Hawkes Physiotherapy Supplements: What do we offer and how can they help you?
Here at Hawkes Physiotherapy we look at the whole picture and this includes nutrition and this is why we have our very own supplement range. This video shows what we have to offer and how this can help you. To find out more click below: Health Supplements
What effect does knee swelling have on Quads strength?
How much swelling affects the strength and activity of the Quads?
How many people do not return to sport after an ACL reconstruction and why don’t they return?
The ultimate goal of somebody who has ruptured their ACL is to get back to sport. So how many people don’t get back to sport after ACL surgery and what is the biggest reason for them not returning?
How often should you train per week for hypertrophy? Find out the best frequency to build muscle.
What is the best frequency per week per muscle or muscle group to achieve the optimum muscle growth (hypertrophy)?
How important is your posture? Does bad posture cause pain?
Everyone always says that posture is important but where have they heard it and is it true? Does bad posture cause things like back pain or not?
Does the Bacteria in our gut influence Arthritis?
The bacteria in our gut are very important for many things but are they important in arthritis?
Does using mobile phones and technology cause neck pain (Text Neck)?
Often technology especially mobile phones get blamed for neck pain but what does the research find?
Just because pain is felt in an area doesn’t mean that this is where the pain is coming from
The body is complicated and just because pain is felt in a particular area doesn’t actually mean that this is where the pain is coming from.. Pain refers, so your shoulder pain could be a neck problem as a common example.
How to use resistance bands and weights to improve your shoulder press
This video shows how to use resistance bands and weights to improve your shoulder press.
Can experienced orthopaedic surgeons predict a good surgical outcome?
If conservative treatment isn’t working then often people seek the opinion of an Orthopaedic surgeon. The question asked is “will surgery help me?” In other words can you predict a successful outcome to inform on the decision to have surgery.
Bicep curls, not just good for your biceps!
We all know that bicep curls are good for your biceps but can they help COPD?
It isn’t just muscles that get stronger to load but ligaments can get stronger too!
We all know that loading exercises will develop muscle strength but what about ligament s too?
What is happening when I crack my back?
What is that noise that a joint makes when you crack it? Is it being put back into place? Is is arthritis? is it bad for you?
Hawkes Physiotherapy Sports Massage Loyalty Scheme
You get a FREE SPORTS MASSAGE after you have bought and attended 6 sports massage sessions. So your 7th session is absolutely free! If you would like to book a sports massage, then we have appointments available at both of our Stoke-on-Trent clinics in Talke and Stoke Click below to find out more: Sports Massage…
Alcohol is bad for your GAINZ?
Can you drink and still build muscle and strength or does alcohol compromise your gains?
Does strength training help people with Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is very hard to manage but what does the research show us about the effect of strength training for it?
All about Beetroot supplements
This video gives you all the information that you need about Beetroot supplements.
How can you reduce the load in running to reduce injury risk?
Injury in running can be frustrating and as prevention is better than cure, how can you reduce your running injury risk.
Should I get an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction as soon as possible?
If you rupture your ACL surgery is a common option but is it the correct approach and if it is how long should you wait till you have it done?
Can you re-sensitise to weight training? Kick start your gains by resensitising your muscles again
This video discusses how to kick start your muscle building gains by re-sensitising your muscles to get your newbie gains again.
Your knees aren’t meant to be knelt on, are they?
What are your kneecaps for? Should you kneel on them? Are they designed to be knelt on? This video will answer all these questions and more.
Can Compex improve my training? Compex Muscle Stimulation (NMES) for performance
This video goes into the research on the Compex muscle stimulation unit (NMES) and assessed how good it works for improved sporting performance.
Arthritis: What causes it?
What causes arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis? It isn’t just age!
Does having more muscle lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity?
We know that strength has many effects on health and fitness but what about just having more muscle?