Sports Spotlight on: Hockey
Dave Williams, of our Altrincham and Wilmslow clinics, shines a ‘Sports Spotlight’ on Hockey……. Hockey’s popularity, particularly in the women’s game, grew after the brilliant success of Team GB in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. It is however a sport which, like most others, comes with its own risk of injuries. The most common injuries […]
Frequently Asked: “GP or a Physio?”
Sometimes we hear from patients who have woken up in pain, and they call up asking “should I see my GP or a physio?” We asked our Wilmslow based Physio Chris to give us his thoughts. “One in five people consult a GP about a musculoskeletal problem each year (Arthritis Research UK, 2009). 17-30% of […]
“I have my life back!”
Moira Warby “I have my life back!” We love hearing your feedback, and we always aim to get you back to being able to do the things you love! Thanks for getting in touch Moira! “I’ve pretty much always struggled with back pain, over the years. I slipped a couple of discs 20 years ago, […]
Sports Spotlight on: Football
Here, for this Sport Spotlight on Football, Andy Renshaw shares his in-depth knowledge about the sport, common injuries, and how to avoid them. Andy Renshaw is a Consultant Physiotherapist here at Harris & Ross, with lots of experience in Premier League Football Physiotherapy – including as Head Physio for Liverpool FC. “What injuries do you […]
Frequently Asked: “Should I be having pre / post event treatment?”
As Physios, one question we hear a lot is – should I be having pre / post event treatment? What are the benefits of having pre or post treatment? Will it help my performance during the event? Any athlete, professional or amateur, will greatly benefit from pre and post event Sports Massage. The aims of […]
“Fantastic advice and attention”
We love receiving your feedback and this was a good one from Fran Quigley, who received ‘fantastic advice and attention’ from Sophie Tucker. “I commenced my physio treatment with Sophie at the end of January this year. I found the pre- Covid appointments helpful and insightful. They got me off on the right foot (pun […]
Frequently Asked: “How do I know if I need a scan or an X-Ray?”
Dave, our popular Wilmslow based Senior Physiotherapist, is frequently asked: do I need a scan or an X-Ray? Here he explains his answer…… “The answer to this question will be injury dependent. There isn’t always a right or wrong. We should ask ourselves; “will having some imaging done change the management and decision making?” These […]
Sports Spotlight on: Swimming
Next up under the ‘sport spotlight’, is Swimming. A popular sport that’s been missed by many during 2020, our Physio Becky (in our Altrincham and Wilmslow clinics) takes a look at common injuries; tips for treatment and prevention, and making the most of your time in the pool….. With swimming pools starting to reopen, pros […]
Sports Spotlight on: Running
This week we caught up with Oliver Taylor, our Wilmslow based Podiatrist / Chiropodist / Foot man, for our Sports Spotlight on Running and how to avoid injury …… “On the 19th March 2020, gyms around the country officially closed their doors due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, and continued to stay shut until the […]
Frequently Asked: “How soon can I…………?”
How Soon Can I ………? A question our Physios get asked very frequently is “How soon after surgery can I return to…… work / driving / sport / normal / etc? ” Our Wigan Physiotherapist Stef has given us her thoughts…….. There are lots of different factors influencing this answer; depending on what surgery you […]