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Bachelor degree in Sports Therapy, Rehabilitation, injury assessment and management, GP referral, injury rehab and prehab, acupuncture, sports massage, hot stones, insured, cupping DBS checked, first aider, personal trainer and bamboo massage

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11/03/2026

The next event I'm attending with wild deer events is the wild hybrid at with

"Do you wear ORTHOTICS?"🦶🏻Here is what happens when your foot overpronates (flattens too much) while walking/running:1....
11/03/2026

"Do you wear ORTHOTICS?"

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Here is what happens when your foot overpronates (flattens too much) while walking/running:

1. When the hip doesn’t control the leg well, the thigh drifts inward. Weak or poorly timed hip muscles (especially the glutes) allow the femur (upper leg bone) to rotate and fall toward the midline.
2. The knee follows the thigh. As the upper leg moves inward, the knee collapses slightly instead of staying stacked over the foot.
3. The foot rolls in to keep you upright. This called pronation. When a foot rolls too much it is called overpronation. Overpronation is the foot’s way of adapting to the loss of control above — it spreads out to create stability. In other words, it a safety mechanism to help prevent you from falling.
4. The foot gets blamed, but the problem started higher up. Overpronation is often a compensation, not the root cause — the body using the foot to make up for limited hip strength or control.

In other words; we have a foot that flattens, a knee that caves inward and a hip that is too weak to stop any of that from happening. This means stress, strain, pain and injury.

"So?!?!!?!?"

Don't think of the orthotic as the long-term solution. Think of it more like a band-aid. It will help to prevent the foot from rolling inwards too much but it is critical that correct the imbalance in your hip and thigh if we want to prevent MORE PAIN & PROBLEMS.

Big thank you to for letting me be a part of at the weekend. As usual great event and met some great people
10/03/2026

Big thank you to for letting me be a part of at the weekend. As usual great event and met some great people

“Whatever side feels easier… that’s the side your nervous system trusts.” 👀Your brain HATES pain.So it cheats.Stub your ...
10/03/2026

“Whatever side feels easier… that’s the side your nervous system trusts.” 👀
Your brain HATES pain.
So it cheats.
Stub your toe?
You instantly shift your weight.
Sore knee?
You load the other leg.
Tight shoulder?
You move around it.
You don’t even think about it.
Your body just protects you.
But here’s the problem…
Every time you compensate: ➡️ Your pelvis shifts
➡️ Your spine adapts
➡️ Muscles tighten on one side
➡️ Others weaken on the other
Over time?
You’re carrying stress unevenly.
And that’s when the “random” back pain…
The unexplained hip ache…
The shoulder that just won’t settle…
Starts showing up.
It’s not random.
It’s compensation.
Your body isn’t broken.
It’s protecting.
-Alison
— Simply Body-fixing 💪

Struggling with stubborn muscle pain or tightness?⚡ Electric acupuncture is now available.This treatment combines acupun...
09/03/2026

Struggling with stubborn muscle pain or tightness?
⚡ Electric acupuncture is now available.
This treatment combines acupuncture with gentle electrical stimulation to help reduce pain, relax tight muscles, and stimulate healing.
Perfect for: • Chronic muscle tension
• Sports injuries
• Back, neck, or shoulder pain
📩 Message to book or ask questions.
Or book in on https://www.sumupbookings.com/simply-body-fixing

Ankle Range of Motion & Achilles Tendon Springs – Why More ROM Means Better MechanicsAnkle range of motion, especially d...
09/03/2026

Ankle Range of Motion & Achilles Tendon Springs – Why More ROM Means Better Mechanics

Ankle range of motion, especially dorsiflexion, is one of the most important yet underestimated determinants of efficient lower-limb biomechanics. The ankle is not just a hinge for foot placement; it is a spring–lever system that stores, releases, and redirects forces through the Achilles tendon during walking, running, and jumping. When ankle ROM is adequate, the Achilles behaves like a powerful elastic spring rather than a rigid rope.

From a mechanical perspective, the Achilles tendon functions like a compressed spring. As the body moves forward over the foot, ankle dorsiflexion increases and the tendon elongates under load. This controlled stretch stores elastic energy, similar to compressing a spring. The greater the usable ankle ROM, the more energy can be stored safely and efficiently without excessive muscular effort.

