Michael Howe Sports Therapy

07/06/2025

It's been a really busy but productive and enjoyable time in the clinic this week. Wide range of injuries, ongoing management, rehabilitation and treatments that keep the old grey matter ticking over! Most importantly helping clients get out of pain and returning to their previous levels of activity or back to their sport. I have a full week with only a few appointments available next week, but some availability coming up in following weeks. If you're looking to get back to your previous best, need help with a niggling injury, or just want to treat yourself before or after an upcoming event to an assessment or treatment, drop me a line or have a look at availability on the website. Please share.🫶🏼 Thanks all

23/03/2025

The race season is well and truly underway, it was great to see so many friends, clients and runners from local clubs today at the Wolverhampton 10KM. Essington Harriers Running Club and Sneyd Striders Running Club were well represented, I mostly saw the back of everyone! 😁 But it was a great event, well organised and supported and, most importantly raising much needed funds for Compton Care

23/03/2025

Good luck to those participating in events today, especially fellow runners of the Wolverhampton 10KM. Go smash it! 💪🏻

11/01/2025

First ever today with Wolverhampton parkrun What a great morning! Questions were asked about life choices with the weather -4°, but I really enjoyed the experience. A real big shout out to the volunteers involved who would have been up bright and early in the cold to ensure the event took place safely. 👏🏻 Just shows there is more good than bad in this world. Thank you all.🫶🏻

02/01/2025

Happy New Year to all my clients and friends. For all of those that are striving to improve their overall fitness levels, mental and physical health or just increase daily activity levels, keep that motivation burning! Remember it's ok to have days off and it's ok to fail. You will be fine, keep moving, keep striving, you are AMAZING! Go smash it!! 👍🏻

04/12/2024

Always a highlight for local runners! 👏🏻

04/05/2024

Congratulations to all Involved at Darlaston Town 1874 FC for the promotion to step 4 for the first time in their history! 👏🏻

18/04/2024

⚽ With only a few weeks left of the football season games are coming thick and fast!

With promotions, relegations and Cup competitions still to be decided ensure you're doing all you can to get yourself and your team over the line. Good sleep and rest, nutrition, hydration are all easy wins. BUT, if you need some support with your preparation, recovery between games or to manage niggles and injuries over the next few weeks, get In touch to see how I can help support you.

Good luck to all players and officials! 👍🏻⚽

10/04/2024

It's Marathon season! For those of you who are taking part in an upcoming long distance event remember there is so much you can do to aid your recovery post training runs or post events for little cost or even for FREE!

Sleep and rest, good nutrition, active recovery, stretching, compression clothing are all things that will help your recovery. But, if you don't have the time, are unsure about what stretches to do, how to complete active recovery or want the benefit of a post/pre event massage as a treat for all your hard work then make an appointment or get in touch to see how I can help!

Good luck to you all, you got this!! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃 👍🏻💪🏻

25/03/2024

Looking for inspiration?

In case you've missed it have a look at the incredible achievements of Jasmine Paris, the first ever female finisher of the Barkley Marathon race. One of only 20 finishers ever!! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vu1EhQnh6byVf2At/

Also follow the extraordinary journey of the Hardest Geezer as he closes in on the finish line in Tunisia aiming to become the first person ever to run the entire continent of Africa!! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51ex2gqplpo

Both 'normal' people doing extraordinary things!!

What's stopping you?!

20/03/2024

Such a great response since launching this page, I appreciate all of those new followers and those that have liked the page, please bear me in mind if you need any help in the future.

In the meantime I've tried to answer some frequently asked questions about the practice and Sports Therapy in general below.

Any queries or questions please get in touch.

Q) What is Sports Therapy?
A) The Society of Sports Therapists describes Sports Therapy as '...an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability'.

Q) So, Sports Therapists only see those injured playing sport?
A) No, that’s not the case. Whilst Sports Therapists are trained in the treatment and management of sports injuries, they are also able to deal with injuries caused by non-sporting causes, for instance injuries at work or other leisure activities.

Q) Are you a member of a Professional body?
A) I am a full member of the Society of Sports Therapists having met the standards required by successfully completing a Diploma in Sports Therapy and then gaining a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy, First Class.

Q) But do you only deal with those of a sporting age?
A) No! What is a sporting age? There are many people who participate in sport or other activities at all ages and Sports Therapy can help those of all ages, whether it’s for injury treatment or to help with activities of daily living giving more confidence to everyone.

Q) Is it all just injuries you work on?
A) No through assessment, discussion and use of evidence-based practice I can also help you work towards improving your sporting performance by working on areas that can be improved. I also offer sessions designed to help recover after physical exertion.

Q) Isn’t it all exercise?
A) I mainly use exercise as a way of treating injuries because that (generally) has the best evidence to support its use, but there are other modalities used as part of the treatment process such as soft tissue work and NMES depending on your injury or issue and after discussion with you as to the best way forward together. The aim is to empower you to help yourself and get you back to sport, your favourite activity or walking the dog!

Q) What happens if I need extra help?
A) After a full consultation and assessment, we can discuss your needs and way forward. If that includes referrals to other health care professionals for extra scans or assistance then referrals can be made with a full reason for needs.

Q) Will I have to do all the rehabilitation programmes on my own?
A) Exercises programmes can be given to help you rehabilitate and return to fitness, work, or daily activities, but if you find that you would be better taken through your programme then we have the resources on site to help you with that and that can be booked as required.

Q) Can I just walk in for an appointment?
A) No, all appointments must be booked beforehand to enable us to ensure we have enough time to prepare the treatment room or other facilities needed to ensure treatments are safe including cleaning in between clients and adequate time is allowed for each treatment.

Q) Are you insured?
A) I have full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

Any other questions or queries please get in touch.

05/03/2024

Fantastic facility. Brilliant welcoming management. Great community. Get along when you can. 👌🏻

IT’S OFFICIAL WE ARE GOING 24/7 🚀

Over the past 4 years we have worked hard in providing an infectious positive atmosphere.

We are proud to announce after almost 4 years we are able to make this service available 365 days a year!

We would like to thank everyone for the continued support as we are only able to do this due to such great members & community at Paragon!

We will continue to invest & grow the business to provide a home for our community to develop both mentally & physically!

Together we are strong, together we are Paragon!