At first glance, starting out on a bike for the first time seems easy – all you need is yourself, some comfortable clothing and the bike, right? Well… Sort of. Cycling actually has a lot more to it than you might think. While you might not see it at first glance, all...

At Star Physio, we’re proud to have two members of staff who have received Doctorates for their research into tendinopathy. Doctors James Debenham and Merv Travers have published research in Achilles Tendinopathy in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.  We...

Getting your bike fitted to your body is crucial for beginner cyclists to avoid injuries down the line. If your bike is not fitted through a professional fitting service and you rely on feel alone to find the right position, you risk teaching yourself poor technique,...

Overuse injuries can appear as sudden, agonising flare-ups of pain, commonly affecting the tendon that seem to come out of nowhere, or they can manifest as nagging ongoing pain that is somewhat manageable but restricts training or performance. Either way, overuse...