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🏃‍♂️ Thinking of increasing your running distance? You might want to read this... 🏃‍♂️

A large study following over 5,000 runners for 18 months found that the biggest predictor of overuse injuries wasn't how much you ran in a week, it was how much you increased the distance of a single run.

The researchers found that runners who increased the distance of a run by more than 10% compared to their longest run in the previous 30 days were significantly more likely to develop an overuse injury.

📈 Small increase (10-30%) = 64% higher injury risk.
📈 Moderate increase (30-100%) = 52% higher injury risk.
📈 Large increase (>100%) = 128% higher injury risk.

Interestingly, popular measures such as the Acute Workload Ratio (ACWR) and week-to-week mileage increases were not associated with a higher injury risk.

So what does this mean?

If your longest run over the past month has been 10km, jumping straight to 15km because you're "feeling good" may be more risky than gradually building up over several sessions.

✅ Build distance progressively.
✅ Respect recovery.
✅ Focus on consistency rather than occasional big mileage jumps.
✅ Remember that fitness can improve faster than your tissues adapt.

Whether you're training for your first 5k, a half marathon, or a marathon, smart progression is often the difference between reaching the start line and sitting on the sidelines.

Are you guilty of the occasional ‘just one extra long run’? Let us know below! 👇

🎉 Congratulations Chloe! 🎉

We're delighted to share that Chloe has successfully completed her Shockwave Therapy training and is now qualified to provide this innovative treatment at Free Your Body Therapy.

As many of you know, Chloe is not only an our junior Sports Massage Therapist but is also currently studying Physiotherapy, continually expanding her knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for our clients.

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can be highly effective for a range of persistent tendon and musculoskeletal conditions, helping to stimulate the body's natural healing processes and support recovery. It is commonly used for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, shoulder tendinopathy and more.
We're incredibly proud of Chloe's commitment to her professional development and can't wait for our clients to benefit from this additional expertise.

Please join us in congratulating Chloe on this fantastic achievement! 👏

To book an appointment with Chloe, visit:
https://freeyourbodytherapy.janeapp.co.uk/ #/staff_member/12

🚨 KING'S LYNN'S MOST WANTED 🚨

After years of investigation, local authorities have finally identified the suspects responsible for:

🔹 Aggravated rehabilitation.
🔹 Unlawful possession of kinesiology tape.
🔹 Repeated encouragement of exercise.
🔹 Excessive use of voodoo magic.
🔹 Aggravated posture correction.
🔹 Carrying dangerous quantities of resistance bands.

The suspects, known locally as Jane Cole (Physio) and Terry Connolly (Osteopath), are believed to have helped thousands of people move better, feel stronger and return to doing the things they love.

If spotted, do not approach (esp if Jane doesn’t have a coffee in hand)…

Instead, book an appointment immediately.

https://freeyourbodytherapy.janeapp.co.uk

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🏃‍♀️ Meet Georgie – Our New MSc Physiotherapy Student 🏃‍♀️

We're delighted to welcome Georgie to Free Your Body Therapy as part of her MSc Physiotherapy 5 week placement with the University of Northampton.

Georgie has always had a passion for sport and grew up as a runner, developing a strong interest in how the body moves, performs, and recovers. After completing a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, she is now in her first year of the MSc Physiotherapy programme.

Alongside her studies, Georgie works as a running coach, helping runners build confidence, improve performance, and achieve their goals. She has a particular interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and supporting people in returning to the activities they enjoy most.

Over the coming weeks, Georgie will be working alongside the team, developing her clinical skills and gaining experience across a wide range of physiotherapy presentations.

If you're in the clinic, be sure to say hello and help us give Georgie a warm Free Your Body Therapy welcome!

Student Appointments: https://freeyourbodytherapy.janeapp.co.uk/ #/staff_member/13

🦴 Getting our Physio students hands-on from day 1! 🙌

No time wasted here... our physio student Elyn thrown straight into practical assessments on Day 1! Every course needs a brave volunteer... this time it was Terry! 👏

Terry kindly stepped up to help our students work through a hip joint assessment, giving them valuable hands-on experience from the very start.

