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Physiotherapy service in Leamington Warwick and Southam, Warwickshire.

12/01/2026

📏 “I’ll lose 10 kg” is vague.

💪 “I’ll press‑up from knees in 6 weeks” is specific.

Movement goals track progress beyond numbers on a scale. They give you functional strength, durability and control.

Try setting one movement goal this week. Just one.
Write it down.
Go at it for two weeks, noticing, recording how you feel and how it's going.
Check in, adjust the plan.
Rinse. Repeat.

That’s long‑term movement and it'll serve you for your whole life, not just the January blast.

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09/01/2026

Pain gets your attention.
But it’s not the problem - it’s the puddle.

The real issue?
Often upstairs: movement habits, stress, sleep, past injuries, load management.
As physios, we don’t just dry the floor - we find the leak.

Because treating pain without addressing the cause is like mopping up without checking the ceiling.

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07/01/2026

🍑 Your posterior chain might look strong, but if it isn’t pulling its weight and your lower back is left doing the heavy lifting, things can quickly go off balance.

Your body will be compensating and before long that'll backfire. Literally.

Your posterior chain (hamstrings, glutes, back extensors) make up the engine room. Strengthen it, load it and USE it.

This week: try 2 x posterior chain exercises post‑workout. We're talking squats, deadlifts, kettlebell swings, pull-ups - all the good stuff!!

Your future self (and a distinct lack of herniated discs) will give you a pat on the... back. Ok we're done.

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05/01/2026

Side-Lie Rotator Cuff Strengthening

The shoulder stabiliser no one trains… until it’s too late.
This external rotation drill targets the rotator cuff - your shoulder’s steering wheel.

🟢 Elbow pinned
🟢 Slow up, slower down
🟢 Small range = big benefit

Bulletproofing shoulders starts here, not when the band snaps or the barbell wins.

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03/01/2026

Saying “physio didn’t work” is like saying “a plumber came and the tap still leaks.”

Physiotherapy is a profession - not a one-size-fits-all treatment.
Maybe the plan wasn’t right.
Maybe your issue needs imaging or surgery.
Or maybe it just wasn’t followed through properly.

One round of rehab isn’t the full story.
Don’t write off recovery - write a better plan.

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01/01/2026

New Year ≠ New Body Overnight

January 1st and you still expect photo‑ready abs? Chill. Change takes time.

New year, same body (for now). What DOES change is the plan. The load. The movement quality. The consistency.

Start with 3 smart actions this week:
1) Pick one strength exercise and actually get it right.
2) Walk, not just treadmill swipe.
3) Sleep an extra 30 minutes.

Because building a body is kinda like baking a cake - steady heat, right ingredients, not blast with fire works and hope for the best.

Let's do it right.

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29/12/2025

👋 Grip strength isn’t just about handshakes and jar lids...

It’s a powerful marker for:
▪️ Overall strength
▪️ Neurological health
▪️ Recovery after injury
▪️ And even long-term function as we age

Research shows that lower grip strength is associated with:
🔻 Increased fall risk
🔻 Poorer rehab outcomes
🔻 Higher all-cause mortality (yep, really)

But here’s the kicker: grip strength isn’t about training your grip.
It’s a window into how your entire system is working, from shoulder stability to trunk control to how well you’re actually recovering.

We test it as part of our baseline assessments because it gives us quick insight into what your body can do right now - and where it can go next.

Want to know where your strength really stands?
We’ll measure it. Track it. Then use it to build a plan that works.
Not just for your grip, but for your entire movement system.

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26/12/2025

Don’t underestimate sit-to-stands or box squats.

Whether you’re using a chair at home or a box in the gym, this movement is one of the most versatile ways to train your squat pattern - with or without weight.

✅ Easy to scale
✅ Great for building strength and control
✅ Ideal for rehab, return to training, or accessory work

Want it easier? Use a higher box.
Want it harder? Lower the box, go single leg, or add load.
Bonus tip: don’t crash-land on the way down.

Train control, not chaos. Build strength from the ground up.

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24/12/2025

Ignore your calves and they’ll pay you back in tendon issues and shin pain.
Whether you run, lift or just exist - calf capacity matters.

🟢 Straight-leg = gastroc
🟢 Bent-knee = soleus
🟢 Slow tempo = stronger tissue

You don’t need fancy angles. You need load, control, and consistency.

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22/12/2025

Progress: Some weeks you’re flying.
Other weeks you’re asking yourself if anything’s working at all.

That’s rehab.

Progress isn’t linear. It doesn’t always feel good. Sometimes it looks like standing still, or worse.
But that’s the part where the work’s sinking in.

If you’re frustrated with your body, it doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It probably means you’re finally challenging the right things.

Stay consistent.
Track the trends, not your feelings.
And if you’re properly stuck - we’ll help you get moving again.

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19/12/2025

Sumo Squats

Wider stance. Deeper glutes.
Sumo squats shift the load to hips and inner thighs, giving your knees a break and your backside some work.

✅ Toes out, knees track
✅ Spine tall, not tipped
✅ Load stays midfoot

Perfect for variety, mobility, and targeting where your conventional squat might miss.

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17/12/2025

Physio Isn’t a Thing. It’s a Person.

You don’t need more hacks.
You need someone who actually listens.

We treat people - not just pain‑points.
Your shoulder might hurt, but that’s not your whole story.
We want to know what you’re training for. What matters. What’s holding you back.

Then we give you a plan that makes sense for you - not some recycled sheet from 2009.

If you’ve been bouncing between “meh” treatments and random YouTube fixes…
We get it. But we do it differently.

Your story deserves better.
And so does your recovery. 👍

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Southam

Telephone

07891338580

Website

http://Www.hardyperformancephysio.co.uk/

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