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WE ARE HIRING!

17/5/2021

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Maximise Sports Therapy are on the look out for a Graduate Sports Therapist/Rehabilitator to join our busy clinic!

If you or someone you know are interested, please email your CV to MaximiseST@gmail.com
Graduate Sports Therapist (Self-Employed)
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy or equivalent. ( Experience required).
Maximise Sports Therapy are looking to recruit a Graduate Sports Therapist / Graduate Sports Rehabilitator to join the team at a busy Sports Injury Clinic in Warrington.
The role will begin with part time hours with the option to progress to full time for the right candidate. Basic day rate and per patient rate applies – depending on experience.
The successful candidate will be friendly, confident, willing to learn and approachable, with great communication skills. These attributes are essential in fitting in to the team and building a rapport with clients.


The role will include:
  • Providing Sports Massage to a range of sporting and non-sporting clients.
  • Injury Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation.
  • Regular CPD/in-house training and knowledge sharing.

Essential:
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy or equivalent.
  • Experience and confidence with Sports Massage and Injury Assessment/Treatment/Rehab in a Clinic setting.
  • Registered as Self Employed (UTR number required).
  • Full professional insurance and relevant memberships (i.e. SST, SMA, BASRaT).

Desirable:
  • K-Tape qualification and/or experience.
  • Acupuncture/Dry Needling.
  • Pregnancy Massage.
  • Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM).
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

Email your CV to MaximiseST@gmail.com



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PRICE INCREASE FROM 1st SEPTEMBER 2020

7/8/2020

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CLIENT NOTICE

Due to the increase in running costs at the clinic, we have to increase our prices slightly by £2 a session from 1st Sept 2020.

You will have seen all the PPE that we have to wear during your appointment (masks, visors, gloves & aprons), and we have extended gaps in between clients for cleaning & airing the rooms. This means that costs are unfortunately rising.

I hope you all agree that we still offer great value for money and very competitive prices, even with the £2 increase.

Thank you all for your loyal custom, and helping to get us back on our feet after a long lockdown!

(New Block Booking prices will be posted separately).
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We Are Hiring!

20/2/2020

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Here at Maximise Sports Therapy we are looking for a Graduate Sports Therapist/Sports Rehabilitator to join our growing team!

Have a read of the job description and get in touch... MaximiseST@gmail.com

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​Job Description

Graduate Sports Therapist (Self-Employed)
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy or equivalent. ( Experience required.)

Maximise Sports Therapy are looking to recruit a Graduate Sports Therapist to join the team at a busy Sports Injury Clinic in Warrington.

The role will begin with part time hours with the option to progress to full time for the right candidate. Basic day rate and per patient rate applies – depending on experience.

The successful candidate will be friendly, confident, willing to learn and approachable, with great communication skills. These attributes are essential in fitting in to the team and building a rapport with clients.

The role will include:
  • Providing Sports Massage to a range of sporting and non-sporting clients.
  • Injury Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation.
  • Regular CPD/in-house training and knowledge sharing.

Essential:
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy or equivalent.
  • Experience and confidence with Sports Massage and Injury Assessment/Treatment/Rehab in a Clinic setting.
  • Registered as Self Employed (UTR number required).
  • Full professional insurance and relevant memberships (i.e. SST, SMA, BASRaT).

Desirable:
  • K-Tape qualification and/or experience.
  • Acupuncture/Dry Needling.
  • Pregnancy Massage.
  • Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM).

​Job Type: Part-time
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Why is my Knee STILL niggling?

7/2/2020

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So you're exercising regularly, but what are you doing?

Running, cycling, weight training, maybe even a circuits class? But STILL have knee trouble!

A lot of our knee pain is caused by something simple...


  • Tightness - The Quads are a very strong group of muscles. If these are tight they can put stress on your Knee joint, even sometimes making your Knee Cap sit slightly off its optimal position, causing pain with certain movements.
 
  • Imbalance - Maybe you overload your Quads and don't do enough Hamstring work to balance it out? This means the forces in your knee aren't balanced, and the Knee joint suffers as a result.
 
  • Too much impact - We know that running is great for health and fitness, but are you pounding the pavements and doing nothing else? Mixing up your workouts will not only positively impact your fitness, and keep exercise fun, but can work wonders for your Knees!
 
