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Physiotherapy, Sports Injuries, Sports Performance Consultancy, Sports Specific Movement Screening We can help ! Lost time from work or sport ?

SPECIALIST MUSCULOSKELETAL & SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES

ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

SPORTS PERFORMANCE CONSULTANCY

Are you in pain ? Athlete looking to perform better or reduce injury risk ? Active Therapy empowers all clients to achieve an accelerated recovery and reduce your risk of symptom recurrence. Principal physiotherapist Andrew Caldwell BSc (Hons) MSc MCSP has 23 years post-graduate experience and has provided physiotherapy services in the NHS, Private Practice and Elite/Professional Sport. All intervention is supported by the latest research and tailored to your individual requirements. You can be assured of an effective, professional approach to your treatment.

15/09/2025

Don't just recover. Return to PEAK performance. 🚀💪

Imagine having a world-class sports physio guiding your every step back from injury, right from your own home or office.

No waiting lists, no travel, just expert care.

With our online consultancy, you get a holistic plan tailored to YOU:

🔹 CLARITY: We assess you in detail via video consultation, review your scans and reports to create a transparent plan, so you are clear on the diagnosis and plan and in control.

🔹 STRUCTURE: Detailed rehab and strength & conditioning programs designed to rebuild performance and reduce injury risk

🔹 PROGRESS: Clear milestones to track your comeback journey and keep you motivated.

🔹 OPTIMISATION: We don't just fix the injury; we build a plan to mitigate future risks and enhance your overall performance.

Your comeback starts now. Let's build it together.

Send a DM or email admin@active-therapy.com to begin your journey back to optimised performance and wellness. 🏆

14/09/2025

Always an amazing week at Wentworth for the
Another really strong result for the team this week with T3 ending with a tournament best round at -6
That's T2,T5 and T3 in consecutive years - a course that suits Aaron's game and eye.
Congratulations to on the Win - our Ryder Cup VC is in stellar form and thoroughly deserved the win - tenacious competitor 💪
Another fantastic week of insights along with really solid work around S&C, pre-round prep, post round recovery , on and off course nutrition.
Can't wait to be back next year ...
Few hours at home to celebrate my sons 15th birthday which was yesterday - he's already out on the course inspired and practicing with a surprise present of a vokey wedge from Aaron 🙏
Tomorrow it's off to 🇫🇷 with the team for the - always a great week in Paris
Let's gooo 🛫🙌

Me and My Golf

28/08/2025

This week at the Omega European Masters in Crans-Montana we are at altitude ....
1450 metres above sea level ...
This not only has effects on how far the ball travels but also the players !

At 1500m, the thin, dry air makes you dehydrate much faster, especially in the first couple of days before your body adapts.
Why? You breathe more and lose more fluid just by being there! 🌬️

This can lead to:
😴 Low energy & fatigue
🤔 Poor concentration
🦵 Muscle cramps
📉 Inconsistent shots

The Game Plan:
💧 HYDRATE constantly! Start the day before your round.
⚡ Add electrolytes to your water.
☕️ Go easy on caffeine initially.
👂 Listen to your body!

25/08/2025

🏆Winner 🏆

Big congratulations to P2P Golf Performance client .perks who was recently part of a victorious Staffordshire team taking the Midlands U18 League title

We have been working with Oli now for 2 years and seen him develop both physically and personally into an engaged elite youth golfer who has really committed to golf focused performance training .

It's always rewarding to see that 'ignition' point with any youth golfer when they 'see' and 'feel' the benefits of consistent training toward their golf performance

Just check out these gains... 👇

🚀 Clubhead & Ball Speed: UP!

🏌️‍♂️ Distance: +25-30 yards with the driver!

🎯 Ball Striking: Dialed in & pure

🏆 On-Course Performance: Consistent & Resilient

💪 Injury-Free: Playing strong and healthy.

