Fix You Physio

03/04/2026

Two proud Letterkenny men are taking on an incredible challenge – running 50km to raise vital funds for autism services across Donegal!

Mark Rodgers and his son Jamie are pushing their limits for local autism charities, including iCare Donegal, Bluestack Foundation, and Letterkenny Autism Support Group. Every euro will help families and children in our community get the support they need. Every cent goes to the charities.

If you can, please support this brilliant father-and-son effort – every donation makes a huge difference! 💙



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Mark & his son Jamie Rodgers is taking on a remarkable challenge as he prepar… Mark Rodgers needs your support for 50k at 50 Charity Run for Autism in Donegal

31/03/2026

You’re not slowing down in HYROX because you’re unfit.

You’re slowing down because your body can’t keep running efficiently under fatigue.

Most HYROX training is built around:

- High reps
- Circuits
- Conditioning

And yes — that gets you through the race.

But it doesn’t build what actually keeps you fast.

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Your calf complex (your soleus + gastroc) is responsible for:

- Propelling you forward every step
- Storing and releasing energy like a spring
- Keeping your running efficient when fatigue hits

If that system isn’t strong and reactive enough…

👉 Your ground contact time increases
👉 Your stride loses “bounce”
👉 Your energy expenditure goes up

And suddenly… you’re working harder just to hold the same pace.

That’s why two athletes with similar fitness can have completely different race times.

One is efficient.
One is leaking energy every step.

This is exactly what we test
✔️ Calf strength (force production)
✔️ Reactive strength (RSI)
✔️ How well you absorb & re-produce force

Because most HYROX athletes are well-conditioned…
…but underdeveloped where it actually matters.

The good news?
You don’t need to overhaul your training.

Small, targeted changes can massively improve how you run — especially under fatigue.

Stay tuned — I’ll show you how to test and improve this 👊

Excellent article about Hyrox athelte profiling from who's course I was lucky enough to be on recently
https://valdperformance.com/news/profiling-the-hyrox-athlete-what-actually-matters

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20/03/2026

Are you actually training right for HYROX? 👀

Most athletes focus on strength, circuits, and suffering…
But have you really looked at your running?

Because here’s the reality 👇
Your running can account for a huge chunk of your race result — and it’s often the first thing to fall apart under fatigue. Up to 40% of race time difference in the elite top 50 is attributable to run times.

And one of the biggest missing pieces?
👉 Your calf complex

If you can’t produce force through your calves, you lose:

Propulsion
Efficiency
And ultimately… time

This is where most HYROX athletes are leaving performance on the table.

Stay tuned — I’ll be showing you exactly how we test:
- Calf strength
- Reactive Strength Index (RSI)
- lower limb peak power

…and how you compare 👊

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06/03/2026

Putting my questionable squat technique to good use on the VALD ForceDecks 👀

This test uses dual force plates to measure exactly how much force each leg produces as you lower and drive out of a squat. So even if the squat is a bit suspect… the data still tells a story.

A few key metrics we look at:

Max Eccentric Peak Force – the highest force produced while the muscles are lengthening during the lowering phase of the squat. This tells us how well someone can control and absorb load.

Max Concentric Peak Force – the highest force produced while the muscles are shortening as you drive up from the squat. Essentially, how much force you can produce to stand up.

Max Concentric Mean Force – the average force produced throughout the upward phase, giving insight into overall force output, not just a single peak moment.

Why does this matter?
These metrics help us identify side-to-side asymmetries, strength deficits, and compensation patterns — crucial for injury rehab and return-to-play decisions.

In healthy athletes, they also provide objective data to track strength, power, and performance over time.

📍 Fix You Physio – Sligo & Letterkenny
📞 071 931 7210
💬 Curious about your numbers or returning from injury? Get in touch to book an assessment.

27/02/2026

Squat testing isn’t just about how low you go — it’s about how you move 📊

Using VALD ForceDecks, we can break your squat down into real, measurable data to spot weaknesses, imbalances, and opportunities to improve performance or reduce injury risk.

Whether you’re rehabbing an injury or looking to move better and get stronger, objective testing helps guide the plan — no guesswork.

📍 Fix You Physio – Sligo & Letterkenny
📞 071-93217210

👉 Book your assessment today and take the first step towards better movement.

25/02/2026

Big news at Fix You Physio 🚀

We now have the VALD Performance ForceDecks available in clinic!

ForceDecks allows us to accurately measure strength, power, and imbalances—key for performance testing, guiding rehab after surgery, and making safer return-to-play decisions.

Train smarter. Rehab better. Perform stronger 💪

10/02/2026

Online Booking Link available in our Bio 🤓

06/01/2026

NEW Evening ClinicX Class – Starting 21st January

ClinicX Evening Classes with experienced clinically trained BACPR instructors
(British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation)
✔️ Suitable for Cardiac Rehab
✔️ Parkinson’s
✔️ Arthritis
✔️ Post-Cancer
✔️ COPD
From 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Small, friendly & fully supervised groups
Aileen: 086 823 9966
Miriam: 087 910 4713
Fitness4allsligo@gmail.com

12/11/2025

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31/10/2025

🏉 Shoulder Strength Testing for the Contact Athlete

Recurrent shoulder issues in contact sport? Don’t just guess — measure.

This young rugby player has been battling repeated contact-related shoulder pain.� Today, we’re using a modified ASH test (developed by Ben Ashworth ) to objectively assess his isometric shoulder strength in the key positions that matter on the field 👇

🔹 T position (90° abduction) – reflects the shoulder’s ability to stabilise under load during contact and lateral tackles.�
🔹 I position (180° abduction) – mimics long-lever reaching and overhead extension, a common weak link after shoulder trauma.

Traditionally, the ASH test uses a force platform to capture peak force output.� Here, we’re using a handheld dynamometer — a portable, practical alternative that still allows us to:�

✅ Quantify side-to-side strength differences�
✅ Monitor changes across rehab and return-to-play�
✅ Identify angle-specific weaknesses�
✅ Track true progress over time

Why it matters 👉 These positions simulate real-world contact angles, helping us ensure the athlete isn’t just pain-free — but strong and resilient across the full range of shoulder demands.

Reliable. Reproducible. Relevant to rugby.

💪� The ASH “I-Y-T” approach gives a snapshot of shoulder force-producing capacity — the data helps guide safe return to tackle and contact play.

🎯 Measure what matters, rebuild with purpose, return with confidence.

12/09/2025

🎉 Meet Our Newest Team Member – Ryan Lynch! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Ryan Lynch to the Fix You Physio team! 🙌

✅ A proud Sligo native, Ryan completed his Physiotherapy Masters at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, after studying Health Science & Physical Activity in Sligo.
✅ He brings hands-on experience in acute stroke care, paediatric respiratory therapy, and musculoskeletal rehab from his time in Scotland.
✅ Passionate about soccer, GAA, and helping people get back to full strength after injury. ⚽🏐

📅 Book in with Ryan on Mondays & Wednesdays for:

General physio assessments

Massage therapy

Shockwave therapy

👉 Call us today at 0719317210 to book your session!