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As temperatures drop during the winter months, many of us experience increased joint stiffness, muscle aches, and general discomfort.Understanding how cold weather affects your body can empower you to take proactive steps to maintain mobility and reduce pain. How Cold Weather Affects the Body Joint Stiffness: Cold temperatures can cause the synovial fluid in joints […]

Are you struggling with a re-occurring knee pain that is affecting your day to day? A Knee brace can help to ease discomfort and pain associated with various conditions or previous injury. However searching the brace market and considering the vast amount of choices and variations can leave you overwhelmed. You must consider correct sizing […]

We’re excited to announce our brand new weekly Hatha yoga class every Tuesday at 10am, designed to help you move, breathe, and build confidence in a calm, welcoming space. Whether you’re completely new to Hatha yoga or looking to ease back into movement, this gentle group class is the perfect place to start. Each session […]

Last month we introduced what Women’s Health Physiotherapy is and how it supports your body through key life stages. This month, we’re inviting you to do more than just understand, we want you to act. Because if you’re leaking when you cough, feeling constant pelvic pressure, or wondering why things “just don’t feel right” anymore […]

May is National Walking Month, a perfect time to talk about the value of walking not just as a form of movement, but as a physiotherapy approved strategy to support your health and wellbeing. Why Walking Matters from a Physio Perspective Walking is one of the most accessible and effective low impact activities. It can […]

With the completion of races like the Coventry Half Marathon and London Marathon yesterday, many runners will now be shifting their focus from training to recovery. Whether you’ve just crossed the finish line or are inspired to start running next year, here are our top physiotherapy informed running tips. Post Race Recovery Tips Inspired to […]

Women’s health physiotherapy is an essential and overlooked area of physiotherapy that addresses issues unique to women. This branch of physiotherapy can be life changing. Unfortunately, many people are still unaware of what Women’s Health Physiotherapy is and how it can benefit women. Let’s shed some light! What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy? Women’s health physiotherapy […]

In an earlier blog, Managing Stress Through Physiotherapy, we looked at how stress manifests physically in the form of tight muscles, headaches and fatigue this blog and how physiotherapy can alleviate these symptoms. Chronic stress doesn’t only affect the mind; it has real effects on the body. Prolonged stress can lead to muscle tension, particularly […]

When it comes to accessing physiotherapy in the UK, many people assume they need a referral from their GP before seeking treatment. However, this is not always the case. Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, manage chronic pain, or improve mobility, physiotherapy is accessible through both private and insurance funded route, without needing […]

At Elite Therapy, we believe that recovery, rehabilitation, and overall well-being are best achieved with a personal approach.

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it’s also filled with tasks that can strain your body from decorating to long-distance travel. Let’s unwrap the truth behind five common myths, just in time for Christmas  Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis Origin: This myth likely started as a deterrent to discourage the habit, which […]

In Part 1 of our National Stress Awareness Day series, we explored how stress physically impacts our bodies, causing muscle tension, poor posture, and even chronic pain.Now, let’s focus on how physiotherapy can provide relief for these stress-related symptoms. How Physiotherapy Eases Stress-Related Tension Physiotherapy offers several treatment options that target stress-induced muscle tension and […]

November 6th 2024 is National Stress Awareness Day and while stress is a natural part of life, when it becomes chronic, it can seriously impact our physical health, especially our muscles, posture, and pain tolerance. At Elite we often see patients dealing with stress induced tension in their bodies. It’s essential to address these physical […]

I had an incredible few weeks in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. Prior to the games, the GB athletics team attended holding camp in Saint Germain. At the holding camp the focus was on final preparations and recovery. I was there for a week and got to train alongside my teammates which was really […]

Deep tissue massage offers a range of benefits that go beyond relaxation, it also helps with chronic pain, improves mobility, and promotes faster recovery. By focusing on the deeper layers of muscle, it’s an ideal choice for those experiencing muscle tension, sports injuries, or general soreness. Key Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage Book Your Massage […]

If you’ve been watching the Olympics recently, you might have noticed the circular red marks on swimmers’ bodies, these marks are due to cupping therapy.   Cupping as a therapy has been popularised by athletes like Michael Phelps. It is an ancient therapy often seen as an elite sports recovery tool. However, cupping’s benefits extend […]

Pilates Classes, Personalised Attention in Small Group Sessions At Elite Therapy, we offer Pilates classes designed to give you personalised instruction. Whether you’re looking to stay active, improve flexibility, or need extra support for your body, our Pilates classes are tailored to suit your needs. With a maximum of six participants per session, you’ll receive […]

