Debbie Martin is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at BWT Physio. Over the course of a 35-year career, Debbie has always maintained a keen interest in the latest research and technologies – leading her to pursue postgraduate qualifications in musculoskeletal medicine, pain management and acupuncture. Having worked with patients from all walks of life […]
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Apr
Apr
Robert van Schalkwyk is a family and sports chiropractor based on Parsons Green Lane in Fulham. His clinic, Fulham Back Care, is renowned for its high standard of patient care and expertise in paediatric chiropractic care. Having practiced for more than 15 years, Robert has experience of treating everyone from infants to the elderly to […]
Case studies, Elite Athletes
Case Study: Tom Youngs, professional rugby player for England and Leicester
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Mar
Mar
Professional rugby player, Tom Youngs puts his body through more than most on a daily basis. Having represented Leicester, England and the British Lions in a professional career that has spanned 12 years, the 29 year-old faces a constant battle to recover and refuel during a season in which he trains and plays 6 days […]
All Articles, Expert Advice, Physiotherapy
Mammoth in partnership: putting Medical Grade Foam™ through its paces with the CSP
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Feb
Feb
Mammoth’s Health Partnerships Manager, Sarah Smith, explains why collaboration is key to the brand’s continuing success and shares how Chartered Physiotherapist Tracey Atkinson became the latest expert to put Medical Grade Foam™ technology through its paces. As the saying goes: no man is an island. And neither is a business. At Mammoth we believe in […]
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The Sports Scientist Who Sleeps on a Mammoth: Jonathan Bloomfield Interview
06
Jan
Jan
Sports scientist Jonathan Bloomfield is better placed than most to comment on the importance of sleep. A former Strength and Conditioning coach at Ulster Rugby, Jonathan later became an Exercise Physiologist at the Sports Institute of Northern Ireland where he looked at a wide range of factors that could help Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes […]
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Oct
Oct
This weekend we are excited to be attending the 2015 Physiotherapy UK Conference and Exhibition at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool. Physiotherapy UK is a yearly event that sees physiotherapy specialists, managers, educators and stakeholders come together to examine the delivery of patient care and the improvement of practices. More than 250 speakers and […]
14
Oct
Oct
We talk to GB Rowner and Mammoth sleeper Alan Sinclair about winning his first International gold medal, preparing for Rio and, of course, getting a good night’s sleep. Hi Alan, can we start by asking you what made you decide to become a rower? My dad co-founded Inverness Rowing Club and he took me […]
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“Friends on the team were raving about them, so I just had to get one!” Scotland and Glasgow rugby player, Kieran Low
07
Oct
Oct
Scotland rugby player Kieran Low made the move from London Irish to Glasgow for the 2015 season. And with the help of his new Mammoth Performance 22 he has been able to ensure that the preparation for the new season has been better than ever. We spoke to Kieran about battered bodies, a hellish pre-season […]
All Articles, Expert Advice, Sleep Science
A formula for sleep – the best food and drink to help you unwind
09
Aug
Aug
image courtesy of wikipedia Various lifestyle factors can affect the ease with which we are able to nod off. Although it is generally considered a bad idea to consume food and drink right before bed, there are some things that can actually encourage relaxation and induce sleep. It is important to identify the difference between what […]
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Adolescent sleep: Why your teen’s love of sleep might be due to more than just laziness
08
Aug
Aug
We’re over half-way through the summer holidays and if you have an adolescent in your midst at home you may well have noticed that their ability to sleep has reached epic proportions. But recent research has shown that there may be more to this partial hibernation than first meets the eye. In fact, it’s been […]