News and Events
23/03/2020 - UPDATE - COVID-19 - Information for visitors to Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic
Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Infection Control Policy regarding:
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Advice from Public Health England:
At the moment, we are still open and operating our service in accordance with the advice we are receiving from the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) and PHE (Public Health England). The following information has been produced in line with the advice from both PHE and the CSP.
The most common symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) are:
• recent onset of a new continuous cough
• and/or high temperature (37.8oC or higher)
If you have these symptoms, however mild, regardless of age, or pre-existing health conditions, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999.
In line with this advice, we ask that patients do not attend the Physiotherapy Clinic if they develop symptoms of a new cough and/or a temperature of 37.8oC or higher for at least seven days from the onset of symptoms.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT:
Please inform the Physiotherapy Clinic if you are diagnosed with COVID-19 within 7 days of attending the clinic.
Are you in the high risk category?
Patients over the age of 70, and those with certain pre-existing health conditions fall into this category, and will have been identified and notified by their GP surgery. Current guidance advises that patients who fall into the high risk category should restrict their contact with other people to an absolute minimum. Remote access to healthcare is being advised, where possible. Only clinically essential treatment is recommended. Therefore, we would strongly advise these patients not to attend for treatment unless it is unavoidable. Please can you telephone the clinic to discuss your individual case with a clinical member of staff. Where possible we will provide self-management advice over the telephone to help alleviate your condition.
We are hoping to put together some information to help you stay as strong and active as possible during periods of isolation.
Infection Control Policy at the clinic:
All visitors to the clinic must wash their hands with soap and water on arrival and on leaving. We have hand washing facilities in our bathroom, which can be used by visitors. Hand washing posters are displayed at all hand washing stations. Hand towels have been replaced by disposable paper towels.
If a visitor to the clinic would prefer to wait outside or in their vehicle, rather than using the waiting room then please do so. We can call you in when we are ready for you.
The clinic is following the infection control advice from PHE and CSP, such as hand washing after every patient contact; cleaning treatment couches and other equipment with appropriate clinical wipes after each patient use, and single use paper towel is used over our pillows. Door handles and surfaces are cleaned daily with clinical wipes. Office equipment is cleaned daily using clinical wipes. We follow strict clinical waste guidelines.
We will not charge for appointments which are cancelled due to development of COVID-19 symptoms though we would appreciate as much notice as possible when cancelling appointments.
Other advice for the general public to help infection control:
• Wash your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds using soap and hot water, particularly after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose, or after being in public areas where other people are doing so. Use hand sanitiser if that’s all you have access to.
• To reduce the spread of germs when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or your sleeve (not your hands) if you don’t have a tissue, and throw the tissue away immediately. Then wash your hands or use a hand sanitising gel.
• Clean and disinfect regularly touched objects and surfaces using your regular cleaning products to reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people.
Document produced by Catherine Turner, MCSP, (Clinic Manager), 20th March 2020.
18/03/2020 - COVID-19 - Information for visitors to Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVICE from Public Health England:
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are:
• recent onset of a new continuous cough
• and/or high temperature.
If you have these symptoms, however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999.
Wash your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds using soap and hot water, particularly after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose, or after being in public areas where other people are doing so. Use hand sanitiser if that’s all you have access to.
To reduce the spread of germs when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or your sleeve (not your hands) if you don’t have a tissue, and throw the tissue away immediately. Then wash your hands or use a hand sanitising gel.
Clean and disinfect regularly touched objects and surfaces using your regular cleaning products to reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people.
In line with this advice, we ask that patients do not attend the Physiotherapy Clinic if they develop symptoms of a new cough and/or high temperature for at least seven days from the onset of symptoms.
We have hand washing facilities in our bathroom, which can be used by patients before and after treatment.
We routinely clean our treatment couches with appropriate clinical wipes after each patient use, and use single use paper towel over our pillows. Door handles and surfaces are cleaned daily with the clinical wipes.
We follow strict clinical waste guidelines.
We will not charge for appointments which are cancelled due to development of COVID-19 symptoms though we would appreciate as much notice as possible when cancelling appointments.
If a patient wishes to wait in their vehicle prior to their appointment (and not in the waiting room) they should notify the clinic so that the clinician can be informed.
17/01/2020 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 12th February 2020.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
19/12/2019 - Christmas Closure 2019
We will be closing on Friday, 20th December 2019 and re-opening on Thursday, 2nd January 2020*
We would like to wish everyone visiting Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2020.