We have spoken about what happens at a brace fitting appointment recently on our blog, but what happens at an initial assessment appointment? An Initial Physiotherapy Assessment can feel daunting, but knowing what to expect can help ease any anxiety. At Elite Therapy, we aim to make your experience as smooth and beneficial as possible. […]

What to Expect at Your Local Fitting Centre Did you know Elite Therapy Coventry is an official Support Brace Consultation and Fitting Centre in the Midlands area? Elite specialise in support brace consultations and fittings. We order an extensive range of braces for various injuries and conditions, such as knee pain, ankle sprains, upper limb injuries, and back […]

Welcome to our first Elite blog of 2024! Today we will be answering the most commonly asked questions regarding a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) We will also be discussing some effective physiotherapy strategies we use to assist patients on their road to recovery following TKR surgery. Undergoing surgery is a daunting experience for most and […]

We’re not usually huge fans of therapy gadgets as they tend to be a bit faddy and then they end up chucked at the back of the cupboard, however, our clinic manager, Fiona, has been trying out the CranioCradle.  This claims to help promote relaxation and to even send you off to dozyland and can […]

CrossFit is a fitness or lifestyle program that is gaining popularity in the UK. It works on the basis of setting a different fitness challenge each day to test various aspects of fitness.  As with every sport or activity, injury can happen, particularly when participants are following a program online or in a large group […]

We all know that feeling after a hard workout or if we haven’t done any exercise for a while where the muscles become tight and really sore. There’s an endless supply of information that would tell you that this feeling is caused by the build up of lactic acid in the muscles, hence most people believe […]

A few months ago, we introduced our new student, John Balshaw to you.  You’ll meet John at the clinic usually on Tuesdays and sometimes later in the week too and he’s very much part of our team now! For any aspiring Sports Therapists out there, John has given this great insight as to what his […]

We’re looking at ways you can stay active without getting wet and cold but what about if you don’t have much choice or if you’re one of those who doesn’t mind exercising in the wet and cold? Well, the best piece of advice we can give you to stay injury free is to warm up […]

We now have a wonderful array of clothing choices available to us to allow us to train with comfort in the winter months and keep warm without losing movement and without having a major melt down! However, knowing how to put what layer where, how many layers and what materials can be a minefield but […]

Feet are often overlooked and somewhat taken for granted in our daily lives until they start causing pain.  One cause of pain may be so called ‘flat feet’ or fallen arches which sometimes can be painful, though sometimes not!  John Balshaw offers some advice if you think you have flat feet: Flat feet, fallen arches […]

If you have a child that’s diagnosed with Osgood Schlatters Disease, do you know what it is, what causes it and what you should do about it? Our Coventry Uni Sports Therapy student, John Balshaw explains the facts that you need to know: Osgood Schlatters Disease affects mostly teenage/adolescent children, more commonly boys and is […]

The game of cricket has changed so much in the past twenty years, with the introduction of One Day and Twenty20 as well as test matches, the game has never been so popular. It was once considered a game where fitness was never really that important, technical skills were enough, however, the Aussies soon changed […]

We all, whether we like it or not, live in an age where the image of the human form, both male and female, is greatly distorted and there is great pressure to have a ‘perfect’ body, whatever that means or is. Is it fair to say that this pressure has been prevalent for females for […]

There’s been a great deal of coverage in the press recently about the menopause to help raise awareness of what women may be experiencing during this phase of their life.  The BBC ran a whole series of daily features on the subject to help raise understanding of partners, family members and employers about the symptoms […]

For so many of us, we take movement for-granted, we don’t think too much about lifting, pushing, pulling in whatever it is we’re doing, be it at home or in the workplace.  But how often do we see someone in the clinic with bad back or neck pain that occured after doing something really simple […]

Extreme Spring Cleaning Injuries Explained… Extreme spring cleaning…? What am I on about and why am I writing about it? Well, it’s that time of year isn’t it?  A bit of nice weather (and it was only a bit) but it’s enough to get us top to toeing the house, chucking stuff out, sorting out […]

We’re seeing a lot of stiff and sore necks at the moment so lets take a quick look at causes and what can be done to help… Constant use of smartphones and tablets and ‘mobile’ technology also has an impact on posture and pain. Put it down! A painful neck can be anything from sore […]