As Cold as Ice!
Physiotherapists from G4 Physiotherapy & Fitness attended a seminar hosted by CET Cryospas at the Etihad stadium last week. Following a short promotional pitch from CET Cryospas, the [...]
Ironman Wales 2015
On Sunday, beautiful Pembrokeshire hosts Ironman Wales 2015, which is one of the tougher Ironman courses. Last year's women's race was won by G4 Physiotherapy & Fitness' managing director [...]
What’s on This Weekend: 12 September 2015
The Great North Run and a Classic Century On Sunday, the iconic North East's Great North Run will take place. Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne, the 13.1 mile route takes [...]
Treating Those Sprains and Strains
Treating Sprains or Strains Following on from our previous blog on the difference between sprains and strains, which can be found here, let's take a look at what treatment you would need [...]
Did You Sprain It or Strain it?
Have you ever sprained your ankle? If you have then you will know how painful it is. Did you definitely sprain your ankle? Was it actually a strain (or even, in [...]
Rotator Cuff Tears – Physio Not Surgery?
Can physiotherapy be an effective alternative to surgery for patients with rotator cuff tears? It is usual when a tear is found in one of the four muscles of the [...]
What’s on this Weekend – 6th September 2015
This Sunday will see Salford Quays host its popular 10k road race. There were 3,500 entrants last year so there is sure to be a great deal of support [...]
What’s on This Weekend: Trident Standard and Rubicon Middle Distance Triathlons
Newby Hall, Ripon is the picturesque location for the Trident Standard Distance and the Rubicon Middle Distance Triathlons this Sunday 30 August. The course is easy and fast and is set [...]
Special Offer for Clients doing the Great North Run
Are you running in the Great North Run this September? 57,000 took part in this iconic half marathon last year. If you are training hard to take part in 2015, [...]
Consultant & Health Professional Room Rental
Are you a medical or health professional interested in renting a large, professional, clinical room for half or full days? We have our consulting rooms to rent at our busy clinic. A selection [...]
James Walker Triathlon – Professional Xterra Triathlete Race Report – Xterra European Series – Xterra Italy
"The third week of racing in a row resulted in the final race in August at Xterra Italy. Xterra Italy is held in the beautiful region of Abruzzo in a little [...]
What’s on this Weekend: 9 August 2015 Go off-road!
The Mary Towneley Loop Cyclocross takes place bright and early on Sunday morning at the Watergrove Reservoir in Wardle. This is a unique event as it takes places over lots of [...]
Double Jointed? Joint Hypermobility Syndrome explained
When you are stretching after a training session, do you ever wish you were more flexible? Flexibility is a good thing, but as with many things in life, too much [...]
Races from the Weekend: 2 August 2015: Skyriding over Manchester
Sunday saw the roads of Manchester filled with brightly coloured reflective bibs and cycles for the seventh year running. Nearly ten thousand cyclists of all ages gleefully saddled up and [...]
What’s on this Weekend: 2nd August 2015
It's time to get on your bike. If you don't fancy navigating yourself, why not try a cycle sportive this weekend and get out and about to experience countryside and [...]
James Walker Triathlon – Professional Xterra Triathlete Race Report – Xterra European Series – Xterra Sweden
"This weekend was the start of three weeks racing on the bounce, taking in Xterra Sweden, ETU Cross Championships Germany and Xterra Italy. Sweden is a place that I have never [...]
Does your Insurance Cover Sports or Remedial Massage and Nutritional Therapy?
Private health insurance is becoming much more popular across the UK, be that paid for by an individual or paid for as a benefit by the person's employer. The question [...]
Races from the Weekend: 25 and 26 July 2015: Elephants and More
On Saturday, Heaton Park saw a great many Enormous Elephants running 5 k and 10 k races to raise money for the charity The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an African Wildlife [...]
What’s on This Weekend: 25 and 26 July 2015
Salford Triathlon This weekend sees Salford Quays and Media City inundated with triathletes of all abilities swimming, biking and running around the fast, flat course. There are a variety of [...]
Lower Back Pain when Cycling?
Following on from yesterday's post about taking part in long distance cycling, which can be read here, it is also worth considering the effects on the body from spending such [...]
Ever Fancied a Sportive?
For the uninitiated, a sportive is not a soft top car or an old fashioned way of describing someone who is 'playful or frolicsome'. It is a long distance cycling event [...]
Races from the Weekend: 19 July 2015 Ironman in the Rain
Sunday saw the UK Ironman take place in Bolton in drizzly, wet conditions, which was fine for the swim but not so good for the bike section, or the crowds [...]
Amy Forshaw: Before her UK Ironman on Sunday 19 July 2015
See what is being said in the press about G4 Physiotherapy and Fitness client, Amy Forshaw before her big race on Sunday: "Another local Brit racing is Amy Forshaw. This [...]
What’s on This Weekend: Ironman UK 2015
It's nearly upon us once again! Ironman UK returns to the north of England this weekend. This is the 11th year it has been on the Ironman European Circuit. It is a picturesque [...]