Optimum Derby

⚽️ Stay fit for the new football season with Optimum Derby ⚽️

Join us live on YouTube or LinkedIn as Tom Heeley gives out valuable tips on how to stay fit, avoid problems and recover from some common injuries that effect footballers.

Put the dates in your diaries. We'll be live every session at 4.00pm UK Time.

You will have the ability to ask questions and get answers from a hugely respected sports injuries and fitness expert who has worked with the likes of Sheffield United and Derby County.

Watch links to follow nearer the time. We'll see you next week at 4pm.

🧐 DID YOU KNOW?

Regular sports massage isn't just for elite athletes, it's for anyone looking to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

It’s an excellent way to stay injury-free, manage stress, and keep your body in peak condition.

Whether you're an athlete or simply enjoy staying active, sports massage can help prevent injuries, reduce muscle tension, and improve flexibility. 🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️

Book in for a sports massage at Optimum Derby and we'll target each session to your specific needs.

We'll target problem areas and promote better circulation, so you feel revitalised and ready to perform at your best. 😃

Don’t wait until an injury slows you down!

Call us or visit our website to book an appointment.

🚵‍♂️ TOM RIDES 150 MILES IN ONE DAY FROM COAST TO COAST!

If you see Optimum Derby MD Tom Heeley walking a bit funnily over the next few days, don’t be too harsh on him.

He has just completed a feat of gargantuan endurance completing the coast-to-coast route of 150 miles (243km) in one day from east to west.

The route started near Scafell Pike and Lake Windermere in the north-west and ended in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Tom was wonderfully supported by fellow cyclist, Sam Pyot and wife Emily in the team van along the way and he celebrated a tremendous achievement, at the end of over 10 hours in the saddle, with what everyone does in Whitby…eat fish and chips!

READ TOM'S BLOG HERE: https://bit.ly/4cuDsj9

🚨 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read the attached information.

As always, thank you for your support.

Tom. 👍

✍️ BLOG: Don't let golfer's elbow ruin your summer

Golfer's elbow often appears in novice golfers or those who don’t play very often and subsequently, don’t hit many balls.

That quick spike-up in load when people play a lot in a short space of time, leads to that inflammation.

It can be similar to Achilles tendon injuries. These can be caused by things like footwear and changes in insoles.

With golf, has your grip changed on your clubs? Could it down to hard mats on a range or even the weight of your clubs may have changed, causing your swing to change.

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4cj9gHO

✍️ TOM'S TIPS - ACHILLES RECOVERY

The early stages of your recovery will be boot-bearing and maybe crutches too - it's that serious.

Your toes will be pointed at first and gradually bring them back to a flat position.

You have to be cautious on your rehab at first but then we will work you through stages such as: calf raises, building strength, hopping and jumping.

You need to set yourself markers and work through those markers. Time isn't necessarily the key factor here. The key factor is 'can you do this next exercise'?

Call us to lead your recovery: ☎️ (01332) 492311.

🫵 ARE YOU LOOKING TO FIX AN INJURY?

If you are based in or the East Midlands and are looking for a or that will get to the route of your problem asap - and not have you coming back for treatment week after week after week, please contact us at Optimum Derby.

💻 Email: [email protected]
☎️ 01332 492311

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🤔 SHOULD I PURSUE A CAREER IN SPORTS THERAPY?

With many young people considering their career path during the summer holidays, are you thinking of becoming a sports therapists and considering a degree or higher education study?

Keen to work in the sports, health and fitness industry?

Want to work closely with injured athletes in order to get them back to fitness?

Then join Optimum Live as MD Tom Heeley explains the content of his university lecturing so you can decide if that’s the way forward for your career.

Is a career in SPORTS THERAPY for me? | Make the right decision...university or not? Are you thinking of becoming a sports therapists and considering a degree or higher education study?Keen to work in the sports, health and fitness industry?W...

❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS❓

At this time of year, I hear from many golfer friends that they are struggling with an age-old problem, 'golfer's elbow'.

But simply resting the issue may not fix it. There may be some underlying issue elsewhere on your body that is causing it.

If you are suffering from golfer's elbow and would like some more information on how to get better or to guard against it in future, visit our YouTube channel or call Tom at the Optimum clinic.

👊 IS YOUR TRAINING REALLY WORKING?

How do you know if your training programme is actually working?

How can you REALLY tell if you're getting stronger and moving closer to your goals?

The Gatherer Systems technology can test every muscle group individually - or as a whole in a specific movement - with startling accuracy to benefit your recovery.

As one of very few trusted providers of the Gatherer Systems in the UK, Optimum Derby can look for for any asymmetries, progressions and things to work on in the gym, at training or at home, to reduce pain and problems and get your recovery back on track.

If it's trusted and used by Formula 1 British driver Lando Norris, it's got to be good... right?

Find out more and book a session to take your recovery onto the next level: https://bit.ly/3TNsY76

❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS❓

Sciatica is a painful and debilitating condition which affects more people in the UK than you would expect.

If you are suffering from it and would like some more information on how to recover and guard against it recurring, visit our YouTube channel or call Tom at the clinic.

✍️ BLOG: Why Optimum Derby can get you back to what you love doing faster! 🏃💨

As an amateur athlete, dealing with injuries can be a frustrating and challenging experience.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a club player, or just starting out in your sport, seeking professional treatment for your injuries can make a significant difference in your recovery and long-term performance.

Optimum Derby has a team of experienced sports therapists and physiotherapists and offers top-drawer care that not only accelerates your healing but also equips you with the knowledge to prevent future injuries.

Find out how we can help you: https://bit.ly/3L53ZbF

🚨 COMING UP TODAY!

👉 OPTIMUM LIVE:
🎬 'How to avoid a stress fracture of the back | Cricket bowlers, take note!'
📅 WEDS 26 JUNE
⏰ 16:00
👀 WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpp2VJGe-4o

How can cricketers and other sportsmen and women reduce the threat of stress fractures in their back and, if they get one, how can they recover?

Join Tom Heeley on this Optimum Derby live broadcast to examine…

1. Understanding Stress Fractures: Learn what stress fractures are and why they frequently occur in the spines of cricket bowlers as repetitive stress impacts the vertebrae.

2. Risk Factors: Discover the specific risk factors that contribute to these injuries. How do factors like bowling technique, workload, and physical conditioning influence the likelihood of developing stress fractures.

3. Signs and Symptoms: Recognise the early signs and symptoms of stress fractures in order to prevent further damage.

4. Prevention Strategies: Gain valuable insights into effective prevention strategies. How conditioning exercises, proper technique adjustments, and workload management practices that can help reduce the risk.

5. Rehabilitation and Recovery: Learn about the best practices for rehabilitation and recovery if an injury does occur. Return to bowling safely.

👉 OPTIMUM LIVE:

🎬 'How to avoid a stress fracture of the back | Cricket bowlers, take note!'
📅 WEDS 26 JUNE
⏰ 16:00
👀 WATCH ON YOUTUBE - LINK TO FOLLOW ON WEDS MORNING

With the Cricket T20 World Cup heading into the semi-finals, two of the fast bowlers who have been spearheading England’s challenge have both shared serious back problems throughout their career.

Mark Wood and Joffra Archer have spent months on the sidelines over the past few seasons recovering from stress fractures of the back.

They are not the only cricketers to suffer with such an injury – at both professional and amateur level.

The huge forces being put through a bowler’s spinal structure when delivering a ball are not really what our bodies were designed to do.

So how can cricketers and other sportsmen and women reduce the threat of stress fractures in their back and, if they get one, how can they recover?

Join Tom Heeley on this Optimum Derby live broadcast to examine…

1. Understanding Stress Fractures: Learn what stress fractures are and why they frequently occur in the spines of cricket bowlers as repetitive stress impacts the vertebrae.

