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22/03/2026
๐ New Physio Joins our Team! ๐
Weโre absolutely delighted to welcome Sophia to the KS Sports Therapy team! ๐คฉ
Sophia will be based in our brand new clinic at Creative Court (PL4 6NW), bringing Expert Physiotherapy to an exciting New Location for us.
Not only does this new location make it easier than ever to book in with usโฆ your first session with her will be ONLY ยฃ22 for the month of April! ๐ฅ
Sophiaโs Achievements Include:
โ Masterโs Degree in Physiotherapy
โ 5+ Years of Clinical Experience
โ Recognised by Major UK Health Insurers
โ Passionate about fixing your Injuries, so you can live Pain Free again!
๐ DM us to reserve your appointment with Sophia at our new Central Park Ave clinic today!
09/03/2026
โBroken Shoulderโ โก๏ธ Completing a Triathlon ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
A shoulder break can feel like a huge setback, especially when youโre used to training regularly.
The fear of losing progress or not getting back to the sports you love can be just as tough as the injury itself.
With our patients, instead of stopping completely, we focus on working around the injury safely... as shown in this fantastic review by Katherine.
We adjusted her exercises, managing training load, and built the shoulder back up step by step.
Fast forward to now, and Katherine has successfully completed a triathlon.
Rehab isnโt just about fixing injuries.
Itโs about helping people regain confidence in their body and get back to doing what they love.
Huge credit to Katherine for the work sheโs put in throughout the process and thanks so much for the kind words... means the world to me ๐๐ผ.
08/03/2026
Do this when you feel pain in the gymโฆ ๐จ
Pain during training doesnโt mean you need to stop altogether.
In most cases, it means something needs adjustingโฆ not avoiding.
And more often than not, itโs not the exercise thatโs the problem. Itโs the load.
For example, if lifting 20kg is fine but 40kg causes pain, Iโd argue the problem is the weight not the lift itself.
So before you quit a movement entirely, try lowering one of these:
โ The weight
โ The volume
โ The range of motion
Adjust one variable at a time until the pain settles.
This will allow you to become more confident with the movement (bypassing fear avoidance) to build back up in a safe manner.
And if things donโt improve, thatโs when itโs time to see an expert ๐
Good rehab isnโt about only resting and doing nothing. Itโs about learning how to train around pain, so you can keep moving, stay strong, and actually recover properly.
Follow for evidence-based injury & rehab tips
24/02/2026
WE ARE EXPANDING! ๐ฅณ
Weโre DELIGHTED to announce that weโll be opening a SECOND CLINIC in another location in Plymouthโฆ close to the city centre ๐คฉ.
And if that wasnโt enoughโฆ
Weโre hiring ANOTHER new physio too, who is absolutely fantastic! ๐๐ผ
This will all be coming into effect on APRIL 6TH.
Details to follow soon so watch this space ๐!
And as always, thank you guys SO MUCH for all the support youโve given us over the years, this wouldnโt be possible without you all ๐๐๐ผ.
18/02/2026
Rest days areโฆ
13/02/2026
My favourite exercise to prevent Shin Splints ๐๐ป๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Some people think shin splints come from โtight calvesโ or โbad shoesโ, but in my experience the real issue is often 2 things:
1๏ธโฃ Doing too much too soon with running.
2๏ธโฃ Weak or overworked muscles at the front of your shins.
That muscle (the tibialis anterior) works hard every time your foot hits the ground when you run as it controls the descent of your foot.
If it canโt control your foot dropping down, impact increases & your shins take excessive stressโฆ which thatโs when pain startsโฆ
โ The fix?
Strengthen your tibialis anterior with banded dorsiflexions, a simple exercise you can do at home, even while watching TV.
Do 3 sets of 8โ15 reps, 2โ3x per week, and youโll:
โ Absorb impact better
โ Control your stride more smoothly
โ Handle mileage with less risk of pain
Pair it with calf raises and smart LOAD MANAGEMENT (I.e. not doing too much too soon), and shin splints should be a thing of the past ๐
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer: This content is for general education. Every rehab plan should be assessed and supervised by a qualified professional, this is a guide, not a replacement for individualised advice.
