Rutledge Sports Therapy

12/01/2026

🏃‍♂️🌲 Trail miles with my favourite running partner 🐾

In clinic, we see a lot of running injuries — many of which are preventable.
Here are our go-to running tips that we share with runners every day to help you stay injury-free 👇

👟 1. Properly fitted running trainers
Time and money spent on well-fitted shoes is a life saver. We often recommend runners visit the same specialist running shop we use ourselves.

📏 2. Monitor your shoe mileage
Whether it’s Strava or a simple log, keep track. Most running shoes last around 300–500 miles, depending on surface, foot strike and wear. Watch the tread and heel compression.

📈 3. Don’t do too much, too soon
Start gently and build from there. Increasing distance by around 10% at a time is a good rule of thumb.

🦵 4. Listen to your body
Aching muscles or joint discomfort can be a sign you’re overdoing it or something isn’t right. Don’t push through — recovery matters.

🍌 5. Fuel & refuel properly
What works is different for everyone, but under-fuelling is a common cause of fatigue and injury.

💧 6. Hydration is key
Even on “short” runs. Poor hydration affects both performance and recovery.

🎧 7. Music or audiobooks
Especially on longer runs — great for pacing and winning the mental battle.

👉 Have we missed anything?
Drop your go-to running tips in the comments — we’d love to hear them 👇

09/01/2026

Behind the scenes 🎬

A fun filming day with the Rutledge Sports Therapy team at our Basingstoke injury clinic — with a big thank you to our volunteer for getting involved!

Got an injury or ongoing pain? We’re here to help — book your appointment today.

👇 Comment below with what you’d like us to see us film next.

All media shared with full consent.

07/01/2026

🚑 When should you get your aches and pains looked at?

Not all pain is the same — but some should never be ignored.

⚠️ Get assessed as soon as possible if you’ve had a traumatic injury, such as:
• Rolling your ankle playing football
• Falling while out running and now struggling to put weight through your knee
• Hearing or feeling a pop in the gym followed by significant pain

These are all signs of traumatic injury and usually need proper assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to get you back on track.

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🟢 You can usually monitor for 3–5 days if you’re experiencing:
• Achy muscles after a heavy workout or change in training
• Mild muscle tightness
• Bruising following a collision in contact sport

This is often:
• DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) – settles within 24–48 hours
• Bruising – often improves in 3–5 days (but can take up to 3 weeks to fully clear)
• Tight muscles – best managed with rest, stretching and foam rolling

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❗️This is general advice only.
If you’re ever in doubt, always see a professional. This post is not a diagnostic tool and should not be used as such. Everyone is different, one size does not fit all.

🚨 Seek medical advice urgently if you notice:
• Swelling or inflammation
• Loss of muscle strength or tone
• Pins and needles, numbness or motor weakness

Your body usually tells you when something isn’t right — listen to it.

03/01/2026

🚨 Elly’s diary is now OPEN for new patients! 🚨

If pain, injury or niggles are stopping you from training, working or just feeling your best – now’s the time to get booked in with our Sports Therapist, Elly 💪

Whether you’re dealing with:
🏃‍♂️ Sports injuries
🦵 Ongoing aches & pains
🏋️‍♀️ Rehab or performance support

We’ve got you covered at Rutledge Sports Therapy.

✨ EXCLUSIVE 10% OFF all appointment types for:
• Blue Light Card holders
• MOD personnel
• NHS staff
• Basingstoke Pure Gym members

📍 Basingstoke based
📅 Limited appointments available – don’t miss out!

👉 Book now and start feeling better today.

31/12/2025

One of the questions we hear all the time is…
“Who should I see if X, Y or Z is my problem?”

If your issue is musculoskeletal or nerve-related, the answer is simple:
👉 See a properly qualified professional.

That means someone who has completed the correct level of training and is practising under a title that genuinely matches their qualifications.

For example:

• Physiotherapist – minimum 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Sports Therapist – minimum 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists
• Osteopath – minimum 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, accredited by the General Osteopathic Council

Bottom line:
If your “professional” doesn’t hold the appropriate qualifications, isn’t registered with a governing body or doesn’t have the correct insurance… they are not what they claim to be.

Your body deserves better than guesswork.
Do your research. Ask the questions. Protect your health. 💪

(This isn’t an exhaustive list of roles – just examples of what you should be looking for when choosing a practitioner.)

19/12/2025

Are you a member? 💪🏼

You get 10% off all appointments with us 🙌🏼

Book now 🗓️ & when you show us your gym membership we refund 10% of your fee

03/12/2025

🎄 It’s Christmas Shopping Time! 🎄

Looking for a thoughtful gift that really makes a difference?
Treat someone you love to the gift of self-care and wellness with one of our Injury Clinic Gift Vouchers.

🎁 Perfect for anyone who deserves a bit of TLC this festive season

💆 Ideal for helping with aches, pains or just some well-earned relaxation

✨ A meaningful present that goes beyond the usual Christmas goodies

You can purchase your gift vouchers here:
👉 https://rst.remyrewards.co.uk

Give the gift of feeling good this Christmas! 💜

Buy personalised gift vouchers online, delivered via email

30/10/2025

From 17th November 2025 all appointments will need to be paid for in advance. No less than 48 hours prior to your appointment, payment should be made. We will send you a payment link for you to pay in advance.

No payment will mean no appointment, it will be given to someone else.

If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice or fail to attend your fee will not be refunded.

Thank you in advance for your understanding

20/10/2025

Just in time for early Christmas shopping we have vouchers available to purchase

Buy personalised gift vouchers online, delivered via email

18/10/2025

It’s been another busy and rewarding week here in clinic 💪

From acute lower back pain and chronic shoulder weakness, to return-to-sport maintenance and knee pain caused by muscle imbalances — we’ve seen it all this week! 👣🏃‍♀️

Whatever stage you’re at — in pain, rebuilding strength, or getting back to sport — we’re here to help you move, feel and perform better 🙌

📍Basingstoke-based Sports Injury Clinic
📅 Appointments available — message us to book!

11/09/2025

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31/05/2025

Shoutout to SYLES Embroidery for our clinic hoodies & poloshirts 🙌🏼 always our go to for embroidery.

Based in Salisbury the team at Syles are very helpful and attentive. Always check you’re happy with the art work and embroidery before completing the work.

They do a lot more than just embroidery- check out their website www.syles.uk or pop into their shop in Larkhill