Knee pain while going downstairs?
Knee pain while going downstairs? Our friends at APOSHealth have written a useful article on just that, so read on to find out why this happens, what might cause it and how to help avoid it. One of the most frequent complaints about knee pain is of aching when climbing up and down stairs. So, […]
Delighted with my DonJoy brace
“Delighted with my DonJoy brace” – Emily Foster got in touch about the DonJoy brace she had fitted at our Wilmslow clinic as part of her treatment with John Gripper. “Just over a year ago I ruptured my ACL whilst skiing. After many months of possible surgery dates being pushed back and slowly regaining the […]
Managing Osteoarthritis.
It can be a long wait for surgery these days. So, if you suffer with intermittent or chronic knee pain, or have mild to severe knee osteoarthritis , you may be on the long waiting list for surgery. If that’s you, what can you do to manage the pain? Learning how to manage osteoarthritis as […]
What to expect for 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. In the current circumstances we want you to feel as safe as possible, with the […]
Tips for training when gyms re-open
Keen gym-goer and Senior Physiotherapist at our Wilmslow and Manchester clinics, John Gripper gives his top tips for avoiding injuries when the gyms reopen. Start Easy If you normally lift heavy weights in the gym but have been running, cycling, or doing nothing for the past 6 weeks (due to gym closures), it’s important to […]
“I will be forever grateful to Dave Williams for his help” – Charlie Blanks
Charlie Blanks worked really hard with Dave Williams at our Wilmslow clinic in 2020. He’s now smashed his rehab and training and recently signed with Portugese Football team Lusitano Sad. Congratulations! “Receiving the news that I’d fractured my L5 vertebrae was very hard to hear as I knew I’d be out of action for a […]
Jeff’s top 5 working from home tips
We are seeing more and more patients who are suffering pain as a result of working from home…..to try and combat this Jeff has put together his top 5 working from home tips. “Mental health and physical health are inextricably linked. Even more so now, during this global pandemic! There is no doubt these are […]
We are recruiting!
Physio wanted! A Full Time Senior Physiotherapist is required in our busy multidisciplinary private Wilmslow clinic. The ideal candidate should be at least 3 years qualified with experience of working in a sporting environment and/or a private clinic. The role involves treating private patients together with elite athletes. You will be working alongside sports massage […]
The confidence to ski!
Ann Baron – Donjoy review. Ann Baron came along to our Snow event last year and ended up buying a brace for her forthcoming ski holiday. She’s kindly written us a review of the brace. “I bought my Donjoy knee brace following a Harris & Ross pre -ski season event last year, and after talking […]
“You have given me the help to recover quicker and will always be my first port of call if I have an injury”
Tom Brookes is a Downhill Mountain Biker who came to us after suffering a bad injury aged just 14….. “I dislocated my hip , tore leg, foot and hip ligaments and suffered nerve damage to my sciatic and peroneal nerves after a mountain bike crash. At first I had no use of my right leg […]