Category Archives: physiotherapy

The Importance of Vitamin D

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I often hear people saying they’re topping up their Vitamin D by spending time outdoors in the sunshine – it’s an odd thing to ask, but is it really that simple to do? Firstly, why do we need Vitamin D? strong bones – it helps to prevent against osteomalacia (softening of the bones) helping the body absorb calcium – which helps to maintain normal muscle functioning it regulates the quantities of calcium and phosphate in your body (important for healthy teeth and bones) A WebMD article titled “The Truth about Vitamin D” gives us further information on the need for Vitamin D:  “Vitamin … Continue reading →

DNS or DNF?

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Did Not Start or Did Not Finish? This is a question that I think about a fair amount in terms of runners and cyclists that have been injured. When you have a race coming up, get injured training for it, or just generally in the run up to the big event, what do you do? Try and fudge through – start and see what happens, gambling on finishing and potentially making things a lot worse, with more time off and rehab afterward, of taking a DNS on the chin and getting on with rehab and training? I’ve been there myself, … Continue reading →

Tape. Does it stop me from falling apart?!

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I read an interesting note on a blog recently. It was about a runner who had been injured and still went ahead with a run they had been training for. I don’t have a problem with that, everyone has important things to do, and if finishing that 10k at all costs is what it is, then so be it. The quote that caught my eye was that after the race, the runner said the therapists tape had “held her together through the run”. Now, I’m going to take a little bit of issue with that one. As humans we have … Continue reading →

Jasmin Paris – Paddy Buckley Support

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It was going to happen at some point this year. Jasmin had already smashed the records for the Bob Graham – which I had the pleasure of supporting – back in April. She went on to take the overall record for the Ramsay Round, won a couple of Extreme Skyraces, came 6th in the UTMB (Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc) and generally did more long, gnarly running than a lot of Fell runners do in a life time. The obvious hole in her 2016 Palmares was the Paddy Buckley Round, and when the email came asking if I’d help support, … Continue reading →

I’m injured. Should I rest to make it go away?

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Injury. It’s pretty rubbish. Especially when it occurs doing exercise – something that is meant to make you healthier. There also seems to be a massive range of how quickly people get better and come back from injury. Some bounce right back and start doing their thing again, others flounder in the doldrums of injury and re-injury. Unfortunately when you do something nasty to yourself it doesn’t always take the same amount of time to heal, nor does it manifest itself in the same way, as it does in others. It’s not the same as a bit on your car … Continue reading →

Ski Season Prep

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September is upon us. The Summer holidays have just finished, and the tan hasn’t yet faded away, but my mind is already turning towards skiing and snowboarding. Some will say “don’t remind me about the turning of the seasons – it goes too quickly anyway” Others will say “good point. I need to think about the snowy holiday this year. Thanks”. To those people, yes, sort your holiday, but also, start thinking about ski fitness. However  – food for thought: Do you know when most accidents occur on ski holidays? During the first day on the slopes. Whether you’re a … Continue reading →