* please note there will be very limited clinic times available during the Christmas closure.
18/12/2019 - Reflexology
Ros Walmsley is a Reflexologist offering clinics at Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic on Thursdays from 10.00am - 4.00pm, commencing again in the new year.
Reflexology can help:
- relaxation
- improve mood
- sleep
- reduce tension
- improve vitality & sense of well-being.
During a reflexology session the therapist works 'reflex' points on the feet that correspond with different areas of the body, using hands-on pressure and massage techniques.
Ros is a full member of the Association of Reflexologists and has recently qualified in Reflexology for Pre-conception, Pregnancy & Post-natal Care.
Appointments cost £49 (1 hour) and can be booked through the clinic. Please contact us on 015395 64727 to arrange.
For more information regarding Reflexology and the service Ros provides, please visit the website:
www.lythreflexology.co.uk
18/12/2019 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 15th January 2020.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
18/12/2019 - Pilates Classes - Starting January 2020
** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS **
Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control Pilates for Beginners class, with Suzanne Wells, starts on Thursday, 9th January 2020. Details below...
Thursdays @ 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
January - 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
February - 6th
Please contact the Clinic on 015395 64727 or take a look at the website for more information and booking details.
We keep class numbers low to ensure close supervision so don't miss out - book your place now!
20/11/2019 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 4th December 2019.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
31/10/2019 - Introduction to the concept of DISSOCIATION
As it is Halloween, Cath has decided to talk 'ZOMBIE'... ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!
Read on to find out about her son's 'ZOMBIE foot' and how to reduce the chance of developing your own zombie body parts!
Select the link below and right-click to open in a new window:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jkilkz4531k53ReX56NEpJXk-da2NfTe/view?usp=sharing
11/10/2019 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 4th November 2019.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
11/10/2019 - Have you had an ankle injury?
It is always worth getting checked by a Chartered Physiotherapist following an ankle sprain or an ankle fracture.
It is very common following ankle injury to lose range of movement in the ankle, especially dorsiflexion. This is the movement required to pull the foot/toes up towards the face and when weight bearing to bend the knees forward over the toes. This movement can become restricted by injury to the soft tissues around the ankle or by immobilisation in plaster following fracture/sprain, which leads to adaptive shortening of the calf muscles. The calf muscles have to stretch in order to get the knees to bend forward over the toes (a very frequent daily movement), and to heel strike when walking. If dorsiflexion is restricted then the body will be forced to compensate. Typically the foot will turn outwards, placing a twist on the knee joint. For example, if you’re trying to come down the stairs with a right ankle that won’t dorsiflex, when you step down with your left foot, the right knee has to bend forward over the toes, requiring dorsiflexion of the right ankle. If the ankle can’t do this the foot will turn out to compensate, creating a torsion at the bent knee while it is bearing the body’s full weight. Knees hate being twisted, and will become painful, worsening with time and repetition. When bending down in everyday activities the same will happen.
When walking or running, the same thing will happen. When the ankle is required to dorsiflex the foot will tend to turn out, more so as the calf becomes less flexible.
11/10/2019 - Ankle restriction causes knee pain
It is very common to find a turned out foot and tight calf at the root of many knee problems. The patient complains of pain coming downstairs and on any twisting/turning movements. On further questioning, it transpires they’ve had a nasty sprain in the past or a previous break to the ankle. It’s a very common cause of future problems, especially in the knee.
If the calf remains tight, and the mechanics at the ankle remain abnormal it will have a knock on effect right the way up the leg to the spine, potentially causing hip, pelvic or spinal pain.
So, if you’ve had an ankle injury, make sure you get checked by a Chartered Physiotherapist to ensure you have regained full range of movement, and haven’t developed any compensatory patterns. The Physiotherapist may need to work on releasing your calf muscle, and mobilising your ankle to help you regain dorsiflexion, and can instruct you on appropriate exercises to do at home.
11/10/2019 - Simple Exercises to do following an ankle injury:
Stand with your feet hip width apart, feet parallel. Bend your knees forward over your toes without allowing your heel to lift up, your foot to pronate (arch drop), or your foot to turn out. Keep your knees hip-width apart; make sure they don’t turn in as they bend forward. Repeat this movement little and often as soon as you’re able to fully weight bear.
Practise balancing on one leg to ensure you stimulate your balance reactions again on that foot so that when you walk on uneven ground the muscles that control the stability of your foot and ankle respond. This minimises the chance of you going over on it, and going back to square one! Once you can balance well on flat surfaces, practise standing on a cushion to simulate uneven surfaces.
