At Hekas Sports Therapy, we help athletes feel better, move better and perform better. We recently welcomed Funmi Fadoju (@funmi_fadoju on instagram), an England netball player, to our Manchester clinic where we also provide tailored sports therapy for netball players.…
The physiological demands placed on female competitors are unique, making specialized female athlete sports therapy essential as their bodies evolve through different stages of life. At the upcoming Greater Manchester Sports Club Conference 2026, one of the most critical workshops…
If you’ve searched “How JJ Gabriel recover?”, you’re really asking: what does an elite academy footballer do away from training to stay sharp, fresh, and available?” At Hekas Sport Therapy in Manchester, JJ has been a regular client, and his…
As a sports therapist with years of experience helping athletes bounce back from injuries, we were concerned reading that England winger Immanuel Feyi‑Waboso suffered a hamstring injury during training. Sky Sports reported on 8 February 2026 that he has been ruled out of England’s…
Everyone looks forward to the Christmas dinners, office parties, and family gatherings with endless food. We tend to indulge, ditch our training and fitness programs with a strong resolve to “catch up” next year. Then, on January 1st, everything changes. …
“How long will it take for my shoulder tear to heal?” “Will I be ready for my marathon in three months?” “When can I resume training?” These are the first questions most Manchester athletes ask after hearing they have a…
“How much do I need to pay for injury rehabilitation?” You’re injured and need professional care. It could be a runner’s knee that’s been niggling for weeks, a football-related hamstring strain, or chronic back pain from overtraining. You know you…
“When did dry cupping really become popular?” Those circular purple marks on Michael Phelps’s shoulders during the 2016 Rio Olympics sparked a global conversation. Suddenly, everyone wanted to know about the mysterious treatment that left Olympic athletes looking like they’d…
Last week, football fans (and wellness nerds like us at Hekas) were treated to something rare: a behind-the-scenes look into the daily routine of one of the world’s most dominant athletes, like Erling Haaland. In his debut YouTube video, Haaland…
If you’ve been following your training plan consistently, your long runs are probably getting easier, your pace is improving, and October 12 at Old Trafford feels within reach. Still, even a slight twinge in your knee, tightness in your calf,…
