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london marathon, marathon, sports injuries, running injuries

london marathon, marathon, sports injuries, running injuries

Marathon Survival Guide: The 10% Rule & Recovery

London Marathon is here! Here are our top tips to help you stay healthy, consistent and smash your goals.

3 days ago3 min read

Five shield service.

"I was very pleased with my appointment. Rosie explained everything in great detail and sent me an exercise plan the same day. She also did a great massage of my knee."

S. Lane, January 2025

Latest posts

How to find us! To avoid confusion, keep right and you’ll see us.

We can’t wait to welcome you all 🤗

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #sheptonmallet #charltontradingestate

How to find us! To avoid confusion, keep right and you’ll see us.

We can’t wait to welcome you all 🤗

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #sheptonmallet #charltontradingestate

Our bodies are wrecked, morale is high and determination is better than ever. Renovation week is nearly complete!

A total of 25hrs of painting, sanding, refurbishing & prepping…oh and we have SIGNAGE ⚡️🔨

Although there’s lots more to be done, we’re SO chuffed with what we’ve been able to achieve in the timeframe. We’ve worked ourselves silly to get ready for our first patients on Monday 23rd March.

Here’s a sneak peek into what’s been going on BTS!

Plenty more content to come…

Who’s ready? 🚀

Bookings are LIVE on our website 🔥

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #sheptonmallet #sheptonmalletbusiness #sportsinjuries

Our bodies are wrecked, morale is high and determination is better than ever. Renovation week is nearly complete!

A total of 25hrs of painting, sanding, refurbishing & prepping…oh and we have SIGNAGE ⚡️🔨

Although there’s lots more to be done, we’re SO chuffed with what we’ve been able to achieve in the timeframe. We’ve worked ourselves silly to get ready for our first patients on Monday 23rd March.

Here’s a sneak peek into what’s been going on BTS!

Plenty more content to come…

Who’s ready? 🚀

Bookings are LIVE on our website 🔥

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #sheptonmallet #sheptonmalletbusiness #sportsinjuries

We’ve been keeping the biggest secret, welcome to our next chapter.🏡

That’s right - Shield Sports Therapy (my baby) is moving to a DEDICATED building in Shepton Mallet, just a few minutes down the road from Trudoxhill.

We’re sooo glad that we can finally tell you 🎉

Isn’t she a beauty?! We’re in the process of renovating right now but we’ll OPENING our doors to the public on 23/03/26.

Until then - all appointments will still be at The Spruce ‼️

⬇️ OUR NEW ADDRESS ⬇️

Shield Sports Therapy
Charlton Gate
Lower Charlton Trading Estate
Shepton Mallet
Somerset, BA4 5QE

⬇️ OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER ⬇️

01749 717777

More info to come, 2026 is going to be BIG! 🔥

#sportsinjuryclinic #newlocation #sportsrehabilitation #sheptonmallet #rehab

We’ve been keeping the biggest secret, welcome to our next chapter.🏡

That’s right - Shield Sports Therapy (my baby) is moving to a DEDICATED building in Shepton Mallet, just a few minutes down the road from Trudoxhill.

We’re sooo glad that we can finally tell you 🎉

Isn’t she a beauty?! We’re in the process of renovating right now but we’ll OPENING our doors to the public on 23/03/26.

Until then - all appointments will still be at The Spruce ‼️

⬇️ OUR NEW ADDRESS ⬇️

Shield Sports Therapy
Charlton Gate
Lower Charlton Trading Estate
Shepton Mallet
Somerset, BA4 5QE

⬇️ OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER ⬇️

01749 717777

More info to come, 2026 is going to be BIG! 🔥

#sportsinjuryclinic #newlocation #sportsrehabilitation #sheptonmallet #rehab

A rare weekend off not thinking about business 🇫🇷🥐

A rare weekend off not thinking about business 🇫🇷🥐

⛷️ Skiing holidays are back so it’s time to think about preventing those holiday injury disasters! ⛷️

Here are Tom’s top tips to help you best prepare for the greatest holiday possible. ❄️

Book yourself in for a pre-ski assessment with one of us, we’re ready for you!

https://www.shieldsportstherapy.co.uk/post/ski-hard-stay-healthy-with-sports-therapy

⛷️ Skiing holidays are back so it’s time to think about preventing those holiday injury disasters! ⛷️

Here are Tom’s top tips to help you best prepare for the greatest holiday possible. ❄️

Book yourself in for a pre-ski assessment with one of us, we’re ready for you!

https://www.shieldsportstherapy.co.uk/post/ski-hard-stay-healthy-with-sports-therapy

One of my favourite people @alicee_vinceent came in today begging for some love on her neck & shoulders!

