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Who can take part?

✅ You’re eligible if:
You’re a woman aged 18+

You play football recreationally once a week

You’ve had leg pain for over 3 months (hamstring, quad, calf, knee, hip)

 

❌ This study isn’t suitable if you:
Had surgery in the last 3 months

Are pregnant

Have leg pain that began less than 3 months ago

What does it involve?

✍️ Observation Phase: Weeks 1–6 

 🗓️ 21 July – 25 August 2025 

  • Complete a 2-minute questionnaire each week

✋ Treatment Phase: Weeks 7–12

🗓️ 1 September – 12 October 2025

💆‍♀️ In-person massage sessions:

  • Week 7 – w/c 1 Sept: 80 mins (consultation, massage, self-care)

  • Week 9 – w/c 15 Sept: 60 mins (massage, self care)

  • Week 11 – w/c 29 Sept: 60 mins (massage, self care)

🧘‍♀️ Online group rehab sessions:

  • Week 8 – w/c 8 Sept: 40 mins online group rehab

  • Week 10 – w/c 22 Sept: 40 mins online group rehab

  • Week 12 – w/c 6 Oct: 40 mins online group rehab

🔁 Follow-Up Phase: Weeks 13–16
🗓️ 13 October – 3 November 2025

  • Continue weekly questionnaires

  • Final short feedback session to reflect on progress

What does it cost?

Total cost: £120 (valued at £420)

Pay by 7 July 2025 via bank transfer
If the cost feels like a stretch, get in touch, I’m happy to work something out.

Get in Touch / Sign Up

Interested in taking part or want to find out more?
I’d love to have a quick chat to answer your questions and explain how it all works.

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