Pickleball and Padel Injuries
Pickleball and Padel have exploded in popularity in recent years, drawing players of all ages thanks to their fun, social, and relatively easy-to-learn nature. However, as participation rises, so do injury rates – particularly among older adults and recreational athletes. Knowing which injuries are most common, what […]
How the AlterG Treadmill Accelerates Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement
One innovation changing the game in post-operative rehab is the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill.
What is an AlterG Anti‑Gravity Treadmill?
The AlterG treadmill uses differential air pressure (DAP) - originally inspired by NASA to create a sealed lower-body chamber. By changing the air pressure, it accurately reduces a user’s effective bodyweight from 100% down to 20%.
Handheld Dynamometers (HHD) and the Motivation to Exercise
Staying motivated to exercise can be challenging, especially when progress feels slow or hard to measure. One of the best ways to keep yourself engaged and accountable is by tracking tangible improvements in strength. This is where handheld dynamometers (HHDs) come in - a powerful tool for measuring muscle strength that can boost motivation and enhance your fitness journey.
The Role of Muscle Strength in Preventing Foot Pain
Foot pain affects 20–25% of adults and is often attributed to local issues such as plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, or Achilles tendinopathy. However, research increasingly supports the idea that all leg muscle strength, particularly in the thigh and hip, plays a critical role in foot biomechanics.
Using Force Plates to Measure Balance and Stability in Older Populations
As individuals age, maintaining balance becomes increasingly crucial to prevent falls and ensure independence.
The Importance of Strength Testing in Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
Strength testing plays a crucial role in foot and ankle rehabilitation, helping clinicians assess muscle function, track recovery progress, and guide treatment plans.
Sever’s Disease/Calcaneal Apophysitis – how do I choose the right shoes for kids?
We are revisiting this episode of the NK Active podcast as it is quite relevant at this time of year, when getting kids ready...
What is osteoarthritis?
Welcome to Arthritis Awareness Month at NK Active! Throughout October, we’ll be sharing top tips, exercises, research and...
Best treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition causing foot pain, extensively encountered here in our clinical practice...
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment at home- a self help course
This month, we want to chat about something new here at NK active. We have a just launched our brand new plantar...
Romsey foot clinic founder-Nick Knight
Today in the latest of our series of meet the team videos we’re talking to the boss himself, Romsey foot clinic founder Nick Knight!