Debunking the “Good Posture” Myth
Most of us are aware that our posture is a contributory factor to desk-related aches and pains. And many of us equate “good posture” to sitting up straight with our shoulders back while we work on our computers all day. But let me ask a question: how long are you able hold this “good posture” […]
How to look after yourself at Christmas.
It’s a tough time of year to make the time to stay active and to remember to look after ourselves whilst getting through some mammoth to-do lists… SPEAR Physiotherapist’s Leanne and Sarah R bought together some top tips and exercises for us all to try at home to help look after ourselves and stay active […]
Summer holidays and an active lifestyle.
In SPEAR clinics, we are seeing an increasing number of teenagers with postural issues and as parents and physiotherapists, we know it is an uphill battle to make an active lifestyle more appealing than the draws of YouTube and the ipad. As a clinic we are interested in helping our patients; and with injury prevention […]
Great Aberdeen Run – goal setting and top tips for race day.
Taking part in the Great Aberdeen Run in August? SPEAR Physio:Run Physio, James talks us through goal setting and top tips for race day in our latest blog. We have just passed the 2 month mark for the Great Aberdeen Run on Sunday, 25 August. As in less than 2 months to go until both the 10k and […]
Barefoot running: reduced or increased risk of injury?
Earlier in the month, the SPEAR physiotherapy team had a CPD session in the Aberdeen Sports Village Clinic; subject? Barefoot running. Our physiotherapy student, Eilidh, hosted the session as we discussed the pros and cons of barefoot running; and most importantly, the science and research behind this. Eilidh wrote this blog for us after the CPD […]
Top 5 reasons you need a physio run assessment.
It’s common knowledge that when something continually hurts during a running training programme or you sustain an injury, you will probably need to see a physio… but did you know that a running assessment would actually help you during your training and on race day and could be a really good reason to see a […]
The benefits of Move-Ment
This year, SPEAR Sports Injury and Physiotherapy helped you Move-More in November! It is a common goal for our physiotherapists across all the SPEAR services as we aim to keep you moving and facilitate move(ment) in recovery and rehabilitation. We spoke to SPEAR physiotherapist, James who runs our SPEAR:Run, on the benefits of movement and […]
Golf and lower back pain
Spear Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic work with a number of athletes (elite, professionals and everyone in between) and whilst we treat people from all sporting backgrounds, our own hobbies and experience in the the field can often drive our areas of expertise. David Fanthorpe, a chartered physiotherapist with SPEAR is a keen golfer and works […]
Bespoke SPEAR Clinic opens in Westhill
In May 2016, SPEAR Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic opened their fourth clinic in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The purpose-built facility is the largest of the four-SPEAR clinics and plays host to a private treatment room, six-beds, retail as well as a Yoga and Pilates studio. SPEAR’s first client-centred clinic opened in 2001 in the Banks o’ […]