🧠 Overall Health & Wellbeing: Boosted with greater self esteem and confidence both on and off the course

The results speak for themselves. 🗣️

Ready to unlock YOUR potential? If you're a determined amateur, junior, or pro golfer looking to enhance performance and bulletproof your body against injury and enhance performance we need to talk. 📲

Drop us a DM with the word "GO" and let's get you started!

10/08/2025

Your body is talking... We are listening? 🕵️

An accurate diagnosis isn't just about what we hear, it's about what we see, feel, and how we communicate. We use ALL our senses to get to the root of your issue. 🕵️‍♂️

It’s a 3-step approach:

👁️ SIGHT: We start by observing. Your body provides visual clues, from subtle swelling to the way you move.

👂 LISTENING: We let YOU tell your story. Understanding your experience is key to finding the missing puzzle pieces.

🗣️ SPEECH: We empower you with knowledge! We make sure you fully understand your diagnosis and the plan to get you back to 100%.

Just this week, observation was EVERYTHING:

➡️ Image 1: Notice the localised swelling & loss of skin wrinkles on the inside of this heel? This pointed directly to the fat pad, matching MRI findings. Targeted treatment with IASTM gave IMMEDIATE relief! 🙌

➡️ Image 2: This ultra runner had significant skin hardening on their forefoot. This is a huge clue! It often points to a "corkscrew" foot motion during running, linked to mobility issues in the ankle or hip. 🏃‍♀️

The body leaves clues! Our job is to find them. 🧩

20/07/2025

The Secret to More Power is Under Your
Feet - Unlocking Your Golf Swing's Engine

Struggling to add that extra 15 yards?
Feel like you're leaving power on the table,
no matter how hard you swing?

You’ve worked on your backswing, your hip
turn, and your release... but have you ever
looked down at your feet?

Golfers - Welcome to the world of Ground Reaction
Forces (GRFs).

19/07/2025

This image from Dr Marcus Ranney demonstrates very clearly the effects of sarcopaenia as we age
No-one escapes it !!!
But .......
We can slow/mitigate it's effects through regular and consistent resistance training as we age and carrying a good baseline of strength and muscle mass through our 40's/50's into later life
Not only does this preserve our health span it reduces risk of falls, improves insulin sensitivity and preserves daily function ....
It's non-negotiable if you want to live a healthy, active lifestyle as you age

18/07/2025

Think golfers just rest during majors like The Open Championship? 🤔 Think again! 🏌️‍♂️

Elite pros strategically maintain their force development and speed-strength during intense tournament weeks

Here's how:

1️⃣ Early Week Heavy Lift: A quick, heavy session (Mon/Tues) primes muscles & boosts neural drive without fatigue. It's about maintaining strength, not maxing out! 💪

2️⃣ Mid-Tournament Spark: A light, explosive power session between Rounds 1 & 2! ⚡️ Re-activates fast-twitch fibers, sharpens RFD, and boosts confidence for explosive drives.

It's all about intelligent training for peak performance & injury prevention.

Consistency, power, and confidence all week long! 🏆

If you want to take YOUR golf performance to the next level DM me to discuss our range of PROVEN golf performance packages used by PGA and DP World tour winners and hundreds of aspirational amateurs who want to optimise their golf games, reduce stiffness or okay pain free !

28/06/2025

Don’t Let Blisters Ruin Your Round: A Golfer’s Guide to Foot Care ⛳

Picture this: You’re standing on the 15th tee, three under par and playing the round of your life. But with every step, a burning sensation in your left foot is stealing your focus.
That small blister you ignored at the turn is now screaming for attention, threatening to derail your best round in months.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Foot blisters are one of the most common yet preventable issues that plague golfers, from weekend warriors to tour professionals. The good news? With the right knowledge and preparation, you can keep your feet happy and your game sharp for all 18 holes and beyond.

