Fit 1st Therapy

Women’s health . . . .

Working through a scapulothoracic mobilisation technique today.

The shoulder is not just the glenohumeral joint. It functions as a complex interaction between the glenohumeral joint, acromioclavicular joint, sternoclavicular joint and the scapular-thoracic articulation.

Restrictions or altered mechanics through any part of this complex can contribute to:

• Shoulder impingement
• Rotator cuff-related pain
• Reduced overhead mobility
• Periscapular tension and stiffness
• Neck and upper thoracic discomfort
• Postural loading patterns

This style of manual therapy aims to improve scapular movement over the thoracic wall, reduce surrounding tissue tension, and support more efficient shoulder mechanics.

As always, hands-on treatment works best alongside appropriate exercise, load management, and addressing any wider contributing factors.

Fit 1st Therapy is a musculoskeletal therapy practice based in Maidstone, Kent, providing hands-on assessment and treatment for pain, injury, and movement-related problems.

Russell has a wealth of experience providing manual therapy, particularly in sports. Adopting a structural approach to treatment and often using direct techniques, he utilises a variety of mobilisation, stretching, massage, adjustment techniques and dry needling to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Nikita uses a range of hands-on techniques including soft tissue work, joint mobilisations and stretching techniques to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal complaints, while providing a supportive and calming treatment experience.

For contact info and booking visit the website - link in bio!

Exciting news - the Fit 1st Therapy team has a new member! We are so happy to have Nikita on board! She will be offering her services at our practise on Milton Street in Maidstone!!

New website and online booking will be live this week for all info and bookings! In the meantime time drop us an email or WhatsApp to get booked in or answer any questions you may have!

Keep your eyes open for our next post for more info on Nikita and the services she offers.

PFPS, (patella femoral pain syndrome) often called “runner’s knee,” is one of the most common sources of knee pain—especially during the summer running boom! It’s frequently seen in runners due to factors like weak hip abductors, tight IT bands, and poor movement mechanics. Women are at slightly higher risk due to a naturally wider pelvis and greater Q angle, which can put extra stress on the kneecap. If you’re noticing pain around or behind your kneecap—especially when running, climbing stairs, or squatting—it might be PFPS. The good news? Manual therapy, targeted rehab, and simple movement tweaks can help get you back to pain-free running. Don’t ignore your knee pain—get it checked out and keep moving strong this summer!

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A couple from the weekend . Big win for the might Nomads, followed by an afternoon of 6 nations fixtures!

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Great day today, a cracking game of rugby to watch. A real physical battle resulting in a narrow loss, that could have gone either way.

Here’s me on my pitch side duties checking for a fracture and / or an IP dislocation.

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If you have a sports club, social sports team or you are an individual looking for event support, feel free to get in touch!