Ice Bath or Hot Shower After a Muddy Rugby Match: A Tale of Recovery Choices
You’ve just battled through 80 minutes on a soggy pitch, mud caked from boots to brow, your body aching from bone-rattling tackles…
Common Manchester Half Marathon Injuries (And How to Avoid Them)
If you’ve been following your training plan consistently, your long runs are probably getting easier, your pace is improving, and race day…
Why Do I Keep Getting Calf Cramps? The Hidden Causes Manchester Sports Therapists See Every Day
Calf cramps can be very intense. You wake up at 3 am, and the next minute, your calf is feeling like someone’s…
Massage Gun vs Sports Massage: What Elite Athletes Actually Use After Brutal Training Weeks
Elite athletes face a critical decision after every brutal training week: how to recover most effectively for peak performance. While fitness enthusiasts…
Manchester United’s Early‑Season Injuries: A Sports Rehab Breakdown
Quick take: United’s start to the season has mixed results and a growing injury list. Below, our therapists unpack what’s known publicly,…
Secrets Manchester’s Top Hyrox Athletes Don’t Want You to Know
If you’ve ever watched a Hyrox race, you know the drill. Athletes pushing sleds, carrying sandbags, crushing burpee broad jumps, and somehow…
Two Things Every Manchester Runner Needs (But Most Are Missing)
You’ve been running for months, maybe years. You’ve invested in proper running shoes, moisture-wicking gear, maybe even a GPS watch. Your training…
As Seen in Men’s Health: Hekas Puts Manchester Back in Motion
Publish Date: 19th September, 2025 We’re thrilled to share that Hekas Sport Therapy has been featured in Men’s Health magazine. It’s a…
The Recovery Secret That Transformed Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United (And Why Local Footballers Are Missing Out)
It’s 2003, and a skinny 18-year-old Portuguese winger has just signed for Manchester United. Fast forward three years, and that same player…