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Arabian Business
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- Business
- Arabian Business
Burjeel Holdings acquires PhysioTrio Physiotherapy Center in Riyadh
Burjeel Holdings, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)-listed super-speciality healthcare services provider in the region, has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia following the acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in Riyadh's PhysioTrio Physiotherapy Center. The deal was done through its subsidiary, Burjeel Arabia, and reinforces the company's commitment to advancing its capabilities in physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in Saudi. Burjeel expands Saudi healthcare footprint PhysioTrio, established in 2013, is known for its patient care, operational efficiency, and high patients demand. It will become part of Burjeel's PhysioTherabia network, the largest physiotherapy and wellness network in the Kingdom. PhysioTrio is an advanced center with a strong focus on sports rehabilitation. It holds key partnerships, including contracts with the Ministry of Sport, positioning Burjeel to offer cutting-edge sports rehab services tailored to athletes and active individuals across the region. Renowned for its leadership in sports rehabilitation and wellness, PhysioTherabia will empower the facility to scale its services, streamline operations, and better address the evolving healthcare needs of the local community. Integration into the network will also provide access to centralised protocols, AI-driven assessment tools, and standardised training programs. Safeer Ahamed, Co-CEO of Burjeel Holdings, commented: 'Saudi Arabia represents a key pillar in our long-term growth strategy. The acquisition of PhysioTrio expands our footprint here and aligns with our vision to elevate access to high-quality, specialised physiotherapy and wellness services.' With the acquisition of the new center, PhysioTherabia now operates 30 facilities across Saudi Arabia, including Specialist Physiotherapy Center in Mecca and eight others in Riyadh. Abdulmohsen Al Ashry, Regional CEO – KSA at Burjeel Holdings, added: 'Our expansive network provides a solid foundation to elevate the services of the newly integrated facility, enabling the delivery of advanced rehabilitation programs and strengthening access to high-quality physiotherapy care across the region.' The new acquisition builds on Burjeel's recent initiatives in Saudi Arabia, like the integration of Aspris Healthcare, a mental health platform in Riyadh, through its joint venture Alkalma.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trainer Shares 4 Common Calf Raise Mistakes Affecting Strength and Size
Newsflash: Two sets of lazy calf raises after leg day won't build anything but disappointment. Small calves might feel like a genetic curse, but the real problem is how most guys train them. On the Coach Em Up podcast, sports rehab specialist and trainer David Grey shared four common mistakes that directly impact your calf gains—or the lack thereof. "Calf raises are neglected," he said. "Consistently, I have seen athletes that have had Achilles problems for years, and they're not strong there at all." We train our quads and hamstrings—albeit begrudgingly—so why not give calves the same attention? Fix your form and finally watch them grow by addressing these common calf raise mistakes. "The load that you could lift is so much lower than what you could do going from a deficit to just above neutral," he said. Grey's not saying to ditch full range of motion entirely—but when it comes to building pure calf strength, the bottom half of the movement is where the real money is. Training through a full range often creates active insufficiency, limiting how much force your calves can actually produce. Most guys go way too light on calf raises—often because they're focused on using a deep range of motion. But as David Grey points out, that comes at the cost of real load. "A good athlete should be able to pack a lot of weight on a Smith machine," he said. "A seated calf is good to have in every now, and then but a standing calf is definitely your best option," Grey shared. "Because they're going too light, they do them all the time," Grey said about calf raise frequency. If the load isn't challenging enough, you're not stimulating growth, just going through the motions. Instead of chasing frequency, focus on progressive overload with serious intent.