  • Glutes! - Yes, Glutes and Knees are linked! If your Glutes are weak, they cannot control your hip and knee position when exercising. For example; lunges with weak Glutes can cause your knee to move inwards, causing stress on the joint.

SO ... what can you do?

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STRETCH - simple stretches before and after a workout. Take a few minutes to stretch the Quads, Hamstrings and Glutes.

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MASSAGE / FOAM ROLLING - help to reduce tightness and tension, therefore reducing any pulling on the knee. Can't bear to use the foam roller, or can't quite do it right? Book a Sports Massage!

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BALANCE YOUR WORKOUT - make sure you are training BOTH Quads and Hamstrings, and STRETCHING both Quads and Hamstrings. Get some advice from a Sports Therapist or Personal Trainer if you are struggling.

4.
GET OFF THE ROAD - mix up your running/cycling with a gym session, or even a banded or bodyweight workout at home! Target the muscles around the knee, but get some hip and core exercises in there too.

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WORK THEM GLUTES! - adding a band in to your usual exercises can help to activate the Glutes. Squat with a band around your knees, crab walk side to side with a band around your Knees... simple changes that can target the Glutes and reduce stress on the Knee.
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new pricelist...

25/5/2019

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Pregnancy & Post-Natal Pilates & Yoga!

8/3/2018

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Friday 16th March @ 7.45pm

Get in touch by clicking here!
GREAT NEWS!... Our Pregnancy/Post-Natal Pilates and Yoga class starts NEXT WEEK!

There are many benefits to Pilates and Yoga both during and after Pregnancy, some of which are listed below...
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Benefits of Pregnancy/Post Natal Pilates & Yoga...
1. Strengthen Muscles - equip your body for the strains caused by your growing baby, and help reduce aches & pains.
2. Reduce Back Pain - stabilise your back and pelvis, and strengthen weak muscles.
3. Strengthen Pelvic Floor - to support your bowel, bladder and uterus.
4. Improve Balance - this can take a hit during pregnancy as your centre of gravity shifts.
Also...
Take the strain off your back and pelvis.
Help to get the baby in the right position for birth.
Relax and control breathing.
Meet other Mums or Mums-to-be!
Time just for you! And help to bond with your unborn baby.
Release endorphins - the feel good factor!
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The classes will be in 6 week courses and will cost £40. This works out at approx £6.67 per class - A bargain for small, specialised classes with a qualified Pilates instructor, Personal trainer and Pre & Post Natal exercise specialist. 

Classes will be small (6-8 per class) meaning that you can have more 1 to 1 support, and each exercise can be tailored to your specific stage of pregnancy (or during the Post-Natal stage). We welcome ladies at ANY stage of their pregnancy, and ladies who have recently had a baby too! 

The class will have ladies with very different abilities, and that's great! Whether you think you have a decent core or no core at all - this is definitely the class for you.
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Get in touch with any questions, for further information or to book onto the course!

Hope to see you there!

Tel: 07984 008 186
Email: MaximiseST@gmail.com
Facebook: Maximise Sports Therapy

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We are Hiring!

30/1/2018

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Graduate Sports Therapist (Self-Employed)
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BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy or equivalent. (Experience required.)
 
Maximise Sports Therapy are looking to recruit a Graduate Sports Therapist to join the team at a busy Sports Injury Clinic in Warrington.

The role will begin with part time hours (approx. 15 hours per week), progressing to full time (approx. 36 hours per week) by June/July 2018. Basic day rate and per patient rate applies – depending on experience.

The successful candidate will be friendly, confident, willing to learn and approachable, with great communication skills. These attributes are essential in fitting in to the team and building a rapport with clients.
 
The role will include:
  • Providing Sports Massage to a range of sporting and non-sporting clients.
  • Injury Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation.
  • Regular CPD/in-house training and knowledge sharing.
 
Essential:
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy or equivalent.
  • Experience and confidence with Sports Massage and Injury Assessment/Treatment/Rehab in a Clinic setting.
  • Registered as Self Employed (UTR number required).
  • Full professional insurance and relevant memberships (i.e. SST, SMA, BASRaT).
 
Desirable:
  • K-Tape qualification and/or experience.
  • Acupuncture/Dry Needling.
  • Pregnancy Massage.
  • Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM).
 
