Pulse Physio and Sports Massage

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE

Whether you’re an athlete, recovering from an injury or tired after a busy spell at work, a sports massage might be just what you need 🏃

❓ Ever rolled your ankle? ❓

Ever rolled your ankle and felt that sharp pain on the outside? You might’ve sprained your ATFL – the most commonly injured ligament in the ankle!
👉 The ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament) connects the fibula to the talus and helps stabilize your ankle, especially during inversion movements (when your foot rolls in). Injuries can be classified by different grades from partial to full thickness tear.

🌀 How it happens:
* Sudden twisting motions
* Sports with quick direction changes (like basketball, soccer, or trail running)
* Stepping off a curb wrong 😬

💡 Recovery Tips:
✅ Ice and elevate
✅ Early mobility (when safe!)
✅ Strengthening and balance exercises
❌ Don’t rush back too soon – it can lead to chronic instability and repetitive ankle sprains 🙁

🦶 Whether you’re a weekend warrior or elite athlete, take ankle injuries seriously. Rehab right to come back stronger! 💪

APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY / SATURDAY

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£5 OFF WHEN YOU REFER A FRIEND 🏃 🏋️

Simply refer a friend for a physiotherapy or sports massage appointment and recieve £5 off your next treatment

Knee Osteoarthritis: What You Need to Know

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition where the cartilage in the knee joint wears down over time, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. It’s more common as we age, but can also be influenced by factors like genetics, obesity, and previous injuries.

Key Symptoms of Knee OA:
* Pain, especially first thing on a morning, weight-bearing or after inactivity
* Stiffness and limited range of motion
* Swelling and knee instability

How Physiotherapy Can Help:
* Strengthening Exercises: Target muscles around the knee to reduce strain on the joint.
* Range of Motion Exercises: Improve flexibility and ease stiffness.
* Manual Therapy: Techniques to reduce pain and improve movement.
* Weight Management: Reduce stress on the knee joint.
* Pain Relief: Heat, cold, or corticosteroid injections may be suitable

🧠 Common Myths 🧠
* OA is not just ‘bone on bone’ it is part of the ageing process
* Most people will have OA as we get older, not everyone will get pain
* Guidelines show us you don’t need an X-Ray to diagnose OA, your physiotherapist can diagnose OA when examining you

GREAT NORTH RUN

Trying to recover after the highs of completing the GREAT NORTH RUN this past weekend?

Book in this week for your post event massage

Availability: Wednesday PM

Do you:
1️⃣ Feel sore after training?
2️⃣ Struggle with stiffness or aches on a morning?
3️⃣ Keep getting small niggles?
4️⃣ Notice reduced mobility?
5️⃣ Recovery slower than expected?

If you answered yes to two or more, sports massage can help 🏃 🏋️

CLIENT REVIEW

My client came in with ankle and knee issues during training for an upcoming marathon

With one session we were able to reduce pain and aid in preparation for the big day

AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK

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🏃 GET £5 OFF YOUR NEXT TREATMENT 🏃

Refer a Friend to Pulse Physiotherapy & Sports Massage

Here’s how it works:

Refer a friend to book their first physiotherapy appointment.
They mention your name at booking or during their first visit.
After their appointment, you’ll receive £5 off your next session

There’s no limit—refer as many friends as you like and keep saving!

🎯 Great for athletes, weekend warriors, or anyone recovering from pain or injury.

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