Andrew is back to full fitness
Andrew Green, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard wrote to tell us about how John Gripper a popular Physio at both our Manchester and Wilmslow clinics, has finally sorted out his back issues….. “I’ve been struggling with a bad back more off than on but for the last 10 years. I’ve been to a number of organisations for […]
“I swam the channel, and I can’t thank Dave enough for getting me there”
Gemma Hodgson achieved something amazing this year, and wrote in to thank Dave Williams for his help achieving it! Thanks for sharing your story Gemma! “2020 was the year I had been training the last 12 months for… to swim across the English Channel as part of a 4 person relay. I’d spent all […]
Sports Spotlight on: Netball
Stef Hurst from our Wigan clinic brings us this Sports Spotlight on Netball! Netball has become more and more popular, particularly since England’s success in the Commonwealth games in 2018. The sport has enjoyed increased interest and participating figures, with a survey published in 2019 reporting over 300,000 adults play the sport (England netball). As […]
Sports Spotlight on: Gymnastics
Jeff and Suzy’s daughter is a keen gymnast and here Suzy Ross shines the Sports Spotlight on Gymnastics. “Gymnast’s Wrist (Radial Epiphyseal Injury) Wrist pain is extremely common; it affects between 70 to 80% of gymnasts. These athletes spend significant amounts of time bearing weight on their upper extremities. Activities such as with tumbling, mounting, […]
Sports Spotlight on: Snow sports
This Sports Spotlight on Snow Sports is written by our Wilmslow massage therapist Rob Cartledge – a keen snowboarder. “As the days get shorter and the nights colder, winter seems like it’s just around the corner. With this comes the opportunity to dust off the skis and snowboards and start thinking about that winter trip […]
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 […]
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 […]