Athlete Matters

Athlete Matters News & Events

Thursday 22 November 2012

Athlete Matters are again the Physio and Sports Massage partners for the 2013 Greater Manchester marathon and Xtra Mile events series
http://www.greatermanchestermarathon.com/
http://www.xtramileevents.com/

Sunday 11 November 2012

Salford Primary schools cross country results 2012-13

Please go to link below for results:

http://www.worsleyphysioclinic.co.uk/index.php/news

Thursday 8 November 2012

Worsley woods parkrun - have you tried it yet?

                                                           A little video about our  
                            Free, timed 5k run, every Saturday 9 am. Try it, we think you'll like it.

Thursday 25 October 2012

New running shoes?



Running Shoe Guide    Written by Kathryn Wise MCSP

Why wear Running Shoes? 

It's essential to invest in a pair of proper running shoes if you want to run regularly. Shoes designed for runners serve two main purposes:
1.    Protect you from injury - by absorbing the impact on your feet and body.
2.    Maximise forward speed - by providing traction to grip the ground well.

The way you run affects your choice of Running Shoes

When most people run, their feet do not tend to hit the ground squarely, they usually impact on one side of the heel and then roll forward diagonally. This action is called "pronation" and can cause injury if you run long distances on hard surfaces. To compensate for this, shoes can give extra support to help reduce the rolling motion and encourage a better running action. Shoes fall into 3 categories depending on the type of pronation:
a) Motion Control Shoes - for over-pronation (most runners)
b) Cushioned/Neutral Shoes - for under-pronation
c) Stability Shoes - for neutral pronation
Pronation Self-Test
Make a print on the floor or piece of paper with your foot when it is wet (for example when you come out of the shower).
See which of these patterns it matches most closely:


Over-pronating

Neutral Pronating


Under-pronating

How often should I replace my Running Shoes?

To ensure that your running shoes continue to be effective at preventing injuries and helping you achieve a good grip, you should replace your shoes once they have been well used.
Road and trail running shoes should be replaced after 300-500 miles of running, depending predominantly on your body weight, running style and the surface you are running on. Racing Flats will not last as long due to their reduced durability, and will typically need to be replaced after 125-250 miles of use. Bear in mind that heavier runners and runners who strike the ground harder than average will tend to get less miles from their shoes.
If you start to experience regular knee or shin pain this may be an indication that you need to replace your running shoes more often.
If you run a lot of miles it can be a good idea to have 2 pairs of shoes and to rotate them so that each pair is 'rested' for longer between uses, allowing them time to fully dry out.



Athlete Matters recommends good specialist running shoe shops such as Sweatshop, and Up and Running
where the staff are usually runners themselves and understand which shoes to recommend for your style of running.

Spotlight on Core Stability



Spotlight on Core Stability     Written By Andy Walling MCSP

An effective core is vital to maximising performance and reducing the risk of injury.  Our core muscles stiffen the torso during activity and help the transmission of energy through our bodies.

The core is the lumbar spine, the deep abdominals, the back extensors and quadratus lumborum.  It also includes latissimus dorsi and psoas. 
These muscles pass through the core and link it to the shoulders, legs and arms.  We also include the gluteal muscles in the core group as they are big powerful muscles (or will be after you have been to Athlete Matters for core o'clock at 7pm on a Wednesday evening throughout the year!!)

The abdominals act as the front of the house, the paraspinals serve as the back as the house, the diaphragm serves as the roof, and the musculature of the hip girdle and pelvic floor create the basement of the house.  If you want to put your house in order come to Athlete Matters.  We use a Pilates reformer, resistance bands, Swiss balls, foam rollers and a variety of equipment to help improve your running technique and reduce the risk of injury.

OUR CORE STABILITY CLASS IS LED BY ATHLETE MATTERS PHYSIOS ALL YEAR ROUND 
Wednesday 7-8pm COST £5, No need to book. Some runners meet prior to the class and go for a run beforehand. ALL WELCOME.

CLUBS / GROUPS : We can run a class tailor-made for your sport. Contact us for details

Thursday 4 October 2012

October at our parkrun - bring a friend!

October is Bring A Friend Month at Worsley Woods parkrun…

…because running is better with friends!