To apply, send CV to MaximiseST@gmail.com
Closing date for applications: 28th February 2018.
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5 ways to beat postural imbalance

20/6/2017

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​What is Postural Imbalance?
Postural imbalance occurs when opposite muscles, or groups of muscles, do not have equal strength or flexibility (muscle length).
Example 1: The "pecs" (chest muscles) become shortened and the upper back muscles (rhomboids, trapezius etc) become lengthened, pulling you into a rounded shoulder posture. (See Thoracic Kyphosis image).

Example 2: The anterior neck muscles (at the front) i.e. Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) become tight and pull the head forwards, meaning that the posterior neck muscles (at the back) i.e. Splenius Capitis or Upper trapezius. (See forward head image)

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Your body consists of muscles that work both together and against each other (agonist and antagonist) to provide both strength and movement. When muscles become over/under-active or shortened/lengthened they cause an imbalance, which means that your posture is no longer optimal, in sitting, standing or through movement.

It is important to address poor posture caused by muscle imbalance, as it can cause significant discomfort and pain. So, what can you do to help prevent this from happening?

1)   Correct your Posture. 
-    Help yourself by correcting how you sit, don’t slouch! Try to keep your body in an upright position, retracting your shoulders and straightening your back.
-  It's the same principle when standing, make sure your posture is upright. Try not to sway your hips forwards as this will increase pressure on your Lumbar vertebrae causing discomfort in your lower back. 
-  Be aware of your posture when moving or lifting objects. Always bend at the knee and keep your back straight, this will mean the weight is more evenly distributed and will off-load the spine.


2)   Use your weaker side when carrying objects.
-    We all have a dominant side on which we carry objects or perform simple tasks with. Try using your less dominant side to break the habit. This will allow you to strengthen when performing daily tasks and will mean less load through your dominant side. It may be hard to do this subconsciously but keep reminding yourself!

3)   Avoid “Text Neck”
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We are all guilty of it! Whether its looking down at your phone or reading a book/paper, your neck starts to suffer. After-all your head is rather heavy! Start reading or looking at your phone in front of you at eye level, or reducing the amount of time you use your phone to ensure minimal strain.

4)   Get yourself more active
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Getting yourself more active by walking, jogging or cycling will help to combat postural imbalance due to inactivity.
-    Strengthening your spinal muscles and your core will help with your posture, making your muscles stronger to distribute forces equally through your body. If you’re a keen gym member, focus on engaging your core and back muscles at least 1 session a week, use it as a maintenance session and keep on top of your posture.
-    Make sure you perform the correct technique to ensure good posture whilst performing exercises - get advice from a professional if you are unsure!


5)   Releasing the tension
-    As our muscles work and start to fatigue they tighten, so it is important that you keep a recovery strategy in mind. This can include; stretching, foam rolling, mobility exercise and deep tissue massage. You should use these modalities to reduce your postural imbalance.
-   Deep tissue massage (DTM) can consist of a range of techniques to loosen and stretch muscle fibres. This Increases the blood flow bringing fresh nutrients and oxygenated blood to the area of tension. It improves the temperature of the area, and kick starts a healing process to repair muscle. Deep tissue massage also has a positive effect on the texture and tone of the muscle, as well as stimulating the nervous system and promoting the relaxation of a muscle.
-    Other benefits of Deep tissue massage (DTM) include;
  • Releases tension headaches
  • Stress relief
  • Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries (Sports or Activities of daily living)
  • Breaks up Scar Tissue
  • Improves flexibility in muscles
  • Reduces back and neck pain
  • Releases spasm and tension
  • Improves posture and body awareness
  • Relief of Acute or Chronic pain.
  • Releasing fascia
Consider these 5 tips as simple things that can have a significant effect on your postural imbalance. Keep in mind this is not a quick fix, so be determined to correct yourself and these top 5 tips will help you along the way!

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we are hiring!

23/5/2017

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Maximise Sports Therapy are looking for a Graduate Sports Therapist to join their team at a busy Sports Injury Clinic on Lovely Lane, Warrington. The successful applicant will be self-employed.

The role initially includes Saturday 9-4pm and Monday 3-8pm, however there is scope to increase hours & days as the client base builds.

The successful candidate will join an already busy clinic and have the opportunity to undergo training & CPD to develop as a practitioner.

