Chelmsford Sports Injury Clinic

27/10/2023

The Role of Protein in Speeding Up Injury Recovery

Injury recovery is a complex process that involves a combination of physiological and nutritional factors. One crucial element that can significantly impact the speed of recovery is dietary protein intake. Here’s a few reasons why;

1. Tissue Repair and Regeneration:
Proteins are the building blocks of the human body, and they play a vital role in tissue repair and regeneration. When you sustain an injury, your body requires extra protein to repair damaged tissues, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. A higher protein intake provides the necessary amino acids for this repair process.

2. Enhanced Muscle Protein Synthesis:
Protein is essential for muscle protein synthesis (MPS), the process by which your body builds and repairs muscle tissue. Injured individuals often experience muscle atrophy due to inactivity and reduced use of affected muscles. Increasing protein intake can promote MPS, helping to counteract muscle loss and restore strength faster.

3. Immune System Support:
Injury places stress on your immune system as it works to fight off potential infections and promote healing. Protein is essential for the production of antibodies and immune system function. A higher protein intake can bolster your body's immune response.

4. Reduced Inflammation:
Inflammation is a natural response to injury, but excessive or prolonged inflammation can delay the healing process. Some proteins, such as those found in fatty fish, have anti-inflammatory properties. Including these protein sources in your diet can help manage inflammation.

In summary eating more protein can be a key factor in accelerating injury recovery. By providing the essential building blocks for tissue repair, enhancing muscle protein synthesis, supporting the immune system, promoting collagen production, reducing inflammation, and aiding nutrient transport, a higher protein intake can help individuals bounce back from injuries more quickly. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian to determine the appropriate protein intake for your specific needs during the recovery process.

19/01/2022

So update on my running following my post yesterday. Last year I managed to book and then train for the postponed it was a great event. After not really running consistently for years my aim was to beat my dads PB (1:45). On the day I actually ran 1:39 and could of gone a little quicker but blew up in the last 5km due to my lack of training. My next race and goal is Brentwood Half in March, I have a time in mind but I won’t advertise that 😂 so on my days off I’ve tried to consistently run and slowly increase my pace and distance in prep. The second photo is my run from yesterday- more of a recovery run due to a little soleus ni**le I’ve picked up last weekend, I mainly focused on my heart rate and making sure I felt comfortable rather than pushing it. The soleus is a very common muscle to strain in runners so I’ll do a post on my recovery ASAP.

18/01/2022

Hello! I thought a new update on the clinic and myself was needed and the start of 2022 felt like as good a time as any! Firstly, abit late to the party but Happy New Year! Over the last couple of months there have been some subtle changes to the clinic and my work/ life balance. Back in November I took the decision to reduce my days in the clinic to 5 rather than 6. This means my days are longer but definitely more productive. I usually work a Saturday so now having a day off in the week has meant I’ve got time to get life admin done and get back on track with my running… FINALLY. The second update is Total Sports Therapy ( the clinic I’m based within) has now changed name to Revive Health with big and exciting plans ahead- starting with an open day on February 27th! More on that nearer the time. Anyway I’ve talked too much.. I hope 2022 is the year we all smash it!! Sam

23/02/2021

Following yesterday’s announcement Sports massages may resume on 12th April- unless Covid has its way.. CSIC is currently open to treat injuries. Book in now for Sports Massages and injuries!

06/01/2021

I know a lot of people have entered (including me) / were looking to enter.. please read below or check your emails about the postponement of the event

Update from Race HQ / Andy & Peter

Well it’s been a rollercoaster of a year! After 18 months of planning the all-new Chelmsford Half Marathon, we launched ticket sales and reached our allocation within a few months. The support from the local and wider community to get this event off the ground has been truly amazing.

Since March we have been adapting and developing our event safety plans to ensure they fall within RunBritain guidance for hosting a race during a pandemic. This has been challenging to say the least, however we now have a comprehensive set of plans and first-hand experience of delivering races during the pandemic.

Essex, recently moved into Tier 4, the highest possible Tier, meaning there is significant community transmission in Essex and on Monday the Prime Minister announced further national lockdown restrictions to control the spread of the virus. Recent local news reports have highlighted the extreme pressures that the NHS are facing and as such the Government and RunBritain are not currently permitting public sporting events to take place, as they could add additional pressures to the NHS.

Whilst we have developed a tried and tested COVID secure plan for the event, due to the above restrictions we have sadly been forced to postpone the event. It is truly heart-breaking that we have had to make this decision, as we know how much training you have put in. Postponing the date was a last resort, however given the emerging new variant, hand-on-heart we feel this is the safest way forward and it will also take the pressure off the NHS and other stakeholders at this critical time. Many of you have faced multiple event postponements over the last 12 months, which we appreciate must be extremely frustrating.

