The Treatment Room Perth

12/04/2026

Huge congratulations to my client Dave on completing the London Half Marathon today! 🏃‍♂️👏

Dave has been running for a long time, and one thing I’ve always known about him when he sets a goal, he fully commits. Consistency isn’t always easy (and he’d be the first to admit that), but running is a big part of who he is, and that showed today.

This race came around so quickly, but I never had any doubt he had it in the bag. From putting in the work physically, regular treatments and to getting his mindset locked in, he showed exactly what it takes.

Really proud of you today, Dave an amazing achievement! 🙌

29/03/2026

Huge congratulations to my amazing client Liz who absolutely smashed the Berlin Half Marathon today! 🏃‍♀️🔥

Going out with a goal of 1:35 and finishing in an incredible 1:31 is just phenomenal – what a performance! Liz is a seriously talented (and very fast!) runner, proudly representing Perth Road Runners, and has already picked up multiple trophies this year for her outstanding achievements.

This year has been all about setting clear goals and working towards them, and it’s really paying off. She’s been putting in the hard work, staying consistent with her maintenance appointments, and now she’s reaping the rewards 💪

With the London Marathon in her sights, today was “just a training run”… and she still placed 5th in her age category – amazing! 👏

So proud of you Liz – enjoy a well-earned few days in Berlin, you’ve more than earned it 🇩🇪✨

See you soon! 🏃‍♀️

22/03/2026

Cambo Trail Run 🏃‍♀️ 👌


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15/03/2026

Client Success Story 💪
Huge shoutout to my amazing client Gill who absolutely smashed HYROX this week! 👏
Gill has been putting in the work in the gym while also juggling work, life, and being a full-time supermum. Like many of us, life sometimes gets in the way and training doesn’t always go exactly to plan. She wasn’t always feeling it and couldn’t hit every session as hard as she wanted but what matters most is that she kept showing up.
Keeping up with her maintenance sessions, to keep her body moving well, and the occasional little pep talk to keep the spirits high, she stayed focused on the bigger goal. And this week all that determination paid off… she crossed that HYROX finish line! 🏁
Gill, I’m incredibly proud of you. Your dedication, resilience, and ability to keep pushing even when life is busy is exactly what it’s all about.
Well done — you smashed it! 👏🔥

12/03/2026

CLIENT SUCCESS STORY 💪🔥
It’s been a wee while since I’ve shared one of these, but success season is definitely here!
Massive well done to my client Heather on completing her first Hyrox and absolutely smashing it! 🏁👏
Not only is Heather one of my clients, she’s also a good friend. I first met her at college while we were both studying Sports Therapy. Even back then she was always a grafter, working two, sometimes three jobs while studying for her degree and being a mum.
Since then she’s gone on to complete her Masters in Physiotherapy, all while working as a PT, teacher training and a firefighter. Honestly, the work ethic is unreal.
Heather has always been someone who sets big goals and works incredibly hard to achieve them. Over the years she’s taken on marathons, weightlifting competitions, and this year Hyrox was firmly on the hit list.
When Heather sets a goal, she puts everything into it. That kind of hard work and grit is something I truly admire.
On top of all the training, she still prioritises her recovery, because she knows just how important it is. Making time for recovery while balancing training, work and family life is no small task but she does it.
And the result? She smashed Hyrox with a brilliant time. 💥
So proud of you and everything you’ve achieved Heather.
The only question now is… what’s next? 👀
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05/03/2026

Wondering where I've been for the last few days 👀
I’ve been busy completing my Dry Needling Level 1 (Peripheral Pain Pathway Model) and Level 2 (Peripheral Radicular Pain Model) training with Dr Mihir Somaiya from the American Functional Integrated Dry Needling Institute.
It was an intense few days of learning, refining technique, and really deepening my understanding of how to treat both musculoskeletal and nerve-related pain more effectively.
Dry needling is an evidence-informed treatment approach that can help with muscle tightness, persistent pain, radicular symptoms, and movement dysfunction.
I’m genuinely excited to bring this into the clinic and continue expanding the tools I can use to help my patients recover and perform at their best. 🙌

13/02/2026

If you’re a runner and you’re not strength training, you’re leaving the door open for injury.

Running is thousands of single-leg landings.

So your training should reflect that.

📍Single-Leg Glute Bridges
First — single-leg glute bridges. Build glute strength to support your hips and protect your knees.

📍Single-Leg RDLs
Single-leg RDLs. Strong hamstrings mean more power and fewer pulls.

📍Lateral Band Walks
Lateral band walks. Don’t ignore your hips. Strong lateral glutes keep your knees tracking properly.

📍Bulgarian Split Squats
Bulgarian split squats. This builds serious single-leg strength and stability — exactly what running demands.

📍Single-Leg Calf Raises
And single-leg calf raises. Your calves absorb massive force every stride — train them.

Do 8–10 reps on each leg.
3 sets.
Start with bodyweight.
Master control first — then add weight.
Stronger muscles absorb impact better.
Better absorption means fewer injuries.
Fewer injuries means consistent training.
And consistency is what makes you faster.

13/02/2026

Backlash!

12/02/2026

🏃‍♂️ Can You “Outrun” the Damage from Alcohol?
A large Norwegian study following nearly 25,000 adults for over 16 years looked at something fascinating:
👉 Changes in alcohol intake
👉 Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness
👉 Risk of death from all causes
Here’s what they found:
• Increasing alcohol intake was linked to higher mortality risk.
• But low fitness was an even stronger predictor of death than most changes in drinking.
• People who remained in the lowest fitness group had significantly higher mortality risk — regardless of alcohol changes.
Let that sink in.
Cardiorespiratory fitness isn’t just about performance. It reflects how well your heart, lungs, blood vessels, muscles, and metabolism work together. It’s one of the strongest indicators of long-term health we can measure.
This doesn’t mean exercise “cancels out” alcohol.
It does mean that improving fitness dramatically improves resilience and longevity.
As a sports therapist, this reinforces something I tell clients often:
Movement isn’t optional for health.
It’s foundational.
You don’t need to be elite.
You just need to move consistently enough to improve your cardiovascular capacity.
Fitness isn’t just about how you look.
It’s about how you live.

🔗 “Running from Death: Can Fitness Outpace Alcohol’s Harm? Changes in Alcohol Intake, Fitness and All-Cause Mortality in the HUNT Study, Norway” — Sports Medicine
https://api.ripl.com/s/z2rk2o

11/02/2026

Just a bit wet 🤣

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Winter Bertha Park Trail run yesterday!

I love how tenacious you all were!

Photos can be seen here (this is from the river crossing)
NB I am not a pro!!

Enjoy!!

https://niccrossley.smugmug.com/Bertha-Park-Trail-Run-Winter-2026

09/02/2026

Thanks to The Courier for catching the miles 📸🏃‍♀️
Bring on shorts & t-shirt weather — wet feet can get in the bin ☔️👟