If you would like to have your ankle examined by one of our Physiotherapists, please feel free to make an appointment.
25/09/2019 - Rosalind Walmsley - Reflexologist
We are pleased to welcome Rosalind Walmsley to our clinic.
Ros is a Reflexologist offering clinics at Lakeland & Lunesedale Physiotherapy Clinic on Thursdays from 10.00am - 4.00pm, commencing Thursday, 3rd October.
Reflexology can help:
- relaxation
- improve mood
- sleep
- reduce tension
- improve vitality & sense of well-being.
During a reflexology session the therapist works 'reflex' points on the feet that correspond with different areas of the body, using hands-on pressure and massage techniques.
Ros is a full member of the Association of Reflexologists and has recently qualified in Reflexology for Pre-conception, Pregnancy & Post-natal Care.
Appointments cost £49 (1 hour) and can be booked through the clinic. Please contact us on 015395 64727 to arrange.
For more information regarding Reflexology and the service Ros provides, please visit the website:
www.lythreflexology.co.uk
04/09/2019 - Pilates Classes Coming Soon!
** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS **
Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control Pilates® for Beginners class, with Suzanne Wells, starts on Thursday, 3rd October 2019. Details below...
Thursdays @ 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
October - 3rd, 10th, 17th & 31st
November - 7th
Please contact the Clinic on 015395 64727 or take a look at the website for more information and booking details.
We keep class numbers low to ensure close supervision so don't miss out - book your place now!
04/09/2019 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 11th September 2019.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
14/08/2019 - Cath's return!
We are very pleased to announce that Cath will be returning to the clinic on Friday, 6th September.
Cath will initially work on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and will only be able to see existing patients until her clinic time increases.
Thank you to everyone for their messages of best wishes following Cath's accident. She is now ready and eager to get back to work!
05/08/2019 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 14th August 2019.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
05/08/2019 - !!! Cauda Equina Syndrome Warning Signs !!!
- Loss of feeling/pins and needles between your inner thighs or genitals.
- Numbness in or around your back passage or buttocks.
- Altered feeling when using toilet paper to wipe yourself.
- Increasing difficulty when you try to urinate.
- Increasing difficulty when you try to stop or control your flow of urine.
- Loss of sensation when you pass urine.
- Leaking urine or recent need to use pads.
- Not knowing when your bladder is full or empty.
- Inability to stop a bowel movement or leaking.
- Loss of sensation when you pass a bowel motion.
- Change in ability to achieve an erection or ejaculate.
- Loss of sensation in genitals during sexual intercourse.
Any combination or number of these warning signs could be symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome.
SEEK EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY.
18/03/2019 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 1st May 2019.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
28/02/2019 - Lucy Hunn - Food Pharmacist
Nutritional Therapy & Lifestyle Medicine
We are thrilled to announce that Lucy Hunn, Food Pharmacist, is now offering nutritional therapy and lifestyle medicine support at the Clinic.
Are you struggling with a chronic health condition?
Would you love more energy and vitality?
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired?
Lucy doesn't believe in a 'one size fits all' approach, everyone is unique and needs individual support. A personalised nutrition plan using a functional medicine approach can help with many conditions including:
digestive issues,
hormonal issues,
autoimmunity,
skin issues,
fatigue and low energy,
preconception support and fertility,
blood sugar control,
weight management and more.
Lucy has over 20 years of experience as a community pharmacist and understands the consequences of chronic ill health.
If you would like to discuss making an appointment, please contact Lucy directly on:
t: 07789 762868
e: lucy@foodpharmacist.co.uk
www.foodpharmacist.co.uk
14/02/2019 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 13th March 2019.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
13/12/2018 - Pilates Classes - Starting January 2019
** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS **
Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control Pilates® for Beginners class, with Suzanne Wells, starts on Thursday, 10th January 2019. Details below...
Thursdays @ 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
January - 10th, 24th, 31st
February - 14th, 28th
Please contact the Clinic on 015395 64727 or take a look at the website for more information and booking details. We keep class numbers low to ensure close supervision so don't miss out - book your place now!
13/12/2018 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 16th January 2019.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
03/10/2018 - Cauda Equina Syndrome Warning Signs
- Numbness in or around your back passage or buttocks.
- Altered feeling when using toilet paper to wipe yourself.
- Increasing difficulty when you try to urinate.
