SL Sports Therapy - Rehabilitation & Performance

17/05/2026

Cracking backdrop for a game of rugby today! u17s.

15/05/2026

Packing for a busy two days of rugby.
First up .7s at tomorrow then travelling to Kendal for the u18s.
Lots of miles and probably even more tape (courtesy of )

30/04/2026

That's that done for another two years. Anyone who has done this course knows it's not as easy as you think and it's 2-3 days of intense learning and stress 😂
However, was a great day and met some really good people!

27/04/2026

Seaon five complete!
Honestly cannot believe its been nearly six years since I joined the club and I have loved (almost) every minute of it.
Every season so far has been an improvement on the last and we continue to defy the odds, proving we are here to compete and not just make up the numbers.

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Billingham Rugby Club

🔥 HIGHEST EVER LEAGUE FINISH 🔥

History made. Statement delivered. Billingham Rugby Club signs off the season in style with their best-ever league position — and what a way to do it 💪

Across National 2 North, it was a final round packed with drama, intensity, and no shortage of big moments…

⚡ Otley RUFC Official rose to the occasion when it mattered most, stunning champions Sheffield with a huge win to avoid the playoffs — and they did it with serious flair.

⚡ Tynedale RFC got the job done to claim a playoff spot, edging ahead despite Macclesfield Rugby Union FC also securing victory.

⚡ Wins for Hill Ionians and DMP kept things tight, while Fylde, Wharfedale, and Sheffield Tigers found themselves on the wrong side of the results.

🔥 And then… Billingham.
A huge result at home vs Preston Grasshoppers seals not just a win — but a record-breaking finish for the club. This squad continues to raise the bar, and this season will be remembered.

⚡ Rossendale powered past already relegated Hull to lock in their playoff place with authority.

⚡ Scunthorpe can hold their heads high — a battling performance at Darlington Mowden Park earned bonus points, but results elsewhere confirm relegation. One final shot remains as they travel to Sheffield.

This is what rugby at this level is all about — passion, pressure, and pride.

And for Billingham… history. 💚🤍

31/03/2026

I cant believe I am having to write a post about clients not paying for sessions but, here we are!
A couple of what I thought where trusted clients have decided that they are going to ignore my messages chasing payments from weeks ago. Normally, all appointments are paid for in advance or by card during the appointment. On a couple of occasions I have sent links to pay online which have either not cleared or been ignored. This has resulted in the tedious task of having to constantly chase payments.

If you have an outstanding invoice or payment. Please get it paid.

22/02/2026

Someone enjoyed their first rugby training session 💚

11/10/2025

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Get innnn

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 🔗