There's no substitute for practical learning, and we're excited to help our future therapists build confidence, clinical reasoning, and assessment skills in a real-world setting.

A fantastic first session by everyone involved, and a big thank you to Terry for being such a good sport! 😄

📢 A small update to our appointment pricing 📢

We’ve held off as long as possible from making any changes to our pricing, doing our best to keep costs as accessible as we can for everyone.

As a clinic, our focus has always been on balancing high-quality, specialist care with accessibility. We’re still committed to that.

From 1st July 2026, there will be a small adjustment to selected appointment prices:

🔹 Osteopathy Follow-Up: £50
🔹 Sports Therapy Follow-Up: £40

This change helps us continue to deliver:

✔️ 1:1 specialist treatment time.
✔️ Evidence-based rehabilitation.
✔️ Ongoing professional development and clinical investment.
✔️ A wide range of services under one roof.

We also continue to offer student appointments for those who need a more affordable option, while also providing valuable clinical experience for our developing practitioners.

Thank you to all of our patients for your continued trust, support, and loyalty, it genuinely means a lot to the whole team.

If you have any questions about your treatment or upcoming appointments, please feel free to contact us.

More exciting news as we now welcome Chloe to the FYB team for the summer! 👏

Chloe is currently in her second year studying Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University. Alongside her studies, she has gained valuable experience working as a Pitchside First Aider across a variety of sports including American football, rugby, and football, helping assess and manage injuries in fast-paced sporting environments.

Having competed internationally as an acrobatic gymnast, Chloe developed a strong interest in anatomy, rehabilitation, and injury prevention through her own experiences within sport. More recently, she has also worked at both the Sheffield Half Marathon and the London Marathon, supporting athletes with recovery, injury management, and sports taping.

Chloe will be offering:

✔️ Sports Massage Therapy.
✔️ KT Taping.
✔️ Taping & Strapping.
✔️ Support with recovery and rehabilitation.

Outside of physiotherapy, Chloe enjoys strength training and is currently preparing to compete in her second HYROX event 💪

We’re delighted to have Chloe as part of the FYB team and look forward to seeing her continue to grow within the profession.

https://freeyourbodytherapy.janeapp.co.uk/ #/staff_member/12

We’re excited to welcome Elyn to the FYB team this summer! 👏

Elyn is currently studying towards a BSc in Physiotherapy and has recently completed her first year at university. Returning home for the summer, she is keen to continue building her knowledge and practical skills within physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation while gaining further hands-on clinical experience.

Elyn will be offering:

✔️ Sports Massage Therapy.
✔️ Taping & Strapping.
✔️ Support with recovery and rehabilitation.

She has a strong interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, exercise, and helping people stay active and moving well. Her approach is friendly, approachable, and focused on helping clients feel and perform at their best, whether that’s recovering from training, managing muscle tightness, or getting extra support around sport and exercise.

We’re delighted to have Elyn as part of the FYB team and look forward to seeing her continue to grow within the profession.

https://freeyourbodytherapy.janeapp.co.uk/ #/staff_member/11

🐾 Meet Finnley 🐾

At 14 years young, Finnley recently enjoyed some gentle osteopathy sessions with Terry at FYB 💙

As our dogs get older, they can start to slow down, become stiffer, struggle getting up, or just seem a little less comfortable in themselves. Canine Osteopathy can help support mobility, ease tension, improve movement, and keep them feeling happier and more comfortable in their later years.

Finnley was an absolute superstar during his session, proving that age is just a number 🐶✨

If you’ve noticed your older dog becoming stiff, slowing down on walks, or struggling with everyday movement, osteopathy may be able to help.

Feel free to message us for more information about canine osteopathy sessions with Terry at FYB 🐾

Book Now: https://freeyourbodytherapy.janeapp.co.uk/ #/animal-osteopathy