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I offer tailored Sports Therapy services including injury assessment & hands-on treatment.

Whether you're managing pain, recovering from injury, or aiming to improve mobility and strength, I’m here to support your goals every step of the way.

11/11/2025

🧍‍♂️ Quick Tip Tuesday: The 30-Second Chest Opener 💪

If you spend most of your day sitting, scrolling, or working at a desk — this one’s for you 👇

Over time, your chest muscles tighten, your shoulders roll forward, and your upper back starts to ache.
Here’s a simple stretch you can do anywhere to open things back up:

🔹 The Doorway Chest Opener
1️⃣ Stand in a doorway with your elbows bent to 90°.
2️⃣ Place your forearms on the doorframe.
3️⃣ Step one foot forward and gently lean until you feel a stretch across your chest.
4️⃣ Hold for 30 seconds, breathe deeply, and repeat 2–3 times a day.

This easy reset helps:
✅ Improve posture
✅ Reduce shoulder and neck tension
✅ Restore mobility for pressing and lifting movements

Small habits = big results over time.
Save this post for later and try it next time your shoulders feel tight!

08/11/2025

💆‍♂️ Sports Massage ≠ Sports Therapy 💪

Here’s a big misconception I hear all the time:

“Sports Therapy is just a fancy name for sports massage, right?”

Not quite! While massage can be part of a treatment, Sports Therapy goes several steps further.

Here’s the difference 👇
🩻 Assessment: I identify what’s really causing pain, restriction, or weakness — not just where it hurts.
🖐️ Treatment: Hands-on techniques like soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, and massage to relieve tension and restore movement.
🏋️‍♀️ Rehabilitation: Tailored exercise plans to strengthen weak areas, correct imbalances, and make sure pain stays gone.
🔁 Prevention: Guidance on posture, training loads, and recovery to keep you moving better for the long term.

Massage helps you feel better for a while.
Sports Therapy helps you move better for good.

📅 Ready to experience the difference? Send me a message to chat about what’s going on and how I can help.

05/11/2025

🎆 Don’t let your body be a chain reaction this Bonfire Night! 🎇

When one area of your body isn’t moving well, it can ignite problems somewhere else — just like a spark setting off a firework chain.

That constant “tight” feeling in your hamstrings or shoulders? It’s often not because they need more stretching… it’s because something else isn’t doing its job.

Here’s what could really be going on 👇
🔥 Weakness: Muscles tighten up to protect an unstable joint.
💥 Poor movement patterns: Overcompensation in one area builds tension elsewhere.
🎯 Postural habits: Sitting or moving the same way every day tells your body to “lock down” certain muscles.

The good news? Once we identify and treat the root cause, you’ll feel looser, stronger, and ready to move freely again — no fireworks needed.

If you’re stuck in a cycle of stretching with no improvement, maybe it’s time to look deeper than the “tightness.”

📅 DM me or comment below if you’d like to find out what might really be setting off your pain or tension.

31/10/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from your friendly neighbourhood Sports Therapist! 🎃

I’m Ruaridh Macleod, and no — I don’t deal with ghosts or goblins... but I do help people banish those haunting aches, creaky joints, and movement “monsters” that just won’t die off.

Sports Therapy isn’t about spooky gadgets or mysterious potions — it’s a science-backed approach to helping your body move better, recover faster, and stay pain-free.

Here’s what I do (no magic spells required):
🦴 Assess how your body moves to find what’s really causing discomfort
💆‍♂️ Use hands-on treatment to reduce pain and stiffness
🏋️‍♀️ Design rehab exercises that build lasting strength and resilience

Whether you’re battling a stubborn back, a ghostly hamstring twinge, or you just want to future-proof your body — I’ve got your back (literally).

💬 Drop a 🎃 in the comments if you’d rather treat your body before it tricks you!

28/10/2025

You don’t need to be injured to see a Sports Therapist.
That’s one of the biggest misconceptions out there 👇

Sports Therapy isn’t just about treating injuries — it’s about keeping your body moving well, preventing issues, and performing at your best.

Think of it like regular maintenance for your body:

🧠 Identifying small imbalances before they turn into pain

💪 Improving mobility and strength in key areas

🏃‍♂️ Helping you recover faster between workouts or training sessions

🧍‍♀️ Correcting posture and movement habits that cause stiffness and fatigue

You don’t wait until your car breaks down to service it — your body deserves the same care.

If you’re training regularly, sit for long hours, or just want to feel and move better, sports therapy can help you stay ahead of the problems before they start.

📅 DM me if you’d like to book a preventative session or find out what your body might be trying to tell you.

24/10/2025

What is Sports Therapy (and who is it for)?

Short answer: anyone who wants to move better, feel stronger, and get out of pain.

Sports Therapy blends assessment, hands-on treatment, and targeted rehab to fix the root cause—not just the symptoms. It’s not only for athletes; it’s for desk workers with tight shoulders, weekend warriors with sore knees, new parents with back pain, and anyone who wants to train without niggles.

