Elite Performance Therapy

Sport and movement have always been at the centre of Jake’s career, both inside and outside the clinic.

Alongside Elite Performance Therapy, Jake works as Lead Sports Therapist at Swindon Supermarine FC and with Cheltenham Town FC Academy, supporting athletes through injury management, rehabilitation, and return-to-play programmes ⚽

His experience in high-performance sport helps him understand the demands placed on the body, while his focus remains the same for every client: finding the cause of the problem and creating a plan built around your goals.

Ready to start your recovery journey with Jake?

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📍 The Rickyard, Shucknall, Hereford, HR1 3SJ
📞 +44 7495 731622

⚽ Pitchside #002 – Hamstring Tightness

During last night’s fixture, one of our players reported increasing hamstring tightness after approximately 35 minutes of play.

Although they were still able to continue, hamstring tightness can often be an early warning sign of a muscle strain.

To minimise the risk of a more significant injury, the decision was made to substitute the player.

🩺 Pitchside Management
✔️ Injury assessment
✔️ Relative rest
✔️ Compression
✔️ Pain-free range of movement exercises
✔️ Advice on activity modification

💪 What’s Next?

The player has now begun the early stages of rehabilitation, focusing on reducing symptoms, restoring normal movement and gradually rebuilding strength before progressing back to running and a safe return to football.

💡 Jake’s Tip Hamstring injuries don’t always happen with a sudden “pop”. Tightness can be your body’s first warning sign. Recognising it early and making the right decision can often prevent weeks on the sidelines.

📍 Real match-day case from Jake Heath, BSc (Hons), MSc Sports Therapy, Sports Therapist for Swindon Supermarine FC.

Shared anonymously for educational purposes.

Losing distance isn’t always about your swing technique. Sometimes, the biggest limitation is what your body can’t physically do ⛳

The Golf Performance Blueprint helps uncover the movement restrictions and physical limitations that may be affecting your performance.

By assessing areas like mobility, stability, and rotation, we can identify where your body may be compensating and how this links back to your swing.

Instead of guessing what needs changing, understand what’s really happening and create a plan based on your body.

Ready to find out what could be holding your golf game back?

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📍 The Rickyard, Shucknall, Hereford, HR1 3SJ
📞 +44 7495 731622

One of the most common questions we hear is: "How long will this take to heal?" 🤕

The truth is, recovery isn't as simple as waiting for the pain to disappear.

Every injury goes through four stages of tissue healing, and understanding what happens during each stage can help you recover more effectively, avoid setbacks, and know when it's safe to return to the activities you enjoy.

In our latest blog, we explain:
✔️ The four stages of tissue healing
✔️ Why inflammation is a normal (and important!) part of recovery
✔️ Why feeling better doesn't always mean you're fully healed
✔️ How the right treatment and rehabilitation can support every stage of the healing process

If you're recovering from an injury, or you're curious about what's happening inside your body during the healing process, it's well worth a read.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://elite-performance-therapy.co.uk/4-stages-of-tissue-healing/

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📍 The Rickyard, Shucknall, Hereford, HR1 3SJ
📞 +44 7495 731622

⚽ Pitchside #001 – Ankle Ligament Injury

A striker was running into the box with a clear chance to score. As he committed to the challenge, he tried to avoid a collision with the goalkeeper, planted his foot and pivoted awkwardly.

🩺 Pitchside Assessment The mechanism of injury, immediate swelling and difficulty weight bearing were all consistent with an injury to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL).

🚑 Immediate Management The ankle was stabilised in a walking boot, with the initial focus on managing pain and swelling.

💪 What’s Next? Rehabilitation has now begun, with the aim of restoring strength, stability and confidence before returning to play.

💡 Jake’s Tip Don’t assume every ankle sprain is “just a sprain”. An early assessment can make a significant difference to both recovery time and reducing the risk of future ankle injuries.

📍 Real match-day case from Jake’s role as Sports Therapist for Swindon Supermarine FC.

Shared anonymously for educational purposes.

Choosing the right therapist is about more than just treating the injury. It's about feeling listened to, understanding what's causing the problem, and having a clear plan to get you back to doing what you enjoy.

That's exactly the experience Jake aims to give every client.

⭐ "He takes pride in understanding the issue properly and tailoring his treatment to get you back playing as quickly and safely as possible."

⭐ "He is understanding, professional and has a caring nature to support your recovery."

Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, dealing with persistent pain, or simply want to move better, Jake will work with you to create a treatment and rehabilitation plan that's tailored to your goals.

Ready to take the first step? Book your appointment with Jake today:

🌐 elite-performance-therapy.co.uk/book-online/
📍 The Rickyard, Shucknall, Hereford, HR1 3SJ
📞 +44 7495 731622

⚽ ¡NEW SERIES ! – Pitchside #001

Most people only see the injury.

As sports therapists, we see everything that happens next 😊

Every week, Jake Leonard will share real match-day injuries from his role as Sports Therapist for Swindon Supermarine FC, alongside his pitchside work in rugby.

We’ll look at how the injury happened, the immediate assessment, early management and the rehabilitation process.

All cases are shared anonymously to protect player confidentiality.

👀 Pitchside #001 is coming very soon… 🥅

Before changing your golf swing, it’s important to understand what your body is capable of first ⛳

Your swing is influenced by your mobility, strength, balance, and movement patterns. If your body has limitations, your swing may be compensating without you even realising.

The Golf Performance Blueprint looks beyond the swing to assess the body behind it, helping identify restrictions and areas that may be affecting your performance.

These are real client results showing how we can uncover what’s happening and create a plan to help you move and play better.

Ready to understand your body and improve your game?

🌐 elite-performance-therapy.co.uk/book-online/
📍 The Rickyard, Shucknall, Hereford, HR1 3SJ
📞 +44 7495 731622

Played Sunday league yesterday and woke up feeling like your legs have gone through 90 minutes of battle? ⚽

Most players either do nothing the next day or try to “run it off”… but what you do in the 24 hours after a match can have a big impact on how quickly you recover and how your body feels for the next session.

In one of our latest blogs, Jake shares 5 things every Sunday league player should be doing after a game, including hydration, nutrition, active recovery, mobility, and knowing when a ni**le needs attention.

If you’re carrying a recurring injury, something doesn’t feel right, or you want to understand what’s causing the problem, Jake can help with a proper assessment and personalised treatment plan.

Read the full blog here 👇
https://elite-performance-therapy.co.uk/5-things-every-sunday-league-player-should-do-the-day-after-a-match-but-doesnt/

Ready to get your injury or ni**le checked?

🌐 elite-performance-therapy.co.uk/book-online/
📍 The Rickyard, Shucknall, Hereford, HR1 3SJ
📞 +44 7495 731622

Did you know your posture could be affecting your golf swing without you even realising it?

This client's Golf Performance Blueprint highlighted two key findings during their postural assessment:
✔️ A slight shift in balance towards the left
✔️ A slight forward lean in posture

These may seem like small differences, but they can influence how you load through your swing, transfer weight, and generate power.

Our Golf Performance Blueprint goes beyond simply watching your swing. We assess how your body moves, looking at posture, mobility, stability, strength, and movement patterns to identify the physical factors that could be limiting your performance.

The result? A personalised report that clearly explains what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do to improve it.

Ready to find out what's really holding your golf back?

🌐 elite-performance-therapy.co.uk/book-online/
📍 The Rickyard, Shucknall, Hereford, HR1 3SJ
📞 +44 7495 731622