We know you love parkrun, and we probably all know someone we think would enjoy it, but who hasn’t tried it yet.


To encourage more runners to ‘give us a go’ in October, we are inviting all existing Worsley Woods parkrunners to bring a friend along to our parkrun at one of the four events through the month.

Any registered parkrunner bringing a friend to who has never run Worsley Woods parkrun (or hasn’t run with us for three months or more) will be entered into a prize draw. Just let us know at the end of the run that you have introduced a friend.

1st prize – Free sports massage at Athlete Matters Sports Physiotherapists – Roe Green.
Runner up prizes – Free breakfast cereals and cereal bars to power you and your friend through your November parkruns.

The winners will be drawn at the end of October and will be announced at the run on 3rd November.

Please share this with anyone you think might be interested, and we look forward to welcoming lots of new runners soon!

special offer on SPORTS MASSAGE

contact Worsley Physio for details 0161 7029474

worsley woods parkrun

for latest results : http://www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods/results/latestresults

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Salford schools cross country 2012-13

We are happy to support the Salford Schools Cross Country events again this season. Please see www.salfordschoolscrosscountry.moonfruit.com for info and email any queries to salfordschoolsxc@hotmail.co.uk

Tuesday 8 May 2012

Open day for ASG Footcare at Worsley Physio Clinic
To promote the new Podiatry service provided by ASG Footcare at Worsley Physio clinics we are having an open day on Weds 23rd May, 2012 from 10am-3pm. Please feel free to pop in and have a chat with Andrea about the podiatry services available at Worsley Physio Clinics and Worsley Laser Clinic, Ackerley House, Forrester St, Roe Green, Worsley. Hope to see you there! Andrea.

Monday 30 April 2012

Well done to all runners braving the atrocious conditions at the Manchester Marathon yesterday. HUGE congratulations to winner Dave Norman, followed by Andi Jones. http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1492405_replay-runners-battle-wind-and-rain-in-manchester-marathon---video-and-pictures

Thursday 26 April 2012

JOB VACANCY ADMIN ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST FLEXIBLE PART-TIME HOURS Worsley Physio is looking for an administration assistant to cover a busy reception desk This post is initially temporary to cover the period May 2012- September 2012 We are looking for applicants with: *Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills *Good Organisational Skills *Basic Computer Skills *Good team-worker For further details and application form please contact us: Email info@worsleyphysioclinic.co.uk

Info for Greater Manchester Marathon

Al runners race day info can be found at : http://www.greatermanchestermarathon.com/images/DOCUMENTS/gmm_runners_booklet_final.pdf Wishing all runners an enjoyable marathon, see you at the finish

Monday 23 April 2012

Many Congratulations go to Georgia Taylor-Brown, European Junior Triathlon Champion 2012. Fantastic! http://etu.triathlon.org/news/article/georgia_taylor-brown_gbr_wins_junior_european_championship/

Sunday 1 April 2012

Greater Manchester Marathon Physiotherapists



Athlete Matters are delighted to be working alongside Xtramile events
as Official Greater Manchester Marathon Physiotherapists and other events hosted by the Xtra mile team. So exciting to have the Marathon back in Manchester!

Wednesday 14 March 2012

Facebook pages

If you like facebook find us at http://www.facebook.com/athletematters with our news, photos and event updates

Thursday 1 March 2012

Worsley Woods parkrun

Worsley Woods park run can be confirmed! The first run is scheduled for 9am Saturday 3rd March and will be held every week on  Saturday at 9am. For all details and registration please see link http://www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods/home
Hope to see you there!

Monday 13 February 2012

Park Runs - Coming to Worsley Woods soon!!

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/

We aim to have a park run for Worsley Woods starting in the next few weeks  - a 5k run every Saturday at 9am - a friendly event open to runners of all levels

Watch this space for further details !

