McBride Health

14/02/2026

I took a LONG time researching the new equipment I wanted for my rehab-gym. For my main pulley machine I wanted a weight-stack for convenience but many were just way out of my budget.
I then found this superb commercial grade lat machine from Powertec within my budget.
In addition to the 90kg weight stack, it also includes weight horns for additional discs as required, seen in the picture here during my seated rows. This means we have more than enough scope for developing a strong back and pulling power 💪
For the money, this machine is absolutely superb and terrific value 👌.

If you'd like help with an introduction to strength training so that you can then step into a commercial gym knowing what to do, you can book in for 1:1 sessions with me via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Physio
S&C Coach
Practitioner of one's preaching 😉

13/02/2026

Just one of several ways to apply progressive overload to your strength training...

I thought this might be a useful video especially for those in my Wednesday night strength-training groups, as it features a number of topics I bang on about! 🙉

Remember, weakness is never a strength.

Book in for 1:1 Introduction to strength training via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Physio
S&C Coach

12/02/2026

Nice little 3-rep max PB tonight 😊.

It wasn't that long ago that a 1-rep max at 170kg seemed a far-off fantasy!

This was actually my bonus-set having done three previous sets between 140-160. This was a direct repeat of last week's session, where I managed just the one rep at 170, so to get three tonight was a lovely feeling 😊

The isolation work I'm doing for my lower back pain / weak right side lumbar spine is clearly paying off, as weakness is never a strength.

This gives me confidence that my goal of a 200kg deadlift will happen this year.

Remember, this isn't me trying to boast, I can point you in the direction of junior and much smaller than me female lifters who would lift 170kg as warm-up!

This is simply me trying to get other people interested in getting stronger, as your future self will thank you for it 🙏💪

1:1 strength training for beginners can be booked via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

11/02/2026

I had this exact conversation with a new patient I assessed yesterday.

OA can be managed very effectively and doesn't mean that you're destined for a joint replacement.

Book in for your Lower Limb OA Assessment via;
www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)

10/02/2026

Time between surgery and starting effective physio-rehabilitation is critical.
Leave it too long and tissues weaken, stiffen, fear creeps in, confidence reduces and altered movement patterns emerge - hobbling / limping / making unwanted adaptations. You've then had surgery but are unable to benefit from it.

If you've had lower-limb surgery and would like to start your post-op rehabilitation ASAP, then get in touch or book yourself in via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)

06/02/2026

I would have loved this back in the day 😍👍

Good afternoon Yellow Bellies.
Just taken delivery of the Yellow Belly Ultra Winter 50 Medals and they've turned out great.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the start line in 2 weeks time.
Still a few hours remaining for entries.
Enter via the link below for Lincolnshire's inaugural Winter Ultra
https://yellowbellyultras.co.uk/races/ultramarathons/winter-50-miler

05/02/2026

POST-OP REHABILITATION 👌

I'm helping a lovely chap at present who unfortunately needed part of his recent hip-replacement to be further operated on.

As you can imagine, there is a fair amount to be working on;
👉 hip muscular weakness
👉 hip soft-tissue tightness
👉 altered gait pattern (limp)

My 'old but gold' multi-hip machine helped with both the weakness and tightness today, with great effect 👌

Remember, surgery is HALF OF THE JOB...the other half comes from quality and timely physio rehabilitation.

Book in for your Post-op Physio rehabilitation via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Physio (22 years)

04/02/2026

NEW WEB ADDRESS
www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

My new address might take up to 48hrs to become fully activated. In that time you can still use the old address and still find me by searching mcbridephysioandperformance

Just to say there is a mcbridehealth.com which is nothing at all to do with me!

Thanks,
Ian (slowly getting there!)

04/02/2026

LOWER LIMB ARTHRITIS ASSESSMENT

Osteoarthritis really is a poorly understood condition, and as such is often poorly managed.

Have a good read of the following slides, and if you'd like help with your arthritic hip or knee, then book in for my LOWER LIMB ARTHRITIS ASSESSMENT via www.mcbridephysioandperformance.co.uk

I don't have a magic wand, but I can help you to better understand and better manage your problematic joint. :)

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)

02/02/2026

Seven years ago all I cared about was being as lean / skinny as possible for my ultra-marathons. I did zero strength-training to help my running, and boy did I feel that at times when deep into a 50-miler, a 100k and a 100 miler, my legs were just AWOL! I'm not saying that strength-training would have fully resolved this issue, but it would certainly have helped.

My ultra-marathon days and running as a whole is now sadly a distant memory, BUT, despite my advancing years, I've managed to get a LOT stronger than I was back then, AND I've even managed to put on a little muscle, physiological changes that will benefit me in future years :)

If you'd like help with starting strength training, then look at the two options of STRENGTH 4 LIFE and STRENGTH 2 PERFORM on my website www.mcbridephysioandperformance.co.uk and let's start the process, as if I can do it, you most certainly can!

Ian
Physio
S&C Coach

31/01/2026

Well that was fun! I've always fancied trying some strongman equipment so decided to treat myself to a 'log'.

It is SO different to a barbell, but I'm already loving the challenge of learning this new movement pattern.

The log is 30kg so so long as you can press a 30kg regular barbell, then come and have a go!

I'll get that 4th rep next time 😉💪

30/01/2026

I really regret not doing Romanian Deadlifts (RDL) in my competitive running days 🤦‍♂️

Back in 2019 I badly injured my hamstring after racing three 10ks in the space of two weeks...idiot!

And how did I rehabilite said injury....I rested (stopped running) and waited/hoped for it to get better...double idiot! 🙈

Had I viewed myself the same way I'd have managed a patient with the same injury, I'd have been doing progressive RDLs for certain.

I now do my RDLs to strengthen my lower back and hip extension in general, but for hamstring rehabilitation they are 👌

If you're a runner / triathlete wanting to add strength training into your routine, then book STRENGTH 2 PERFORM via www.mcbridephysioandperformance.co.uk

Ian
Physio
S&C Coach