For comedic value, I recorded our session and it didn’t disappoint 🤣

Patient gave full consent ✅

#sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab #sportsmassage #somerset

One of my favourite people @alicee_vinceent came in today begging for some love on her neck & shoulders!

For comedic value, I recorded our session and it didn’t disappoint 🤣

Patient gave full consent ✅

#sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab #sportsmassage #somerset

Are you a busy parent fed up of getting back pain every time you bend down to pick up your children?

Do you struggle with neck pain whenever you finish at your desk for the day?

Maybe your morning joint stiffness won’t shift?

With the New Year finally here, it’s time to address it. 🚀

Here are Vickie’s top tips on how you can begin to manage your aches and pains with Physiotherapy. ⭐️

https://www.shieldsportstherapy.co.uk/post/new-year-new-movement-embracing-physiotherapy-in-everyday-life

Are you a busy parent fed up of getting back pain every time you bend down to pick up your children?

Do you struggle with neck pain whenever you finish at your desk for the day?

Maybe your morning joint stiffness won’t shift?

With the New Year finally here, it’s time to address it. 🚀

Here are Vickie’s top tips on how you can begin to manage your aches and pains with Physiotherapy. ⭐️

https://www.shieldsportstherapy.co.uk/post/new-year-new-movement-embracing-physiotherapy-in-everyday-life

And like that, the 2025 season has come to an end.

Thank you for a belter 🚀

#smallbusinessowner #somerset #sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab

And like that, the 2025 season has come to an end.

Thank you for a belter 🚀

#smallbusinessowner #somerset #sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab

✨THAT’S A WRAP 2025!✨

It’s been quite the year for me personally but also a TEAM…because Shield is a TEAM now 🔥

❤️‍🔥 We’ve had 971 appointments this year!! ❤️‍🔥

Thank you so so much if you’ve decided to spend your hardworking money on us this year. Whether you’ve visited just the once or five times, each visit means the world.

If you’ve mentioned us to a friend, family member or colleague, shared a post or left a review - WE SEE YOU!

Small businesses grow because of loyalty & trust so thank you.

We hope you all get a well deserved rest and time to unwind.

Have a lovely Christmas, see you all in 2026! 🌲✨

✨THAT’S A WRAP 2025!✨

It’s been quite the year for me personally but also a TEAM…because Shield is a TEAM now 🔥

❤️‍🔥 We’ve had 971 appointments this year!! ❤️‍🔥

Thank you so so much if you’ve decided to spend your hardworking money on us this year. Whether you’ve visited just the once or five times, each visit means the world.

If you’ve mentioned us to a friend, family member or colleague, shared a post or left a review - WE SEE YOU!

Small businesses grow because of loyalty & trust so thank you.

We hope you all get a well deserved rest and time to unwind.

Have a lovely Christmas, see you all in 2026! 🌲✨

Come and unwind with me after a long day in clinic🧘‍♀️

It’s important to recognise when it’s time to slow down.

One of things I’ve learnt this year is that I’m not invincible. Stress takes a toll if you don’t look after yourself.

I find taking 5 minutes after a long day helps me stay grounded and slightly feel like ‘I’ve got my life together’. It helps me wind down for the night.

If you’re struggling with stress or feel like your mind won’t switch off, try these.

Shut your eyes, take a few slow deep breaths and focus on grounding yourself.

🌬️

#smallbusinessowner #somerset #rehab #stressrelief #unwind

Come and unwind with me after a long day in clinic🧘‍♀️

It’s important to recognise when it’s time to slow down.

One of things I’ve learnt this year is that I’m not invincible. Stress takes a toll if you don’t look after yourself.

I find taking 5 minutes after a long day helps me stay grounded and slightly feel like ‘I’ve got my life together’. It helps me wind down for the night.

If you’re struggling with stress or feel like your mind won’t switch off, try these.

Shut your eyes, take a few slow deep breaths and focus on grounding yourself.

🌬️

#smallbusinessowner #somerset #rehab #stressrelief #unwind

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