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The Movement Physio

The Movement Physio - Rehab But Better. Helping people overcome pain, prevent injury and perform.

Private Physiotherapy Practice based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire & Stourbridge, West Midlands.

14/07/2022

I have heard this cue for 99% of lifts in the gym and it doesn’t really make sense…

All of these movements are inherently different yet the same cue is used making them look more similar 🤔

By jamming your shoulder blades back & down it causes you to shove your chest forward and go into a more extended position.

This isn’t a bad position.
And I understand if you are just training to lift a really heavy weight. Fine - crack on…..

But if you are training for sport or just want to move well - by doing this you are dramatically reducing your movement options.

I would suggest to allow the shoulder blades to move freely and naturally - your shoulders, chest and back will thank you for it 👍

08/06/2022

What should I do in the off-season? 🏉

The off-season for a rugby player is a great time to improve. You can resolve any ongoing issues but also prepare your body for the upcoming season.

When pre-season starts your body is hit with high intensity/high volume training. A perfect time to make some serious gains physically and technically….
.But, if your body is not adequately prepared (suffering some niggles/you’ve done nothing since the end of the season) this is a time where injuries can occur/reoccur.

Everyone will be different.

Here are some key elements to include in your offseason training:

🏉Rehab any previous injuries & make those areas robust through a progressive rehabilitation plan

🏉Restore range of movement lost during the past season. Train a mixture of flexibility & strength training taking joints through their full range.

🏉Train the areas that are limiting your personal performance. If you started to blow up towards the end of the game – work on your aerobic base. Feel like you are running in treacle = work on your speed. Not proficient at your position’s key skill set = get to the training pitch and work on those specific skills.

🏉Make your strength a super strength. Have a ridiculous side-step = how can you make it better? Defensively you can chop tackle anything = can you make the tackle further beyond the gainline. Or could you look to add a different type of tackle to your toolbox (e.g. a choke tackle). Double down on the strength that makes you the best in your position.

23/05/2021

“My leg is doing crazy things”

This is the 2nd online assessment with a rugby player from Germany 🇩🇪

In the first session we looked at regaining some movement around the pelvis to help alleviate his lower back pain

In this session we addressed old injuries (most notably a right ankle injury in the summer) - we can see from the video he does not like to shift his weight forward and load the midfoot🦶

The difficulty loading the midfoot and calf on the right side is a contributing factor to his lower back becoming overloaded during sport

05/05/2021

Success leaves clues 🐐
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2 different sports – 2 great athletes – lots of similarities.
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Sport =
🔺 Weight on midfoot/toes.
🔺 Knees inside toes.
🔺 Hip internally rotated.
🔺 Chest down + rounded spine.
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Movement in sport is so far away from what we see in traditional gym-based exercises.
▪️Weight on heels.
▪️Knees never inside toes.
▪️Hips externally rotated.
▪️Chest Up + "maintain neutral spine”.
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Are gym-based exercises important? Yes.
Do they transfer as well as we think? No.
Can we make them better? Yes.

28/04/2021

👋 Want to move better, feel better & perform better?
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Want to improve that squat technique? 🏋️‍♂️
Make that right foot side step more explosive? ⛹️‍♂️
Add that spring to your step whilst running? 🏃‍♂️
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Be proactive NOT reactive
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The Movement M.O.T. is not just for those that have a current injury but for those looking to stay injury free.
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During the Movement M.O.T. we will have an in-depth discussion with regards to you, your goals, your previous training and injury history to gain a thorough understanding of where you are and where you want to go.
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We will then assess how well you move specific to you, the demands of the sport/movement and your desired goal. This movement assessment will identify any weaknesses, joint restrictions and muscular imbalances that are currently limiting your performance and potentially increasing the risk for injury. Although we can never fully prevent injuries, we can try and reduce the risk as much as possible by addressing these factors.
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After the assessment, you will receive a programme specific to you and your needs.
These movements and exercises will not be your run of the mill, traditional "corrective exercises".
The programme will be designed to push you in the right direction and adequately prepare you to achieve your goal.

14/04/2021

"You can't do physio online though can you?"
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This is something I heard a lot throughout the last year due to COVID and the national lockdown. During the first lockdown I had no choice but to do online assessments as I was not able to see anyone face-to-face.
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Some patients were sceptical.
Some patients were more than happy to jump on a Zoom call.
Those that did found there was very little different from our face-to-face sessions.
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Although I have been able to see patients face-to-face for a while I have still continued to see patients online as well. It has enabled me to stay in touch with patients and progress them during lockdowns and periods of self-isolation. More importantly it has allowed me to broaden my reach, deliver physio and movement sessions to patients in different parts of the country and even different parts of the world.
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Without COVID I probably would never have thought this was an option or gone down this route.
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A big thanks must go to mentorship for teaching me how to assess through movement.
And thanks to who has paved the way for online physiotherapy & his great assessing online clients webinar.

20/11/2020

What do the best runners have in common? 🏃‍♂️
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Co-contractions at the knee🦵
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In both Kipchoge and Bolt we see a calf, hamstring & quad (glute too) working together to stabilise and protect the knee.
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This also has a performance benefit too.
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Increased co-contraction = Less deformation especially at the knee
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Less deformation of joint angles = Better positioning
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Better positioning = greater energy return, more economical + less fatigue
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Train Positions
Train Co-Ordination of Muscles
Train Smarter
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Don’t know how, drop me a message 📩 or check out the RunStrong Strength Programme 🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

09/11/2020

Are you a runner who just runs? 🏃‍♂️
Know you need to be doing some strength training but don’t know where to start? 🤔
No access to equipment? 🏋️‍♂️
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There is general consensus that strength training focusing on the main lower body muscle groups is beneficial for runners for both performance and reducing risk of injury.
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The RunStrong Strength Programme is coming soon which is designed specifically for runners using very little, if any, equipment.
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Keep a look out for when the programme is released! 👀

11/07/2020

OPENING SOON! (... now the dates right!)
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From Monday 13th July, face-to-face physiotherapy appointments will be available.
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However, things will be a little different.
- Everyone will have an initial triage telephone consultation to deem whether a face-to-face appointment is appropriate.
- Prior to the appointment you will need to complete a COVID screening/consent which will be sent via email.
- During your appointment PPE will be worn, and you will need to wear a facemask.
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For more information please follow the link in the bio or send an email to info@themovementphysio.co.uk

21/04/2020

3D Movement
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The body works in 3 planes of motion.
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↕️ Sagittal Plane
↔️ Frontal Plane
🔄 Transverse Plane
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Movements in the gym tend to predominantly be in the Sagittal Plane. This can cause problems as our body needs to move in all 3 to function healthily.
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Why not use this time away from the gym to explore movements in planes you have previously neglected?
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If you have a niggling injury or simply want to move better, get in contact via DM/email 👍
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13/04/2020

PATELLA TENDINOPATHY
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Knee pain for 5 months. Pain on squatting, difficulty scrummaging.
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Notice the right knee ‘shaking’ - that’s the hamstring, quads and calf co-contracting and helping to stabilise the knee.
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has had previous hamstring and calf strains, is there any wonder the patella tendon was overloaded? 🧐
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No eccentric loading. No banded glute activation. Just movement and addressing the root cause of the problem.
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After 2 sessions (1 in clinic/1 online), his pain has almost fully resolved but still work to do.
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If you have pain, an injury or just want to move better, now is the time to get working on it! Please get in touch to see if an online assessment is right for you!
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Bromsgrove Rugby Club, Finstall Road
Bromsgrove
B603DH

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm

Website

http://www.themovementphysio.co.uk/

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