in France against some of the fastest riders in Europe.

The result wasn’t what I’d worked towards, but sport has a way of teaching lessons beyond the outcome itself.

Sometimes preparation and performance don’t align — and that doesn’t take away from the work behind it.

At this level, learning how to respond when things don’t go your way is just as important as the training itself: reset, reflect, move forward.

A mindset that applies just as much in rehab and recovery as it does in sport.

Back to work. 🇫🇷

Goodluck to all the Manchester Marathoners today 🏃‍♂️All the early mornings, long runs, and hard sessions come down to t...
19/04/2026

Goodluck to all the Manchester Marathoners today 🏃‍♂️

All the early mornings, long runs, and hard sessions come down to this. Trust your prep, stay relaxed, and enjoy it.

One step at a time — you’ve got this

14/04/2026

Last weekend saw the first round of the National series in the big shed. Saw some good results coming through after making some changes over the winter which was good to see. 7th and a 3rd for rounds 1&2. On to Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in May.
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02/04/2026

Slowed this right down so you can see what’s really happening 👀

Notice the knee dropping inward on BOTH take-off and landing 🚨
This is knee valgus — and it’s not just a “weak glute med” issue.

What you’re actually seeing is a breakdown in control across the whole chain:
➡️ Hip: not controlling internal rotation + adduction
➡️ Knee: collapsing inward under load
➡️ Foot/ankle: often rolling in, driving the movement from below

On take-off 👉 poor control of the femur as force is produced
On landing 👉 poor ability to absorb force and control alignment

💡 The key point:
This is a coordination + control problem, not just strength.

The knee is just where it shows up — not where it starts.

Train the system:
✔️ Hip stability
✔️ Foot/ankle control
✔️ Single-leg strength
✔️ Landing mechanics

Get this right = better force transfer, better performance, lower injury risk 👊

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