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 […]
Sports Spotlight on: Tennis
Tennis is undoubtedly an explosive and high impact sport; lower limb joints are particularly stressed e.g. hip, ankle and knee. Even through the upper body is not in a weight bearing position, the trunk, torso, shoulder elbow and wrist take a lot of force enabling us to generate the speed and accuracy of certain shots. […]
Frequently asked: “Doctor Google says I have………….what do you reckon?”
One of the things we hear often from patients is “Doctor Google says I have X / Y / Z……what do you reckon?”. Here, John Gripper, one of our physios in Wilmslow and Manchester, gives us his thoughts……. In this day and age, with the internet and smartphones at our fingertips, the speed and ease […]
Frequently asked: 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?”. Here, our 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 […]
Sports spotlight on: Rugby
We caught up with our physio John Gripper, on all things Rugby related….. What injuries do you see most often from this sport? You get a fair bit of everything in rugby. Shoulder problems are common – things like dislocations and AC Joint sprains (the highest point of the shoulder blade is called the acromion. Strong tissues […]
“First class treatment and a Covid secure, safe environment”
We love this report of ‘first class treatment’! We always love hearing your feedback – and now even more than ever, after being closed for longer than any of us could have ever anticipated. Thank you Anthony Moore, for your positive feedback. “From the outset, Dave provided first class treatment. His work and understanding in […]
Avoid golf injury
One of our physiotherapists Chris Wearing offers advice on common injuries the clinic see with golfers, and ways to avoid golf injury: I first remember picking up a golf club when I was 8 years old. From that moment on I was hooked! Over the years of playing golf, I myself, have had to call upon […]