Therapy in Motion - Hull sports Massage care and treatment of injury

06/08/2025

Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) Explained:

Jumper’s knee, medically known as patellar tendinopathy, is a chronic overuse injury that affects the tendon connecting the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). It’s especially common in athletes involved in jumping or explosive sports like basketball, volleyball, football, or athletics—hence the name.

What Causes It?
• Repetitive strain on the patellar tendon from high-impact activities
• Sudden increases in training volume or intensity
• Poor biomechanics or muscle imbalances
• Hard playing surfaces or poor footwear

Symptoms:
• Localised pain just below the kneecap
• Pain that worsens with jumping, squatting, or prolonged sitting
• Stiffness in the morning or after periods of inactivity

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The Advantage of Using Gymna Shockwave Therapy

✅ 1. Targeted Healing with Evidence-Based Presets

The Gymna ShockMaster 500 includes evidence-based protocols specifically designed for patellar tendinopathy. These protocols are developed from clinical research and expert consensus to ensure effective, reproducible results.
• Preset Parameters (e.g. frequency, pressure, number of shocks) are calibrated based on optimal tissue depth and tolerance for tendinopathy.
• Saves time and ensures consistency across treatments.
• No guesswork—just clinically validated settings.

✅ 2. Stimulates Natural Healing

Shockwave therapy works by delivering high-energy acoustic waves to the affected tendon. This stimulates the body’s repair mechanisms by:
• Increasing blood flow
• Promoting neovascularisation (new blood vessel formation)
• Breaking down calcific deposits (if present)
• Stimulating collagen production
• Reducing substance P (a pain-signalling molecule)

✅ 3. Non-Invasive, Drug-Free Pain Relief

Many patients with jumper’s knee are stuck in a cycle of rest, anti-inflammatories, and frustration. Shockwave offers an alternative:
• No injections
• No medication dependency
• Accelerated recovery when combined with appropriate loading and rehab

✅ 4. Rapid Treatment Time, Long-Lasting Results
• Sessions typically take 5–10 minutes
• Most patients report significant improvement after 3–5 sessions
• Gymna’s radial shockwave can be integrated into a wider rehab protocol involving TECAR therapy, strength loading, and eccentric exercises

Product: Gymna ShockMaster 500

30/07/2025

💥 Got an injury that's holding you back? Whether it’s sports-related or just everyday aches and pains, we’re here to help you recover and move better. Book your FREE video consultation today and find out how we can get you back on track — no strings attached!

👉 Visit: https://www.hullsportsmassage.com
📅 Limited spots available — don’t wait, book now and take the first step toward pain-free movement!

24/07/2025

Shockwave Therapy for Dupuytren’s Disease

Shockwave Therapy for Dupuytren’s disease, which is a condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position. It usually begins as small hard nodules just under the skin of the palm. This affliction is sometimes referred to as Viking disease due to its high incidence among people of Scandinavian and North European descent.

Link in the comments to our latest post about treating Dupuytren’s Contracture with Shockwave Therapy

23/07/2025

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Your Guide to This Hand Condition

Imagine your hand, a marvel of engineering, suddenly deciding it doesn’t want to fully open anymore. That’s essentially what happens with Dupuytren’s contracture. It’s a progressive hand condition that causes one or more fingers to bend permanently into the palm. While it sounds (and can look) quite dramatic, it’s generally not painful, especially in its early stages. Think of it as a stubborn, benign tightening of the tissue just beneath the skin of your palm.

So, to be clear, Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where fibrous tissue in the palm thickens and shortens, forming cords that can pull fingers into a bent position, making it difficult or impossible to straighten them.

To find out more click the link in the comments to visit our website

17/07/2025

PLANTAR FASIITIS

(easy for you to say!!🤣)…

🦶 “I couldn’t walk without pain – now I’m back on my feet.”
👣 Plantar fasciitis? Shockwave therapy is helping people just like you.
💥 Chronic heel pain? This is how we treat it.

We use a combination of Shockwave and TECAR therapy to break up scar tissue, boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and relieve chronic heel pain.

✅ Non-invasive
✅ Fast recovery
✅ Targets the root cause
✅ Works in just a few sessions

📍 Based in Walkington, near Beverley
📞 07960329690

10/06/2025

🦶 Tired of Living with Foot or Heel Pain? We Can Help! 🦶

Whether it's a sharp stab in your heel when you get out of bed, or aching feet after a long day—foot and heel pain doesn't have to be part of your life.

At Hull Sports Massage, we specialise in treating common conditions like:

✔️ Plantar Fasciitis
✔️ Stress fracture fibula
✔️ Sprained outer ankle
✔️ Persistent ankle pain
✔️ Footballers ankle
✔️ Jumpers heel
✔️ Heel bone lump
✔️ Young runners heel
✔️ Inner strap muscle strain
✔️ Outer strap muscle strain

We don’t just manage pain—we treat the cause.

✅ Reduce pain
✅ Regain mobility
✅ Speed up recovery
✅ Prevent future issues

With hands-on therapy, Rest and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy, Interferential Therapy, Electrotherapy & Ultrasound Therapy, Cortisone Injection, Functional Fascial Taping (FFT), Deep Tissue Massage, Ice Massage, Heat Therapy, G5 Exercise and Injury Massage and personalised rehab plans, we’ll help you get back on your feet—pain-free.
Book your first consultation today

02/06/2025

🦶 Tired of Living with Foot or Heel Pain? We Can Help! 🦶

Whether it's a sharp stab in your heel when you get out of bed, or aching feet after a long day—foot and heel pain doesn't have to be part of your life.