- Increasing difficulty when you try to stop or control your flow of urine.
- Loss of sensation when you pass urine.
- Leaking urine or recent need to use pads.
- Not knowing when your bladder is full or empty.
- Inability to stop a bowel movement or leaking.
- Loss of sensation when you pass a bowel motion.
- Change in ability to achieve an erection or ejaculate.
- Loss of sensation in genitals during sexual intercourse.
Any combination or number of these warning signs could be symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome.
SEEK EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY.
03/10/2018 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 31st October 2018.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
03/09/2018 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 26th September 2018.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath's little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
03/09/2018 - Welcome!!
We would like to welcome two new members to the Physiotherapy Team:
Janet Evans MCSP has been with us for a few months now and is a valuable asset to the team. Janet mainly works on a Monday morning as she also has commitments within the NHS working as a Specialist Physiotherapist in the Musculoskeletal Outpatients Department. Janet has worked in the Department since 2000, based in Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.
Martin Grundy MCSP started working with us at the beginning of July and is a welcome addition to the team. He currently works as a Specialist Physiotherapist within Musculoskeletal Outpatients for Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust but we are lucky that Martin is also able to work with us on a Tuesday, and the occassional Saturday clinic.
Martin qualified in 2012 from Salford University via the Professional Footballers Association. He has worked in the NHS since he qualified, working in Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal. Within this time he has gained experience as a Junior Physiotherapist and Specialist Children's Physiotherapist in both acute and community settings covering the following areas; Orthopaedics, Respiratory Care, Surgical Care and Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
Martin has a keen interest in sports related injuries and rehabilitation. This varied experience has provided him with the knowledge to offer expert advice and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Outside of work, Martin plays football at a semi-professional level for Kendal Town FC. His experience of playing football has given him more awareness of the how important strength and conditioning is to prevent injuries and the hard work required when returning from injury.
22/08/2018 - Pilates Classes - Starting Spetember
** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS **
Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control Pilates for Beginners class, with Suzanne Wells, starts on Thursday, 6th September 2018. Details below...
Thursdays @ 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
September:
6th
13th
20th
27th
October
3rd
Please contact the Clinic on 015395 64727 or take a look at the website for more information and booking details.
We keep class numbers low to ensure close supervision so don't miss out - book your place now!
06/08/2018 - New Treatment Fees for Physiotherapy Services
Please note that as of September 1st 2018 our professional fees for physiotherapy services will increase.
It has been a number of years since we have altered our fees and, due to increasing expenditure, it has become a necessary business decision.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to continuing to provide you with an excellent standard of care.
Fees for Physiotherapy services as of September 1st 2018:
Physiotherapy initial assessment/assessment on new condition (approximately one hour) £55
Physiotherapy subsequent treatment session £38
(approximately 1/2 hour)
Physiotherapy subsequent treatment session £55
(approximately 1 hour)
Home visits £70
(fee at the discretion of the Physiotherapist, minimum
depending on travel time/costs)
Women's Health Physiotherapy services as of September 1st 2018:
Physiotherapy initial assessment/assessment on new condition (approximately 1 1/4 hour) £65
Physiotherapy subsequent treatment session £38
(approximately 1/2 hour)
03/08/2018 - Tai Chi Qigong Class - August 2018
Tai Chi Qigong - 4-week workshop
Tony Bennett is offering a 4-week Tai Chi Qigong on Thursdays at 4.45pm – 5.45pm on the following dates:
August: 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th .
The course is £40, paid in advance.
The course will provide insights into Tai Chi Qigong theory and practice, expressed through different movements and forms. How the practices benefit your health and well-being are discussed and how they can be incorporated into your daily life.
The classes are run by Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, and take place in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address if you would like further information and to book onto the Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you!
12/07/2018 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 15th August 2018.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath’s little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
12/02/2018 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 7th March.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the 2017, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath’s little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
www.shulanclinic.uk.com
02/02/2018 - Road Closures in Milnthorpe - Starting 5th February 2018
Please be aware that, due to highway resurfacing work, the A6, Beetham Road and Church Street in Milnthorpe will have full road closures in place starting Monday, 5th February between 6.30pm and midnight (approx.).
The work will be carried out in sections beginning at the south end of Beetham Road, moving progressively north towards Church Street (road closures will not be in place during half term, 12th-18th February)
Please allow yourself extra travel time to attend your appointment.
Thank you.
21/12/2017 - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We will be closing at
6pm on Friday, 22nd December 2017
and re-opening on
Thursday, 4th January 2018.