2. Risk Factors: Discover the specific risk factors that contribute to these injuries. How do factors like bowling technique, workload, and physical conditioning influence the likelihood of developing stress fractures.

3. Signs and Symptoms: Recognise the early signs and symptoms of stress fractures in order to prevent further damage.

4. Prevention Strategies: Gain valuable insights into effective prevention strategies. How conditioning exercises, proper technique adjustments, and workload management practices that can help reduce the risk.

5. Rehabilitation and Recovery: Learn about the best practices for rehabilitation and recovery if an injury does occur. Return to bowling safely.

💻 IT'S SO EASY TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT OPTIMUM DERBY

Did you know that you can book your appointment at Optimum Derby online through our live booking system?

This gives you the opportunity to see what slots are available to suit you and your day.

Our booking system is easy to use, responsive and always live and up-to-date with the availability of our sports therapists and physiotherapists.

Obviously, as most current clients already know, MD Tom (pictured) and our other therapists are also very strong on keeping in touch with clients to help and make sure that your recovery from injury remains on track when you leave the clinic.

At Optimum Derby, communication is key - and we'll be right by your side throughout your recovery.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY https://bit.ly/4bfwyNX

💆‍♂️ THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE

Did you know that a sports massage, prior to and after exercise, may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury.

It's not JUST something to have after strenuous activity to get rid of knots and aches.

Don't just think of it as something to seek when you are - or have been - injured.

Working alongside activity, sports massages can speed up recovery time and also prepare the body for the next time you want to put it through its paces.

Optimum Derby have availability through the summer months if you are thinking of giving it a go so come and see for yourself the benefits.

Find out more: https://optimum-derby.co.uk/sports-massage

🎬 OPTIMUM LIVE - When to Return to Sport After Injury
📅 Weds 12 June (TODAY)
⏰ 16:00
👀 YOUTUBE WATCH LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr428WBt_Ss

Are you someone who has re-injured themselves having returned back to playing sport too quickly?

You are not alone.

In fact, a good chunk of the injuries we treat at Optimum Derby are with people who have rushed back from injury in time for the ‘big game’ or an ‘important fixture’, only to set themselves back another month or so by aggravating their current injury.

They all regretted it too.

So, to avoid the same mistakes, join Tom Heeley as he guides athletes and fitness enthusiasts eager to get back in the game safely and effectively.

We’ll examine…

* Signs of Recovery: Learn the key signs that your body is healing properly.
Rehabilitation Milestones: Discover the critical milestones in the rehabilitation process. Understand the stages of recovery and what functional tests can help determine your readiness to return to sport.

* Listening to Your Body: Gain insights into the importance of listening to your body’s signals. Recognise the difference between normal post-recovery soreness and signs of potential re-injury.

* Gradual Return to Activity: Learn the best practices for gradually reintroducing physical activity and a return to training regimes.

* Preventive Strategies: Understand the importance of ongoing preventive measures to avoid re-injury. From strength training to flexibility exercises and more.

✍️ BLOG: Are you considering a career in sports therapy or physiotherapy?

Optimum MD Tom Heeley was a student once.

Now, he’s teaching them at the University of Derby – and has been for the last 18 months.

As a former student of sports therapy at the University of Gloucestershire, a lecturer and business owner, Tom knows all about the routes that young people can take if they want to get into a career in sports therapy or physiotherapy.

And there are plenty of them. As Tom explains, it’s important to have an idea of what you want to get into BEFORE making the decision of which study route to enter into.

“There are two or three options: sports therapy, sports rehabilitation and a physiotherapy degree,” said Tom.

“They all last three years, all give you different qualifications and all have plusses and negatives....."

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3wiyqay

👉 WE ARE LIVE TODAY - ARE YOU A CYCLIST LOOKING FOR SOME TIPS?

