Richard signed up with me after seeing the huge improvements in his wife’s fitness after training with me for several months. We carried out all the normal physical assessments and looked at Richards history of injuries and operations.
Due to matters outside of our control there were some movement patterns that we were not going to be able to change, however, what we definitely could do was improve Richards strength in order to take some of the pressure away from joints that were in danger of wear and tear.
Richard saw significant improvements in his strength, stability and balance which were all key in reducing his chance of injury. Richards physical improvements resulted in him gaining the confidence needed to play hockey to the best of his abilities and to a higher level than he had been able to prior to seeing me. Richard showed a huge amount of strength in character in bouncing back from his injury and I am delighted to see him fully enjoying his passion of competitive hockey.
Will has been looking after me since 2017. I have to admit to being an exercise phobe but this has not stopped Will from pushing me forward with his humor and tolerance. At age 56 I really thought my hockey days were on the wane particularly after an Achilles tear, a partial knee replacement and a perennially aching back. But Will did not accept this when he adopted me, through his patience and expertise I now play better than I did 10 years ago, my back does not ache and with a metal knee I feel more like Wolverine than a grey haired man (shame about the abs though). I have even played for the South Region and recently trialled for England indoor. Thanks Will.
