Sports Life Work Injury Clinic

09/04/2026

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)🏃‍♂️

This is one of the most common injuries we see in runners and active people.

👉 What is it?
Your kneecap (patella) should glide smoothly in a groove when you bend and straighten your knee.

With patellofemoral pain, that movement becomes slightly off — usually due to:
• Weak hip and thigh muscles
• Poor control of the knee during movement
• Doing too much, too soon (running, sport, gym)

The result?
❌ Extra stress behind the kneecap
❌ Irritation in the joint
❌ That dull, aching pain at the front of your knee

You’ll often feel it when:
• Running
• Going up/down stairs
• Squatting or lunging
• Sitting for long periods

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👉 How we fix it

At our clinic, we focus on the **root cause — not just the symptoms**.

1️⃣ Calm the pain
We reduce irritation first with load management and hands-on treatment.

2️⃣ Fix movement
We assess how you run, squat, and move — then correct any poor mechanics.

3️⃣ Build strength where it matters
Targeted rehab for:
• Quads (to guide the kneecap)
• Glutes/hips (to control knee position)

4️⃣ Restore control
We retrain your body to move efficiently under load — especially for running and sport.

5️⃣ Return to sport safely
A structured plan to get you back to running without flare-ups.

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💡 Most people try to “rest and hope” — but without fixing the cause, it keeps coming back.

If you’re a runner, gym-goer, or play sport, we’ll help you:
✔️ Get out of pain
✔️ Move properly
✔️ Stay injury-free long term

📩 DM us to get started or ask a question

07/04/2026

04/04/2026

A busy day out in the field for the Sports Life Work team today.

Kat was pitchside with Arthurlie Football Club as they delivered a dominant 6–0 win against Drumchapel. A brilliant performance from the squad.

Across the weekend our team were supporting clubs all over the place:
Gary was with Rutherglen Glencairn FC
Chris was with Cambuslang Rugby Club
Andrew was with East Kilbride

This is what we love about the work we do. Being there on game day means players have immediate access to assessment, treatment and advice when they need it most — helping them stay on the pitch and performing at their best.

A busy day for the SLW team, and exactly where we want to be… supporting sport and keeping athletes moving.

02/04/2026

A change of scenery for the next week 🌊

I’m heading over to Tiree for a family holiday, but the treatment table is coming with me.

I’ll be working from the island between the 10th–12th April and will be seeing a small number of clients while I’m there. If you’re on Tiree and dealing with any niggles, injuries, or movement issues, I’ll have a few appointment slots available.
Sessions will include assessment, hands-on treatment, and advice to help you move and feel better — whether it’s something that’s been bothering you for a while or something that’s flared up recently.

Sometimes the best clinic room comes with a sea breeze.

📩 Send me a message if you’d like to book in while I’m there.

31/03/2026

Ankle sprains and how we deal with them 🙌🏻

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we see—but rehab done right makes all the difference.

Stage 1: Settle the pain & swelling
First, we calm things down:
• Reduce swelling
• Restore gentle movement
• Keep you active (without making it worse)

Stage 2: Restore movement
Once pain settles, we work on:
• Getting your ankle moving fully again
• Walking normally (no limping!)
• Early strength work

Stage 3: Build strength & control
This is where most people stop… but it’s crucial 👇
• Strengthening the ankle + calf
• Balance & stability work
• Preventing repeat sprains

Stage 4: Return to running & sport
Now we rebuild confidence and performance:
• Jogging → sprinting
• Change of direction
• Jumping & landing

Stage 5: Full return to play
Before you’re back fully, we make sure:
✔️ You’re pain free
✔️ Strong & stable
✔️ Confident in your ankle again

🚫 Rushing this process = higher re-injury risk

✅ Rehab done properly = stronger than before

If you’ve recently rolled your ankle or keep getting repeat sprains, we can help get you back doing what you love 💪

📩 DM us to book in or ask a question!

26/03/2026

Back pain isn’t always caused by a “slipped disc”, bad posture, or something being out of place.

In most cases, it’s linked to something much more common:

✅ Inactivity
✅ Poor load tolerance
✅ Your back losing confidence with movement

Your spine is strong — but like any body part, it adapts to what you do (or don’t do).

