DC Injury Clinic

DC Injury Clinic No-nonsense injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in Wroughton, Swindon

DC Injury Clinic is an Injury & Rehabilitation Clinic in Swindon, offering treatment of all manner of injuries - from soft tissue manipulation to joint mobilisations. On this page I will look to share the most recent evidence (often without opinion!) in injury treatment; post links to interesting blogs and articles; question some dubious practices; and also keep you up to date with appointment availability.

I see a lot of people who present with hip pain, hip mobility issues, pelvic pain etc. … or simply for an assessment bec...
04/12/2025

I see a lot of people who present with hip pain, hip mobility issues, pelvic pain etc. … or simply for an assessment because they have been told that they “look wonky” 🙄

It ranges from elite dancers to farmers; CrossFitters to the relatively sedentary.

Contrary to common (often nocebic social media driven) belief, the visible structure and symmetry of the pelvis is often nothing more than observation.

And whilst the cause of hip discomfort can vary massively, the vast majority of conditions, once assessed, are non-sinister, require very little intervention, and are safe enough to continue all activity to some level.

However there can be times when hip pain is the symptom of something less pleasant, and it is our job as therapists to know what to look out for, and how to differentiate.

If you are struggling with hip pain yourself - or perhaps you are training clients and you are not sure how to help them further (or even if you should) - drop me a message 👍🏼

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The next Strength & Conditioning for Runners Workshop sold out in less than 18 hours, which I am very grateful for - tha...
24/11/2025

The next Strength & Conditioning for Runners Workshop sold out in less than 18 hours, which I am very grateful for - thank you to everyone who has signed up: the rewrite starts now to make sure it is always as current and up to date as it can be 🫡

I know there are a few runners who were hoping to attend, or who may still be interested, so I am looking at adding another date early in the new year!

Let me know in the comments if you would be interested 💪🏼

One of the hardest parts of being injured, or being in pain, is the not knowing. “Will it get better on its own?” “How l...
23/11/2025

One of the hardest parts of being injured, or being in pain, is the not knowing.

“Will it get better on its own?”
“How long will it take?”
“What should I do?”
“What shouldn’t I do?”
“Am I safe to continue?”
“Am I making it worse?” ...."How much is this going to cost?!"

I know it's always tempting to give it a "few more days", but the opportunity to have the above questions answered by someone who knows about musculoskeletal pain; someone who knows how these injuries heal; someone who can show you where you are on the predicted healing timeline; can result in dramatically less time suffering, and usually ends up with less treatment in the future.

So if you are stuck not knowing what to do, drop me a message 👍🏼

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Most common running injuries are essentially a mismatch between the load applied, and the load capacity of the body.This...
17/11/2025

Most common running injuries are essentially a mismatch between the load applied, and the load capacity of the body.

This load APPLIED represents physical, psychological and lifestyle demands placed upon the runner and can account for individual runs or sessions, or training blocks or training plans, taking place over days, weeks, months or years.

The load TOLERANCE represents the ability of the runner – or more specifically the tissue structure of the runner – to tolerate the repetitive applied load.

Where this is the case, we have 2 options;

👇🏼 decrease the load applied (i.e. do less)
👆🏼 increase the load tolerance (i.e. get stronger)

In nearly every very case, I recommend the latter.

Not sure how?

Sign up for my Strength & Conditioning Workshop for Runners, January 9th 👍

📄The effect of selective muscle fatigue on sagittal lower limb kinematics and muscle activity during level running, Kellis & Liasson, 2009

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It was a full house for my STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WORKSHOP FOR RUNNERS on Friday. And if you attended, all follow up in...
09/11/2025

It was a full house for my STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WORKSHOP FOR RUNNERS on Friday.

And if you attended, all follow up information including 2 sample strength sessions and links to 5 bonus webinars has been emailed out today.

Who wants another one??

By attending this 2 hour workshop, you will;.

🏃‍♀️ Learn the key components of Strength and Conditioning, aimed specifically at running.
🏃‍♂️ Appreciate the importance of why we as runners should strength train.
🏃 Leave with a full repertoire of equipment free, body weight exercises designed to keep you doing the thing you love – running!
🏃‍♀️ Help reduce your risk of injury
🏃‍♂️ Improve endurance, and speed
🏃‍♂️ Understand where and how S&C fits into your program
🏃‍♀️ Critically appraise some myths about common training and therapy concepts! (or how to spot the BS!)

Let me know if you would like to attend the next one.

I know that I definitely meet proportionally more people in pain than most!And I also know that everyone my plumber mate...
31/10/2025

I know that I definitely meet proportionally more people in pain than most!

And I also know that everyone my plumber mate meets also, coincidentally, has a boiler issue.

But it always amazes me how many people I meet outside of my clinic that tell me that they live in some level of discomfort … that they just accept.

And whilst I do not believe in chasing people in to an appointment, I also know that in most cases there are very simple things which can take that discomfort away.

Simple things that do not include ongoing week-on-week treatment plans.

With no exit-strategy.

With multiple and differing practitioners.

Often booked in by a receptionist as you leave.

I’ve always felt that - and openly spoken about - one barrier to being pain-free is cost, and there is still an industry reputation (rightly so in some cases, unfortunately) of people being coerced into signing up for treatment plans costing £1000s.

It doesn’t need to be that way.

