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Tendon Pain Explained: Healthy Tendons, Tendinopathy and How We Rebuild Them
Achilles pain, tennis elbow, jumper's knee, hip and rotator cuff problems all have one thing in common: tendons. In Part 1 of this series, PhysioHub's tendon specialist Tom O'Sullivan explains what tendinopathy actually is, how it differs from a tendon tear, and why load — not rest — is the key to recovery.
Staying Strong and Steady After 65: Strength, Balance and Physiotherapy for Older Adults
Getting older doesn't have to mean losing strength or independence. Our physiotherapists share three key ways to stay strong, steady and confident after 65 — with expert support available at our Stockport and Middleton clinics.
Back Pain Series - Topic 3: Managing Lower Back Pain – The 7 Golden Rules for Recovery
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy — but rest isn't always the answer. In this article, our spinal pain specialist physio shares 7 golden rules for managing and recovering from lower back pain, backed by current research. If you're looking for a low back pain specialist in Stockport or Middleton, our physiotherapy clinics in Greater Manchester can help you move with confidence again
Back Pain Series - Topic 2 - Why Back Pain Can Persist – Understanding Pain, Sensitisation & the Nervous System
In part 2 of our back pain series, our spinal specialist physio James looks at why we feel pain and how exercise can help
Topic 2: Why Lower Back Pain Can Persist – Understanding Pain, Sensitisation & the Nervous System
Many people with ongoing lower back pain worry that persistent pain means their back is damaged.
Modern pain science tells us this often isn’t the case.
Back Pain Series - Topic 1 - Understanding Lower Back Pain & Spinal Pain – Why Your Scan Doesn’t Always Tell the Full Story
Lower back pain is extremely common, but scans don’t always explain why it hurts. In Part 1 of this spinal pain series, spinal specialist James Sweeney explains why MRI findings can be misleading, why pain doesn’t always mean damage, and how evidence-based physiotherapy can help you move with confidence again.
Shin pain in runners – to run or not to run?
Shin pain stopping your running? Physiohub’s expert running physio team look at when it isafe to run and when it is recommended to rest with shin pain in runners.
Padel pain? How to play hard and stay un-broken — an evidence-based guide to padel injuries. Your Stockport physio Ben takes a look.
Padel is exploding across Stockport — and so are a few elbows and ankles. In this evidence-based guide, the PhysioHub team breaks down the most common padel injuries, how to prevent them, and how physiotherapy helps you recover fast. Whether you’re playing in Heaton Moor, Middleton or Manchester, our physiotherapists share practical, research-backed tips to keep you on court (and out of the ice bath).
Knee replacement and Physiotherapy.
Recovering from knee replacement surgery requires more than just the operation — physiotherapy is key to regaining strength, mobility, and confidence. At PhysioHub, our expert team in Stockport, Heaton Moor, Middleton, and Manchester provides personalised rehab programs with targeted exercises, cryotherapy tips, and step-by-step guidance to help you recover safely and return to your daily activities.
Run Training for HYROX: How to Find the Right Balance - Your trusted Stockport Physio team takes a look
Finding the right balance between running and strength training is key to excelling at HYROX. In this blog, the PhysioHub Stockport team explores how to structure your training for endurance, power, and recovery — backed by expert insights and research. Whether you’re a seasoned hybrid athlete or new to HYROX, discover how to run smarter, train stronger, and stay injury-free with advice from our Stockport Physiotherapy specialists.
Understanding Frozen Shoulder and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Frozen shoulder can make even simple daily tasks painful and difficult — but with the right physiotherapy, recovery is possible. At PhysioHub, our experienced physiotherapists in Stockport, Heaton Moor, Middleton, and Manchesteruse evidence-based techniques to reduce pain, restore movement, and help you get back to full function. Whether you’re dealing with a new onset of shoulder stiffness or a long-standing problem, our expert sports physio team can guide you every step of the way
Management of Lower Back Pain: Expert Advice from PhysioHub – Your Stockport Physio
Expert Stockport Physiotherapists at PhysioHub provide personalised treatment for low back pain. Book today at our Heaton Moor Physiotherapy clinic.
Tennis Elbow Overview - from your team at Physiohub - physio clinics in Stockport and Middleton
Physiotherapy is key for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of lateral epicondylopathy or tennis elbow complaints. The condition is assessed by experienced physiotherapists in our heaton moor clinic in stockport as well as our middleton clinic in David Lloyd. Both physiotherapy clinics are in greater Manchester. Following assessment and diagnosis, exercises are provided by one of our expert physiotherapists in tennis elbow.
Understanding (GTPS) / Gluteal Tendinopathy - brought to you by PhysioHub. Physio clinics in Middleton and Stockport.
Overview of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) and help with the management. Written by James Sweeney, physiotherapist at Physiohub in Stockport.
How to Increase your Running Mileage safely: A step by step guide - from our Stockport Physio Ben Farrelly.
With Marathon season approaching and new runners taking up running in the new year, the guys at physiohub have put together an informative blog on how to increase your running mileage or volume safely.
Plantar Fasciitis….
An overview of plantar fasciitis and how physiotherapy treatment can be of benefit.
Risk Factors for Running Related Injury - 2021 Study Review .
A study review looking at risk factors for running related injury
Strength Training for Runners
A background to strength training for runners
WHAT ARE THE BEST EXERCISES FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS? - Our Stockport Physio Ben takes a look
What are the best exercises to help manage Osteoarthritis of the Knee? Our resident stockport physio Ben Farrelly explores some great ways to help you manage your symptoms of knee Osteoarthritis.
Clinics in Middleton and Heaton Moor, Stockport. Our physios are highly trained to help you manage osteoarthritis.
Patella Tendinopathy Overview - review by our Stockport physiotherapist Ben Farrelly.
Our Stockport Physiotherapist Ben provides an Overview of Patella Tendinopathy and the physiotherapy management.
Evidence Based Practice?
A brief look at evidence based practice from the Online Physiotherapists at Physiohub