🎬 TOP TIPS FOR CYCLISTS
⏰ 16:00-16:20
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ2Po-lfCWg

If you are looking to take your cycling training routine up a notch, join us for an exclusive YouTube live broadcast with Optimum Derby MD Tom Heeley.

Tom will offer top-drawer training tips designed to enhance your performance and prevent injuries.

Whether you're a beginner or someone that has been cycling for years, Tom’s expertise will guide you some ideas that can elevate your performance.

See you there... 👋

🧐 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR TOP-CLASS PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT?

Optimum Derby have you covered... in more ways than one. ✅

1️⃣ Our two qualified physiotherapists, Emily and Alexandra (pictured) have a host of experience from various fields to help deal with your injuries.

2️⃣ We work with all of the major health insurance companies.

Among the varied treatment we offer, is help with:

- Sports injuries
- Strains and sprains
- Post surgery rehabilitation
- Back and neck pain
- Work related injuries (like RSI)
- Joint pain & arthritis
- Pre and post-natal care
- Concussion

If you would like a chat or initial assessment for any of the above, please get in touch and book an initial assessment with a member of our team.

🤾‍♂️ BLOG: DIAGNOSING AND FIXING A TORN ACHILLES ⛹️

Thankfully, a torn Achilles tendon is not an injury that many of us would have to put up with during an amateur sporting career.

But if you get one… you really know about it!

The Achilles is just at the back of your heel and travels half way up your calf, below your knee. It helps to point your toes and there are two big muscles that feed into your Achilles tendon.

Tendons should not stretch too much because we want the muscles to do that work.

Pushing off at certain angles and with certain force can create more tension than the Achilles can handle and, as a result, the muscles can’t absorb it and the tendon recoils back into the knee.

It's noisy and painful! 😫

READ THE FULL BLOG: https://bit.ly/44Y3M3e

🚨 DATE CHANGE FOR OPTIMUM LIVE BROADCAST...

We have had to change the date of today's live broadcast to the following...

🎬 YOUTUBE LIVE - 'TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CYCLING TRAINING'
📅 WEDS 29 MAY
⏰ 16:00
👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ2Po-lfCWg

We'll see you there.

🎬 YOUTUBE LIVE - 'TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CYCLING TRAINING'
📅 WEDS 22 MAY
⏰ 16:00

If you are looking to take your cycling training routine up a notch, join us for an exclusive YouTube live broadcast with Optimum Derby MD Tom Heeley.

Tom will offer top-drawer training tips designed to enhance your performance and prevent injuries.

Whether you're a beginner or someone that has been cycling for years, Tom’s expertise will guide you some ideas that can elevate your performance.

We’ll be discussing how best to nail an effective warm-up routines with stretches and techniques to prepare your muscles, while reducing the risk of strain and injuries.

We will look at strength and conditioning exercises and an aspect of cycling training that is often overlooked, your post-ride recovery.

With Tom’s vast experience of dealing with cyclists at a high level, he will also pass on valuable tips for your nutrition and hydration both before and after a ride.

Have your questions ready for our live Q&A and we’ll see you there.

WATCH LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ2Po-lfCWg

✍ BLOG: Diagnosing your shoulder pain and how to fix it

Is your shoulder pain just a ni**le or is it something more serious like a torn rotator cuff?

When you examine the make-up of the shoulder, it’s surprising there are not more muscle injuries in that area of the body.

“You have four rotator cuff muscles,” explains Tom. “They all originate from your shoulder blade/scapula. You have three on the back side that you can feel and one on the underside, between your shoulder blade and your ribs.

“All three on the back wrap around and attach to the outside of your shoulder and arm. When they contract, they turn your arm outwards and the fourth one, when that contracts, it pulls your arm across your body.”

They are all muscles that are well known to those people who enjoy playing sports like: tennis, volleyball, basketball and cricket, among others. You will have done well to play those sports for any length of time without enduring a shoulder injury.