We would like to wish everyone visiting Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2018.
20/12/2017 - Tai Chi Qigong Class - January 2018
The next Tai Chi Qigong class starts on 4th January 2018. This is a 4-week block of classes which take place every Thursday at 4.45 - 5.45pm as follows:
4th January
11th January
18th January
25th January
The classes are run by Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, and take place in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address here if you would like further information and to book onto the Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you!
20/12/2017 - Pilates - New class starting 18th January 2018
** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS **
Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control Pilates for Beginners class, with Suzanne Wells, starts on Thursday, 18th January 2018. Details below...
Thursdays @ 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
January - 18th, 25th
February - 8th, 15th
March - 1st
Please contact the Clinic on 015395 64727 or take a look at the website for more information and booking details.
We keep class numbers low to ensure close supervision so don't miss out - book your place now!
24/11/2017 - Tai Chi Qigong Class - November/December 2017
The next Tai Chi Qigong classes start on Thursday, 23rd November 2017.
This is a 4-week block of classes which take place every Thursday at 4.45pm - 5.45pm as follows:
23rd November
30th November
7th December
14th December
The classes are run by Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, and take place in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address if you would like further information and to book onto the Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you!
24/11/2017 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place here on Wednesday, 13th December 2017.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the year, which has proved very successful.
Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath’s little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
13/10/2017 - Tai Chi Qigong Class - October 2017
The next Tai Chi Qigong classes start on Thursday, 19th October 2017.
This is a 4-week block of classes which take place every Thursday at 4.45pm - 5.45pm as follows:
26th October
2nd November
9th November
16th November
The classes are run by Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, and take place in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address if you would like further information and to book onto the Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you!
13/10/2017 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place here on Wednesday, 1st November 2017.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the year, which has proved very successful.
Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath’s little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
15/09/2017 - Tai Chi Qigong Class - September 2017
The next Tai Chi Qigong classes start on Thursday, 21st September.
This is a 4-week block of classes which take place every Thursday at 4.45pm - 5.45pm as follows:
21st September
28th September
5th October
12th October
The classes are run by Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, and take place in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address if you would like further information and to book onto the Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you!
15/09/2017 - Pilates for Beginners
** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS **
Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control Pilates for Beginners class, with Suzanne Wells, starts on Thursday, 5th October 2017. Details below...
Thursdays @ 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
October - 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November - 16th
Please contact the Clinic on 015395 64727 or take a look at the website for more information and booking details.
We keep class numbers low to ensure close supervision so don't miss out - book your place now!
15/09/2017 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place here on Wednesday, 4th October.
If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the year, which has proved very successful. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath’s little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
08/06/2017 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinics
The next Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic with Professor Shulan Tang will take place on Wednesday, 12th July. If you would like to book an appointment, or find out more about this clinic, please call us on 015395 64727.
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan has provided a monthly clinic here since the beginning of the year, which has proved very popular. Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath’s little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan kindly agreed to come to us!
Please visit Shulan's website for more information:
08/06/2017 - Tai Chi Qigong
The next Tai Chi Qigong classes start on Thursday, 22nd June.
This is a 5-week block of classes which take place every Thursday at 4.15pm - 5.15pm as follows:
22nd June
29th June
6th July
13th July
20th July
The classes are run by Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, and take place in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address if you would like further information and to book onto the Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you!
11/05/2017 - Tai Chi Qigong - FREE Taster Workshop
26 May 2017 @ 5.30 – 6.30pm
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests Tai Chi helps with pain and stiffness in arthritis. It can also help improve quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, improving joint function, relieving and preventing back pain and arthritis, overcoming exhaustion, relieving unhelpful moods, managing chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue, Parkinsons Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, is running a FREE taster workshop in Tai Chi Qigong in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Please see our website for details on Tai Chi Qigong and contact the Clinic to book your place:
015395 64727 clinic@physio-sportsinjuries.co.uk
13/04/2017 - New Pilates class starting next week!
** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS ** NEW CLASS **
Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control Pilates for Beginners class, with Suzanne Wells, starts next week on Thursday, 20th April! Details below...
Thursdays @ 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
April - 20th, 27th
May - 4th, 11th, 18th
Please contact the Clinic on 015395 64727 or take a look at the website for more information and booking details. We keep class numbers low to ensure close supervision so don't miss out - book your place now!
13/01/2017 - Exciting new Venture for 2017 - Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinics with Professor Shulan Tang
We are delighted and excited to announce that Professor Shulan Tang has kindly agreed to offer a Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic with us here in Milnthorpe!
