Functional movement physio

Functional movement physio Physio with a finish line - Goal-Driven Root Cause in Liverpool

www.functionalmovementphysio.co.uk

What a month January was 👏411 appointments93 initials Lots of referrals from patients who’ve had an among experience wit...
07/02/2026

What a month January was 👏

411 appointments

93 initials

Lots of referrals from patients who’ve had an among experience with us!

An our first ever running event to give back to the community 👏

Thank you for ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT - we care for all of you!

05/02/2026

You’re a small business owners trying to work out 😂

There’s always that one more thing you have to deal with

- that phone call
- that delivery
- that staff query
……

Even when your in the gym 😂

Kate was really friendly and professional. I was experiencing uncomfortable feelings in my right rotator cuff and Kate h...
04/02/2026

Kate was really friendly and professional. I was experiencing uncomfortable feelings in my right rotator cuff and Kate helped me to release this tension and gave me some exercises to do to help. I would recommended her to anyone!! Thank you for all your help!

Functional Movement Physio has been brilliant. I came in with ongoing knee pain and in just three sessions I’ve already ...
28/01/2026

Functional Movement Physio has been brilliant. I came in with ongoing knee pain and in just three sessions I’ve already noticed a real difference thanks to Jordan. Her professional, friendly, and really takes the time to explain what’s going on and why each exercise matters. The sessions feel tailored to me, and the rehab plan is clear and realistic. Highly recommend—especially if you’re dealing with knee issues and want proper support to recover.

28/01/2026

Pain tried to stop this runner at every step.
Short runs. Long frustration. Constant doubt.

But today?
12km. Strong. Controlled. Pain-free.

This wasn’t luck. It was doing the work - rebuilding movement, restoring confidence, and refusing to accept “this is just how it is.”

At Functional Movement Physio, we don’t just treat pain.
We help runners take their bodies back.

If you’re stuck on the sidelines, wondering whether your best miles are behind you - this is your sign.

Your body is capable.
Let’s prove it. 🔥

27/01/2026

📊 Studies show ~50% of recreational runners get injured each year

❓ Why does this happen?
Most running injuries occur when tissue capacity is exceeded.

In simple terms:
If the load you apply to your body keeps exceeding what your muscles, tendons, or bones can handle, injury risk goes up.

📈 Common ways this happens:
• Sudden increases in weekly mileage
• Jumping long run distance too quickly
• The classic mistake of doing too much, too soon

⚠️ It can be subtle
Adding a track session, hills, or speed work increases intensity.
Even if total mileage stays the same, this extra load can quietly push tissues past their limit over time.

✅ So what helps reduce injury risk?
• Structured training progression
• Managing intensity as well as volume
• Strength training

Strength work is one of the most effective ways to improve tissue capacity, helping your body tolerate the demands of running.

22/01/2026

The brutal truth about “just running more”

Runners 👇
Your body has two jobs every time your foot hits the ground.

1️⃣ Absorb force

Each step sends up to 8x bodyweight through your system.

If your muscles, tendons and joints can’t absorb that load well, it gets passed somewhere else.
That’s usually where injuries start once tissue tolerance is exceeded.

Training shock absorption helps you:
• Reduce impact stress
• Protect tendons, bones and joints
• Stay durable as mileage increases

2️⃣ Use that force efficiently

Running isn’t just about absorbing force.
It’s about what you do with it next.

This is where plyometrics matter.

They train the stretch-shortening cycle:
• Tendons store energy on landing
• Release it quickly at push-off
• Less energy wasted for the same pace

The result:
• Better running economy
• Faster without trying harder
• Lower injury risk under fatigue

This is exactly why plyometrics are a staple in how I’m training through my marathon block.

I’ve put together a simple 4-week plyometric cycle for runners.
Comment SPRING and I’ll send you the link.

I had a really positive experience with Arek. He paid close attention to my complaints and took the time to really liste...
21/01/2026

I had a really positive experience with Arek. He paid close attention to my complaints and took the time to really listen and understand what I was experiencing. I initially went to him with neck pain, but during treatment I also developed shoulder and lower back pain. Arek was incredibly patient and adapted the sessions accordingly, never making me feel rushed or dismissed. He explained things clearly, adjusted the treatment to suit my needs, and made sure I was comfortable throughout. I felt well cared for and confident in his approach. I would highly recommend Arek to anyone looking for a thorough, attentive, and professional physio.

21/01/2026

Your pain isn’t bad luck. It’s bad movement.

Running pain usually isn’t random.

Most runners come in saying the same thing.
“It just keeps coming back.”

Shin splints.
Knee pain.
Achilles issues.

They rest for a bit.
Start running again.
Same problem.

At Functional Movement Physio, we look at how you run, not just where it hurts.

We use gait analysis to slow things down and see what’s actually happening when your foot hits the ground and your body takes load.

Small inefficiencies add up over thousands of steps.
That’s usually why injuries repeat.

When you change the way your body moves, pain stops being the limiting factor and running starts to feel easier again.

If you’re a runner in Liverpool and your injury keeps coming back, it’s probably worth looking at your gait.

Train smarter. Move better. Run longer.

19/01/2026

Most runners are doing marathon training wrong.

They think more miles = better marathon performance.
It doesn’t.

You don’t get strong from running.
You get fitter, not stronger.

And being “fit” won’t save you when:
• your legs are trashed at mile 20
• your form collapses
• there’s a hill in the last 10K
• everything starts to hurt

I hear this all the time:
“How am I meant to fit strength training in as well as running?”

The uncomfortable truth?
Strength training isn’t optional.
It’s as important as your long run.

If you’re running 5 to 6 days a week and skipping the gym, you’re not committed to marathon performance.
You’re committed to staying the same.

We test 100s of runners about 90% of the are ignoring strength training and when we do test the ones who think their strong they usually can’t even pull their body weight in our strength test machine.

Evidence says you should be able to pull at least 2 x your body weight - how much can you pull?

Address

Functional Movement Physio, 27 Norfolk Street, Baltic Trinagle
Liverpool
L10BE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447360265963

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