But, as Tom explains, you don’t have to be playing sports to pick up an injury to this part of your body.

FULL BLOG: https://bit.ly/3wrx6lI

✍️ BLOG: IS A CAREER IN SPORTS THERAPY FOR ME?

MD Tom Heeley was a student once.

Now, he’s teaching them at the University of Derby – and has been for the last 18 months.

Tom teaches in the sports rehabilitation module - a second-year module for sports therapy students.

As a former student of sports therapy at the University of Gloucestershire, a lecturer and business owner, Tom knows all about the routes that young people can take if they want to get into a career in sports therapy or physiotherapy.

And there are plenty of them. As Tom explains, it’s important to have an idea of what you want to get into BEFORE making the decision of which study route to enter into.

“There are two or three options: sports therapy, sports rehabilitation and a physiotherapy degree,” said Tom.

“They all last three years, all give you different qualifications and all have plusses and negatives.

“You could also do a sports science degree and then a Masters afterwards in the areas you really want to specialise in like strength and conditioning for example.

“Ask yourself: Do you want to specialise in sport and sports injuries and management or do you want to have a more rounded approach and wider topics like stokes and paediatrics?"

FIND OUT MORE: https://bit.ly/3wiyqay

👉 HOW THE 'GATHERER SYSTEMS' KIT CAN YOU BACK TO FITNESS...QUICKER!

Optimum Derby is one of very few clinics in the country which is fully trained to use the Gatherer Systems equipment.

Good news, anyone can benefit from the Gatherer Systems. You don't have to be an athlete.

Anyone who has had a long standing injury and wants to benefit from a specific and data-driven recovery can hugely benefit from the kit.

The Gatherer Systems will help you get back to playing the sport you love after injury as quickly as possible, enabling you to target OPTIMUM performance. (😉)

To find out more....

WATCH THIS VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0qeRQRigSQ

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/3TNsY76

💪💪 LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR TRAINING AND REHAB TO NEW LEVELS?

If you are not aware of just how much isometric testing can take your performance to the next level, you are not alone.

Join this LIVE chat where Tom will talk you through the principles behind isometric testing and how it differs from traditional strength assessments.

We’ll explore how isometric testing can help improve muscle strength, joint stability, and overall functional capacity, leading to enhanced performance and injury prevention.

Plus, much more. Have you got 10 mins to learn?

🎬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3491C_QQWg

🏌️‍♂️🏌️ DO YOU PLAY GOLF?

Don't let golfer's elbow' run your start to the new season.

Find out what it is, the signs to look out for and crucially, how to treat golfer's elbow and stop it from recurring.

Live on the Optimum Derby YouTube channel...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyJ5sxp5LJ0

🎬 LIVE: The benefits of ISOMETRIC testing | Why it's so good for rehab
📅 WEDS 10 APRIL
⏰ 16:00 - OPTIMUM DERBY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, athlete, or healthcare professional, join us as MD Tom Heeley sheds light on the transformative effects of isometric testing on strength, stability, and overall performance.

If you are not aware of just how much isometric testing can take your performance to the next level, you are not alone.

Tom will talk you through the principles behind isometric testing and how it differs from traditional strength assessments.

We’ll explore how isometric testing can help improve muscle strength, joint stability, and overall functional capacity, leading to enhanced performance and injury prevention.

And you can discover the rehabilitative potential of isometric testing in the management of various conditions, including injuries, postural imbalances, and movement dysfunctions.

Using isometric testing in your Optimum training programme can provide valuable feedback, identify weaknesses, and guide exercise selection for targeted strength gains.

Ready to take your game to the next level? We’ll see you in the Optimum studio LIVE at 16:00 today - https://www.youtube.com/

✂️ THE MOST USED ITEM IN TOM'S KIT BAG?

Tom Heeley has all sorts of things in his kit bag to help injured athletes of all sports.

But his nail clippers are among the most used and most asked for!

Find out why...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTHbqHI3X-4