Forge Injury & Performance - Manchester

Calm before the storm down before there game against 🏉

Pre game prep starts 2 hours before kick off:
- Prep run on bags & check medical equipment
- Injury assessments for readiness to play
- Pre game soft tissue massage
- Sports taping - Ankles, Knees, Shoulders, elbows & wrists

Going into the game with a clear head makes a massive difference and sets the lads up for success. Therefore it’s my responsibility to be on the ball and help out where I can.

Well needed recovery session from .rehabilitation ⭐️✨

Been smashing myself training wise and now some time for well needed recovery. This session was focused around the quads, hip and glutes.

After struggling with managing a tendinopathy in my quad tendon treatment definitely helps for them short term gains so I can smash them in the gym hopefully getting me back to running and jumping pain free 📈

📣 Clinic Update | Thank You & What’s Next at Forge

Just a quick message to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported Forge over the last six weeks. The response has been incredible, and we’re only just getting started.

I’m now taking a short break until 20th July, but the clinic remains fully open.

Josh and Becky are available for appointments throughout, so if you’re struggling with an injury or pain, please don’t wait for me to get back. They’ll look after you.

While I’m away, we’ll also be launching our new website and sharing our updated pricing.

Thanks again for all the support. We can’t wait to keep building Forge and helping even more people get back to doing what they love.

📣 New Physique Affiliation Annoncement & a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Forge Injury & Performance this month.

Use code: FIAP10 at checkout for 10% off 📈

Every appointment booked, review left, recommendation made, and message shared means a lot to us and helps our clinic continue to grow.

We’ve also got some exciting news! We’re now officially affiliated with Physique.

We’ve trusted Physique for years to supply the clinic with essentials including massage lotion, gloves, couch roll, and rehabilitation equipment, so we’re proud to now be working together.

As part of the partnership, you can now get 10% off physiotherapy, sports therapy, and rehabilitation supplies by scanning our QR code and using our exclusive discount.

Thank you again for your continued support. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to helping even more people move better, recover stronger, and perform at their best ⭐️

Suitcase carries

40KG kettlebell carries new PB this exercise is absolutely horrible and great to build core stability

Anti side flexion work teaches our core to be able to brace and not break Espicalky focusing on our lateral core such as oblique muscles while also strnegthing our posture chain

These are a stable in a wide range of muscles and can be used for lower back pain / knee rehab / hip rehab anything really.

Recovery isn’t optional. It’s part of the training. 💪

You can have the best training programme in the world, but if you don’t recover properly, you’ll never get the most from it.

Recovery is where your body repairs damaged tissue, adapts to the training stimulus and comes back stronger for the next session.

Here are the five pillars I prioritise:

🥩 1. Nutrition
Fuel your body with enough protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats to support muscle repair, recovery and performance.

💧 2. Hydration
Even mild dehydration can reduce strength, endurance and recovery. Stay on top of your fluid intake throughout the day.

😴 3. Sleep
Arguably the most powerful recovery tool available. Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep to optimise muscle repair, hormone regulation and performance.

🧘 4. Mobility & Prehab
Improve movement quality, maintain joint range of motion and address areas of stiffness before they become injuries.

🤝 5. The Extras
Sports massage, soft tissue therapy, compression, contrast therapy and other recovery strategies can all play a role—but only after you’ve nailed the fundamentals above.

Remember…

Recovery doesn’t make you weaker. It allows you to train harder, recover faster and perform better.

Train hard. Recover harder. 📈

June 2026 ✅

That marks the end of another incredible month at Forge Injury & Performance.

It’s been a month full of progress—not just for the clinic, but more importantly for the clients who have trusted us with their rehabilitation.

Seeing so many people nearing the end of their rehab journey and returning to the sports, work and activities they love is exactly why Forge was created.

A few highlights from June:

✅ 137 client appointments
✅ 3 Performance Coaching clients
✅ 116 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews
✅ Over 120,000 Instagram views
✅ Continued growth in Athlete Care memberships

This month we’ve worked with a huge variety of injuries and goals, including:

🦶 Ankle & Foot Injuries
🏃 ACL Rehabilitation
🦵 Hip Pain
🦴 Knee Pain
💪 Shoulder Pain
🦴 Neck Pain
⚽ Pre-participation / Pre-season Screening
🏋️ Performance & Strength Testing
⚡ Nerve-related Conditions
🏃 Return to Sport Rehabilitation

A massive thank you to everyone who has supported Forge over the past month. Whether you’ve booked an appointment, recommended us to a friend, or simply engaged with our content—it genuinely means a lot.

Here’s to an even bigger July. 🛠️📈

What can we actually see during Bobby’s shoulder assessment? 👀

As Bobby elevates his right arm, there are a few key movement patterns that stand out…

✅ 1. Scapular dyskinesis
The right scapula demonstrates altered movement during shoulder elevation, with mild winging and reduced upward rotation compared to the opposite side.

What is scapular dyskinesis?
Scapular dyskinesis simply means an alteration in the normal position or movement of the shoulder blade. It isn’t a diagnosis and it isn’t always painful—in fact, many athletes have some degree of dyskinesis without symptoms.

The important question is why it’s occurring.

✅ 2. Altered scapulothoracic mechanics
During arm elevation, the scapula should upwardly rotate, posteriorly tilt and externally rotate to maintain the subacromial space and provide a stable base for the rotator cuff.

In this case, those movement patterns appeared less efficient, suggesting altered scapulothoracic mechanics.

Potential contributors can include:
• Previous nerve injury.
• Reduced neuromuscular control.
• Weakness of the serratus anterior and lower trapezius.
• Thoracic spine stiffness.
• Fatigue or training load.

✅ 3. Upper trapezius dominance
As the shoulder elevates, the upper trapezius becomes increasingly dominant.

This often represents a compensatory strategy rather than the primary problem. If muscles such as the serratus anterior or lower trapezius aren’t contributing effectively, the upper trapezius may increase its activity to help achieve overhead movement.

✅ 4. Increased levator scapulae tone
The levator scapulae elevates the scapula and assists with downward rotation.

⚠️ Can we diagnose this from movement alone?
No.

Movement assessment provides valuable information, but it’s only one part of the clinical picture. Strength testing, symptom behaviour, previous injury history, objective testing and response to loading are all essential before drawing conclusions.

At , we don’t just treat painful muscles—we identify why movement has changed and build a rehabilitation programme that restores strength, control and confidence over time. 💪