CSD Physiotherapy

CSD Physiotherapy Physiotherapist based in Cumbernauld specialising in MSK, sports injuries and Women’s Health

The clinic is now closed for the holidays! What a first year it’s been, thank you to all my wonderful clients and to all...
23/12/2025

The clinic is now closed for the holidays! What a first year it’s been, thank you to all my wonderful clients and to all the new friends I’ve met through physio that’s made having my own clinic that bit less scary!

We’ll be back on Wednesday 7th January but emergency appointments are available - please email [email protected] to arrange these.

I hope everyone has an amazing a holiday and remember don’t get too excited about the break and drastically increase the training load!

*This photo of Bear took about 15mins and half a bag of dog biscuits to get the perfect pose so please enjoy 😂*

25/10/2025

Another example of some end stage rehab, with the programme designed to bring the injured tissues back in line with the surrounding tissues, and to help promote improved performance and injury reduction at training.

This athlete is an 800m runner, so each exercise has been chosen to further develop and train her fast twitch muscles, and prepare her body for the high impact and loading that comes with running at the higher speeds, just in time for indoor preseason to start.

Posted with consent from the incredible .mykirkpatrick

*Thursday 6pm is now gone*Availability for next week! If you would like to be added to a cancellation list, please email...
19/10/2025

*Thursday 6pm is now gone*

Availability for next week!

If you would like to be added to a cancellation list, please email [email protected]

This weekend we were at the .athletics Flat ‘n’ Fast 6 and what a day it was! Incredible running and a multitude of PB’s...
14/09/2025

This weekend we were at the .athletics Flat ‘n’ Fast 6 and what a day it was! Incredible running and a multitude of PB’s achieved on an incredibly fast course. It was great seeing former clients racing and helping other athletes with post-race massage recovery and advice for niggles that deceived to make an appearance.

Special thanks to who came along to help in the tent today and to some speedy podium-winners and repping some CSD merch!

Well done to the guys at Stride for producing another solid event at the West Lothian Cycle circuit.

11/09/2025

A few weekends ago we sponsored and provided physio and massage support for the mileclassic Monument Mile held at Stirling University. This was a one mile race held at the university track with the full show of light and pyrotechnics, where athletes were out to gain PB’s and acquire the bragging rights of a sub-4 minute mile.

The event was absolutely amazing and we had such a great time, meeting some truly inspirational athletes and super speedy youngsters making their way through the ranks in Scotland.

We’d like to give a massive thanks to those who’s helped us with set up and general chat throughout the evening. Spirits were high even in the constant downpour! Hopefully we’ll be back again next year!

20/08/2025

Return to training testing.

Some testing for this 800m athlete on the track as part of her end-stage rehab post knee injury.

Checking how her knee responds over different distances at high speeds:
10m x3
30m x3
50m x2
100m x2
Race stars x2

Testing designed to test how her knee handles holding a max speed over progressively longer distances (with a rolling start) then checking it with sudden, explosive movements over an 800m start. Her pain levels were checked after each rep before progressing to the next distance.

02/07/2025

Postpartum series - 12 weeks and onwards

At 12 weeks if all has continued to progress well with no setbacks or symptom flare ups, you can begin to return to sport-specific impact training.

The video below has some examples of specific training for returning to running, but these can easily be adapted to suit your chosen sport.

For returning to running, a graded return to advised, following a programme such as couch to 5km (mixture of walking and running) to allow the pelvic floor to build the strength endurance it requires to withstand the constant impact of running. This is also a good time to liaise with your running coach (if you have one) about slowly getting back into training.

01/07/2025

Postpartum series - weeks 8-12

Following your medical check up at 6 weeks, you can begin to incorporate impact exercise to start training the pelvic floor for impact exercise, alongside progressing your core and lower limb strength.

Make sure to progress the power walking slowly as intervals rather than going to straight into longer walks.

Remember to look out for the following symptoms. If these occur, ease off the aggravating activity and consult a qualified pelvic health progression:

- va**nal bleeding outwith menstruation
- pressure/bulging in the va**na
- urinary or faecal incontinence
- MSK pain

27/06/2025

Postpartum series - Weeks 4-6

Continuing to progress the lower limb rehab alongside the core and pelvic floor exercises from the weeks before.

Light cardio work can now be introduced as well in the form of walking, indoor bike (if your perineum can withstand the pressure) and the cross trainer. Remember to keep the effort level low (RPE 3-4/10) and work at a pace you can still breathe easily and hold a conversation.

Week 6 is when you should receive your medical check up from the GP. It is vitally important you receive this before beginning any higher intensity/high impact exercise. It is also recommended you receive a pelvic floor check by a physiotherapist/qualified health professional to ensure everything is ready to progress on.

26/06/2025

Postpartum series - weeks 2-4

Beginning to progress our lower limb strengthening alongside our regular pelvic floor exercises, ensuring the pelvic floor contractions are incorporated into each exercise (we are beginning to link pelvic floor and core muscles).

Start with a low set and rep range, and gradually increase this before moving on to the next progressive exercise.

Reminder of symptoms to watch for:
- pressure/bulging in va**na
- urinary/faecal incontinence
- bleeding not related to menstruation
- MSK pain (back, hips, leg pain etc)

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