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O'Brien's Sports Performance & Injury Clinic

Graduate Sports Therapist, Evidence Based Injury Rehabilitation, Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage Ensuring your treatment is easy, effective, and efficient.

Graduate Sports Therapist James O’Brien BSc (Hons) has experience working within a multitude of sports across various levels; treating and managing injuries alongside utilising sports massage for recovery and performance gains. Our protocols are all evidence-based and tailored to your individual needs. O’Brien’s SP&IC provides elite-level support to help all clients accomplish their goals. So, whether you’re looking to improve your performance, get rid of those pesky niggles, or recover from an injury we offer a professional approach to achieve this. O’Brien’s SP&IC can offer treatment for:
• Lower Back Pain and Neck Pain such as Sciatica
• Joint Instability
• Muscle Strains such as Thigh, Hamstring, Calf & Forearm
• Sprains (Ligaments) such as Knee, Ankle & Shoulder
• Tendon Issues such as Achilles, Patella & Tennis Elbow

This is not an exhaustive list of things we can offer support for, merely a sample. However, if you are suffering from any of the above or different, get in touch to kickstart your recovery.

11/04/2022

An educational weekend for James, as he was down at Whittington Hospital, London attending “The Painful Shoulder” CPD event.

As an MSK therapist: injury diagnosis, rehabilitation and treatment methods are continually under review and changing.

At O’Brien’s Sports Performance & Injury Clinic, we’re strong believers that continued professional development is the only way our practitioners can be 100% certain their clinical approach is the best course of treatment for you, the patient.

01/11/2021

🚨 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🚨

"Every day is a chance to better yourself!"

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29/10/2021

🔍 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝟮 🔍

Whether we're measuring ROM or checking to see limb asymmetry, by utilising ActivForce 2 within our practice we increase the accuracy of our objective assessments.

The ActivForce 2 ensures more accurate ROM and strength measurements, which in turn helps improve our clinical decision making.

📐 After all, If you're not measuring, you're guessing! 📐

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27/10/2021

🚨 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻? 🚨

⚠️ Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of inferior heel pain.
⚠️ Plantar Fasciitis accounts for approximately 11%-15% of all foot symptoms in adults (Rasenburg et al. 2018).
⚠️ According to Beeson (2014), Plantar Fasciitis also accounts for 8% of all running injuries too.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬?
💠 Sharp pain at the bottom of the foot or near the heel.
💠 Pain and extreme stiffness of first steps in the morning.
💠 Pain gets worse after prolonged walking.
💠 Pain when touching the Plantar Fascia.

🚩 𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭? 🚩
💠 Prolonged time spent standing.
💠 Increase in body mass.
💠 A sudden increase in intensity/volume of exercise.
💠 Running on hard surfaces such as pavements.
💠 Tight posterior muscles (Gastrocnemius).

🛠 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?🛠
Corticosteroid injections are the most common treatment option for Plantar Fasciitis, yet the consensus on the lasting effects of reducing painful symptoms is limited to three months. (Yucel et al., 2013).

The alternative is a conservative approach: Massage, Stretching, Taping etc. However, one key aspect has been highlighted by Riel et al. (2018), who suggests the Plantar Fascia responds favourably to a loading program.

So, if you suspect you are suffering with Plantar Fasciitis get in touch and kickstart your recovery!
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📲 Tel: 01902 850 777
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*𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧: 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮; 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨. 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚*

25/10/2021

🚨 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚨

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out"

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22/10/2021

🛠 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 🛠
We offer Kinesiology Taping with no extra cost within our appointments!

👍🏻 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫? 👍🏻
💠 Reducing Swelling/Oedema
💠 Reducing Pain
💠 Improving Range of Movement
💠 Improving Proprioceptive Capability

🔬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭? 🔬
A few examples of the science behind Kinesiology Taping are as followed:
In a systematic review by Miller et al. (2017) one study included Kinesiology tape as an intervention. Eight out of the Nine participants that received Kinesiology tape as an intervention reported a reduction in oedema.
A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Montalvo et al. (2014) looked at the responses in pain levels following the application of kinesiology tape. Eight clinical trials involved in the systematic review observed a reduction in pain levels following the application of Kinesiology tape compared to baseline readings.
The Neuromuscular effects of Kinesiology Tape was observed in a study completed by Juchler et al. (2016). Within the study the participants were required run downhill twice, once with Kinesiology tape on the Peroneus Longus and again without any Kinesiology tape. When looking at the results they presented findings that Kinesiology tape does offer a neuromuscular effect.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭?
We utilise Kinesiology Tape within our practice as a complimentary measure. Meaning we use it to further progress and compliment what we have done in the treatment room, even after you’ve left.

20/10/2021

🤩 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! 🤩

Some fantastic feedback from Billy, who was suffering from a Patella Tendinopathy when he came to us for treatment!

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18/10/2021

🚨 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚨

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky

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15/10/2021

💪🏼 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗧𝗲𝗰 💪🏼

We understand that every rehabilitation program is different and using PhysioTec allows us to make a personalised program, specific for 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 needs.

💠 With PhysioTec we can give 𝘆𝗼𝘂: Strength, Mobility and Stretch exercises. What makes it even better is that everything is in one place with PhysioTec!

💠 images, videos and written instructions offer you all the information 𝘆𝗼𝘂 need to confidently complete your exercises.

We utilise PhysioTec to streamline 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 treatment with no extra charge!

So, if you or someone you know is suffering from an injury, get in touch!
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📲 Tel: (01902) 850 777
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13/10/2021

💢 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻? 💢

Does your pain radiate down from the lower back into the back of the leg? You may be suffering from Sciatica!

⚠️ Sciatica refers to nerve pain that follows the path of the Sciatic Nerve.

⚠️ The pain is often a result of Irritation or Compression to the Sciatic Nerve.

⚠️ Frequently used words to describe the pain: Stabbing, Sharp or Burning sensation. Pins and Needles, Tingling and numbness are also frequent symptoms experienced with Sciatica.

🚩 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 🚩
💠 Sitting or Standing for large periods of time.
💠 Trauma to the Spine
💠 Disc Herniation
💠 Spondylolisthesis

🛠 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 🛠
Noninvasive treatments for Sciatica involve soft tissue massage to the lower back and posterior chain. Exercise prescription can help improve mobility and pain through stretching and strengthening the surrounding tissues!

If you are suffering from lower back pain or any other issue, get in touch to kickstart your recovery!
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📲 Tel: (01902) 850 777
Or Message us directly on Facebook 📩

*𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧: 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮; 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨. 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚.*

11/10/2021

🚨 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚨

"Turn Your Setbacks Into Comebacks"

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08/10/2021

As a Graduate Sport and Exercise Therapist injury diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation are at the core of our skill set!

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
💠 Using evidence-based tests and clinical reasoning we're able to provide you with an injury diagnosis.

💠 Utilising a multitude of Soft Tissue Techniques, IASTM, Ultrasound Therapy and Kinesiology Tape, we tailor your treatment specifically for you and give you the foundations to kick start your recovery.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
💠 We use PhysioTec for all our Rehabilitation needs. So, whether you require Strength, Mobility or Stretching exercises you'll have them all in one place!

If you or someone you know is suffering from an injury, get in touch!
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📲 Tel: (01902) 850 777
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