With Wimbledon upon us, the urge to get out onto the courts and try to emulate today’s stars is sometimes overwhelming. Although tennis is a great way of keeping fit and active, there is one injury that we should be aware of… Lateral epicondylitis or, as it more commonly known, tennis elbow.
STRETCH YOUR GAME… Why flexibility matters in tennis Stretching and tennis… It isn’t just a warm-up ritual, it can also be a game-changer for tennis players. Regular stretching improves flexibility, reduces injury risk, and enhances your court movement and swing range. Whether you’re serving, sprinting, or reaching for a tough return, a limber body responds faster and recovers better. Top 5 stretches for tennis players Here are some top stretching tips from Cherie Lathey. These […]
Tennis is a sport that combines strength, endurance and has explosive unpredictable complex patterns. Common injuries often associated with recreational tennis include: rotator cuff tendinopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendons) and tennis elbow (ECRB). As well as this, there is a host of other back and knee injuries. In this post, we will look at how yoga can help with tennis injuries. How can yoga help? The shortening of muscles and lack […]
As the Premier League races towards its conclusion, we’re seeing a rise in football injuries. Common football injuries include ankle sprains, ACL tears, and hamstring strains. Our physio team is well-versed in managing these injuries with up-to-date rehab protocols to get you back on the pitch safely. As with all contact sports, there is a risk of picking up injuries while playing football. After a long season of domestic and international competition, players are understandably […]
Looking for early Christmas gift ideas? The Putney Clinic is running an exclusive Reformer Pilates offer until mid-December. This offer is for blocks of three 1:1 sessions with our highly qualified teachers Tunde and Lucy.
