Tom Varcoe Physio

Tom Varcoe Physio Physiotherapy

23/07/2026

Exciting news! 🙌

I’m pleased to now offer gym-based rehabilitation at , Langage Business Park, Plymouth.

If your injury keeps coming back or you’re struggling to get back to the activities you enjoy, this is for you.

This isn’t about quick fixes or temporary relief. It’s about identifying the root cause of your pain, building strength and confidence, and giving you a personalised rehabilitation plan to help you return to doing what you love.

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, dealing with persistent pain, or looking to get back to the gym safely, I’m here to help.

📍 Gym-Based Rehabilitation now available at Wilsmore Physiotherapy, Langage Business Park, Plymouth.

Ready to take the next step? Get in touch or book your appointment via the link in my bio.

15/07/2026

Had back pain? 👀

How long can you hold this for? ⏱️

This is the Sorensen test — a simple way of testing the endurance of the muscles that help support your lower back.

After back pain, it’s common for people to focus only on getting pain to settle. But rebuilding strength, endurance and confidence in your back is an important part of returning to the things you enjoy.

The aim is to gradually improve your capacity so your back is better prepared for everyday life, work, sport and exercise.

Back pain is rarely about one muscle or one structure — it’s about how your body adapts to the demands placed on it.

Build capacity. Build confidence. Keep moving. 💪

How long can you hold it for? ⏱️

02/07/2026

We all want pain to settle quickly, and sometimes short-term treatments can help. But if that’s all we ever rely on, we’re often treating the symptoms rather than improving the body’s ability to cope.

Long-term injury prevention is about building capacity through the right amount of movement, strength and gradual progression. It’s not about avoiding activity—it’s about preparing your body for it.

The goal isn’t to become injury-proof. It’s to become more resilient. 💪

25/06/2026

Did you guess? Let me know in the comments, if these symptoms sound familiar, send me a message GuessTheInjury

31/05/2026

The Thomas Test is commonly used to assess hip flexor tightness.

How to try it:
• Sit on the edge of a bed or bench
• Roll back holding one knee to your chest
• Let the other leg fully relax

If the hanging leg stays lifted or the knee straightens, it may suggest hip flexor tightness.

But here’s the important part 👇

A lot of people get told they have “tight hip flexors” when the issue may actually be:
• Hip joint irritation
• Reduced hip mobility
• Weakness or poor control
• Overload from training or sitting
• Even symptoms referred from another area

So don’t just stretch because you feel tight.

Understanding WHY it feels tight matters more.

Helping people get back to feeling their best is always the goal.
20/05/2026

Helping people get back to feeling their best is always the goal.

Plymouth Half 🩵🩵🩵 sub 2 🤕 Breakthrough T1D 🩵
17/05/2026

Plymouth Half 🩵🩵🩵 sub 2 🤕 Breakthrough T1D 🩵

05/05/2026

Had Achilles, ankle, calf or plantar fasciitis pain before?
This might be the piece you’re missing.

When you run, your ankle and calf can take 6–7x your bodyweight every step.

It’s one of the most overlooked areas in training—yet one of the most important for staying injury-free.

Small work over time = big difference.

Happy to help if you need some guidance

18/04/2026

Research and clinical frameworks consistently show that a criteria-based approach reduces re-injury risk.

That means building:
✔️ Strength (e.g. calf capacity)
✔️ Load tolerance (e.g. hopping)
✔️ Movement control
✔️ And most importantly… how your body responds over 24 hours

The 2 tests in this video are a great start — but they’re only part of the bigger picture.

If you’re guessing your way back into running, you’re more likely to end up back at square one.

Want a clear, step-by-step return to running plan?
Drop me a message and would be Happy To Help

02/04/2026

Eccentric hamstring trainin can cut injury risk by ~50% 📉
Not stretching. Not massage. Strength in length = protection.

Rudisill, S.S., Varady, N.H., Kucharik, M.P., Eberlin, C.T. and Martin, S.D. (2023) Evidence-based hamstring injury prevention and risk factor management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(7), pp. 1927–1942. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465221083998

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