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How To Avoid A Stitch
YOU’RE powering your way through a run or workout when suddenly you are gripped with a stabbing pain that threatens to bring all your efforts to a grinding halt. Sound familiar?

Common Running Injuries And How To Spot Them
Most running injuries are overuse ones - meaning that they creep up on you gradually.

Essential Prehab – Rehab Preparation
It’s important to properly prepare and rehabilitate yourself following injury to help you go the distance.

Why Massage Is So Good For Runners
Massage isn’t just a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself, it is a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing. Chartered Physiotherapist and Director of Blizard Physiotherapy, Jenny Blizard explains why.

Home-Based Prehab To Be A Better Runner
All of these exercises can be done at home with minimal equipment - you'll see the benefits when it's time to get back to training for your event.

5 Top Tips To Keep You Off The Couch
Injuries are a runner’s worst enemy – we all hate spending time on the sidelines, especially if there’s a big event coming up. Here, our resident physio has some important tips to keep you moving as you prepare for your next event.

Stretches For Your Hamstrings And Calves
Sarah Harradine (thatsquatbot), personal trainer and blogger, is here to talk you through a series of stretches to help you look after your everyday health and make the most of life, in partnership with Simplyhealth

Stretches For Your Hips And Glutes
Sarah Harradine (thatsquatbot), personal trainer and blogger, is here to talk you through a series of stretches to help you look after your everyday health and make the most of life, in partnership with Simplyhealth

Joint Preparation: ‘Motion Is Lotion’
Physiotherapist Jenny Blizzard's advice on joint preparation and how to maintain good joint health.

Getting To The Point Of Acupuncture
Have you ever wondered what acupuncture actually is? Our resident physio gets to the point with this quick guide

Daily Exercises To Strengthen Your Muscles
Effective muscular activity enhances the storage and release of energy from your tendons, which is free, no oxygen cost!