Sports Therapy One - Injury Rehabilitation & Sports Massage

02/07/2026

Update: Both appointments have now been booked. If you require an injury assessment or sports massage, please check the website as there is still some availability next week.

Need an injury assessment or sports massage? Two appointments have become available on Friday 3rd July, 1:30pm and 3:20pm. Please visit the website to book online -

Sports massage & MSK care for all. Not just athletes. Kenilworth & Coventry clinics. Also Serving Leamington & Warwick. Book online today.

23/06/2026

Important Update to UK Affiliated Member Discounts

As part of an ongoing review of our services and operating costs, I would like to inform all UK Affiliated members that, from 1st July 2026, the discount available on treatments will change from 10% to 5%.

Like many small businesses, continued increases in operational costs mean that this adjustment has become a necessary measure. My aim is to maintain a balance between running a sustainable business and continuing to provide the high-quality, professional service that my clients expect and deserve.

I would also like to reassure existing clients that all appointments already booked prior to 1st July 2026 will continue to receive the current 10% discount, regardless of when the appointment takes place.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. It is greatly appreciated.

13/06/2026

Ready to start running, or make a confident return after injury? Join a supportive local group and take that next step! 🙌🏼

🏃 Just Over a Week to Go…

In just over a week, we’ll be welcoming a new group of runners to our one and only Couch to 5K course of 2026, starting on Sunday 21st June at Longford Park, Coventry.

This programme has consistently received excellent feedback from previous participants, with many still running regularly 12 months after completing the course.

One of the biggest surprises for many people is that running isn’t just about fitness, it’s about community.

Here’s what some of our previous participants had to say:

💬 “I was pleasantly surprised at how community spirited it all was. I always thought running was quite an individual activity. I also liked that I developed muscle tone in my legs.”

💬 “The coaches, group helpers and the group themselves. It’s been a lovely, supportive, positive experience without any judgement and I’m so glad I joined.”

Whether your goal is to improve your fitness, gain confidence, meet new people, or complete your first 5K, we’ll support you every step of the way.

🏃 Starts Sunday 21st June @ 10am
📍 Longford Park, Coventry
👥 Suitable for complete beginners

Places are still available, but registration closes soon.

For more information and to secure your place, please visit -

https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/LONGFORDSTRIDERS/Coaching/Summary/f3a6422e-b343-480c-9587-97e593993331

19/04/2026

There has been a lot of discussion around the Joe Wicks interview on The Running Channel about preparing and fuelling for a marathon. The advice shared was not ideal, and Joe has since clarified that it was based on his personal experience rather than something he would recommend others follow.

In the endurance world, fuelling can be highly individual. However, it is clear to me, as a sports therapist and running coach, that runners rarely fuel enough. From working with many runners over the years, this is something I see time and time again.

To explore this further, The Running Channel has released a video comparing two types of runners and what each requires in terms of fuelling. It is well worth a watch, as it can help build a better understanding of what the body goes through during endurance events and what it needs to perform well.

With a busy period in the running calendar coming up, I would like to wish you all the best of luck in your events. I hope you get round safely, enjoy the experience, and achieve everything you have been working towards. I look forward to hearing how you get on.

Feel free to share this with anyone who might benefit.

All the best,
Stuart 🏃🏽‍♂️🔥🏃‍♀️

Carbohydrates. Everyone is talking about them, but there's lots of conflicting information out there about how many you actually need to fuel your running. T...

11/02/2026

Planned an easy 5 miles this morning, called it at 5k. Hamstrings and calves felt tight from early on. Normally by mile two I am settled and moving well, today that never came. Pretty sure yesterday’s RDLs made their presence known.

The runner in me wanted to keep going. The sports therapist in me said NO! Not worth pulling something.

Early tightness that does not ease is just information. Fatigue, load, recovery. Something was not quite there today. So I listened, headed home, out came the Theragun.

Not every run needs to be completed. Sometimes the sensible decision is to stop. Consistency over ego. Looking after the next few weeks matters more than today’s mileage.

Some days, you just have to call it.

01/02/2026

Finishers sit at the end of a session for a reason.
They’re used once the main work is done, when fatigue is already present.

This one paired farmer walks with battle ropes and was repeated continuously for six rounds.

The aim wasn’t technical perfection — it was maintaining control, posture and effort as fatigue built.

The farmer walk places a sustained demand on grip strength. Grip strength isn’t only linked to performance; it’s also commonly used as a marker of overall health, which makes it worth training.

The battle ropes provide repeated shoulder loading and elevate heart rate without heavy joint stress.

From a sports therapy perspective, this type of finisher can be a useful way to train healthy tissue through repeated exposure and sensible loading.

Try it at the end of your next upper session 💪