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thank you from our physio
A thank you from Denise Godfrey for giving her the opportunity to be the club and PL physio this year.
Oct 17, 2020


Getting you prepared for when the season kicks off
Let’s get you prepared for when the Season finally kicks off with some advice regarding severe muscle pain.
May 20, 2020


Help with your musculoskeletal problems
Our Premier League physio, Denise Godfrey, is classified as an essential service and available to help with your musculoskeletal problems.
Apr 4, 2020


Introducing your new premier league physio
Denise Godfrey is the Sports Physiotherapist for the new BTH Raiders Premier League soccer team in the upcoming 2020 season.
Dec 20, 2019


How to enjoy your Christmas without Injury!
Our sports physiotherapist, Denise Godfrey, offers some very helpful tips on how to keep us all safe from injuries over the festive period.
Dec 11, 2019

I’ve pulled my hamstrings again.. And again!
I’ve pulled my hamstrings again.. And again! If you’re an avid soccer player or runner, you may identify with this… Recurrent hamstring...
Aug 21, 2019

Heading The Ball | Denise Godfrey, Physio
Is it a bad idea to do headers? Well if you head the ball like I do with the top of your head then it can make your neck sore! More...
Jun 19, 2019

Core Training | Denise Godfrey, Physio
If you’ve ever been to a weights session with a trainer or a Pilates class, you’ll often hear your instructor/trainer say “activate your...
Apr 24, 2019

Get Fit To Play | Denise Godfrey, Physio
At beginning of season many injuries I see are because the player has done too much exercise, too soon! Our muscles and tendons can...
Feb 23, 2019


Glutes & Hamstring Strengthening Exercises | Denise Godfrey, Physio
Hamstring - Stage One Glutes - Stage One Stages Two & Three coming to you soon At Belrose family physio and Castlereagh Physio Denise...
Jul 11, 2018


Ankle Sprains | Denise Godfrey, Physio
In soccer ankle sprains are fairly common resulting from inversion (a rolling in of the heel and possibly mid foot) forces. A pothole in...
Jul 3, 2018

Physio Blog Achilles Tendinopathy | Denise Godfrey, Physio
Achilles Tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy is a common cause of heel pain and is common in running or jumping sports. The management of...
Jun 13, 2018


Part 2 - Shoulder Injuries | Denise Godfrey, Physio
The painful shoulder without trauma Your shoulder is made up of three bones : the humerus , shoulder blade ( scapular) and collarbone (...
May 23, 2018


Shoulder Injuries | Denise Godfrey, Physio
Shoulder pain in soccer players can occur due to trauma ie. a fall onto the outstretched hand or arm, a blow to the shoulder joint itself...
May 7, 2018

My upper traps is so tight!
“My upper trapezius is so tight!” – Should you keep pushing and prodding it to get rid of the “tightness”? Or do you actually need to...
Apr 9, 2018


Resident Physio Shares Her Warm Up Program
Our Soccer season is upon us! Most of you would have started training now, and I wanted to share an injury prevention program that I use...
Mar 26, 2018

Welcome to the Physio Blog
Welcome to the physio blog My name is Denise Godfrey and I have been a player for BTH Raiders for 12 years. During that time I have also...
Mar 6, 2018
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