At Hull Sports Massage, we specialise in treating common conditions like:
✔️ Plantar Fasciitis
✔️ Stress fracture fibula
✔️ Sprained outer ankle
✔️ Persistent ankle pain
✔️ Footballers ankle
✔️ Jumpers heel
✔️ Heel bone lump
✔️ Young runners heel
✔️ Inner strap muscle strain
✔️ Outer strap muscle strain

We don’t just manage pain—we treat the cause.
✅ Reduce pain
✅ Regain mobility
✅ Speed up recovery
✅ Prevent future issues

With hands-on therapy, Rest and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy, Interferential Therapy, Electrotherapy & Ultrasound Therapy, Cortisone Injection, Functional Fascial Taping (FFT), Deep Tissue Massage, Ice Massage, Heat Therapy, G5 Exercise and Injury Massage and personalised rehab plans, we’ll help you get back on your feet—pain-free.

Book your first consultation today

22/09/2024

If you're dealing with fasciitis, two effective treatment options to consider are shockwave therapy and K-Laser therapy.

- Shockwave therapy: This non-invasive treatment uses sound waves to stimulate healing in the affected area. It’s particularly helpful for reducing pain and promoting recovery, especially for chronic cases of plantar fasciitis that don’t respond to other treatments.

- K-Laser therapy: Another non-invasive option, K-Laser therapy uses focused light energy to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and speed up tissue repair. It’s quick, painless, and can complement other treatments.

No Waiting time
Rapid relief
Evidence based treatments
Non invasive

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10/09/2024

This image captures a striking moment of an unknown woman walking through a narrow alleyway in Dubrovnik. It is defined by the dramatic contrast between light, shadow and subtle colour.

The lamplight filters in from the end of the alley, creating a backlit silhouette effect that highlights the woman's form while casting a long shadow on the cobbled street.

The stone walls and pavement reflect a warm glow, further enhancing the texture of the cobblestones and emphasising the rough, historic quality of the alleyway.

The subtle yet warm hue of the woman's flowing dress adds an essential focal point. Its soft orange tones harmonises with the golden light bouncing off the walls, creating a sense of warmth amidst the cooler shadows surrounding her.

The play of light highlights her shadow, making it a prominent feature, and her dress contrasts the otherwise muted and textured surroundings.

This composition draws the eye to the perspective and depth of the alleyway, as the bright light ahead and darker foreground guide the viewer's gaze. The archway at the end symbolises transition from darkness into light, reinforcing the image's visual journey…

A totally random and happen chance photo opportunity that just pleaded to be taken…

10/09/2024

Bradford Sky (Pre-flight to Dubrovnik)

The sky’s a sullen, leaden grey,
Pennine rain won’t wash away,
7:08 and I’m standing still,
But the airport hum is louder still.

Busy bodies rush on through,
In a tide of humanity’s morning dew,
Two coffees in, I’m barely awake,
But there’s a journey that I’m bound to take.

Bradford sky, heavy and slow,
Underneath, a world ready to go,
Through the drizzle and the rain,
I’m leaving this old town again.
Dubrovnik calls beyond the clouds,
But here, it's just the morning crowds.

The rain taps gentle on the glass,
As engines roar, we’re moving fast.
Faces blur in lines of haste,
We chase the sun, but it’s all in taste.

Pennine hills watch us from afar,
As we rise where clear skies are,
But for now, it’s grey and cold,
Still, there's a story waiting to be told.

Bradford sky, heavy and slow,
Underneath, the world’s ready to go,
Through the drizzle and the rain,
I’m leaving this old town again.
Dubrovnik calls beyond the clouds,
But here, it's just the morning crowds.

Coffee warms my restless hands,
While daydreams drift like grains of sand,
I see the sea, the Adriatic blue,
But here, in the grey, there's nothing new.

Soon we’ll fly and leave behind,
This Bradford rain, this northern mind,
The sky will break, the clouds will part,
And Dubrovnik will greet my wandering heart.

11/08/2024

🌟 **Case Highlight: Auricular Acupuncture for Toothache Relief** 🌟

Meet Jane, who has been struggling with a painful tooth abscess. Despite being on her second batch of antibiotics, the pain was intense, radiating from her upper front incisors all the way up to her ear. It was a relentless 7/10 on the pain scale, affecting her daily life.

But today, we turned to a powerful, drug-free, and noninvasive tool: **auricular acupuncture**. Using the Pointoselect device, I identified the active points on her ear corresponding to the upper jaw and toothache. Within moments of stimulation, the results were nothing short of miraculous—Jane’s pain dropped from a 7/10 to a 1/10!

I’m always in awe of how effective auricular acupuncture can be, even after years of practice. It’s a humbling reminder of the body’s incredible ability to heal when given the right support.

✨ Instant relief, no drugs, no invasive procedures—just the power of acupuncture!

31/05/2024

🌟 Transform Your Leg Pain with Advanced Therapies! 🌟

Are you struggling with leg pain and cramping due to intermittent claudication? We have an innovative solution that can help you get back on your feet!

At Therapy in Motion, we combine cutting-edge technologies to provide comprehensive care for intermittent claudication, including:

🔹 TECAR Therapy Enhances blood circulation and promotes tissue healing.

🔹 Shockwave Therapy Stimulates tissue regeneration and reduces pain.

🔹 K-Laser Therapy Uses high-intensity light to accelerate cellular repair and reduce inflammation.

Our tailored treatment plans are designed to:
✅ Improve blood flow
✅ Reduce pain and inflammation
✅ Enhance muscle function and endurance
✅ Restore mobility and quality of life

Don’t let leg pain hold you back! Book your consultation today and discover how our advanced therapies can make a difference.

📞 Call us at 07960329690 or visit our website www.hullsportsmassage.com to schedule an appointment.

💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments below or send us a direct message!

Stay healthy and pain-free with Therapy in Motion

Remember, “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional“!…