LJP Performance and Rehab

12/10/2026

I’m probably not the therapist for you if you’re looking for a quick fix and I’m completely okay with that 😂

My approach to sports rehabilitation is about understanding *why* you’re in pain, not just making it feel better for a few days.

We’ll assess what’s going on, put together a structured rehab plan and gradually build your strength, movement and confidence so you can get back to the sport or activity you love.

But rehab is a two way street.

I’ll bring the knowledge, the plan, the support but I need you to bring the consistency.

If that’s what you’re looking for, book your 1:1 Sports Rehabilitation assessment via the link in my bio 💙

07/10/2026

This one really stuck with me 💙

As therapists, we have to remember how much weight our words can carry.

Sometimes a session isn’t just about assessing an injury, doing some treatment and sending you home with exercises. It’s about creating a safe, confidential space where you can be honest about what’s happening in your life and how that’s affecting your recovery.

I’m never here to dictate what you can and can’t do. I’m here to listen, understand the bigger picture and work with you to find a way forward that actually fits your life.

Because I’m treating you, not just your injury!

06/10/2026

🌟 What an end to the season - winning the 100 Regional Championship at Little Downham Horse Trials 🌟

To be honest, I think I’m still in shock…

Sunday Philip Bowles, Boogie & I had a 2am start to drive 4 and a half hours from Bath to Little Downham. I’d considered stabling the night before, but we’d chosen that particular week to move to our lovely new yard in Bath so I didn’t want upset Boogie any more than necessary! Luckily for me, Phil offered to do pretty much all of the driving…but I still remember thinking we must be crazy….

Arrived at the venue 7.30am with so much fog around I almost thought it might be a wasted journey 😅 but luckily it cleared and it was the most beautiful day weather wise!!

A couple of hours and course walks later, Boogie warmed up very nicely for his Dressage. Which was going to be a bit of challenge to keep his focus as the XC course ran right next to his arena, and it was a water complex! I’m so proud of how well he kept his concentration on me. 20x60m championship arena with all the flowers and two different judges! He scored 31 which I was very pleased with!! Especially as he went into the lead at the time 😳

Showjumping was a decent, technical track but the ground was perfect!! He literally felt like he was springing off the ground. And jumped a perfect clear!! ⭐️

Going into the XC I knew we were leading, so added pressure (we’ve never been in that position before 🤣) There was an alternate route early on which I decided to take just to give Boogie a confidence boost for the rest of the track as it was pretty challenging! It worked! But did mean we had to make up time…which he certainly did! He was literally flying, the best he has ever felt and I am so incredibly proud of him 🥹

Clear inside the time! 🎉

So he took the win in his section for the 100 Regional Championship, which is a qualifier for the Nationals next year…held at Badminton 🤩

Cannot believe it 😅

A huge thank you to Georgie Goss Eventing & Sam Rahmatalla, we have learned so much from you two legends!

Thank you to Pauline Holcombe for supporting us and letting me ride your half of Boogie 😂

Thank you Phil, you’re just a star! 🌟 ❤️

LJP Performance and Rehab
CVS Sport Horses
Richard Taylor Farriery

05/10/2026

Knee pain doesn’t automatically mean you need to stop doing what you love 👀

Whether it’s appeared after increasing your running, cycling more or changing your training, I’d want to understand why it’s started rather than just treating where it hurts.

Control the controllables, get it assessed sooner rather than later and put a plan in place that’s actually specific to you.

Because a little niggle is much easier to deal with before it starts taking over every training session 💙

Book your Sports Rehabilitation assessment via the link in my bio.

30/09/2026

Confession time... 😂

People often assume that because I work in rehabilitation, I must have everything completely figured out.

The reality is, I’m just like everyone else.

There are weeks where work gets busy and my own rehab gets pushed down the priority list.

There are days where sleep isn’t perfect.

And yes... therapists really are terrible at left and right! (Please tell me I’m not the only one 🤣)

But there is one thing I never compromise on, and that’s how I assess my clients.

If you’ve ever wondered why I’m asking about your hip when you’ve come in with shoulder pain, or why I’m watching you walk before we’ve even started talking, it’s because the painful area isn’t always where the problem started.

The body is one connected system and my job is to work out *why* you’re in pain, not just where you’re feeling it.

That’s what allows me to build a rehab plan that’s actually designed around **you**, rather than just treating symptoms.

What confessions do you have?👀

28/09/2026

The answer is...

We don’t guess.

Every follow up appointment is another opportunity to reassess how you’re moving, how your symptoms are changing and whether your body is ready for the next stage of rehab.

Of course, pain is important, but it’s not the only thing I’m looking at. I’m also assessing your movement, strength, stability and function because they all tell me how well your body is recovering.

Think of rehab like climbing a staircase. You don’t skip to the top, you build your way there, one step at a time.

That’s how we reduce the risk of setbacks and get you back doing what you love with confidence.

If you’ve been trying to rehab on your own and you’re not sure whether you’re progressing or just hoping for the best, I’d love to help 💙

13/09/2026

27/07/2026

Match day preparation starts long before kick off 🏉

From checking medical supplies and expiry dates, to speaking with players, preparing taping equipment, reviewing paperwork and packing pitch side bags, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes before a game even starts.

The goal is simple: be prepared for whatever the day throws at you.

(And yes, Haribo is considered an essential piece of kit 😂)

Follow along for more behind the scenes sports rehab content.

20/07/2026

Knee pain isn’t always a knee problem 👀

One of the biggest mistakes people make is focusing solely on where it hurts.

Sometimes the painful area is simply compensating for something that isn’t working properly elsewhere.

In this case, reduced hip mobility and poor pelvic stability were placing extra load through the knee, causing irritation as training volume increased ⚠️

That’s why a proper assessment matters because treating symptoms and understanding causes are two very different things.

If you’ve got a recurring injury or pain that doesn’t seem to make sense, book in for a sports rehab assessment through the link in my bio 💙