Physio recommendation
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Sep 2023
9:33pm, 18 Sep 2023
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controversial
Hello people!! I have been struggling with lower hamstring tendinitis for the last 3 years, that have reduced me to only being able to run * about 50% of what I used to be able to do in yearly volume, * lost most of all the speed I had (from being able to run 2.40 marathon to barely able to run 3.45) * can't do much cycling (adding it to my training becomes to much) So I am just wondering if anyone can recommend me a good physio in the London area, that specialises on older ( yes I am going to be 50 next year!!) and that could help me get back to a level that I am more used to? I am refusing to accept that suddenly I am not able to do even 50% of what I use to do 3 years ago!! And yes I have seen countless physios, so trying a last throw of the dice to see if someone can help? Basically I am looking for a physio/sports doctor that specialises in older runners of a good standard? |
Sep 2023
11:36pm, 18 Sep 2023
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Helegant
Bumping this as no reply.
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Sep 2023
9:38am, 19 Sep 2023
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Velociraptor
Commiserations, Contro, that sounds miserable  I assume you've got a definitive diagnosis and it's definitely a physio that you need?
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Sep 2023
9:39am, 19 Sep 2023
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lammo
Hey Contro, sorry to hear it's a bit rubbish at the moment, sadly i can't recommend a magician for you, hope you can get it sorted
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Sep 2023
10:21am, 19 Sep 2023
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Gymfreak
Are you far from Twickenham Contro? Arran Nicholson is head therapist now at Move Physio and is good. Runner himself and has worked in pro sport, I used to see him when he worked in Maidenhead. He's good (and I have also seen countless physios!)
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Sep 2023
12:06pm, 19 Sep 2023
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controversial
Thanks all for the sympathy! Velociraptor that is the thing, is that I don't really have a diagnostic, so I don't really know what the root cause is! Age? (not covid, as it all started well before I had my first covid infection), so I don't know why I am getting these issues. My hamstring have always been my weakest point though. Gymfreak I am not far from twickenham att all so I might get in touch with Arran! Thanks for the recommendation. Happy to get more recommendations or advice ! |
Sep 2023
1:49pm, 20 Sep 2023
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HappyG(rrr)
Good luck contro. I'm older than you and have never been as good as you but I'd say age is unlikely to be an insurmountable problem. Much more likely thst specific strength and movement work will alleviate the cause and let you build back up again. Plenty of MV50 in our club going 2.55, 2.50, even 2.45. Best wishes, G
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Sep 2023
4:01pm, 20 Sep 2023
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Velociraptor
Contro, given how long you've been struggling with this I wonder whether it might be worth getting some imaging of the area. A good physio should be able to advise on whether ultrasound or MRI will give the most useful information in conjunction with a comprehensive history of the course of your symptoms.
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Sep 2023
4:48pm, 20 Sep 2023
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controversial
Velociraptor I have had a couple of ultra sounds on my lower tendons and one showed some really minor build up of tissue but nothing alarming. The doc recommended some shockwave therapy that seems to have worked (took a few months??) or it is just that I have reduced enough my volume + intensity for that specific tendon to not be over stressed ... But I think your suggestion makes sense re having more tests done as it is not going away and I am getting still injuries that are not allowing me to sustain a reduced level of mileage! |
Sep 2023
4:52pm, 20 Sep 2023
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sallykate
My usual suggestion is Back on Track backontrackphysio.wordpress.com but they are SE London so not very convenient for you (though only a short train ride from Charing Cross). They do a lot of work with Kent AC, which has excellent runners of all ages.
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