Based normally in Manchester, Shulan will be available for consultation here from 13th January 2017 and thereafter on a monthly or twice monthly basis subject to demand.
Please contact us at Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy to make an appointment.
Shulan has had a remarkable impact on the health of Cath’s little boy Owen, and has helped many other people from this area. To save people travelling to Manchester to see her, Shulan has kindly agreed to come to us!
13/01/2017 - Achieve Body Mind with Rachel Kent
We are pleased to welcome Rachel Kent of Achieve Body Mind Ltd to Lakeland and Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic.
Rachel will be holding clinics here and uses a range of bespoke therapies including The Rossiter System, Reiki and Massage.
For more information, and to book an appointment, please contact Rachel on:
Telephone: 07802 409991
Email: info@achievebodymind.co.uk
or by her website: www.achievebodymind.co.uk/
19/12/2016 - Workshops in Tai Chi Qigong
Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, is running two classes in the New Year, in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
The first class is run in a block of 4 weeks, starting on Thursday, 12th January and costs £40.
Classes will take place every Thursday at 4.15 - 5.15pm as follows:
12th January
19th January
26th January
2nd February
The second class is run in a block of 6 weeks, starting on Thursday, 16th March and costs £60.
These classes will take place every Thursday at 4.15 - 5.15pm as follows:
16th March
23rd March
30th March
6th April
13th April
20th April
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address here if you would like further information and to book onto the Workshops.
We look forward to hearing from you!
16/12/2016 - Christmas and New Year Opening Times
We will be closing at 6pm on Friday, 23rd December 2016 and re-opening on Tuesday, 3rd January 2017.
We would like to wish everyone visiting Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2017.
01/10/2016 - Farewell Kerry!
We would like to wish Kerry Singleton best wishes as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.
Kerry left on maternity leave last year and had a beautiful little boy in December. Unfortunately (for us) but not surprisingly, Kerry has decided to rethink her working life and spend more time with family. Therefore Kerry won’t be returning to Lakeland & Lunesdale Physiotherapy Clinic.
Kerry has been with the Clinic since 2005 and has been a valuable friend and colleague.
We wish her and her family all the best.
Thank you Kerry!
26/09/2016 - Sorry to Say Goodbye!
We are very sorry to say goodbye to Gavin Thomas who, along with his family, is making the move back to Scotland to take up a teaching and research post at the Robert Gordon University.
Gavin has been with the Clinic for 6 years and has become a valued friend and member of the Physio Team.
We wish Gavin and his family good luck on their next adventure.
26/09/2016 - Tai Chi Qigong 6-week Workshop
Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, is running a 6-week Workshop in Tai Chi Qigong in our fabulous Exercise Studio.
Classes start on Thursday, 6th October at 4.00-5.00pm and cost £10 per person per week.
Classes will take place every Thursday at 4.00pm as follows:
6th October
13th October
20th October
27th October
3rd November
10th November
Contact us now for more information and to book your place.
21/09/2016 - Tai Chi Qigong FREE Taster Workshops
We are very excited to offer two FREE taster workshops in Tai Chi Qigong.
Tony Bennet will be running the 1 hour workshops on Thursday, 29th September at 4.00pm and 5.00pm.
You can read more about Tony on our website.
Please contact us on 015395 64727 or via our email address clinic@physio-sportsinjuries.co.uk if you would like to attend.
Please share this with your friends and family as we would like as many people to attend as possible :-)
08/09/2016 - Tai Chi Qigong with Tony Bennett
We are very pleased to introduce Tony Bennett, a Registered Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. Tony has joined us to offer one-to-one training in Tai Chi & Qigong to clients.
Tai Chi Qigong is an ancient practice, taking us back to our human roots when feeling was our guide rather than our intellect. Reading our feelings, and responding in ways that change those feelings for the better, is a lost skill. Those people who developed Tai Chi Qigong worked to put together the elements of that skill and passed it on to others over at least 5000 years.
Tai Chi Qigong is a way of becoming more attuned to our physical bodies and our emotions to enable us to relax, taking tension out of our bodies and changing the way that we feel. Through taking control of ourselves, this has a direct impact on our body’s immune and healing systems and therefore our general and specific well-being.
We practice Tai Chi Qigong both sitting down and standing up, through being still and through movement. The movements are gentle and slow, taking the strain out of our muscles and joints.
