SL Sports Therapy - Rehabilitation & Performance

19/09/2025

A snapshot of a later stage rehab session with .rickard._
Harry had surgery to repair a ruptured ankle syndesmosis just over 3 months ago. Lots of hard graft in the gym and on the field has led to this point and as you can see, it's definitely paid off!

Tonight we focused on some maximum intention ballistic jumping, plyometric bounds, resisted broad jumps, 1 minute paced jogs, tackle shuttles and finished each block with either a 10m straight line or a 20 curved sprint under fatigue. This is designed to better mimic high speed running during game situations when under fatigue and help with aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.

15/09/2025

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14/09/2025

Brilliant hard fought win. Definitely kept me busy, losing all three back row in the first half but the boys dug deep!

A tough game… the boys battled hard!

31/07/2025

There can be many benefits of training isometrics in rehab. However, not all isometrics are the same and getting this right can help speed up your recovery.

Isometric training and long‐term adaptations: Effects of muscle length, intensity, and intent

📌 Key Takeaways

-Isometric training at longer muscle lengths produced greater muscular hypertrophy than shorter muscle length training.

-Ballistic intent resulted in greater neuromuscular activation and rapid force production than ramped contractions.

-Substantial improvements in muscular hypertrophy and maximal force production were reported regardless of training intensity.

-High‐intensity (≥70%) contractions are required for improving tendon structure and function.

-Long muscle length training results in greater transference to dynamic performance.

-Sustained contractions increase metabolite concentrations in the muscle, stimulating hypertrophy.

-Higher volumes are better for inducing muscular hypertrophy, regardless of contraction intensity.

-Isometric training is a highly reliable means of assessing and tracking changes in force production.

-Link to article in the comments 🔗

01/06/2025

I'm now on holiday and all work messages will be answered when I am back on june 9th.

21/05/2025

What a group of players!

Congratulations to our U17s Boys.

A 41-5 victory over Northumberland at Darlington Arena earlier this evening.

Tonight's win makes it 3 out 3 wins this season, including those over Cumbria and Yorkshire.

Clubs represented: Durham City RFC Blaydon RFC Billingham Rugby Club Stockton Rugby Club West Hartlepool Rugby Football Club Barnard Castle School Peterlee & Horden Rugby Club Park View Rugby Academy Houghton Rugby Club - Est 1873 Durham School - founded 1414 Bishop Auckland Rugby Club

18/05/2025

A brilliant away win against Yorkshire. The boys did good!

Your County U17s Boys.

Congratulations on the 24-14 over Yorkshire, away.

Thank you to the players, coaches, management, support staff and parents for their contribution.

18/05/2025

Another day. Another game of rugby.
Durham county u17s Vs Yorkshire u17s

26/04/2025

💚 it's been a bloody rollercoaster of a season yet again. Survived and now for a third season in National League Rugby 2

What a day! Squad photo.

Support today was unreal. Thank you. 3 coaches. Travelling support. Supporters staying over. What a club 🫶

20/04/2025

Making the most of the sun and getting a sweat on since I've been sat on my arse all weekend!

14/04/2025

A typical pre match taping and strapping session at .
20 lads in total through the door from the first and second team.
10 ankles, 5 knees, 5 shoulders, 2 elbows, 1 neck, 5 wrist/hands and lots of tape used!
Game was even busier with multiple blood injuries, neck, rib and a knee injuies.
All worth it though when it ends with a bonus point win!!

12/04/2025

Massive day ahead!

🟢⚪️SUPER SATURDAY🟢⚪️

3 Games. 2 Cup Finals. 1 Relegation Dogfight.

ALL for just £8!

Season Ticket Holders – All 3 games are included 🤝

The Line-Up:

Billingham 🆚 Sheffield Tigers – 2:15 PM
Lions 🆚 Blaydon – 2:00 PM (Cup Final 🏆 )
3TM 🆚 Washington – 3:00 PM (Cup Final 🏆 )

Don’t miss it. Bring the noise. Bring the passion.