If you’re sitting more, moving less, and suddenly ask your back to lift, bend, run, or train… it can react.

That doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It usually means you’re underprepared.

Back pain is often a “capacity problem.”

Your body is saying:
“This is more load than I’m ready for right now.”

The real key is understanding the reason for your symptoms

Not just where it hurts, but why it hurts.

📌 What movements trigger it?
📌 What loads flare it up?
📌 What patterns keep repeating?

Because the solution isn’t always rest.
It’s usually building strength, movement tolerance, and confidence again.

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🔥 Good news: Most back pain improves when you gradually reintroduce the right movement and load.

You don’t need to “protect” your back forever.
You need to rebuild it.

23/03/2026

Whether you’re one of our therapy clients in the clinic, involved with our sports team we support or attending one of our educational talks, our goal is always the same - to help you understand your pain or injury as much as we help you recover and see improvements.

In the clinic, we take the time to explain your injury, guide your rehab and give you the tools needed to stay pain-free long after your sessions with us ends.

On the pitch, we keep athletes performing at their best with hands-on physio and ongoing support.

And through talks with the local community - we give simple, practical advice you can actually use every day.

We know that real results don’t just come from treatment — they come from knowledge, consistency and having a genuine understanding of what is going on.

22/03/2026

At Sports Life Work, working with clubs isn’t just about treating injuries… it’s about supporting the full athlete journey.

We’re proud to be working alongside:
• Cambuslang Rugby Club – seniors & juniors
• East Kilbride Rugby Club – seniors & women’s
• Rutherglen Glencairn – seniors
• Arthurlie Football Club – seniors
• Glasgow Lions – touch rugby

Our role goes beyond the treatment room.

We support:
✔️ Junior, women’s and senior athletes across all levels
✔️ Evening injury therapy sessions to keep players progressing week to week
✔️ Game day support to assess, treat and manage injuries in real time
✔️ Ongoing guidance to help players stay on the pitch, not stuck on the sidelines

Research consistently shows that early intervention and structured rehab reduces time out of sport and lowers the risk of re-injury. That’s why we’re present both during the week and on match days—supporting performance, recovery and long-term health.

Because it’s not just about getting players back…
…it’s about keeping them there.

21/03/2026

We’re proud to announce that Sports Life Work are now working with Arthurlie Football Club.

We were pitch side today as they faced Kilwinning Rangers, supporting the squad on game day with injury management and player care.

This partnership will see us working closely with the team both on match days and through dedicated evening injury therapy sessions—helping players stay fit, recover well, and perform at their best throughout the season.

21/03/2026

We’re excited to be teaming up with Cassells Fitness 🤝

Sports Life Work are delighted to partner with their team to enhance the support available to both clients and coaches. Our role is to bridge the gap between training and rehabilitation—providing injury assessment, targeted treatment, and a strong focus on prevention.

By working closely alongside their coaches, we can help clients move better, reduce pain, and keep performing at their best—without setbacks.

Thank you for having me along today to meet some of your members! Excited to get started!

17/03/2026

Sciatica isn’t actually a diagnosis — it’s a symptom.

That sharp, burning, or radiating pain running from your lower back down your leg? That’s your body telling you something deeper is going on.

👉 Common causes include:�• Disc bulges or herniations�• Nerve irritation or compression�• Tight muscles (especially glutes/piriformis)�• Poor movement habits or prolonged sitting�• Lower back stiffness or instability

The key? Treat the cause, not just the pain.

💡 Rehab tips to start improving sciatica:�• Keep moving – complete rest can often make it worse�• Gentle nerve glides to reduce sensitivity�• Build strength in your core and glutes�• Improve hip mobility and control�• Watch your posture (especially if you sit a lot)�• Gradually reload the spine with guided exercise

⚠️ Every case is different — what works for one person may not work for another.

If you’ve been struggling with ongoing sciatic pain, don’t just “wait it out.” Getting the right assessment can make all the difference.
Drop us a message or speak to one of the team if you need help getting back to moving pain-free 🙌

12/03/2026

Our Services here at our clinic 🥳

The professional and caring team we have here at Sports Life Work aim to always help improve your pain and help you move better so that your quality of life is changed in doing so.

Book in to any of these options using our link in the bio or feel free to message us anytime.

We are here to help 🙂