Tai Chi Qigong can be practised by anyone, whatever their condition and ability. Its benefits range from easing stiffness, reducing or removing pain, increasing flexibility and ease of movement to bringing about greater peace and confidence. It complements conventional medicine and is particularly beneficial in managing chronic health conditions.
Tony has a Diploma in Stress Management Training, a qualification in Person-Centred Counselling and Certificate in Emotional Freedom Technique. He is a Registered Instructor of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Tony is currently offering hourly one-to-one sessions at the clinic which cost £35.
We are also pleased to say that Tony will be running Workshops here at the Clinic (details to be confirmed).
If you would like further information, or to book a Tai Chi Qigong session, Tony can be contacted in the following ways:
Email: taichiqigongteacher@gmail.com
Tel: 015242 61944
Text: 07747001907
26/08/2016 - Body Control® Pilates for Beginners
The next Body Control® Pilates class with Suzanne will start on Thursday, 15th September for a 5-week block.
Suzanne Wells – Pilates for Beginners
Thursday 6.10pm-7.10pm - £50 for a 5 week block
September 15th 22nd 29th
October 6th 13th
If you would like further information or to book onto the classes, please don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our website.
Spaces are limited to 8 people per class to ensure maximum supervision. Due to the amount of interest in the class we ask that payment, and a completed booking form, is returned to us as soon as possible as we are unable to confirm your place until payment is received. (It is therefore advisable to double-check with us that there are spaces left before sending through payment.)
We look forward to seeing your there!
06/07/2016 - AXA PPP HEALTHCARE INSURED PATIENTS
AXA PPP Healthcare is changing their provider scheme.
Unfortunately, due to the new terms and conditions they are wishing to impose and the low fees they are willing to pay for our expert services, it is this practice’s considered decision to not enter into a new agreement with them.
We have until 31st July to treat EXISTING AXA PATIENTS, after which time we cannot claim treatment costs through AXA and are therefore unable to accept any new AXA patients as of 4th July 2016.
We can still provide AXA patients with the exceptional service they have always received, but unfortunately you would not be able to claim the costs through AXA.
We regret to inform you that if you do need to reclaim the costs of physiotherapy treatment through AXA, we will not be able to treat you after 31st July 2016, and you will have to source an alternative provider.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
21/01/2016 - New Lifecycle website launched
Gavin Thomas, one of the Chartered Physiotherapists here at the Clinic, has launched his Lifecycle website.
Lifecycle is a specialist bike fitting and treatment service for cyclists.
Lifecycle is equally interested in treating both recreational and competitive cyclists and triathletes and aims to help riders of all disciplines and standards get the most out of riding their bikes without any aches and pains.
Take a look at the website at http://lifecyclephysio.co.uk/
21/01/2016 - Cath is now a qualified Tuina practitioner!
Cath is now a qualified Tuina practitioner!
I am very pleased to say that I have added a ‘tool’ to my bag! Over an eight month period starting last year I have trained in ‘Tuina’, Chinese Medical Massage Therapy, and have successfully passed the examination. I am enjoying practising this very effective treatment technique on my patients.
Tuina is very easily incorporated into physiotherapy treatments, and is used to release tight tissues especially muscle & fascial tissue, to mobilise the joints and to stimulate acupuncture points. Treatment is applied through a thin sheet, which helps keep the patient warm and allows for smoother techniques while protecting the patient’s skin. This seemed a little strange at first as I was so used to working directly in contact with the skin. However, this seems to work well. It is especially useful in treating a more elderly client who may have more delicate skin, and generally patients relax more as they feel warmer and less exposed! However I might add that this is not a relaxing massage, it is therapeutic and purposeful!!! The depth of Tuina can be adapted according to the patient and their needs. Tuina involves many different techniques, of which I have learnt over twenty.
Tuina is widely used in China and is still relatively unknown in the West. The oldest texts date back to 1405, so it’s stood the test of time! ‘Tui’ means to push and ‘Na’ means to grasp, and all the techniques contain an aspect of either Tui or Na. Chinese medicine believes that pain is caused by ‘blockages’ resulting in stagnation of Qi (energy) and Blood. To put this in a western context, it is well documented that tight myofascial tissue (this is the muscles and the fascia-the tissue that ‘vacuum wraps’ the muscles and organs) can trap nerves or blood vessels causing pain. Tightness (blockages) may be caused by muscle tension or scar tissue. If a muscle is in an abnormally contracted tight state, it squeezes the blood vessels depriving itself and other tissues of blood. Tissues can’t function without oxygen and nutrients supplied via the blood. This tightness (blockage)may also compromise the nerves passing through the muscle or adjacent to it. It may also pulls joints out of alignment; a benefit of Tuina documented by the Chinese is to realign tissues and joints. Some of the techniques are almost identical to our ‘physiotherapy’ techniques, and can help break down adhesions/scar tissue and stimulate collagen production/alignment (healing). It is a very rhythmical treatment which can help calm the Mind; people often report sleeping better after treatment. Chinese medical theory also believes that acupuncture points on the surface of the body when stimulated can help strengthen the immune system and help the health and balance of the internal organs.