Roles include;
Injury Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
Exercise Rehabilitation
Peripheral and Joint Mobilisations
Sports, Deep-Tissue, Relaxation & Pregnancy Massage
Taping
General clinic duties

Role requirements;
BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy (or Sports Rehabilitation). (Essential).
Relevant insurance and memberships (SMA and/or STT/BASRAT). (Essential).
Experience working in Sports and/or Clinic environments. (Essential - placement experience will be considered).
Registered with HMRC as self-employed (Essential).
Acupuncture (desirable).
K-taping (desirable).
Pregnancy Massage (desirable).

Rate of pay; depending on individual experience.


Please email your CV to MaximiseST@gmail.com
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6 Top Tips for Injury Prevention

12/1/2017

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Are you back in the gym? Or dusting off those running shoes? Here are some top tips for preventing injury...
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1. Know your limits
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“Runner and sports podiatrist Stephen Pribut, D.P.M., warns runners to beware the "terrible toos"—doing too much, too soon, too fast.”

This is a major cause of injuries, whether from running, lifting weights, or team sports. Trying to increase your mileage or intensity must come hand in hand with recovery, to allow the adaptations to occur – meaning you can and will get fitter and stronger.

​So DON’T RUSH!
 

2. Make time for recovery
​For our muscles and joints to get stronger, recovery is essential.
OVERTRAINING can lead to injuries that will set you back and make those targets nearly impossible to achieve.

​Make sure you take a rest day, and try to mix up your training by doing something different – known as active recovery. E.g. Take a break from running by doing some strength training, or a circuits class. Pilates is a great way to maintain and develop your core strength – which can only enhance your running/cycling/weight lifting…!

Think about other methods to assist in your recovery - ice/heat/compression garments?

"Beware of the terrible toos!... Too much, too soon, too fast."

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3. Listen to your body
Generally, injuries don’t just appear from nowhere – your body will have been dropping subtle hints that something isn’t quite right. “They produce signals—aches, soreness, persistent pain—but it's up to you to not dismiss them and take appropriate action.”

Ignoring these little aches and pains can mean that a niggle turns into something more serious and can result in a longer rest period from your sport or exercise. By catching and treating these small niggles sooner, you can try to prevent an injury occurring.

EVEN BETTER – keep on top of these niggles, aches and pains, by having regular sessions with a Sports Therapist, and using that foam roller that has been gathering dust in the corner!

4. Stretch and mobilise
We are slowly getting better at realising the benefits of stretching and mobilising before and after activity – a lot of us own a foam roller, but do we use it??

Make sure you warm up before exercise, including some dynamic stretching, and some muscle activation work – get those smaller muscles awake and firing to avoid injury and improve technique. AND stretch after exercise!

​EVEN BETTER – dedicate a training day a week for “active recovery” and focus on stretching, mobilising and foam rollering – consider it an offload day - Your body will thank you for it!

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5. Incorporate some form of Strength Training
Many runners/cyclists/swimmers have the same kinds of injuries. Injuries that can easily be prevented by making sure there is some sort of Strength Training in your routine.

For Example… "Strengthening the hips is optimal for effective rehabilitation, as opposed to treating the area where the pain is located (e.g., your knee)…When you strengthen the hips—the abductors, adductors, and gluteus maximus—you increase your leg stability all the way down to the ankle."

Strengthening your hips, knees, core etc. will mean that you are in a much more stable and strong position when you are out on the road, on the bike or completing your park run. This goes a long way in preventing injuries and improving your technique. JUST running/cycling etc isn’t enough.

​There are some simple workouts that you can do at home, at the gym or in a class, that will strengthen all of these key areas, and keep you injury free for longer.

6. Get shoes that fit
Picking up the most bright and colourful pair of trainers off the shelf just won’t do! Have someone look at your foot position, and recommend the most suitable trainers for you.

Everyone is different! You might need support for over pronation or a slightly higher arch – you won’t know until you get it checked! A lot of places offer this for free.

When was the last time you replaced your footwear? What worked for you 2 years ago might be worn out and not giving any support any more! Look into how often you should change your footwear for your chosen sport or activity.
Click to book your massage or injury assessment
Reference:
http://www.runnersworld.com/health/the-10-laws-of-injury-prevention
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/workout-injuries-prevention-and-treatment#1


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