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Summer sports means sprain and strains...
By Anna Simons MCSP - Chartered Physiotherapist
The recent spell of warm sunny weather
has brought us all out of hiding
and onto the sports fields and
lawns of Newport for a spot of
fun and games. Sadly this has
meant an increased number
of Sprains Strains and swollen
bruised joints, as are muscles;
ligaments and tendons are put
through more than their usual.
So just toput you in thepicture;
A sprain occurs in a ligament
and can be mild, (grade 1, only a
few fibres torn and no instability) or
much more serious (a full rupture, grade3)
resulting in severe pain, swelling,bruising, gross
instability and total lack of function.
A strain occurs in a muscle and is also graded from
grade1, a few torn fibres, minimal loss
of strength and pain up to a grade
3; a complete tear resulting in
significant muscle weakness,
severe loss of function but
minimal to no pain of
contraction.
I’ve seen the complete range
in the practice this week. From
ruptured Achilles tendons now
in recovery needing stretching
and propreoctive re-education
to twisted knee ligaments needing
rest, ice in compression and elevation,
(R.I.C.E) and ultrasound treatment.
Whether you injury in acute and done recently or
chronic (years old) it’s always worth getting advice
and treatment to help you recover.
Contact Anna for friendly professional advice about your injury on
01952 811525 or Mobile 07887 930642
COMMERCIAL FEATURE
On Saturday 27 June a small band of Shrewsbury &
Newport Canals Trust enthusiasts gathered at the Black
Shed in Newport, for the second year running, to boat
along the Newport Canal. The canal is divided into
sections by the filled in locks and other obstructions,
so the idea was tomanhandle the canoes from section
to section. At the same to time they planned to extend
an organized litter pick on the bank and clean up the
canal by collecting rubbish and litter and removing
anything that should not be there.
The parts of the Newport Canal that are in water are a
Site of Special Scientific Interest, so permission for the
trip had to be obtained from Natural England (NE). NE
agreed but limited their approval to just five boats so
as not to disturb the environment
The five canoes set off eastwards towards the A41 and,
almost immediately, discovered a large doll floating
in the canal. It was immediately given a home in the
floating “litter lighter” being used to carry debris and it
was towed behind one of the boats for the duration.
The equivalent of about 8 bin bags of rubbish were
collected, mainly bottles and cans and packets. The
biggest items were some upholstered chairs which
had to be dragged out with great difficulty.
After returning to the Black Shed some of the boats
set off westwards, offering a chance to admire the
magnificent lilies growing at that end.
A small group of SNCT volunteers helped the crews
transport the boats from section to section and a good
time was had by all.
Dinghy Dawdle on the Newport Canal
by John Myers of the Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust
Photograph courtesy: Richard Knisely-Marpole
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