OnTrack Physiotherapy

👋 Insurance Clients 👋

If you’re medically insured personally or through work you can get assessment and treatment at OnTrack Physio.

Check with your insurer or get in touch 📥
uk



… and more!

🙌 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 🙌

I have previously worked in clinics that encourage passive treatments, for repeat business, that often don’t truly help clients, and certainly not in the long term. Unfortunately, much of the private healthcare space puts profits over people in this way.

Part of my drive to set up OnTrack Physio was to offer a fresh approach.

At OnTrack Physio we believe in…
🤩 Empowering people
🫵 Putting YOU at the centre of YOUR treatment
🤝 Honest and open, evidence-based advice
❌ Long term solutions, not short term fixes

Get in touch today and see if we can help you 📥

💫 Client Wins 💫

Nothing makes me happier than seeing clients achieve their goals
Richard came to OnTrack Physio a couple of weeks before his first ever half marathon. After months of training he was worried he might have to miss the race he’d trained so hard for.
We assessed, diagnosed and gave him reassurance and advice on recovery and management before race day
It was a pleasure seeing him flying through the streets of 2 weeks later, pain free! 🙌
He also clocked an impressive 1:53:21 for his first half after only starting running this year. Congratulations Richard 👏
See how we can help you get on the start line for your next race. As always, Link in bio 🔗

❌ we’re closed this weekend ❌
I’m packing up the OnTrack van and heading down to Cornwall for a wedding
We’re open as usual next week Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Is it time to sort that bothersome back?
Finally book in that recovery sports massage you’ve promised yourself?
Sort that niggly Knee?
Simply book an appointment at OnTrack physio and let’s start your road to recovery 😊

x 🤝

Getting into running can often be a daunting prospect, not to mention the risk of injury.

The first piece of advice I give to any new runner is make sure your progression is GRADUAL. Many injuries are caused by big increases in loading (distance, time or volume of training) i.e. too much too soon.

The coaches at Mile Shy club are all about this gradual, progressive plan. I often refer people to Mile Shy from my NHS job in Trafford and here at OnTrack Physio for this exact reason. They have a fantastic, inclusive community for people of ANY ability 🙌

Mile Shy members can enjoy 15% OFF at OnTrack Physiotherapy where we specialise in the assessment and treatment of running related injuries.

⭐️ Physio Assessment and Treatment
⭐️ Strength and Conditioning
⭐️ Sports Massage
⭐️ Acupuncture

Find out more ➡️ ontrackphysio.co.uk

Follow ➡️ /

Happy running 🏃‍♀️

😖 I CAN’T RUN COS’ OF MY BACK… 😖

Have you ever said these words?
This one’s for you!
This is one of the most common concerns I hear as a physiotherapist.
They say you can’t outrun a bad diet, but can you outrun a bad back?
A recent study has added to the evidence and answered this specific question…

Happy Running!

🇸🇮 Race review 🇸🇮

1) my focus face?
2) Finisher.
3) new friends ._klein
4) old friends - the Sale Harriers crew
5) Good stats
6) Bad stats - one day I will pace myself.
7/8) all the views

🏃‍♂️ 79km
⬆️ 3,200m
👍17th Overall
⏱️Ave pace 6.44mins/km

My most complete performance to date. I think.
After going out at blistering pace at the Lakeland 50 and paying for it later in the race, I was determined to stay in my cage for the first part of the race, so settled into an honest but controlled pace for the first section of road and trail (aside from a 3.43/Km section)
I used my poles early doors as others around me held them back for tired legs. I moved efficiently over the ascents, generally holding position and taking some places back on the descents which seems to be developing as one of my strengths - there was a time when I was terrible on the downs but have definitely upskilled.
I had a blister developing from around 30km. Nothing that would stop me but certainly something that slowed me a little after kicking a rock and bruising it. Ouchie! My thoughts for the next 5km were “keep moving… if can run across Scotland with THAT TOE then I can get round 80km. The pain soon subsided and I cracked on, keeping pace.
Nutrition.
I’ve been guilty of not fuelling well at previous ultras. There’s times you just can’t face food. Today was different. I took a total of 9 gels, which is decent for me and my stomach. I got ahead of my nutrition early in the race. This definitely showed in my performance later in the race.
Also, big shout out to flat coke. IYKYK.
A real low point was a flat road section which dragged on for miles, or so it seemed. Running with ._klein here helped the time pass and I had to dig in to keep running, the temptation to walk was strong.
I came home in 17th position which I think is a fair reflection of my fitness. Super proud of the performance and as always, the fact my legs carried me so far.
Still lots to learn but I’m currently 2 weeks into 3 weeks ‘off-season’ before chasing some big goals for 2025.

We're now listed on Local Physio 🙌

Check out our profile here.... 👇

OnTrack Physiotherapy - Local Physio OnTrack Physiotherapy is a local physiotherapy clinic in Sale. Find treatment information, clinic reviews, contact details and more.

Pre Race Prep

1. Shake out run round Lake Jasna 🏃‍♂️
2. Time for reflection 💦
3. Pre race dip in Lake Bled 🏊‍♂️
4. Beautiful Lake Bled 🇸🇮
5. Early starts made easier by the views 🌄
6. Pre 80km nerves with team Sale Harriers 😬
7. from the Lake District to Slovenia 🧢
8. Calm before the storm in Kranjska Gora 📍

Race preview…
After a top 10 at Lakeland 50 I had 8 weeks until Julian alps. With a 10 days rest and 10 days taper either side of that, it left me with 5 weeks to try and tune up.

Looking at the numbers, I didn’t exceed 80km/week throughout that mini training block. This is modest by anyone’s standard, never mind a build for an ultra.

In there I had some good sessions in the hills including kinder scout reps, the BlenQuatre (4 ascents of Blencathra) and a failed attempt at the fishers tea round.

Travelling abroad for a race comes with specific challenges. You definitely have to be more mindful of how you get your fuel, hydration and sleep, particularly on travel days.

I was also aware of activity levels before the run. I remember running in Bruges Marathon and doing 20,000+ steps the day before the race. Needless to say I bonked pretty hard the day after. This time we had a little tourist trip to lake Bled after a few Km Shake out run up to the beautiful lake jasna… then ate, napped, and ate some more.

Due to poor weather in the week leading up to the race, a route change was put in place meaning we wouldn’t experience going over the highest passes, reducing the overall elevation to around 3,250m over 80km. I had mixed feelings about this.

I was greeted by a 4.45am alarm on the day of the race, ate a cold tupperware of overnight oats and it was go time!

I had 2 main goals for the race after some poor fuelling and getting pretty down on myself during Lakeland 50.

1) fuel every 30 minutes 😋
2) Have fun 😃

I’d also set a goal time of around 8 hours 30 minutes….

Mud, Sweat and Tears

💚