06/02/2026
Weโve jumped on the trend ๐
Meet the team behind your rehab ๐
Evidence-based injury experts to get you moving again ๐ค
06/02/2026
Why I donโt stretch (much) as an injury expert ๐ฑ
Stretching isnโt badโฆ it feels good, helps mobility, and can ease pain or tightness.
But when it comes to actually reducing your risk of injury, the research is clear:
๐ช Strength training = up to 69% lower injury risk
๐คธ Stretching alone = about 4%
The difference?
Itโs not just about being mobile, itโs about being strong and stable through your full range of motion.
So, keep stretching if you enjoy itโฆ but if your goal is injury prevention, make strength training your priority.
๐ Lauersen et al., 2013. PMID: 24100287
04/02/2026
Why I donโt stretch (much) as an injury expert ๐
Stretching can feel great and ease pain & tightness, but when it comes to actually preventing injuries the evidence points to something strongerโฆ
๐ช๐ผ Strength training reduces injury risk by ~69%
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Stretching alone? Around 4%
The reason: itโs not just about being mobile, itโs about being strong through your full range of motion.
โ Use dynamic stretching before training
โ Strength work for physical resilience & injury resistance
โ Static stretching to reduce tightness & if you enjoy it
And remember, nothing prevents injury 100%, but good load management & strength throughout a good range of motion will always give you a good chance ๐ช
๐ Lauersen et al., 2013. PMID: 24100287
21/01/2026
The importance of maintenance ๐๐ผ
Once an injury is under control, monthly maintenance sessions are a great way to keep niggles at bay and nip potential issues in the budโฆ all while continuing to work towards your training goals.
Think of it like servicing your car, rather than waiting too long and needing a full repair job ๐
Getting this balance right can be the difference between hitting your training goals or having to take a step back due to injury.
If youโre ever unsure on how to do this, feel free to drop us a DM and weโll help you train comfortably & consistentlyโฆ to achieve your goals as efficiently as possible ๐ค
P.s. we love a 5-Star Review ๐โญ๏ธ
Huge thanks to for the kind words! ๐๐ผ
20/01/2026
Do this when you feel Pain in the gymโฆ
Pain in the gym doesnโt automatically mean you should stop training altogether.
In most cases, it means something needs adjusting, not avoiding.
Exercise selection is rarely the problem, the amount youโre doing isโฆ AKA the LOAD, soโฆ
If you feel pain during an exercise, lower the:
โ WEIGHT
โ VOLUME, or
โ RANGE OF MOTION that youโre using
Adjust one variable at a time, until pain subsides.
And if symptoms donโt meaningfully improve, thatโs when itโs time to speak to an expert ๐๐ผ.
Good rehab isnโt about resting forever or doing nothing.
Itโs about learning how to train around pain, so you can keep moving, stay strong, and actually recover properly.
Follow for evidence-based injury & rehab tips ๐
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โI opened KS Sports Therapy with one goal in mind, to provide a truly high quality range of treatments at prices affordable to everyone. This has allowed me the pleasure of working with a vast array of clientele, from World Class athletes to members of the general public alike.
In doing so I have been fortunate enough to assist countless clients in achieving their goals, including winning world titles, surpassing personal bests, becoming injury free, and more.
I graduated from university with First Class Honors, which I can proudly say is the highest attainable grade, and in 2015 received the Graybrook Prize for achieving the Highest National Grade of any Sports Therapy/Rehabilitation degree course ran in England by the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRAT).
Working with the likes of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, within many commercial injury clinics, as well as many other professional and amateur sports clubs has further widened the scope of injuries I can resolve. Something I continually strive to improve with Continued Professional Development Courses.
Having previously suffered from numerous injuries myself helps me to sympathise with how much of a hindrance long standing pain can be. As well as how much it can drain you both physically and mentally, causing apprehension to even simple daily tasks, such as putting a pair of shoes on in the morning.
I take pride in the fact the treatments offered at KS Sports Therapy specifically accommodate to such psychological barriers, whilst aiming to resolve any physical issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. Thereby achieving the best possible therapeutic outcomes".
