BBC Children in Need

Jeff was out of the clinic last week helping Paddy McGuinness on his epic, ultra challenge for BBC Radio 2’s Children In Need….raising over £9m and counting!  Paddy McGuinness took on the ultimate endurance ride of his life – leaving from Wales on Monday, cycling through England and finishing in Scotland, all to help raise money […]

Activation Physiotherapy

“Hobbling into John Gripper’s consulting room at Harris & Ross in Manchester I wanted to know if I had reached the end of my hip replacement recovery. Was I to expect no more in the way of mobility? Had I expected too much all along? Was pain, instability & uneven gait forever part of my […]

Sleep ok?

Harris & Ross top physio Dave Williams tells us about the importance of sleep in enabling the body to rest and recover. “Having worked in football for 8 years, I fully understand the demands of the working week & the effect on personal wellbeing & family life. Too often we dedicate so much to the job; in commuting, numerous meetings, […]

Understanding Lower Back Pain

With 98% of adults experiencing lower back pain at some point in their life, let’s look at possible causes, a range of solutions, and different ways to avoid it.  Possible causes: For some, back pain might be brought about by a specific incident – a tweak when lifting, bending over the wrong way and feeling […]

I Like To Move It

Best Exercise Options for All Ages Being physically active is an essential component of overall health and welfare. Getting up and moving around can keep your body and mind in good shape no matter how old you are. However, choosing the best course of action can be challenging when faced with so many choices. That’s […]

Want to learn how to rehab like an athlete?

We see lots of patients here at Harris & Ross – lots of elite athletes needing to get back to their special sport. But also many more people just like you or me, just trying to recover from their own injuries and get back to doing what they love; whether that be walking the dog, […]

What to expect from your first appointment?

It’s perfectly normal to feel a little anxious and wonder what to expect for your first appointment. Here at Harris and Ross we set high standards to ensure all patients that come into our clinic receive the best possible care. New Patient Assessment sessions can vary from practice to practice. Here at Harris and Ross […]

Should I stop when it hurts?

One question we get asked a lot here at Harris & Ross is “should I stop XYZ when it hurts?”. Physio Dave Williams answers…… “The answer to this is not always! It will depend on the problem and situation, but pain does not always relate to damage or harm particularly with lower back pain. We know that […]