Helen Boland Physiotherapy

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01/02/2015

Did you know your head weighs 10-12lbs?
If you hold it in sustained positions such as poking your head forwards when using your laptop it puts excess load on the muscles and soft tissues in the neck. This resulting strain can be eased by carrying out these simple stretches every couple of hours.

08/12/2013

For all you running enthusiasts, Marathon season is now upon us. Try these simple core exercise's to keep you in tip top shape. Aim to do three times a week, begin with 15reps or each (x2)

24/11/2013

I have just completed a Dry Needling course which is an invasive technique used in the treatment of myofascial pain, particularly myofascial trigger points. For any more information or to book an apointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
helen@bespoke-wellness.com. Tel: 055 3724670
Have a great day :)

09/11/2013

Tight ITB? Perhaps it's caused from your running technique?

Random Friday by Lewis Ingram, BSc.:

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is the second most common knee injury amongst runners, contributing to more than 8% of all running injuries. Current research highlights a correlation between both an increase in peak hip adduction and knee internal rotation during the stance phase of running with greater strain at the ITB. This study evaluated the effect of step width on factors related to ITBS including hip and knee kinematics.

15 healthy runners were analysed during overground running under various step width conditions (preferred and at least +/–5%). The degree of ITB strain and strain rate were estimated from a musculoskeletal model of the lower extremity. Significantly greater ITB strain and strain rate were demonstrated in the narrower step width condition compared with that of the preferred and wide conditions.

These findings imply that manipulating one’s step width may alter knee and hip kinematics whilst running – thereby potentially influencing the amount of strain subjected to the ITB. Future studies are required to determine whether such measures hold valid for those currently experiencing ITBS > from Meardon et al,; Sports Biomech 11 (2012) 464-472. All rights reserved to Taylor & Francis Group

05/11/2013

05/11/2013

I had the pleasure of treating Depeche Mode on their World tour as part of the Grand Prix Abu Dhabi 2013.

05/11/2013

Many thanks for taking the time out to like my page. I am currently taking bookings for consulations at Dubai Creek Golf Club and Emirates Golf Club Dubai. You can phone our lovely receptionist Laura, Bespoke Wellness on +971 55 3724670, or message me here :)