Of course, if this sounds like you, or if someone you know has pain in the leg that is becoming your pain in the neck, I would be happy to help ☺️

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It’s very easy to get caught up in treatment plans led by how it ‘feels’ to us therapists. And you should know - top sec...
20/10/2025

It’s very easy to get caught up in treatment plans led by how it ‘feels’ to us therapists.

And you should know - top secret 🤫- it’s very very easy to assume and then diagnose that every muscle we see is ‘tight’ ...

This is because simple objective tests and measures are still commonly misused, misinterpreted, or simply ignored.

And I think it is *because* they are simple that they are being forgotten, as the health and fitness industry insists on over-complicating.

There is a beauty in simplicity.

Know - and nail - the basics 👍🏼

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The most common running injuries are essentially a mismatch between the load applied, and the load capacity of the body....
16/10/2025

The most common running injuries are essentially a mismatch between the load applied, and the load capacity of the body.

This load applied represents physical, psychological and lifestyle demands placed upon the runner and can account for individual runs or sessions, or training blocks or training plans, taking place over days, weeks, months or years.

The load capacity represents the ability of the runner – or more specifically the tissue structure of the runner – to tolerate the repetitive applied load.

Injury development can be a unique experience for each individual as each runner has a particular load tolerance, however each runner’s load capacity will reduce upon a continuum from Full Capacity, to Acute Fatigue, Microscopic Tissue Damage, Macroscopic Tissue Damage, until structural tissue failure occurs.

The best way to protect from this?

We can either decrease load/running (that's a big No No thankyouverymuch), or INCREASE LOAD TOLERANCE; get strong for running!

📄 The effect of selective muscle fatigue on sagittal lower limb kinematics and muscle activity during level running, Kellis & Liasson, 2009

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⛔ This is not medical advice, and is for educational purposes only. Any exercises are carried out at your own risk.

IT'S BACK! 😁For the first time in too long, I am really pleased to announce that my STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WORKSHOP FOR...
10/10/2025

IT'S BACK! 😁

For the first time in too long, I am really pleased to announce that my STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WORKSHOP FOR RUNNERS is making a comeback - again!

By attending this 2 hour workshop, you will;.

🏃‍♀️ Learn the key components of Strength and Conditioning, aimed specifically at running.
🏃‍♂️ Appreciate the importance of why we as runners should strength train.
🏃 Leave with a full repertoire of equipment free, body weight exercises designed to keep you doing the thing you love – running!
🏃‍♀️ Help reduce your risk of injury
🏃‍♂️ Improve endurance, and speed
🏃‍♂️ Understand where and how S&C fits into your program
🏃‍♀️ Critically appraise some myths about common training and therapy concepts! (or how to spot the BS!)

DATE: Friday 7th November
TIME: 19:00
LOCATION: Washbourne House Therapy Centre
COST: £30

GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE - PLEASE DROP ME A MESSAGE TO DISCUSS

Please visit

https://dc-injury-clinic.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

to secure your spot (Group sessions, scroll to November 7th)

In my opinion there is often a grey area where PTs/Coaches refer their clients - who are getting pain when squatting - t...
06/10/2025

In my opinion there is often a grey area where PTs/Coaches refer their clients - who are getting pain when squatting - to Physical Therapists/Massage Therapists who know very little about squatting, or who have never met a barbell.

The truth is I can often tell you all you need to know about your squat technique without seeing you squat.

And if you are a coach, I can show you exactly how to screen your clients to maximise this aspect of their training.

Just because you, or your clients, are injured it doesn’t mean you have to stop training - you just need to train smarter.

Rarely do I fully remove an exercise when someone is injured.

There is almost always a modification to be explored first.

And squatting is no different.

Whether you’re dealing with knee pain, hip pain, low back sensitivity, or post-surgical limitations, modifying your squat can allow you to maintain strength, promote recovery, and stay consistent.

There are a number of modifications we can consider when squatting through or around injury.

I've attached a few to get you going, here 💪🏼

If you want to know more, for yourself or your clients, I have something for you.

Drop me a message 🤜🏼

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🚫 This is not medical advice, and is for educational purposes only. Any exercises are carried out at your own risk.

HOW TO READ A RESEARCH PAPERBeing an Evidence Informed Practitioner is much more than just reading Papers – but it absol...
02/10/2025

HOW TO READ A RESEARCH PAPER

Being an Evidence Informed Practitioner is much more than just reading Papers – but it absolutely does include use of current best research evidence when making decisions about the care and progress of individual patients and clients.

Now more than ever, the ability to critically appraise what is put in front of you is vital.

Critical appraisal is understanding what constitutes a “good” or a “not so good” paper, but more than that, is it understanding how that is relevant to you and your practice.

And then, when we have developed that skill, its how you use the paper in front of you to benefit not just you but the people asking for your help.

It’s learning to be open to altering your behavior, and also those that are paying for upfront and honest advice which they want to help them improve in some way.

If you have never been shown how, I have just the thing for you.

Drop me a message 👍🏼

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I don’t make the rules, I just enforce them.Well done once again to all the Swindon Half Marathon runners 💪🏼👍🏼----------...
29/09/2025

I don’t make the rules, I just enforce them.

Well done once again to all the Swindon Half Marathon runners 💪🏼👍🏼

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Address

Washbourne House Therapy Centre
Wroughton
SN49JU

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 10pm
Friday 9:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+447810483005

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