The Injury & Performance Clinic

14/10/2025

🎉 It’s hard to believe, but today marks one year since we opened our doors!

Launching a new clinic and building a team from the ground up has brought plenty of challenges, but it’s also been incredibly rewarding. The support we’ve had from people across Northwich, Knutsford, and the wider area has meant the world.

We’ve been lucky to grow in such a brilliant location a huge thank you to .farm.club for making us feel so welcome from day one.

To friends, family, and the entire Injury & Performance Clinic team: thank you. Your encouragement, belief and hard work has helped us get to where we are.

This has been an amazing year one, however we’re only just getting started. Our aim is to keep raising the bar for physiotherapy and sports injury care and we’re excited to now launch our new performance testing services. helping you train smarter, recover better, and perform at your best.

Here’s to many more years ahead! 🎉

19/09/2025

In less than a year since opening, we’ve already amassed 100 five-star Google reviews 🤯💯

We’re so thankful for the people of Knutsford, Northwich, and the surrounding areas for trusting us with your care 🙌

And a huge thank you to our incredible team at The Injury & Performance Clinic – your hard work and dedication to providing the highest standard of physiotherapy and sports injury care has made this possible.

The best part? We’re only just getting started. Over the next couple of months we’ll be rolling out some exciting new services to keep raising the bar 👊

09/09/2025

https://www.theinjuryandperformanceclinic.co.uk/blog/can-ai-tools-like-chatgpt-help-with-physiotherapy-and-sports-injury-advice

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how people access health information. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, and Claude can now answer questions about injuries, exercises, and recovery in seconds. It’s no surprise that patients and athletes are turning t

08/09/2025

💡 Who are we?

At The Injury & Performance Clinic, we bridge the gap between everyday life and elite sport.

From helping the general public get out of pain and back to the things they love to supporting elite athletes with world-class testing and rehab.

Our approach is always built around you.

✅ We listen to your story
✅ We use evidence-based care and elite-level testing
✅ We deliver results that last

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing pain, or chasing peak performance, we’ll help you move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best.

📍 Based in Pickmere, serving Knutsford, Northwich, and surrounding cheshire area.

28/07/2025

Physiotherapy

Our physio sessions aren’t about ticking boxes. They’re about solving problems.
We take the time needed to understand what’s going on, explain the process clearly, and work with you to get real results. From reducing pain and regaining movement to building strength and resilience — we help you move forward with confidence.

Sports Injury Clinic

This is not just normal physio with a different title.

It’s performance-level injury rehab, using the same tools and standards we’ve applied in elite sport.

Whether it’s a ligament injury, tendon issue, or long-standing problem, we combine high-quality rehabilitation with strength & conditioning, objective benchmarks, and clear return-to-sport criteria.

Sports & Deep Tissue Massage

This isn’t just about feeling relaxed (though that’s a nice bonus). Our massage treatments are targeted and purposeful, helping reduce muscle soreness, ease tension, and support recovery from both training and day-to-day life.

Performance Profiling

If you’re serious about progress, we give you real answers.

Using metabolic testing, force production data, and neuromuscular profiling, we measure what actually matters with accuracy so you can stop guessing and start training smarter.

Built for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone who wants to know exactly how to improve.

21/07/2025

We geek out on biomechanics, pathology & rehab—but if we ignore the psychosocial side of persistent pain, we’re only seeing half the picture. 🧠

That’s why our approach is fully holistic: we blend evidence‑based physio and rehabilitation with a robust assessment process and apply this to your unique story.

We listen to your why, your goals, beliefs, and circumstances.This allows us to form a robust but collaborative roadmap to recovery.

We’re thrilled with a recent Google review—it perfectly captures the comprehensive care we strive for! Ready to tackle pain from every angle? Let’s do it together. 🤝✨

Treating the person - not just the pathology.

07/07/2025

🚨 Attention Northwich and Knutsford residents! 🚨

💆‍♂️ Get 20% off Sports/Deep Tissue Massage at The Injury and Performance Clinic — set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, overlooking over 300 acres of beautiful, peaceful surroundings 🌿🏡

Whether you're dealing with tight muscles, back pain, or just need to unwind, this is your sign to book in. ✅

✔️ Relieve muscle tension
✔️ Speed up recovery
✔️ Ease back ache
✔️ Enjoy a professional, calming environment
✔️ World-class treatment from experienced therapists

📍 Located just outside Pickmere, with easy access from both Northwich and Knutsford — but spaces are limited!

📞 Call now: 01565 318100
🌐 Book online: www.theinjuryandperformanceclinic.co.uk

Feel better. Move better. Live better. 💪

30/06/2025

https://www.theinjuryandperformanceclinic.co.uk/blog/our-mission-to-become-the-top-physiotherapy-and-sports-injury-clinic-in-northwich-and-knutsford

At The Injury and Performance Clinic, our goal is simple - to become the top physiotherapy and sports injury clinic in Cheshire. servicing mostly for people in Northwich, Knutsford, and the surrounding areas. But more importantly, we’re building something different, we aren’t settling for averag...

23/06/2025

📊 How Does Your Calf Strength Stack Up?

Think you’ve got strong calves? Here’s what the research says you should be able to do…

✅ These are evidence-based norms for single-leg calf raises to fatigue, based on your age and s*x. Taken from one of the largest and most reliable studies to date.

🎯 Why does this matter?

Your calves are vital for running, walking, jumping, and injury prevention.

Weak or underperforming calf muscles are linked to achilles issues, shin splints, calf strains, and even bone stress injuries.

Having a target lets us set goals, track progress, and know when you’re truly ready to return to sport.

🧠 Key tip: Don’t just count reps — check for symmetry, quality, and whether you’re hitting full height without momentum.

Want to see how you stack up?
📍Book a strength screening at The Injury & Performance Clinic — in person or online.

22/06/2025

Did you know that increasing your running cadence can reduce joint loading — and help you manage certain injuries? 👟⬆️

Here’s what the research shows when cadence increases by ~10%:

🔻 Patellofemoral joint force ↓ by 14–34%
🔻 Vastus lateralis & re**us femoris force ↓ by ~39%
🔻 Net quadriceps work ↓
🔻 Ground reaction force ↓
🔺 Semimembranosus & biceps femoris force ↑ (important for hamstring load)

🧠 Why it matters:
When returning from injury, adjusting cadence is a simple yet effective tool to redistribute load.

✅ Increase cadence if you’re dealing with:

Patellofemoral pain

Patellar tendinopathy

Quadriceps overload

⛔ Be cautious increasing cadence if you are managing:

Hamstring injuries

Tendinopathy in the posterior chain

💬 Remember: Load = Distance × Speed × Terrain × Technique — cadence is just one piece of the puzzle.

📍 We help runners across Knutsford, Northwich & online understand exactly what’s driving their pain — and how to get back stronger.

29/05/2025

https://www.theinjuryandperformanceclinic.co.uk/blog/running-physio

It’s not too controversial to say that many physiotherapists or other musculoskeletal specialists can fall short when it comes to managing running injuries. Often, this isn’t about a lack of care or intent. The truth is, running injuries are rarely straightforward and successful return requires ...

06/05/2025

https://www.theinjuryandperformanceclinic.co.uk/blog/how-increasing-your-running-cadence-can-protect-your-ankles-knees-and-hips

Running injuries are incredibly common, but small changes in technique can make a big difference to your injury risk. One of the most effective adjustments you can make — without needing to change your distance, pace, or footwear — is increasing your running cadence (steps per minute). In this a