The Hurtwood Physio

In 2016, I completed my MSc in Sports Rehab, whilst working alongside British Swimming and the English Institute of Sport. During which, I undertook some research on an elite population of swimmers, looking into the effect of training load on specific shoulder adaptations, specifically those that could lead to increased risk of injury. This study was then published in the shoulder and elbow journal in 2018. See abstract below!

Abstract:
Background
Shoulder pain or injury is the most common issue facing elite competitive swimmers and the most frequent reason for missed or modified training. Literature suggests that highly repetitive upper limb loading leads to inappropriate adaptations within the shoulder complex. The most likely maladaptations to occur are variations in shoulder rotational range of motion, reduction in joint position sense and shortened pectoralis minor length. This has yet to have been confirmed in experimental studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of swimming training load upon internal and external rotation range of motion, joint position sense and pectoralis minor length.

Method
Sixteen elite swimmers training in the British Swimming World Class programme participated. Measures of internal and external range of motion, joint position sense error score and pectoralis minor length were taken before and after a typical 2 h swimming session.

Results
Following swimming training shoulder external rotation range of motion and pectoralis minor length reduced significantly (−3.4°, p =

In 2016, I completed my MSc in Sports Rehab, whilst working alongside British Swimming and the English Institute of Sport. During which, I undertook some research on an elite population of swimmers, looking into the effect of training load on specific shoulder adaptations, specifically those that could lead to increased risk of injury. This study was then published in the shoulder and elbow journal in 2018. See abstract below! Abstract: Background Shoulder pain or injury is the most common issue facing elite competitive swimmers and the most frequent reason for missed or modified training. Literature suggests that highly repetitive upper limb loading leads to inappropriate adaptations within the shoulder complex. The most likely maladaptations to occur are variations in shoulder rotational range of motion, reduction in joint position sense and shortened pectoralis minor length. This has yet to have been confirmed in experimental studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of swimming training load upon internal and external rotation range of motion, joint position sense and pectoralis minor length. Method Sixteen elite swimmers training in the British Swimming World Class programme participated. Measures of internal and external range of motion, joint position sense error score and pectoralis minor length were taken before and after a typical 2 h swimming session. Results Following swimming training shoulder external rotation range of motion and pectoralis minor length reduced significantly (−3.4°, p = 

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Tips for a successful running program

✔️ Gradually build load (volume and intensity) each week. Do not spike load or start off where you left off a few months back!

✔️ Get the basics right… Optimise sleep and ensure adequate nutrition and hydration to allow for recovery

✔️ Prioritise strength training as part of your program. Book in a physio session to identify weaknesses so you can build your program around these areas

✔️ Include deload weeks into your program. Weeks where you reduce the intensity and volume to allow your body to adapt to the increasing training load

✔️ Have specific short and long term goals in mind to keep you motivated

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What are the key lower limb qualities for optimal running mechanics?

⭐️ Lower limb Spring
⭐️ Eccentric quads
⭐️ Concentric calf and quads
⭐️ Powerful Glute Max (hip extension)
⭐️ Hip control
⭐️ Core strength

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Why should we include strength training in any run program?

⭐️ Reduce injury risk
⭐️ improves running biomechanics and efficiency
⭐️ Develops running performance

A little bit about me…

Hi! I’m Emma, I am lucky enough to live in Peaslake and have a recently set up a physio practice in the Surrey Hills.

I have been working a physio for nearly 10 years - I specialised early on in my career in Musculoskeletal physio (treating and rehabbing aches, pains and injuries). Soon I was lucky enough to get into the world of elite sport. I completed my MSc in Sports Rehabilitation which had a big focus on strength and conditioning and worked alongside British Swimming. Whilst at swimming I wrote and published a research paper on the ‘swimmers shoulder’.

After working with swimming, I moved on to work with the English institute of Sport with some of the best sport physicians in the country. It was an amazing network to be a part of and to develop my knowledge and experience. I worked predominately with British triathlon, for both junior and olympic team athletes before taking up full time position with British Sailing in the build up to Tokyo Olympic Games. We worked as a close knit sport science and medicine team to prepare the athletes, train hard without injury and reach the games to deliver optimal performance.

Whilst in sport I spent a lot of time on the road and traveling internationally at camps and competitions. I loved this element of my job but also missed home, family and friends. During the covid 19 pandemic I made a big decision to leave full time elite sport and move back to Surrey.

In order to continue to deliver at my best and the quality of care I believe in, I decided to set up on my own. I love helping people get back to the things they enjoy after pain or injury. Especially when we develop individual goals, making a plan to work together to hit their goals.

I’ve always been into sport whether that’s supporting or playing myself. I have a keen interest in helping others achieve what performance means to them.

I recently took on ‘The Roc’ Triathlon which included a ‘little’ run up and down snowdon, which was amazing!!

Looking forward to meeting and working with more of you soon.

Emma

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Physiotherapist | The Hurtwood Physio | Albury Physiotherapy, Sports Rehab and Pilates based in Albury, in the heart of the Surrey Hills

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Physio-led pilates starting next week (13th September)at Albury Sports Club.

-Monday 9.30am (1 hour)
-Tuesday 6.15pm (1 hour)
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Mixed ability classes. Max 8 people per class.

Course of six weeks £75 or pay as you go £14.

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