Welcome to the new OST website
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. New features include a timetable, to keep track of whats going on at OST throughout the week. Let us know what you think by emailing us at...
View ArticleNew Sports Therapist Joining OST
Ocean Sports Therapy would like to introduce their new Sports Therapist, Jane Younger. Jane is a graduate Sports Therapist and holds a keen passion for the career. Whist studying at the University of...
View ArticleNew Sports Therapist: Martin Paice
I am a graduate Sports Therapist from the University of Gloucestershire and whilst studying, I gained experience working with Cheltenham RFC, GB ladies ice hockey camps, Newbury RFC and a short...
View ArticleMassage Therapist Joined OST
Joseph Howorth My name is Joseph Howorth, graduated in June 2016 in Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons). Specialised in Sports medicine, exercise physiology and sports/gait biomechanics. Qualified...
View ArticleInjury of the Month – Patella Dislocation
Firstly, welcome to Injury of the Month! This is the first injury blog in what will be an ongoing series. The aim of this is to be informative and educational and help as many people as we can. This...
View ArticleSports Injury Myths
MYTH MONDAY: “Rest is always best.” This is not true. While rest may initially reduce inflammation and pain, it will not treat a soft tissue injury (i.e., muscle, ligament and tendon sprains, strains...
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Why use Ktape?
Why do we use Ktape and what is it? A commonly asked question here at OST so we thought we would explain the tape a little more! - Posture Benefits, Ktape will stimulate our skin receptors and provide...
View ArticleOST INJURY PREVENTION TIPS
1. Training Always plan your training to progress gradually, roughly at a 10% increase (mileage) per week. It is also very important to mix up your training containing a mixture of high and low...
View ArticleOn The Move!
Ocean Sports Therapy has some exciting news; as of the 2nd March 2020 we will be moving our Oxfordshire clinic location to The Wallingford Sports Park. Our primary clinic is still running full time...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Business Contingency Plan
This policy outlines the plans we have to protect our practitioners, customers and business from the effects of a widespread Covid-19 outbreak. However, the situation can change rapidly and while we...
View ArticleDry Needling (Modern Acupuncture)
What is dry needling? Dry needling uses a thin filiform needle that penetrates the soft tissues. Such needles have a thin flexible pointed tip to allow for a very quick, often pain free penetration of...
View ArticleCOVID19 Operation Protocol
To ensure we can maintain the safety of our patients and staff whilst still meeting the health needs of our local population, Ocean Sports Therapy will be operating slightly differently and will comply...
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