Happy New year from Physiokinetic!
We hope you have enjoyed the festive period and no doubt are refreshed and ready to get back to work and into the next part of the winter season.
We have made a combined decision to keep you all informed of what’ s going on within Physiokinetic this year. This will not only keep you up to date with us, but also give you an opportunity to ask us questions and interact on all things physiotherapy. We would love to hear from you and hope to build discussions and helpful blogs to keep you in sport, at work or simply active!
2017 has seen us grow as a business. We have moved across to our very nice new home within the University of Birmingham at the sport and fitness centre. (https://www.sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk/) We are part of a state of the art build with the latest and best facilities. We love the wide range of people that use the facility. You can come to the gym and mix with people taking part in all sports. Whether that be Judo, squash or American football, its all here, a great opportunity to expose yourself to a new environment. Luckily for us we get to look after and treat people from all these areas, so whatever your sport, we have probably seen it!
If you are starting a new regime this January please check our previous blog on avoiding new injuries. My colleague Becki wrote an excellent post discussing the importance of managing your training and playing loads. This is particularly important as I have noticed a rise in the number of ‘load related bone stress injuries‘ over the last few months. This is where, due to a combination of factors, a load bearing bone is unable to deal with the forces a sportsperson puts through them. This results in a reaction within the structure of the bone which can lead to fractures if not identified and treated properly. Luckily at Physiokinetic we have a fast process to identify these injuries, including the use of MRI and help of a Sports Medicine Doctor. This means we can get you on the right course and back to your sport as soon as possible.
Now in 2018 we are hosting the British Squash Open, featuring the best young squash players from all over the world, follow our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/physiokineticltd/) to see the pictures. We are the official physiotherapy supplier for the tournament and already have had an influx of players working to keep that physical edge. There is a real buzz around the building at the moment and the competition looks fierce.
Over the coming weeks we look forward to the return of our scholarship athletes and international hockey players ready for the coming season. We will be keeping you updated on their progress as they strive for premiership playoffs and the women’s and men’s team aim for University league gold medals.
We will also see the return of our groups of musicians, office workers and gardeners as they get back to normality after a typically low activity period. Remember our constant messages to you, keep moving and keep active!
I cannot finish this post without talking about my favourite activity…….skiing! The Alps is currently having some of the heaviest snowfall I have ever seen. It is truly setting up for a fantastic season. These snow conditions lead to particular problems. Deeper and softer snow sees a greater number of knee injuries in amateur skiers, due to the ‘phantom ski’ event. This is where the downhill ski does not release from a turn causing a twisting motion through the leg, normally resulting in knee injury. Being technically better helps this issue, but also being physically prepared for your skiing. During my time working in ski resorts, 90% of injuries occurred in people who had done no preparation for their ski holiday, so a little preparation goes a long way to ensuring you have a fun time this winter. If you are unsure of what to do, come and see us for advice and we can develop a personalised plan to help you.
Next week Becki will be keeping you updated on all things Physiokinetic. Until then have a great start to the new year!
Dan