When push-off begins, this stored energy is released as the ankle plantarflexes. The result is powerful propulsion with minimal metabolic cost. This is why efficient runners and jumpers rely heavily on Achilles tendon recoil rather than pure calf muscle contraction. More ankle ROM allows a longer stretch phase, improving the tendon’s spring efficiency.

Force direction is equally important. With adequate dorsiflexion, the ground reaction force vector passes closer to the ankle joint axis. This reduces joint shear and allows force to be transmitted upward smoothly. The Achilles tendon aligns optimally with the tibia, producing a favorable moment arm for propulsion while minimizing stress on the ankle joint surfaces.

When ankle ROM is restricted, the spring system breaks down. Limited dorsiflexion shortens the stretch phase of the Achilles, reducing energy storage. To compensate, the calf muscles must work harder concentrically, increasing fatigue and tendon overload. This shifts the system from elastic efficiency to muscular strain.

Restricted ankle motion also alters force angles at the joint. The ground reaction force vector becomes less favorable, increasing compressive and shear loads at the ankle and transmitting excessive forces to the knee and hip. This is why poor ankle mobility is commonly linked to Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and even hip or low-back overload.

The spring analogy highlights an important principle: a stiffer spring with limited travel stores less usable energy. Similarly, a stiff ankle–Achilles complex cannot absorb and release forces effectively. Instead, forces are redirected into passive tissues or proximal joints, increasing injury risk over time.

Importantly, more ankle ROM does not mean uncontrolled laxity. Optimal biomechanics depend on mobile yet well-controlled dorsiflexion, where muscles guide the motion and the tendon stores energy without excessive strain. Strength without mobility limits spring function; mobility without control reduces stability.

In gait and sport, improved ankle ROM allows smoother forward progression, better timing of heel rise, and stronger push-off. This enhances stride efficiency, reduces energy cost, and protects the entire kinetic chain from unnecessary mechanical stress.

Ankle dorsiflexion determines how well the Achilles tendon works as a spring. More usable ROM means better energy storage, stronger propulsion, and lower joint stress. When the ankle moves well, the Achilles works smarter—not harder—and the whole lower limb benefits.

Set up at with Wild Deer Events
08/03/2026

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Flat Feet & Pronation: How Foot Mechanics Affect Your Entire Lower LimbFlat feet (pes planus) are more than just a chang...
08/03/2026

Flat Feet & Pronation: How Foot Mechanics Affect Your Entire Lower Limb

Flat feet (pes planus) are more than just a change in arch shape — they represent a whole-chain biomechanical shift that influences the ankle, tibia, knee, and even the hip. In a pronated foot, the medial longitudinal arch collapses during weight bearing, the heel drifts outward (valgus), and the forefoot abducts. This changes how forces travel up the leg and alters joint loading patterns.

When the foot stays excessively pronated instead of re-supinating during push-off, the tibia tends to internally rotate. This internal rotation transfers stress upward to the knee joint, often increasing compressive and shear forces around the patellofemoral region and medial knee structures. Over time, this can contribute to knee discomfort, inefficient gait, and overuse injuries — especially in runners, athletes, and people who stand for long hours.

In a normal foot, the arch dynamically lowers slightly to absorb shock and then recoils to create a rigid lever for propulsion. That spring-like behavior is essential. With flat feet, the arch remains depressed, the midfoot stays mobile when it should become stable, and push-off efficiency reduces. Muscles like tibialis posterior, intrinsic foot muscles, and calf complex are forced to work harder to control motion.

Common signs associated with excessive pronation include faster shoe wear on the inner edge, ankle rolling inward, fatigue in the feet, shin discomfort, and knee tracking issues. Management may include intrinsic foot strengthening, tibialis posterior training, calf work, gait retraining, and when indicated, supportive orthoses or arch supports to improve load distribution.

Understanding foot posture is not just about the foot — it’s about protecting the entire kinetic chain.

For those who are taking part Wild Deer Events I will be there at the end 😊 if you want to loosen those legs off
07/03/2026

For those who are taking part Wild Deer Events I will be there at the end 😊 if you want to loosen those legs off

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