Jamie Maistre Physiotherapy

14/09/2025

Proud to support Malta U19 on international duty ⚽️🇲🇹

05/07/2025

Stage 3️⃣: Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy 🔥

Progress happens in the positions that matter most. Train smart, not just hard. 💡

🔹Focus on isotonic strengthening in increased hip flexion

🎯 Goal: Progressing strength, hypertrophy, and function while gradually loading into sport-specific ranges.

Exercise Highlights: 🔥
1️⃣ Single Leg Hip Thrust
2️⃣ Diver
3️⃣ Deadlift
4️⃣ Weighted Step up
5️⃣ Weighted Lunges

19/06/2025

Stage 2️⃣ - Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

🔹 Focus: Isotonic hamstring loading with minimal hip flexion to avoid tendon compression.

🎯 Goal: Restore hamstring muscle bulk and capacity through controlled resistance training.

🦵 Heavy Slow Resistance (HSR) training- incorporating both concentric and eccentric phases- has shown superior results to isolated eccentric loading.

💡 While we build strength and load tolerance, loaded hip flexion is still limited to protect the tendon from compressive stress.

🔥 Exercise highlights:
1️⃣ Prone hip extension
2️⃣ Prone leg curl
3️⃣ Single leg hamstring bridge
4️⃣ Elevated Glute bridge
5️⃣ Hamstring curl on BOSU ball

Progressive overload, proper form, and tendon-friendly angles= smart rehab ✅

14/06/2025

Stage 1️⃣ - Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

🔹 Goal: Introduce isometric hamstring loading while avoiding tendon compression

🧠 Isometric exercises have a pain-inhibitory effect, making them ideal in this early stage. To reduce tendon compression, we keep the hip in neutral or minimal flexion.

💪🏻 Exercises shown:
1️⃣ Isometric heel dig 🪏
2️⃣ Double leg hamstring bridge (hold)
3️⃣ Prone isometric hamstring curl
4️⃣ Single leg hamstring bridge (hold)

🎯 Controlled loading without irritation is 🔑

31/12/2024

Ending the year strong on and off the field. Ready to kickstart 2025 with even more hustle! ⚽

24/11/2024

Unlock your body’s full potential with our expert musculoskeletal assessments, specialized treatments, and personalized rehabilitation programs.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or optimizing performance, we’re here to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best! 💪

23/07/2024

Have a look at my article written for the Malta Independent 👀

My love for sports has always been a driving force in my life. Throughout my childhood, I actively participated in various sports, and I knew I wanted them to remain a significant part of my future.

01/06/2024

Since the beginning, I wanted to further specialize my studies in sport. I am very grateful I had the opportunity to do so at such a prestigious university.

Master of Science is Sport, Exercise and Health ✅

27/05/2024

🎉 Congratulations!! To who has just completed his Master's in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health from the University College London 🎓🥳

19/05/2024

Electro Acupuncture Course ✅

Happy to announce I have completed a course in electro acupuncture and will soon be available as a treatment option in our sessions.

Electro acupuncture offers the benefits of manual acupuncture, combined with electrotherapy allowing for quicker healing responses and a faster recovery.

DM for appointments 📅

28/04/2024

Acupuncture

Aims of use;
📍Pain Relief
📍Reduce muscle spasm/ tightness
📍Improve circulation
📍Speed up healing process

Acupuncture should be an adjunct to therapy and complement a rehabilitation program. 🏋🏻

Acupuncture may also aid in the recovery of athletes, allowing them to recover faster from the high demands of training or games. 🤾🏻‍♂️

If interested, DM for more information or to book an appointment 📅

23/04/2024

Communication is 🔑 for optimal player management & care ⚽️