Before we launched tickets for the event, we ensured we had a COVID policy in place to cover you if situations such as this occurred and we are of course honouring this commitment.

Our 5 stage commitment

1. If March event is cancelled for any reason, we will run a virtual race on race day to ensure training does not go to waste. The virtual race will take place on Sunday 7 March 2021. A link to the virtual race will be sent out by email 1 week before the event.

2. We will postpone the event by 4-8 months (avoiding major & local events where possible). The date of the postponed 'in-person' event is Sunday 3 October 2021.

3. If the postponed event is also cancelled, we will defer your entry to 2022.

4. If you are unable to make the 2022 event date you will be able to apply for a refund of the ticket price (excluding booking fee).

5. STAR rated TICKETPLAN booking protection is included with every ticket. Offering booking protection for specified unforeseen events.

What happens to the virtual training races? Virtual training races are included as part of your entry, free of charge. We will be running the virtual training races leading up to both the virtual half on the 7 March 2021 and the in-person race on 3 October 2021. Virtual training races will be as follows: 5k 17 Jan 2021, 10k 24 Jan 2021, 10-mile 21 Feb 2021, 5k 18 July 2020, 10k 15 Aug 2021, 10 mile 5 Sept 2021. A link with joining instructions will be emailed to you 2 days before each training race.

What happens if I am unable to attend the postponed event because it clashes with another running event that I entered prior to this announcement? Whilst we have tried to avoid major & local running events, this has been challenging due to the volume of running events that are now in the later part of the year, we are aware that this postponed date clashes with the London Marathon and although not included as part of our COVID policy we think it’s only fair that we offer you the opportunity to postpone your place to the 2022 event. For those that have entered The London Marathon ballot, we understand the announcement is advertised for late January and we have set our deadline for deferral accordingly. To apply for the deferral please send a copy of your ticket confirmation for the event that clashes to office@chelmsfordhalfmarathon.co.uk by 15 February 2021. We are unable to accept deferrals after this date and deferrals are not available for any other reason.

I haven't entered yet, are you releasing more places? Yes, due to the event date postponement and deferrals mentioned above we will be offering a limited batch of places. These will be offered in the coming weeks on a first come first serve basis, to those that join our mailing list on www.cmhalf.com

Am I able to apply for a refund? Our standard terms and conditions apply and refunds are not available.

We appreciate that the news of postponement is disappointing, but we feel we have been left with no other option. We are committed to delivering a fantastic event for you and we look forward to welcoming you to the start line in October.

Key dates:

7 March 2021 Virtual Half
3 October 2021 Postponed ‘in-person’ Chelmsford Half Marathon

Stay safe and keep running.

Andy & Peter

Chelmsford Half Marathon

05/11/2020

As you are all aware we are now in the Second lockdown of 2020. As of today we are still open but will only be treating urgent medical cases. All general Sports massages and maintenance will be postponed until December. I’d like to thank all the clients that have come in between June and November it’s been a busy few months ❤️. Hopefully when we reopen fully in December we’ll bounce straight back. Book in now!

06/07/2020

We are now OPEN!

Due to the updated guidelines published by the Government we can now welcome new and old faces through the door to treat your injuries once again.

Numerous infection control procedures are now in place to keep you and I safe including an online questionnaire, full PPE, mandatory patient face coverings and deep cleans between each patient.

To book an appointment or ask a question please get in touch via the usual avenues.

07587054854
www.csic.uk
sam.robinson@csic.uk

09/04/2020

Here to help.
Due to popular demand and current/new patients still in need of advice for aches and pains; Chelmsford Sports Injury Clinic is now available for telephone and video call consultations. To book an appointment please use the usual routes:
Text/Call Sam on 07587054854 or email sam.robinson@csic.uk.
Sam will then talk you through what service would suit your requirements.

24/03/2020

Due to updated guidelines we are now working on ways to provide a virtual assessment for any patients that may need some advice/ guidance on any injuries they have/ may pick up during these next few months. With lots of people turning to running and other forms of exercise as a way of release, keeping on top of any pains and injuries is vitally important. I will post more updates in due course.

We’ve still got a duty of care to keep none urgent injuries away from the NHS if possible.

Sam

20/03/2020

CLINIC CLOSED

Unfortunately as many of you have probably gathered following the Government's guidelines the clinic has been closed until further notice to help prevent the spread of the virus. Absolutely gutted after having such a positive start to the year in our new location working along side Cheryl Jemson. I pray after this is all over we can go back to normality as quickly as possible.

I will personally message patients that are currently booked in to try and help as much as possible with their current injuries.

During this time of home isolation it's of great importance not just to stay at home but to also try to stay fit and healthy. There's a huge link between exercise and your immune system so I will try to post some videos/ tips on ways to stay active whilst at home.

Stay safe, wash your hands and protect the vulnerable during this testing time for us all.

Speak soon,

Sam