BLOG: Kinesio/Sport Tape – what is it? And how does it work?
Have you seen athletes running around with coloured tape strapped to them? Find out how and why Sport Tape works in this blog with Tom Heeley.
BLOG: Bad back? Here are some tips to help
Therapist Lauren Dobson explains why so many of us encounter back pain and suggest some stretches to help reduce the symptoms
Find the extra ‘one percent’ to make you a winner
Function Jigsaw have devised a course that helps players from any sport achieve that extra one percent to make the difference between winning and losing
Blog: Why the ‘No Pain, No Gain’ approach is misleading
By Lauren Dobson There is an old saying knocking around that goes: ‘No Pain, No Gain’. Regrettably, some athletes misinterpret this and believe it means that any uncomfortable sensation can be worked through. Pushing through fatigue, muscle soreness and muscle pain is one thing. Understanding how hard to push yourself without causing any problems, is…
Leicester Lions make Function Jigsaw their latest signing
Leicester Lions Rugby Club will benefit from Function Jigsaw's medical and conditioning support this season.
Angus Smith and Emily Patch become part of the Function Jigsaw team
Function Jigsaw are delighted to announce their support for Great Britain age group triathletes Angus Smith and Emily Patch.
BLOG: Eat well and help yourself recover better
Are you aware of the role that food has in the process which helps you recover from injury? Therapist Lauren Dobson explains step-by-step.
VIDEO: How to use our Active Roller on your glutes
The Active Roller is ideal to loosen any knots that can be found in the gluteus maximus (backside) and can also help alleviate lower back pain. This short and easy-to-do workout can really help free you up before or after exercise.
Function Jigsaw hold cyclists education day to improve ‘marginal gains’
Function Jigsaw held an education day at the HQ of Giant UK for cyclists to help improve the marginal gains that could improve their performance in a race.
Six drills for a better squat
Drill 1: Squatting This is a fundamental movement skill. As children and babies we all squat, crawl and lunge but due to the demands of work and injuries through life, we lose the ability and mobility to execute these drills correctly, writes Tom Heeley. The stretches and drills I will examine in this set of blogs will…