Sports Injury Myths
MYTH MONDAY: “Rest is always best.” This is not true. While rest may initially reduce inflammation and pain, it will not treat a soft tissue injury (i.e., muscle, ligament and tendon sprains, strains...
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Why use Ktape?
Why do we use Ktape and what is it? A commonly asked question here at OST so we thought we would explain the tape a little more! - Posture Benefits, Ktape will stimulate our skin receptors and provide...
View ArticleOST INJURY PREVENTION TIPS
1. Training Always plan your training to progress gradually, roughly at a 10% increase (mileage) per week. It is also very important to mix up your training containing a mixture of high and low...
View ArticleThe OST Body MOT – New Service 2019
** NEW SERVICE TO OCEAN SPORTS THERAPY** The OST Body MOT – Functional Movement and Health Screening Are you starting a new activity, sport or physical challenge? Have you noticed a restriction or...
View ArticleOn The Move!
Ocean Sports Therapy has some exciting news; as of the 2nd March 2020 we will be moving our Oxfordshire clinic location to The Wallingford Sports Park. Our primary clinic is still running full time...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Business Contingency Plan
This policy outlines the plans we have to protect our practitioners, customers and business from the effects of a widespread Covid-19 outbreak. However, the situation can change rapidly and while we...
View ArticleDry Needling (Modern Acupuncture)
What is dry needling? Dry needling uses a thin filiform needle that penetrates the soft tissues. Such needles have a thin flexible pointed tip to allow for a very quick, often pain free penetration of...
View ArticleCOVID19 Operation Protocol
To ensure we can maintain the safety of our patients and staff whilst still meeting the health needs of our local population, Ocean Sports Therapy will be operating slightly differently and will comply...
View ArticleNEW: Gait Analysis using GaitScanTM
A comprehensive gait assessment allows your health care practitioner to determine if your feet are having a negative impact on the way that you stand, walk, run and move. The assessment will include a...
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Wokingham Clinic on the Move!
We are Moving! Barkham Ride has been a fantastic home for ocean sports therapy for over 12 years, but the time has come to move our Wokingham Clinic base. Unfortunately The Grange has been sold...
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