27/02/2026
Recovery can test you physically, mentally and emotionally. If you need motivation to keep going with your rehab, Liz’s journey from hip fracture to marathon runner is proof that progress is possible.
"I came to Kesson following a fracture of my hip which required a lengthy rehab programme. I had been treated by the team before & knew they would be able to help me get through a very challenging time both physically & mentally.
I was a keen runner, cyclist & hockey player & all that stopped instantly. Life became hopping around on crutches with endless rehab & this went on for 22 months before I had a fully healed hip. But in this time with the great support and expertise of the team, I learnt a lot- how to pick myself up after a big injury that impacted & changed how I lived my life. Kesson's holistic approach taught me patience, resilience, strength & what you can do when faced with pain, hardship & loss & they gave me the tools to get on with rebuilding my body.
The support I had from the team, my friends & family, inspires me to keep going. I think of what I went through to get to where I am now & I feel SO lucky. I'm back to running marathons- completing Berlin, Chicago & New York & I'm celebrating my 10th by running London 2026 for charity, I'm back playing the sports I love too. If I have any advice, it would be to invest in maintenance & keep moving. For me running & sport inspires & motivates me, keeps me sane & brings me such joy & community and without it I wouldn't be the person I am today.
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