Unable to run, to ultra-marathons and finishing 2nd!

“After treatment and hard work, I was able to run the Jurassic Coast 30km challenge and finished in third place! Since then I’ve gone on to run multiple 30km trail races, as well as a 50km ultramarathon in June – finishing second.”

Katie N
Ultra marathon runner and ReBalance client since 2020

Services

Injury Assessment and Treatment
Sports Massage

“I came to ReBalance Injury Clinic in May 2020, when an Achilles tendon injury had effectively stopped me from running. As a long-time distance runner, I was genuinely afraid that I might be facing the end – the pain was that intense.

Abby and I began our work together remotely (due to Covid), with a thorough assessment and an immediate plan to maintain activity while diagnosing the root of the problem. This proactive approach to therapy enabled me to stay active and optimistic, which was hugely important to my mental health.

Over the past year, Abby has worked patiently and steadily to develop a plan to strengthen the things that need strengthening – surprisingly this has primarily been my feet! At every turn, Abby paid attention to the ‘small things’ (a twinge here, a pull there, an ache that I was ready to accept), taking them seriously and reading these signs to help us tailor my therapy programme.”

“One year later, I am thrilled (and so grateful!) to report that I completed a 30km trail race, finishing in 3rd place overall!!! I have now completed multiple 30km trail races, as well as my first 50km ultramarathon! I honestly could not have imagined this when we started and owe the achievements to Abby and her team.

I honestly could not have imagined this back in May 2020 and owe so much to Abby and her team. The friend who initially referred me to ReBalance Injury Clinic said that Abby is “magic” – I couldn’t agree more. But now I know that magic is underpinned by an incredible depth of knowledge about sports science, as well as a holistic approach that cares for both physical and mental health.

ReBalance Injury Clinic helped me to resume running after an Achilles tendon injury. After 12 months of treatment and hard work, I was able to run the Jurassic Coast 30km challenge in 2021 – and finished in third place! Since then I’ve gone on to run multiple 30km trail races, as well as a 50km ultramarathon in June 2022 (finishing second).”

We have loved working with Katie, seeing her improve from being in pain and limited with her activity to not only completing some very challenging races, but in unbelievable times is what we love about our job. Keep up the great work Katie!