New Yoga Class at Worsley Physio- Saturday mornings- beginners welcome

Sunday 12 February 2012

Salford schools xcTeam Medallists 2011-12






YEAR 3 BOYS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD St Marks 38
SILVER Ellenbrook 37
BRONZE Broadoak 33





YEAR 4 BOYS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD St Marks 40
SILVER James Brindley 32 TIE BREAK TOTAL SCORES
BRONZE St Andrews Btown 17 155

Mesne Lea 17 188





YEAR 3 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD St Marks 40
SILVER Ellenbrook 36
BRONZE St Andrews btown 32





YEAR 4 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD Ellenbrook 39
SILVER St Andrews btown 34 TIE BREAK TOTAL SCORES
BRONZE St Marks 31 389

St Teresas 31 457





YEAR 5 BOYS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD St Marks 40
SILVER St Andrews Btown 36
BRONZE Ellenbrook 24



YEAR 6 BOYS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD St Andrews Btown 40
SILVER St Marks 35
BRONZE Bridgewater 9





YEAR 5 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD St Marks 40
SILVER St Teresas Irlam 17
BRONZE Clifton 9





YEAR 6 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS TOTAL POINTS
GOLD St Teresas 40
SILVER St Andrews Btown 32
BRONZE St Peters 29























































































































































Salford Schools Cross Country Individual Winners 2011-12


YEAR 3 BOYS points total from best 3 races
gold  Sam Hopkins 4
silver James Parvin 17
bronze Charlie Mansfield 19





YEAR 3 GIRLS  
gold  Maya Croasdaile 13
silver Nicola Mason 22
bronze Anna Potter 29





YEAR 4 BOYS

gold  Thomas Heyes  4
silver Callum Edwards 7
bronze Lewis Royle 15





YEAR 4 GIRLS

gold  Sammy Mason 3
silver Charlotte Haywood Percival 6
bronze Evie Collier 11





YEAR 5 BOYS

gold  Jacob Yates 9
silver Max Melia 14
bronze Lewis Brown 30





YEAR 5 GIRLS

gold  Daisy Goodwin 17
silver Asmara Stubley 33
bronze Holly Oakes 36





YEAR 6 BOYS

gold  Jamie Pollitt 3
silver Sam Casson 6
bronze Max Chande 14





YEAR 6 GIRLS

gold  Mollie Wilson 3
silver Abbie McNulty 6
bronze Libby Saunders 8

Sunday 22 January 2012

Salford schools xc results TEAMS after 4 races

YEAR 3 BOYS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
St Marks 7,15,20,23 65 9 38
Ellenbrook 2,8,12,35 57 10 37
Broadoak 11,21,27,36 95 8 33
St Andrews 7
Clifton


7
Mesne Lea


6






YEAR 4 BOYS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
St Marks 13,14,24,26 77 10 40
James Brindley 4,37,45,17 103 7 32
St Andrews Btown 3,5,25,44 77 9 17
Mesne Lea 1,9,42,48 100 8 17
Clifton 16,29,39,56 140 6 12
Bridgewater 22,34,53,61 170 5 5
Ellenbrook 40,46,49,52 187 4 9












YEAR 3 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
St Marks 3,5,9,13 30 10 40
Ellenbrook 12,18,19,31 80 9 36
St Andrews btown 24,32,41,46 143 8 32
Christ the King 11,17,37,38 150 7 21












YEAR 4 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
Ellenbrook 6,8,20,22 56 10 39
St Andrews btown 4,21,26,49 100 7 34
St Marks 1,14,27,45 87 9 31
St Teresas 7,15,25,42 89 8 31
Mesne Lea 39,50,54,66 209 6 24












YEAR 5 BOYS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
St Marks 3,4,7,8 22 10 40
St Andrews Btown 19,23,28,29 99 9 36
Ellenbrook 17,24,30,32 103 8 24
Mesne Lea


8






YEAR 6 BOYS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
St Andrews Btown 1,5,10,16 32 10 40
St Marks 12,18,25,9 64 9 35
Bridgewater 9
James Brindley


8












YEAR 5 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
St Marks 20,26,27,33 106 10 40
St Teresas Irlam


17
Clifton


9












YEAR 6 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL POINTS CUMULATIVE
St Teresas 1,2,5,10 18 10 40
St Andrews Btown 8,23,29,30 90 7 32
St Peters 7,14,24,40 85 8 29
James Brindley 4,9,2.28 53 9 27
St Marks 3,21,34,36 94 6 13
Bridgewater 7