UncategorisedHamstring injuries playing Padel 
Hamstring injuries playing Padel
This is purely anecdotal but worth raising if it helps some people avoid injury. Padel courts are being built as fast as they can in response to the great popularity of the sport. I have not played, but have watched it and heard people describing what they enjoy about the sport. The...
Musculo-SkeletalSarah Parnaby
Sarah Parnaby
Sarah graduated from Newcastle University and lived in Amsterdam for many years before moving back to the UK to work in the finance industry in central London. She has always had an interest in sport, swimming competitively whilst at school and later becoming a very keen rower, squash and then...
Musculo-SkeletalMike Balcombe
Mike Balcombe
Mike has a BSc (Hons) Sports Science degree, experience as an Exercise Physiologist in prestigious private Health and Fitness clubs as well as having had a full career as a Metropolitan Police Detective. Mike has a sporting background in martial arts, distance running, triathlon and racket sports. Aside from sport,...
Musculo-SkeletalWear&Tear in the Spine – the dreaded ‘DEGENERATIVE’ word!
Wear&Tear in the Spine – the dreaded ‘DEGENERATIVE’ word!
You may have heard a health professional describe your spine as “degenerative” and it doesn’t sound good does it!! I am always aware that this is a term commonly used by us in the business which actually often simply refers to the normal aging process in joints and the tissues around...
Musculo-SkeletalClaire Edwards
Claire Edwards
Claire graduated in 2002 with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Keele University, and has worked in both England and Australia, predominantly in Musculoskeletal, Sport and Orthopaedics specialties. Her passion for sport and fitness, and the desire to provide a holistic service to her clients led to post-graduate qualifications including an...
Musculo-SkeletalElissa Benson
Elissa Benson
Having qualified from Leeds School of Physiotherapy, Elissa chose to specialise in the field of Adult Neurology. Over the last 25 years she has developed extensive skills and gained a wealth of experience in this area. This has involved holding several senior clinical posts providing services to both in-patients and out-patients...
Musculo-SkeletalKelly Clews
Kelly Clews
Kelly joined the Springbank Clinic in 2011 as the full time Podiatrist (Chiropodist) starting this department from scratch. She graduated from Brighton University in 2008 with a 1st Class Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) in Podiatry. She is a member of the Health Professions Council and the Society of Chiropodists...
Musculo-SkeletalDaniel Newman
Daniel Newman
Daniel qualified as a podiatrist in 1993 and is both HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Podiatrists. He has developed a breadth of knowledge and experience over 30 years in both the NHS and the private sectors. Within the NHS, Daniel worked in both clinical and management roles and has a special...
Musculo-SkeletalAcupuncture
Acupuncture
About Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and herbs aim to restore the body’s own capacity to heal itself. Acupuncture is a part of Chinese Medicine, along with Tuina massage and Herbal Medicine. It uses very fine disposable needles to stimulate the body’s own physiological and emotional health. How Does Acupuncture...
UncategorisedPEACE & LOVE : Soft Tissue Healing Guide
PEACE & LOVE : Soft Tissue Healing Guide
Have you wondered what the best approach is for treating a soft tissue strain? I’m Ryan Deller, physiotherapist at Springbank, and I’m excited to share the latest guidelines for optimal recovery: the PEACE & LOVE framework, an evidence-based update that’s replacing traditional methods you might have heard of like RICE....