Why Golfers Are Prime Targets for Blisters 🎯

Golf might look like a leisurely walk in the park, but your feet tell a different story. During an average round, golfers walk 4-6 miles while constantly shifting weight, pivoting through swings, and navigating varying terrain. This creates the perfect storm for blister formation.

DM me with your email for a detailed foot care and blister prevention and golf shoe selection guides below 👇

25/06/2025

💧 HYDRATION = PERFORMANCE 💧

This week I am working in Italy for the Open di Italia it is hot and humid all week - mid-upper 30’s and humidity around 70%

Spending 5-7 hours per day is challenging for the players, caddies, staff and spectators and can, in some cases, cause heat stress adverse responses such as heat/sun stroke, sunburn and impaired performance

We know that without adequate heat acclimatisation that the human body does not typically respond favourably to high heat exposure. This can lead to reduced energy, impaired rate of force development, poor decision making and nausea/sickness.

As a sports performance expert, I see dehydration sabotage athletic potential regularly.

Here’s what every athlete needs to know:

🔬 The Science: Your body is 60% water - it’s your performance catalyst.
Water transports nutrients, regulates temperature, protects joints, and powers your metabolism.

⚠️ The Reality Check: Just 2% dehydration can tank your performance. When you’re dehydrated, your heart rate elevates, blood becomes more viscous and your body eventually forces you to reduce work output or stop.

🎯 Game-Changing Strategies:

Start training already hydrated (biggest mistake = starting dehydrated)
Aim for 2-3L daily + extra 0.5 litre per training hour
Monitor body weight changes pre/post-workout
Consider electrolytes for intense/hot sessions and first thing in the morning (you haven’t drank in 6-9 hours - that’s why your urine is more concentrated in the morning!

💡 Pro Tip: You can’t “catch up” on hydration during training. Consistency throughout the day is key - not chugging water right before you train.

Environmental factors, nutrition choices, and training intensity all impact your hydration needs. Make it personal, make it strategic.

What’s your biggest hydration challenge? Let me know in the comments 👇

09/04/2025

What a place this is ….
The perfection and scale of the course is just something else …
Par 3 today and some further prep before we kick things off Thursday
Let’s go !!!

05/04/2025

Every person has aspirations, aims , goals and targets
If you are an aspiring professional golfer the majors are something every golfer hopes one day to experience
Within this group of tournaments and are regarded with special importance
Fully deserved, hard earnt ….
Let’s see what Augusta has ahead for us this week …
A special week beckons !! Let’s go …
Really nice piece by on Aaron’s journey
https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/news/articles/detail/the-team-and-the-dream-aaron-rai-s-long-road-to-augusta-masters-2025-pga-tour/

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Leading midlands based Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinics. Golf Physiotherapy and Athletic Development Specialist. Principal physiotherapist Andrew Caldwell BSc (Hons) MCSP has 23 years post-graduate experience treating musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries and all intervention is supported by the latest research and tailored to your individual requirements. You can be assured of an effective, professional approach to your treatment. Timely physiotherapy intervention enables accelerated recovery from injury and reduces the risk of recurrent symptoms. Active Therapy provides specialised physiotherapy treatment to all clients and empowers you to achieve an accelerated recovery. Assessment and treatment is evidence based which means that you receive intervention that is supported by the latest research and clinical experience. Active Therapy treats all forms of musculoskeletal disorders such as: •Low back and neck pain (sciatica, pr*****ed disc, facet joint dysfunction, muscle imbalance) •Joint disorders (osteoarthritis, swelling, instability) •Postural and motor control dysfunction. Active Therapy also has extensive experience and specialist expertise in treating sports injuries such as: •Strains (thigh, hamstring, calf, groin) •Sprains (ligaments/capsule of the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and hand/wrist) •Tendon disorders (tendonosis of rotator cuff, elbow, achilles or patella tendons). If you have not found successful treatment yet then don’t despair as Andrew has considerable success in treating chronic, stubborn or recurrent disorders which appear unresponsive to previous treatment.