Paul Ray Sports Injury Clinic

20/12/2025

If you would like to take one of the 2 remaining sports massage slots before Christmas then please get in touch . There available Monday 22nd only .

🎄🎄Have A very Happy Christmas 🎄🎄

09/12/2025

🧠 Want a brain that refuses to age? Stop doing crosswords and start moving faster.

We’ve always been told that puzzles and brain games are the key to staying sharp in our golden years. But a groundbreaking study on "SuperAgers" just flipped that advice on its head.

"SuperAgers" are a rare group of people over 80 who possess the memory and cognitive abilities of someone 30 years younger.

Scientists at the Queen Sofia Foundation Alzheimer Centre wanted to know why. They compared these SuperAgers to typical older adults to find the biological difference.

The answer lay in the "gray matter"—the brain tissue responsible for processing information.

While most people lose brain volume as they age, SuperAgers managed to hold onto their gray matter in key areas like the memory centers.

So, what was the lifestyle factor that predicted this brain protection?

It wasn’t diet. It wasn’t how many books they read. It wasn’t even how often they went to the gym.

It was their movement speed. 🏃‍♂️

The study found that SuperAgers moved significantly faster than their peers in daily life.

We aren't just talking about sprinting on a track. This measured their "gait speed" (how fast they walk) and their fine motor skills (like finger tapping).

They also engaged in more incidental, high-demand movement—like climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator, or intense gardening.

The researchers believe that the physical demand of moving your body quickly and with agility challenges the brain in a way that sedentary logic puzzles simply can’t.

Speed requires coordination, balance, and rapid neural firing. It keeps the connection between your brain and muscles electric. ⚡

The study also found one other major trait: Mental Resilience. SuperAgers had significantly lower rates of anxiety and depression.

They didn't just move fast; they moved forward emotionally, too.

So, if you want to protect your mind, don't just sit there. Get up. Walk with purpose. Take the stairs.

Train for speed, and your brain will keep up.

References: Garo-Pascual, M., et al. (2023). Brain structure and phenotypic profile of superagers compared with age-matched older adults: a longitudinal analysis from the Vallecas Project. The Lancet Healthy Longevity.

29/11/2025

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20/11/2025

GREAT NEWS !!! GREAT NEWS !!!
I can now offer Saturday appointments for sports massage , therapeutic massage and relaxing massage.
Please call
01332 661 883
Or text
07973 953 383

To book your appointment

15/11/2025

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10/06/2025

LATEST ➡️ Effectiveness of Quadriceps Strength Training in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review 📋
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MAIN FINDINGS (n = 9 randomized controlled trials with high methodological study quality)
1️⃣ Strengthening the quadriceps, either by itself or in conjunction with other interventions such as NMES or hip abductor strengthening, significantly lowers pain and improves physical function in adults with knee OA.
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2️⃣ High intensity and low intensity quadriceps training were both effective in reducing pain in adults with knee OA, with no significant difference between the two interventions.
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3️⃣ Both weight‐bearing and non‐weight‐bearing quadriceps training resulted in pain improvement in adults with knee OA.
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4️⃣ Examples of effective exercises for quadriceps training include straight leg raises, terminal knee extensions, and open/closed chain exercises targeting the knee extensors, typically over a 8-12 week period.
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Link to article abstract by Hegde et al., 2025 👇
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/msc.70134

02/06/2025

This is such a wonderful soil and amazing the body

BRAND NEW BEGINNERS BALLROOM & LATIN CLASS
STARTING WEDNESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER
8:15pm-9:15pm

ONLY £7 Per Person

Not only is this class ideal for
🌟Learning a new skill
🌟Meeting new people
🌟Getting active

But also if you're
🌟Going on a cruise/to a wedding
🌟Needing a new 'Date Night' idea
🌟Or just want your own bit of 'Strictly' fun each week!

Ballroom dancing is one of the best hobbies you could ever start!

It's the perfect fun activity to do with your partner or even with a friend where you'll learn how to Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba and many more...

BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH US NOW!

Don't want to learn in a group environment?
No problem! We do Personal Lessons also 🙂 (whether you're a beginner or have danced before)

Please drop us a message NOW to book your place or if you need any more info 😊

www.rfdancing.co.uk

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Rendezvous For Dancing
(Sherwin Football Club)
107-117 Harrington Street
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 8PB

02/06/2025

She is the best

When there are so many clinics around for insoles why choose me...

* Although the Gait and Motion scanning platform is a pretty new piece of assessment software I have been assessing for insoles for over 25 years. There aren’t many clinicians that have that many years of experience. Yes you can teach old dogs new tricks!

* 3D printed insoles are not the most appropriate material for everyone. With knowledge of varying conditions and understanding how different materials work I can ensure you will be offered the most appropriate insoles for you, not just those linked to the scanner

* Although my expertise is with feet and ankles I will always treat you holistically. I treat you, not just your feet.

* Your insoles will always be tailored to what you are using them for. This doesn’t just mean getting them to fit into your shoes it’s about altering the control and support in the insoles to achieve what you need

* I will take the time to explain what is going on and how the insoles are going to help with this. If you cannot understand this, then how will you know if they are achieving what you want.

* Insoles are Orthotics, I am an Orthotist

* There is no better location for a clinic than here at Pyramid Performance & Health

*Most importantly I hope that people find me approachable, warm and friendly as well as knowledgeable.