Gus - Injury Mechanics

Gus - Injury Mechanics Sports Therapy & Rehab, Pain Management, Musculoskeletal Treatment & Sports Performance Development

September is just around the corner 🍂For many people, September is the real New Year.The school holidays are nearly over...
27/08/2026

September is just around the corner 🍂

For many people, September is the real New Year.

The school holidays are nearly over.
The kids go back.
Normal routines return.
The evenings become free again.

And suddenly...

🏃 "I'm going to run 5k every morning."
🏋️ "I'll get back to the gym 5 days a week."
⚽ "I'll play football again."
🎾 "I'll start tennis."
🚴 "I'll get back on the bike."

The problem?

People often make the same mistake they made in January...

Too much. Too soon.

Your motivation might return overnight.

Your muscles, tendons and joints won't.

If you've had six weeks of reduced activity, your body needs time to adapt again.

Start where you are.
Build gradually.
Be consistent.
Think about where you want to be in December, not just next week.

Whether your goal is to get out of pain, get back to sport or simply feel fitter and stronger, having a plan beats relying on motivation every time.

Let's make September the start of something!

12/08/2026

Shoulders were designed to move... and they need strength to keep moving. 💪

Shoulder pain and stiffness are often accepted as "just part of getting older."

They don't have to be.

In this video, I'm working with someone in their 80s, using simple resistance band exercises and wall presses to improve shoulder strength and function.

Why?

Because healthy shoulders rely on more than just flexibility.

They rely on strength.

Strong shoulder muscles help:
✅ Support the shoulder joint.
✅ Improve control during everyday movements.
✅ Make lifting, reaching and carrying easier.
✅ Maintain independence as we get older.

You don't need heavy weights or intense workouts.

You need the right resistance, the right exercises, and a programme that's appropriate for you.

Whether you're 28 or 88, your shoulders respond to being challenged.

Movement is important.

Resistance is what helps your shoulders stay strong enough to keep moving.

If your shoulders are stopping you from doing the things you enjoy, don't just accept it as part of ageing. There is often plenty that can be done.

WE’RE HIRING – PART-TIME THERAPIST 🚨📍 Injury Mechanics – Leyland⏰ 20 hours per week, including SaturdaysWe’re looking fo...
10/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING – PART-TIME THERAPIST 🚨

📍 Injury Mechanics – Leyland

⏰ 20 hours per week, including Saturdays
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Therapist, Sports Rehabilitator or MSK Physiotherapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team at Injury Mechanics.

This is a part-time 20-hour position, which will include Saturdays, working with a varied caseload across injury, pain, rehabilitation and performance.
We’re looking for someone who is:

✅ Friendly, professional and patient-focused
✅ Passionate about rehabilitation and performance
✅ Confident working independently while being part of a team
✅ Keen to learn, develop and build their caseload
✅ Committed to delivering high-quality care
What we offer:

➡️Established clinic with a growing client base
➡️ Supportive multidisciplinary team
➡️Modern clinic and rehabilitation facilities
➡️ Established referral and marketing pathways
➡️ Opportunities to develop your own clinical interests
➡️Scope to grow and develop within Injury Mechanics

If you’re looking for a role where you can build a caseload, develop professionally and become part of a growing clinic, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV or expression of interest to [email protected]

Please feel free to share or tag someone who might be a great fit.

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Jonathan Collier - Injury Mechanics
Injury Mechanics

06/08/2026

🚫 If you're looking for someone to "fix" you in one or two sessions...
..then we're probably not the right clinic for you.

That might sound controversial, but hear us out.

At Injury Mechanics, we don't believe lasting results come from quick fixes.

Pain, injury and performance are rarely improved by lying on a treatment bed for 30 minutes. Real change comes from understanding the problem, building strength, improving movement, and making gradual, consistent progress.

Our job is to assess, guide, educate and support you.

Your job is to put the plan into action.

Could you feel better after one or two sessions? Absolutely. Some people do.

But for many people, meaningful improvements in pain, movement, strength, confidence and quality of life come from following a structured plan over weeks or months. Just like going to the gym once won't make you stronger, one treatment rarely creates lasting change.

That doesn't mean you'll need endless appointments.

It means we'll recommend what you need based on your goals. For some people that's one or two sessions. For others it's a longer rehabilitation plan, regular reviews, or ongoing support to keep them doing the things they love.

We're not interested in chasing short-term wins.

We're interested in helping you walk further, return to sport, play with your children, enjoy your hobbies, get through work with less pain, or simply move with more confidence.

The number of appointments isn't the goal.

Improving your quality of life is.

If that is the type of care you're looking for, we'd love to help.

🔍Dog agility competitors spend countless hours analysing their dogs.📊Their movement. Their strength. Their technique. Th...
23/07/2026

🔍Dog agility competitors spend countless hours analysing their dogs.

📊Their movement. Their strength. Their technique. Their recovery.

❓But how often do they analyse their own movement?

🏃Nicola recently came into Injury Mechanics for a full movement and running assessment as part of her ongoing development as an agility handler.

The assessment highlighted plenty of positives, but also identified opportunities to improve running mechanics, efficiency and movement patterns. These aren't always things you notice yourself, but they can have a real impact on speed, fatigue and how effectively you move around the course.

The aim of an assessment isn't to point out what's wrong. It's to understand where you are now, recognise the progress you've already made, and identify where the next gains can be found.

