Hughes & Associates Chartered Physiotherapists

26/03/2026

Last game of the season, big match against Old Crescent from Limerick, looking forward to it!

🏉 Final round of the AIL 2A season 🏉

Ballymena vs Old Crescent
📆 Saturday 4th April
🕑 2.30pm kick off

Easter weekend, a huge home fixture, and the perfect chance to catch up with friends and family.

Calling all supporters - sponsors, regular attendees, those home from uni, travelling, or working — spend your Easter Saturday at Eaton Park, meet up with friends, and get behind the team for a huge day at Eaton Park.

Expect a great atmosphere from early on with a sold-out lunch and food served downstairs from 1PM.

The fun won't stop at the final whistle….

🎶 Live music after the game to keep the atmosphere going strong
🏆 Ulster Challenge Cup R16 game vs Ospreys at 8PM will be shown live in the clubhouse

Bring a crowd and be part of a great day at the club.

This is an occasion not to be missed.

⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️

26/03/2026

I'm maybe not the best at reverse psychology. Nice little back routine for desk workers. Easy to do and a little bit a few times a day can go a long way.

I haven't put reps or how long to hold, generally if someone's more sore I'll start them off with less or a modified version e.g. not going as far into the stretch and build it up as they improve

Any questions try sending us a message on Instagram. If back pain's been bothering you book an appointment by ringing us on 028 256 8162 or check out the booking system on our website https://hughesphysio.connect.tm3app.com/book/physiotherapy

24/03/2026

Early stage knee strengthening
Mini/partial range of movement wall slide squats. Can be good for getting knee extension and starting to strengthen up quads after acute knee injury or knee surgery.

Usually start people with small amount of reps and small range of movement and gradually build it up.

Like and share to anyone you know that this exercise might help

Need help with your knee or another issue give us a call on 028 2563 8162 or book an appointment online:
https://hughesphysio.connect.tm3app.com/book/physiotherapy

23/03/2026

Two great exercises for a stiff knee or after a knee surgery e.g. a knee replacement

Both active assisted i.e. you help yourself do them using a towel or your other leg. Easy to do and effective, getting better doesn't need to be complicated

23/03/2026

Ever thought about taking up running or trying a challenge? Can be good to have a goal or event to aim for. Where there's a will there's a way and if you need a bit of help along the way give us a shout.

Never say never and a lot of beginner or newer runner problems can be sorted or avoided altogether, maybe this year is your year to take up a new healthy hobby

Ballymena Runners presents the Fairhill Five Mile Race sponsored by the Fairhill Shopping Centre.

📍 Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena
📅 Thursday 4th June
⏰ 7:00pm start

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive evening of running in the heart of Ballymena. The Fairhill Five Mile Race is an event for everyone — whether you’re taking on your first race, returning to running, or simply looking to enjoy a great community atmosphere.

With strong support along the route and a friendly finish-line experience, it’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special.

🏅 Medal for all finishers
🎽 Complimentary race top for all entries received before 30th April

Entries are now open and expected to fill quickly.

👉 Enter here:

https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17118

19/03/2026

🚨Three things that will make the difference to new runners.🚨

Please like and share to anyone you know taking up running for the first time, thanks

Running can be hard enough even when it's going well, if you're thinking of starting off save yourself some time and potential injuries with some common but not always followed advice.

These things might seem obvious but sometimes time isn't on your side and good habits go by the wayside

1. Warm up!!!
Doesn't need to be overly complicated, doesn't always need to be fancy. Get the heart rate up, get the joints, muscles and tendons ready for the work they're going to do. While a generic warm up can be a good starting point, a warm up tailored to you can be a huge game changer

If you're not sure what this might look like check out a small part of my warm up in the video

2. Get a plan
Again, at the start, doesn't need to be complicated. Just needs to be sensible and it's not an exact science because everyone's a bit different. Different training histories, different capacities.

A good shout is a couch to 5km program and this might surprise you, even if you're relatively fit.

You might be able to run 5km on a pitch but 5km on the road is different, different forces on your joints nad tendons and it takes your body time to adapt to that. Even if you're fit enough, I still recommend this.

3. Get decent shoes/runners
They don't need to be £250 carbon plate elite distance trainers. But they do need to be comfortable, suit your foot shape and also suit your style of running! This can be a bit of trial and error initially but honestly it makes a difference especially the more running you do

This is by far not the only bits of advice for beginners and it might seem like stating the obvious to some but it can be a good start and good to hear

If you've started running and are having difficulties sticking at it because of injuries or niggles give us a ring. Our goal is to keep people healthy and active a running can be a brilliant way to do that

Give us a call at 028 2563 8162 9am-5pm
Or book an appointment via our website
https://hughesphysio.connect.tm3app.com/book/physiotherapy

19/03/2026

📢Physio appointments available for week 23rd to 27th March 📢

Still some appointments available for next week but please book ahead to avoid missing out. We do out best to accommodate people ringing in on the day but sometimes it's not possible, thanks.

Use our website to book online: link below

https://hughesphysio.connect.tm3app.com/book/physiotherapy

Or give us a call on 028 2563 8162 phone line should be open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Leave us a message if the line is busy and we'll get back to you

✅Tuesday 24th March
10:45am
11:30am
2:00pm

✅Wednesday 25th March
10:00am

✅Thursday 26th March
12:30pm

⛔Friday 27th March
Booked up

16/03/2026

📢Physio appointments available for the upcoming this week 📢

Busy week in the clinic

Use our website to book online: link below

https://hughesphysio.connect.tm3app.com/book/physiotherapy

Or give us a call on 028 2563 8162 phone line should be open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Leave us a message if the line is busy and we'll get back to you

✅Monday 16th March
4:00pm
4:45pm

☘️Tuesday 17th March
Closed

✅Wednesday 18th March
11:30am

✅Thursday 19th March
11:45am
12:30pm

✅Friday 20th March
Fully booked

13/03/2026

Also good luck to Medallion XV today in the plate final in Carrick! Our physio Oisín will be there helping them out

Best wishes to our Medallion XV who take on Campbell College in the Final of the Medallion Plate tomorrow. All support welcome!

Medallion Plate Final v Campbell College
2:30pm Kick Off at Carrick Grammar

13/03/2026

Good luck to women's team in their cup final tomorrow at Ravenhill!

09/03/2026

📢Physio appointments available for the upcoming this week 📢

The clinic is getting a bit busier so please book in advance

Use our website to book online: link below

https://hughesphysio.connect.tm3app.com/book/physiotherapy

Or give us a call on 028 2563 8162 phone line should be open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Leave us a message if the line is busy and we'll get back to you

✅Monday 9th March
5:00pm

✅Tuesday 10th March
10:00am
11:00am

✅Wednesday 11th March
11:00am
1:15pm

✅Thursday 12th March
11:45am
2:30pm

✅Friday 13th March
11:30am
2:15pm
3:30pm