Blog

Jul 13

A step by step guide to a pain free foot

Today our blog will discuss the symptoms, cause and management of a pesky little foot condition named ‘Plantar fasciitis’. The reasoning behind my crusade against this affliction? Nothing more than a deep-rooted hatred born from a personal experience. Whilst out enjoying a run only this morning, I felt the beginnings of... read more →

13th July 2016
Matthew Walker
Foot Pain

May 11

The magic of kinesiology tape unraveled!

The magic of kinesiology tape unravelled!

So what is kinesiology tape? Kinesiology tape is a relatively new, but effective strategy of injury and performance management. It used by health Practitioners such as osteopaths, physiotherapists and sports doctors across the world and can regularly be seen strapped to arms, legs and torsos of some of the world’s top... read more →

Mar 14

The 10 most common running injuries and our top tips to get you back on track

With the London Marathon only six weeks away and the sudden infiltration of panic-struck entrants knocking at my practice door, I thought it may be both helpful, and topical, to write a quick blog discussing the top 10 most common running injuries... And, in case you fall victim, or just fall... read more →

14th March 2016
Matthew Walker
Sports Injury

Jan 25

“Cute, innocent, sweet little bundles of a bad back waiting to happen”

Babies are trouble… Nine joyous months of weight gain, morning sickness, aches and pains, mood swings so strong you could leave even the most macho of men trembling in fear, and then when they do arrive, you must cater to their every need or feel the wrath of their selfish... read more →

25th January 2016
Matthew Walker
Pregnancy

Jan 07

Good-news...Your-hamstrings-going-to-be-ok-1

Hamstring strain – Klopp’s Gegenpress isn’t the only cause…

Introduction Imagine the scene; an elite athlete at full stretch suddenly comes to a halt, clasping the back of their thigh – their face etched with shock, agony and disappointment. A team of physios helps the limping casualty away from the pitch or track… unless you’re Derek Redmond of course,... read more →

7th January 2016
Matthew Walker
Sports Injury

Nov 29

Hamstring Tendinopathy – A real pain in the…

The Trouble with Hamstrings Introduction I see a lot of people who tell me they’ve ‘pulled a hamstring’ – it’s a common enough condition – and in most cases they’ve self-diagnosed accurately. But beware, that pain may not be all it seems. There is another condition called Hamstring tendinopathy which... read more →

29th November 2015
Matthew Walker
Sports Injury

Oct 27

Sprained ankle…a recurring problem?

Ever wonder why you keep spraining that same ankle? A sportsman’s nightmare… a dodgy tackle, a patch of uneven ground, an awkward landing or maybe just a few too many Proseccos in your favourite pair of high heels. Whatever the cause, the outcome is usually long-lived and less than favourable for... read more →

27th October 2015
Matthew Walker
Sports Injury