Nicola will continue working alongside Chris at Karma Fitness, using the findings from the assessment to help shape her strength and conditioning programme and target the areas that will have the biggest impact on her performance.

Understand how you move. Improve how you perform. 💪🐾

YOUR JOINTS WERE MADE TO MOVE 🚶‍♂️🏋️‍♀️One of the biggest myths we hear is:❌ "My joints hurt, so I should rest them."For...
17/07/2026

YOUR JOINTS WERE MADE TO MOVE 🚶‍♂️🏋️‍♀️

One of the biggest myths we hear is:
❌ "My joints hurt, so I should rest them."

For most people with joint pain, osteoarthritis, stiffness, or age-related aches, the evidence suggests the opposite.

✅ Walking
✅ Strength training
✅ Cycling
✅ Swimming
✅ Mobility work

All help improve joint health, reduce pain, and improve function. Research consistently shows that physical activity is one of the most effective first-line treatments for osteoarthritis and many persistent joint conditions.

Why?
⏩ Movement helps circulate nutrients within the joint.
⏩ Stronger muscles reduce the load placed on joints.
⏩ Regular activity reduces stiffness and improves confidence in movement.
⏩ Exercise has been shown to reduce pain and improve physical function in people with arthritis and osteoarthritis.

A recent review of more than 15,000 people with knee osteoarthritis found that aerobic exercise was the most effective type of exercise for reducing pain and improving function, although strength training and flexibility work were also beneficial.

Prevention.........The message is simple:

👉 Motion is lotion.
👉 Strong muscles protect joints.
👉 Rest may help during a flare-up, but long-term inactivity often leads to more stiffness, weakness, and discomfort.

If you're struggling with joint pain, arthritis, or stiffness, the goal isn't to stop moving.
The goal is to find the right movement for you.

Links to resources below!

👣 We're delighted to welcome Richard Heyes to Injury Mechanics!We're excited to announce that Richard Heyes from Easy Fo...
09/07/2026

👣 We're delighted to welcome Richard Heyes to Injury Mechanics!

We're excited to announce that Richard Heyes from Easy Foot Care will be joining us at our Leyland clinic, with appointments available from 16th July.

Richard provides professional foot health care in a friendly, welcoming environment, helping people stay comfortable, mobile and active.

Services include:
✅ Nail cutting & shaping
✅ Corn & callus reduction
✅ Thickened nail treatment
✅ General foot health
✅ Diabetic foot checks

Whether you're struggling with painful feet, finding it difficult to manage your own foot care, or simply want to keep your feet healthy, Richard is here to help.

📅 Opening from 16th July
📞 Phone bookings 01772 439015

Please join us in giving Richard a warm welcome to the Injury Mechanics team! 👏👣

03/07/2026

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💚 With Injury Mechanics

🚧 Coming Soon to Leyland.

Helping you move better, feel better and perform better.



Injury Mechanics Maria - Injury Mechanics Jonathan Collier - Injury Mechanics

23/06/2026

🏅 World medals are won long before competition day. 🐾

When people see athletes perform at their best, they often focus on the competition itself.

What they don't see are the countless hours spent preparing behind the scenes. The strength sessions. The rehabilitation. The consistency. The work that builds the foundation for performance.

Over the past year, Nicola has committed to a structured programme designed to help manage the demands of training and competition, improve physical resilience, and keep her performing at a high level.

Because success isn't just about talent or hard work. It's about having the physical capacity to repeatedly do what your sport demands of you.
In this video, Nicola shares her experience of the journey and the role that rehabilitation and strength training have played along the way.

Whether you're competing for your country, chasing a personal best, or simply wanting to stay active without aches and pains holding you back, the principles remain the same:

✅ Build strength
✅ Improve resilience
✅ Increase capacity
✅ Stay consistent

The goal isn't just to recover from injury.
The goal is to become stronger, more robust, and better equipped for whatever challenge comes next.

"Rehab isn't the road back. It's often the road forward." 💪🏅🐾

Have a watch and hear Nicola's story. 👇

YOUR JOINTS WERE MADE TO MOVE 🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♂️One of the biggest myths we hear is:❌ "My joints hurt, so I should rest them....
19/06/2026

YOUR JOINTS WERE MADE TO MOVE 🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♂️

One of the biggest myths we hear is:
❌ "My joints hurt, so I should rest them."

In reality, for most people with joint pain, arthritis, stiffness, or age-related aches, movement is often one of the best treatments available.

Research consistently shows that exercise can:

✅ Reduce joint pain
✅ Improve mobility and flexibility
✅ Increase strength around the joint
✅ Improve balance and confidence
✅ Reduce stiffness
✅ Improve quality of life

In fact, a large review of over 15,000 people with knee osteoarthritis found that aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling, and swimming was one of the most effective ways to reduce pain and improve function. Strength training also provides significant benefits by improving muscle support around the joint.

Think of movement as nutrition for your joints.

💡 Walking helps circulate nutrients through the joint.
💡 Strength training helps muscles absorb force and reduce stress on the joint.
💡 Mobility exercises help maintain range of motion and reduce stiffness.

The goal isn't to stop moving.
The goal is to find the right amount and type of movement for your body.

Remember:

👉 Motion is lotion.
👉 Strong muscles protect joints.
👉 Rest is sometimes necessary, but long-term inactivity often makes joints feel worse.

If you're struggling with joint pain, arthritis, or stiffness, our team can help you find the right exercise plan for your needs.

Find us @ Injurymechanics.com

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