Ocean Therapy

14/02/2026

“I don’t know where to turn, I’m so confused”

A patient said this to me 5 weeks before their hip replacement. They were googling late at night, terrified of the pain, worried about getting back to work, and scared they’d never trust this ‘piece of metal in their body’
If you’re in that 4-6 week window before surgery and feeling the same, you’re not crazy and you’re not alone.
Here are 3 things my patients find helpful in this stage:
1. Preparation, stop second guessing do your research know what type of procedure you are going to have, prepare your home and family, purchase equipment that will help you for example a cryo cuff is essential to manage your inflammation and pain … that first week is not an easy one but can be easily managed if you prepare correctly .

2. Physical : prepare your body , eat well hydrate yourself your amazing body will heal but it needs all the help it can get , stay as active as you can ,activate your glutes they are key to your prehab and rehab success!

3.Stop …. breathe …. Remember everyone’s hip replacement journey is different listen yo others however quietly take your time to prepare YOUR mind emotionally, don’t underestimate the power of you ,stay focused and ask for help you will be back doing all that you love very soon and you won’t even think about that ‘new hip ‘
Good luck my friends 🫶

14/02/2026

Happy valentines to all our lovely patients we love and appreciate you all 💝🫶

04/02/2026

Claire’s just giving page 🙏 thank you

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m going to be taking on the 100 Squats a Day Challenge this February to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving cancer research by donating to my page.

04/02/2026

We are supporting our lovely patient Claire 💪Please donate and Share if you can for this very worthy cause …. It’s all too often we hear of someone we know has cancer so let’s do our bit 🙏💪🫶

01/02/2026

Are you doing the correct exercises to help with your injuries?
Why “Just Exercising” isn’t always the answer to pain or injury
A lot of people think the solution to pain or injury is simple:
Stretch more. Strengthen more. Train harder.
But here’s the truth 👇
If your body is moving with imbalances or compensations, doing ordinary exercises can actually make your condition worse.
As a corrective exercise specialist and sports therapist, I start every client with a functional movement assessment. Why? Because pain rarely comes from where the real problem is.
🔹 A sore knee might be coming from poor hip control
🔹 A tight lower back may be caused by weak glutes or limited ankle mobility
🔹 Shoulder pain often stems from how your spine or hips move
When you train without addressing these underlying issues, your body simply finds ways to compensate—loading the wrong muscles, overworking joints, and reinforcing faulty movement patterns. Over time, this leads to more pain, more breakdown, and longer recovery.
A functional movement assessment allows me to: ✔️ Identify muscle imbalances
✔️ Spot mobility restrictions
✔️ See how your body actually moves under load
✔️ Create a plan that corrects the cause—not just the symptoms
This means: ➡️ Safer training
➡️ Faster progress
➡️ Better performance
➡️ Reduced risk of re-injury
Exercise is powerful—but only when it’s the right exercise, at the right time, for the right body.
If you’re stuck in a cycle of pain, setbacks, or “nothing seems to work,” it’s probably not because you’re weak or broken—it’s because your body needs a smarter approach.
Book in with Boris at OceanTherapy on 01305 831726.
Helping you move better! 💪

30/01/2026

Wanted to share a lovely testimonial from one of my pilot hip replacement program patients 💪🫶

27/01/2026

A question I hear most often amongst the THR community is ‘ how do I avoid a limp after my surgery ?…… Well for some of you , having a limp may well have been very much ‘normal ‘ for you pre surgery … this does not have to be the case post surgery! Remember your walking aids are there for you to tolerate weight bearing and learning to trust your new hip …. It is very capable and strong … it’s the muscles around it that we need to strengthen and work with , in particular the hip abductors ( exercises previously posted )
Hip abductor weakness ( or termed as glutes ) encourage a trunk shift and compensation during walking ,causing a pelvic drop,resulting in a limp or Antalgic gait …. In other words this condition makes it very difficult to support the body’s weight on the affected side ( see below ) in walking or whenever we are transferring our weight from one leg to another. The message ?….. do not throw away your walking aids too quickly , complete your home exercise plans … progressively and with control …. Your new hip will love you for it ☺️ hope that helps 🙏

27/01/2026

We welcome everyone at Therapy … even our four legged friends ….introducing ‘Archie’ he loved the fuss 🐾🫶thanks for dropping by x🐶

23/01/2026

As promised fellow hipsters 💪….. an example of some hip strengthening exercises which are vital for avoiding pain , instability and a limp after your FHR….. you can also perform these exercises pre surgery ( alongside the hip - gluteal activation exercises that I posted last week ) where possible -they are not a personalised or a full plan plan but a guide as exercises that will encourage strength to the the correct muscle groups that will give you pelvic stability. They are a progressive example and most can be attempted from approx 8 weeks ( except the last exercise which is an example of a advanced exercise to be performed much later in your rehabilitation ) remember you are all different with varying levels of tolerance and precautions- happy to ask any questions just pm me good luck 💪( early stage exercises also available )

23/01/2026

Samantha has a cancellation for tomorrow Saturday at 11.30

19/01/2026

loving January yoga 🧘‍♂️…..What hip replacement 💪😊

18/01/2026

Preparing for your hip replacement ? Do not panic … prepare your home and purchase the following equipment to help you and make for a smooth and safe transition …..
1.walking aids , crutches or sticks
2.supportive hip/ knee cushion - lots of pillows
3.Long reach shoe horn
4. Leg lifter
5. grabber
6.Raised toilet seat
7.hip cryo cuff - for swelling / inflammation control
8.Ortho glide - for early stage rehab exercises to avoid blood clots
9. patience, lots of rest , good wholesome food ( especially fibre ) regular activity and good books are also a must !
For any other questions just Dm me I have walked your path and understand ! 😊