Physiotherapy advice and special offer for LFGSS members

I've just been for an assessment at the british school of osteopathy (BSO) in Borough http://www.bso.ac.uk/mm3appt.htm. Only £10, get treated by students and a doctor/professional. Very good, they spent a lot of time trying to get to the root of my problem. I've had seemingly inexplicable headaches and shoulder discomfort after an bike accident 4 years ago.

I've heard good reviews of the clinic and it certainly offers good value for money if you are seeking Osteopathic treatment and don't mind seeing students under supervision.

I am doing some part-time studies over the next few weeks so will only be checking the thread intermittently. I will try and respond to messages each evening but apologies if there is some delay in replies.

The clinic remains open as normal.

Michael.

more questions: my girlfriend has bugged me to take up running for ages and I think i'm about to give in and accept.

So, good or bad idea for the knees? As usual the internets is utterly contradicting, but another form of exercise part from cycling would be nice. I'll make sure to get some properly good shoes and take it very very gentle in the start, also would try to do most running in clissold park on paths

like everything depends to what level you do.
marathons cant be too good for the knees..
I only run in forests, or on grass, just cos I dont like running on concrete which also makes me imagine that Im protecting me knees, but physios would be more qualified to answer your question.

more questions: my girlfriend has bugged me to take up running for ages and I think i'm about to give in and accept.

So, good or bad idea for the knees? As usual the internets is utterly contradicting, but another form of exercise part from cycling would be nice. I'll make sure to get some properly good shoes and take it very very gentle in the start, also would try to do most running in clissold park on paths

Cross-training is a great idea for musculoskeletal well-being.

If you've kept up your flexibility and hip stability work and your knees are currently fine then there is no reason to avoid running but as you stated - ensure your biomechanics are optimised. You will be using new motor patterning with running so expect things like calf and gluteal aching. Be pain free but progressive with intensity. Start on the flat and increase the time by small increments every week if pain free.

Let me know how you go. Good luck.

Michael

nice one, thanks michael

now, where can we buy matching track suits?

Juicy Couture

I know a lot of you ride fixed (ironic for a fixed-gear forum!) and therefore have solid axle hubs which are not allways compatible with turbo trainers.

For this reason I also have rollers (with fork bracing for ease) for fitting and assessments.

I'm also awaiting delivery of an adaptor for the turbo so will also be able to accomodate 20 and 24 inch wheels.

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Thank you in advance,

Michael.

Your calf stretches seem to have fixed the issue I had with my other leg and I didn't even have to visit you. Have a cheeky £20. :)

I'm also awaiting delivery of an adaptor for the turbo so will also be able to accomodate 20 and 24 inch wheels.

Moulton tastic. :-)

I must commend Michael for his friendliness and his professional & honest manner. Take your complex & weird cycling related injuries to this man.

Conversion kit received - bring in your Moultons / Bromptons and other smaller wheeled rides.

Hey there - whats the latest time on a Thursday evening one could get a slot with you?

Hey there - whats the latest time on a Thursday evening one could get a slot with you?

I usually finish at 8.30 or 9pm but am happy to extend the clinic to those travelling from afar. The building itself closes at 10pm so a 9.30 appointment would be the absoulte latest.

Oh ok. I could make it for an 8.30pm slot if that is alright with you, for March 3rd.

I'll PM you to confirm anyway.

I will be running a late clinic on 10th March and as normal from 17th. Unfortunately will be on leave until then. Let me know if the 10th is convenient.

Hi folks,

I am now back from leave and a few days of studying the extreme subtleties of thoracic spine and ribcage biomechanics - never knew breathing was so complex.

I have interviews for 2012 Physio selection tommorrow and looking essay deadlines but clinics are returning to normal with increasing capacity after the 11th March.

PM's have been replied to this evening.

Regards,

Michael.

Hi folks,

Now full on the 10th, almost full on the 17th.

Have opened an overflow clinic this Saturday morning. Have free slots at 10 and 11.45 only.

PM if required.

Michael.

Good night yesterday listening to Ben Serotta, 'Godfather of custom' c/o cyclefit.

You can't beat a good bike-fit and you can't beat custom built, custom butted and custom tapered tubing. Even options for fork strength to match your size and weight.

Bike-fitting busy today: A Moulton, a Kona hardtail and Look carbon road bike. These alongside knee pains and marathon runners made for a varied clinic.

Following the last 2 weeks of back-to-back bookings and fittings I have some clinic availablility on the 24th March. PM or contact me via the clinic on 0207 482 3875 / michael@complete-physio.co.uk

Slots available this week from 3.30 - 5pm, full thereafter but will update if this changes.

Follow me on twitter for similar updates: @mcrebbin

Clinic and opening hours all back to normal now after the Easter break.

hi there

just had a fasciotomy after accute compartment syndrome in my right lower leg

have lost nerves and some muscle tissue from the front of my shin due to necrosis

wounds were sewn up a week ago tuesday and seem to be healing well

next week I am seeing a surgeon and nhs physio for review

in your experience how long will it be until i can walk again, cycle again and should i be trying to rotate my foot and bend my toes at the moment?

Your healing rates may be impaired due to the necrosis / impaired circulation resulting from the compartment syndrome. Was it traumatic / exercise induced or purely circulatory?

You should have received clear guidance from your surgeon - if not then get this next week at your review. I would expect progressive pain free loading over the next 6-8 weeks while the scar heals. You should be walking in 2wks so long as pressures remain stable but this may vary. The skin can remain quite fragile for sometime and the front of the shin is particularly slow to recover. Check with your physio regarding return to cycling - it will provide a non-impact form of exercise which will help with vascular return and swelling management provided it is gentle - again check with your surgical team - I wouldn't want to undo their good work without a physcial assessment and more medical info.

Good luck with your recovery.