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From ankle sprains and shin splints to overload of the knee joint, common gym injuries in January often develop when training intensity increases too quickly - but with the right approach, early physiotherapy can help relieve pain and get you back to exercising safely.

Common Gym Injuries in January: Prevention, Treatment & When to See a Physiotherapist

8 January 2026

January is one of the busiest months of the year for gyms across the UK. Memberships surge, routines restart, and motivation is high. But...

Early Diagnosis, Brighter Futures: Marley & Meadow’s Story on BBC News

1 December 2025

This week, BBC News shared a powerful story about two children, Marley and Meadow, both living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – a rare,...

Physical therapists play a vital role in supporting post-stroke patients by identifying and treating physical factors that shape neurological recovery. Learn how physiotherapy helps after a stroke, combining physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for a complete approach to recovery.

How Physiotherapy Helps After a Stroke

14 November 2025

A stroke can change a person’s life in an instant. When the blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, the affected cells...

Careers – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Position Available (Deadline 31st October)

13 October 2025

Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapist Location: Hull, Brough & Beverley Contract: Full-time (Part-time considered) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Reports to: Line Manager About Us Flex Health is...

Do you need Occupational Health for your workplace?

31 March 2025

Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is not just a legal obligation but a crucial investment in your workforce’s wellbeing. The Health and Safety...

Flex Health Welcomes It’s Second Site

26 November 2024

Welcome to Flex Health – Now in Sheffield! We’re excited to announce that Flex Health, a trusted name in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, has now...

Industry Leading Paediatric Physiotherapy

13 November 2024

The paediatric physiotherapy and rehabilitation team at Flex Health work with babies, toddlers, children and young adults presenting with developmental, neurological or musculoskeletal problems....

A Year of Transformative Occupational Health and Health Surveillance Services

24 October 2024

As we reflect on the past year, it’s exciting to celebrate a significant milestone in our journey of providing exceptional occupational health and health...

When Flex Health met Adam Meakins

15 October 2024

The Future of Physiotherapy: A Conversation with Adam Meakins Recently, Alex and Matt, the dynamic owners of Flex Health, had the privilege of sitting...

What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury?

14 February 2023

The anterior cruciate ligament is a ligament found in your knee. It is a strong band of tissue which joins the thigh bone to...

Why Children need to visit a Physiotherapist

15 January 2023

Paediatric physiotherapy is a field of clinical practice focused on the provision of rehabilitation services to children from birth, during childhood and throughout their...

How to avoid slips, trips, and falls this winter

8 December 2022

Slips, trips, and falls accidents in Hull and East Yorkshire increase during the Autumn and Winter season for a number of reasons: there is...