Physiotherapy advice and special offer for LFGSS members

Hi folks,

I'll be away for the next 2 weeks, sporadically checking emails, but have a clinical specialist colleague and triathlete covering the clinics for me. I'll be back in myself from the 7th October.

Michael.

I've had an email to warn me of competition but alas there is no cause for concern.

The Complete-Physio Cycle Clinic flyers popping up in selected independent two-wheel establishments are to advertise my Cycle Clinic. I'll post an e-copy here is due course.

Back in clinic as normal.

alas

I liked that.

I misread this as phycotheropy and was very excited.

phycotheropy

Que? :)

Please see attached links for my clinic:

Clinic Flyer:
http://www.complete-physio.co.uk/assets/docs/complete-physio-cycle-clinic.pdf

Website Link:
http://www.complete-physio.co.uk/clinics/kentish-town-la/services/cycleclinic

Michael

BDW hasn't talked you into the white & blue yet then? :)

I'm having an ACL reconstruction on the 1st November and have been told it may take a year before I can return to work. I'm a self employed plasterer so this will be devastating to my finances, I have a mortgage, 3 year old and six week old daughters. Any advice on speeding up recovery after the op? If poss could you pm with rates and any ideas of a programme that might be usefull, thanks.

I'm having an ACL reconstruction on the 1st November and have been told it may take a year before I can return to work. I'm a self employed plasterer so this will be devastating to my finances, I have a mortgage, 3 year old and six week old daughters. Any advice on speeding up recovery after the op? If poss could you pm with rates and any ideas of a programme that might be usefull, thanks.

Post-operative rehab for ACL reconstruction is fairly standardised and limited only by the graft compliance. You should be able to return to work well within a year. Normal guidance for athletes is running at around 3 months, return to sport at around 9 months (ranging from 6-12) but you would be physically able to work much earlier but perhaps not squatting / bending.

You will have to commit to your rehab if you want a successful outcome. I'll PM more specifics.

3 runs on the Rollers last night at LMNH and now my quads need some attention. The Irony!

Hehe, he's going native. ;)

I have some peak time (5-8) availability this Thursday.

Call us: 0207 482 3875
Online-booking is also now active: www.complete-physio.co.uk
Or PM me

Michael

I've just finished up my sessions with Michael, cant go on Thursdays any more due to a change in working hours. He's friendly, extremely knowledgable, and is excellent with the physio massage and acupuncture. I highly recommend him to anyone here.

I've just finished up my sessions with Michael, cant go on Thursdays any more due to a change in working hours. He's friendly, extremely knowledgable, and is excellent with the physio massage and acupuncture. I highly recommend him to anyone here.

Thanks Kevin. Good luck with the rehab.

I've now set up links with sports scientists if anyone is interested in performance and physiological testing (VO2max, Anaerobic Threshold testing etc.). Please contact me for more information.

hi michael
what your opinion on glucosamine, 500mg, for general lower joint maintenance ?

Glucosamine and Chondroitin, two common supplements for joint nutrition, have little empirical evidence to support their use. A recent study found no benefit in the management of osteoarthritis but many patients report good responses to supplementation. Better outcomes seem to occur over long periods of use. I wouldn't say you must take them but you may find them useful. They are generally inexpensive with few side effects.

^Got to say I used those in supplement with cod liver oil for two years when started more serious riding as a precaution (100miles+ a week commute, track riding etc.) , and then forgot about them and have ridden another 18 months and have noticed no difference with joint flexibility/discomfort or anything at all.

thanks michael, would you take them, or try something else, knowing you are going to do 150 miles pw regular ?

if there's few side effects why not give it a go? Placebo has cured quite a few things before

placebo ? isn't that a band ? the cure is a band as well, perhaps music is the answer !
i've been taking them for a couple of years, just wanted to know if i'am foolish to do so !

thanks michael, would you take them, or try something else, knowing you are going to do 150 miles pw regular ?

My honest impartial opinion: If you feel better taking them then continue. In 20 years will your joints be in a better condition? Answer unknown. Anyone who tells you differently is simply giving their personal opinion. If I started to develop joint pains then I'd probably try supplements but this may be purely to satisfy a psychological need.

The problem with searching for info online is that you will absorb the information that you want to, subconsciously or otherwise, and then make an informed decision.

many thanks, regards.

many thanks, regards.

No problem. Let me know your experiences if you do start supplements.

I'm not a fan of promoting the big chains but Evans have specialized BG footbeds on sale (limited sizes). These are a useful off the peg product for addressing foot pronation.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/high-performance-body-geometry-footbed-ec023331?query=bg

I've been asked about Kinesiotape (the bright elastic tape you see gracing the knees of many pro-riders). It's one of many treatments I use in the management of patients. It provides a fascial release to soft tissue optimising recovery and improving muscle function.

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