Therapy Health and Education Centre
33 The Parade
Cardiff
Wales
CF24 3A
Tel: 02920 488122
Jackie was a Physical Education teacher for five years before realising a preference to work more closely with sports people. Jackie qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1986 and has provided physiotherapy services for Track and Field at the highest level, including four Olympic Games, numerous World and European Championships and the Paralympics. Jackie was a GB International javelin thrower herself and "has a natural bias" to treating Track and Field athletes. Jackie's philosophy is to work with the athlete from the acute injury setting through to full performance recovery (if required) as part of the athletes support team.
'The Physio Room' will act as an online library whereby we will provide the latest medical research, opinions and advice on injuries, their causes and ideas and advice which an individual can read about and then discus with their GP's, physiotherapists and other personal medical professionals. It is intended that 'The Treatment Room' will be a platform for individuals to read and understand better the problems that they may be experiencing, without the need to trawl through the internet or books for relative information.
We aim to bring an article each month but if we are able to bring more then we will do so. Of course if there is anything you specifically would like us to write about then feel free to ask either through the contact page or on the forum.
*The information contained in this online site is intended to provide accurate and helpful information for the general public in regards sports injuries. It is made available with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering medical or treatment of any kind. The information should not be considered complete and does not cover all ailments, physical conditions or their treatment. It should not be used in place of a call or visit to a medical, health or other competent professional, who should be consulted before adopting any of the suggestions in this site or drawing inferences from it. The operator(s) of this site, and the publisher, specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the material on this site.
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The most common injury of the lower leg in runners is medial tibial stress syndrome (Shin soreness or commonly called shin splints) and stress fractures followed closely by variety of other soft tissue strains including achilles tendinopathy ,plantar fasciitis and calf strains. There .. Read More
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Iron Depletion in Athletes Individuals undertaking strenuous athletic training, particularly women and teenagers, are at risk of depleting their iron stores. Iron depletion can develop into iron deficiency anaemia, which will significantly impact athletic performance. It is thought that even a smal .. Read More
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Stress fractures are a cause of considerable morbidity in athletes. They occur as a result of cyclical loading of bone leading to either an 'insufficiency fracture' or a 'fatigue fracture'. Insufficiency fractures occur in abnormal bone, and fatigue fractures in normal bone. In most runners the latt .. Read More
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Does long distance running cause osteoarthritis? "Today's runners are tomorrow's cyclists" is a phrase that has been used to describe the joint damage supposedly accrued by years of distance running. The current available data is unfortunately based on small studies, and presents a somewhat uncle .. Read More
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Achilles Tendinopathy: Part 1 Aetiology Achilles tendon pain is a relatively common phenomenon and has even been reported in inactive individuals. It is most commonly seen in the mid portion of the tendon, but can also occur at the bone-tendon junction. Whilst 'overuse' is considered a key i .. Read More