Here’s how I help:
• Assess how you move to find what’s actually driving your pain or restriction
• Treat with hands-on techniques to reduce pain and improve range of motion
• Rehab with simple, personalised exercises so your results stick
• Prevent future issues with smarter training and load management

If you’re stuck in a cycle of “rest, feel better, flare up, repeat” — it’s time for a different approach.

📅 Want to chat about your situation? Drop me a message or book a first session and let’s build a plan that works for you.

28/08/2025

✨ Updated Treatment List ✨

I’m excited to finally share my updated treatment list, which now include Dynamic Assisted Stretching. DAS is a guided, hands-on approach to safely improve flexibility, mobility, and overall movement quality. Perfect for athletes, active individuals, or anyone looking to improve posture, reduce stiffness and support long-term joint health.

Alongside Maintenance Massage and Specialised Injury Treatment, this new addition gives you more ways to recover, perform, and move better every day.

📍 Book in now to keep your body at its best. 💪🏼

06/08/2025

Hey everyone!

First off, a massive thank you to everyone who entered my competition to win a free hour-long treatment — I really appreciate all the support and enthusiasm! 👌

Now, I have to hold my hands up — I was meant to announce the winner on the 1st of August, so I’m a little late with this post. Life’s been a bit hectic behind the scenes, but I didn’t forget!

So without further delay, I’m excited to finally announce that the winner of the free treatment is… Lynne Ritchie! 🎉

Congratulations! I’ll be in touch with you directly to get your session booked in.

Thanks again to everyone who took part — keep your eyes peeled for more chances to win and special offers coming soon. Speak soon!"

03/08/2025

Ready to move better and feel better? 💪🏻 Feeling tense and need to wind down? 💆🏻‍♀️Here’s when I’ve got space for you next week! 📅

🗓 Monday 4th Aug — 4:00pm -7:00pm
🗓 Wednesday 6th Aug — 9:00am -7:00pm
🗓 Thursday 7th Aug — 4:00pm - 7:00pm

These sessions are perfect for:
✅ Injury rehab
✅ Relaxation
✅ Ongoing niggles or tightness
✅ Mobility issues
✅ Prehab or sports maintenance

Drop me a DM to grab a slot, or use the fresha booking link in my bio. 🙌

30/07/2025

🧠 What Really Is Sports Therapy?
Spoiler alert: it’s not just for athletes. 💥

A lot of people hear “Sports Therapy” and immediately think:
🏃‍♂️ “I need to be sporty.”
💆 “It’s just massage, right?”
🩺 “Isn’t that just physio?”

So let’s clear that up 👇

Sports Therapy is a healthcare profession focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and optimising movement — for everyone.
Whether you're a Sunday league footballer, a new mum with back pain, or someone who just wants to move without stiffness or discomfort, Sports Therapy can help.

We use a blend of:
✅ Hands-on treatment (soft tissue therapy, mobilisations, stretches)
✅ Movement assessment
✅ Exercise-based rehab and performance planning
✅ Education and prevention

🎯 It’s about getting you back to doing what you love — pain-free, stronger, and more confident in your movement.

📩 Curious if Sports Therapy could help you? Drop me a message or leave a comment below. I’m always happy to help out.

22/07/2025

📍 Back from London with a New Skill added to the Tool belt!

This weekend, I was down in London completing a course in Dynamic Assisted Stretching at the London School of Massage – and I can honestly say, this is a game-changer.

💥 Whether you're an athlete, gym-goer, or just someone feeling tight and stiff, this type of hands-on, assisted stretching offers incredible benefits. It improves mobility, reduces tension, improves circulation and helps you move and feel better instantly. I experienced the treatment myself over the weekend and was blown away by how effective it was – both immediately and in the following days

I’m now fully qualified to offer this as part of my services, and I’ll be updating my price list soon to include Dynamic Assisted Stretching sessions.

Watch this space for updates 👀
Any questions or early interest? Leave a reply to this post or drop me a message – I’m eager for other to experience how incredible this treatment is. 😍

11/07/2025

🎉 COMPETITION TIME! 🎉
Fancy winning a FREE 1-hour massage? 😍 Whether you're carrying tension, training hard, or just need a well-deserved break, this is your chance to unwind—on the house!

🧖‍♂️ Here’s how to enter:
👍 Like this post
🔁 Share it
👤 Tag 1 friend in the comments

That's it! Quick, easy, and you could be walking away with a full 60-minute massage.

🗓 Winner announced: 01/08/2025
Don’t miss out—enter now & good luck! 🍀

📍Based in Cragie, Perth.
📲 Any questions? Message me directly.

Address

1 Glenartney Terrace
Perth
PH20AT

Website

https://www.fresha.com/book-now/ruaridh-macleod-sports-therapy-izuhzq8k/services?lid=2563096&eid=4506438&share&pId=24832

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