My name is Natalie March from Physio-logical, a chartered physiotherapist in PO9. I am looking forward to getting back to treating now my son is one – time flies. The active4less gym, Havant, where our clinic is based is very busy with people working on improving their health and fitness levels.
As mentioned in our October article we have a sports massage therapist working at our clinic. Here is a bit of information about sports massage, after which there will be some self-help advice and exercises for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
So why have a Sports Massage?
Sports massage can be beneficial for anyone not just sportsmen and women partaking in sporting activities, it has many physiological and psychological benefits. Sports massage can help maintain the body in a better condition, prevent injuries and improve mobility. It can help cure and restore injured muscle tissue and improve performance and posture, relieve tension headaches and general aches and pains
Please visit http://www.physio-logical.net/our-team/ for more information about Kate. To book a sports massage with Kate then please call 07835 712306 or email enquiries@physio-logical.net
We are now offering sports massage vouchers which can be purchased using the contact details above.
Plantar fasciitis is pain in the heel and underside of the foot. Approximately 10% of people have plantar fasciitis at some point during their lifetime. A combination of physiotherapy techniques such as mobilisation, and sports massage plus exercises and stretches are key to getting this problem better.
Please be aware of your body and take advice from your GP before exercising or send an email to (enquiries@physio-logical.net) for advice and guidance.
Plantar fascia Stretch
- Stand with the ball of your injured foot on a stair.
- Reach for the bottom step with your heel until you feel a stretch in the arch of your foot.
- •Hold this position for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times, 3 times a day. Repeat 3 times, 3 times a day.
Calf Stretch
- Keep the injured leg back, the uninjured leg forward, and the heel of your injured leg on the floor.
- Slowly lean into the bent front leg until you feel a stretch in the back of your calf.
- Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times, 3 times a day.
Frozen Can Roll
- Roll your bare injured foot back and forth from your heel to your mid-arch over a frozen bottle.
- Repeat for 3 to 5 minutes, 2 times a day the best time of day is first thing in the morning.
For more tips and guidance, visit www.physio-logical.net