The next couple of years………………
I am now just beginning a two year diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture to further my knowledge.
It’s a long story, but I have personally witnessed the remarkable effects achievable by this amazing medical system. Chinese Herbal Medicine has transformed the life of my youngest son dramatically and brought him from a state of misery & despair to a happy healthy bouncing boy. In searching for the answers to his troubles I have become infatuated by the subject. I have self-studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) over the last two years and my patients keep jumping out of the pages, as if they had written the chapter!
One example was a patient who came to see me with knee pain. I immediately observed that his leg was not in a correct alignment but was significantly turned out, a common cause of knee pain, as the knee is put on a twist. At the time he was telling me about the horrific migraines he had suffered which had required hospitalisation and had sent him delirious, and his high blood pressure. He also complained of a chronic sinus problem. I observed his excessively red face and eyes, and was concerned about his general health, his head looked ‘too full’, ready to implode. It was quite by chance that I was reading about the extraordinary meridians at the time, and I had never heard of the Yang Heel Vessel before. On reading the description of pathology affecting this vessel it was as if this chap had written the book. It described the pathway of the vessel going up the outside of the leg and eventually entering the head. It’s job is to ‘absorb excess yang energy’ from the head (I know this sounds weird!). When pathological, the leg turns out, and the head symptoms he had described will occur, and the clinician will observe a red face and red eyes. I was of course (unknowingly) already working manually along the Yang Heel Vessel, by releasing the fascia along the outside of the leg which anatomically turns the leg out when tight. I decided with his consent to add two acupuncture points one in his ankle and a one in the opposite hand which are said to ‘open’ this Vessel. I must admit I didn’t for one minute believe that two acupuncture points would have any effect….how wrong I was. When he returned and informed me that there’d been a significant change, I of course assumed he was referring to his knee, (which was better), but this is not what he was excited about..…..……………… His head symptoms have remarkably improved his face is now a rosy colour rather than a dangerous colour, and his sinus troubles have abated. His wife has also told me how dramatically his temperament has changed…he is less ‘hot-headed’ literally, which is visible! I can only assume that there is some mechanism whereby tightness in the leg creates some kind of back pressure to the head, via a fascial connection, but how these two needles dramatically improved that is quite mind boggling!! It makes me hungry to read more and more. I could also tell of patients with digestive disorders which seem related to their neck pain and stiffness, both these problems have responded very well to acupuncture.
My previous acupuncture training was very ‘westernised’ and I now realise didn’t even scratch the surface. Consequently it never really captured me and I only used acupuncture occasionally and without much conviction in the past. The subject of TCM is vast and very deep, and is based on thousands of years of very careful observations and trial and error, based on extremely detailed anatomical knowledge and physiological principles. Their descriptions are much more poetic and eloquent but are underpinned by strong consistent theories. Diagnosis is based on pattern recognition, they don’t rely on a western diagnosis or investigations. For example people with asthma are not given a ‘standard’ treatment, each individual is assessed and would be diagnosed and treated differently according to the pattern they present with. The tongue and pulse are used in every assessment/consultation as a diagnostic marker, in conjunction with careful questioning and other physical signs. TCM considers the body as an integrated whole which sits well with my way of thinking. I always want to know why, and I sometimes find our western medical model frustrating as it doesn’t seem to seek ‘cause’, rather it tries to ‘mask/suppress’ the symptom. The theories of Yin & Yang & the Five Elements are based on the laws of nature, and like it or not we are governed by natural forces throughout every day and night of our lives! Despite this being an ancient medical system it seems to me it already has explanations for our modern medical mysteries!
A word of warning!!
Unfortunately Chinese medical practitioners do not have a protected title in the UK. There are recognised professional bodies which qualified practitioners are registered with. Please ensure you only seek advice from a recognised professional. (British Acupuncture Council, Association Traditional Chinese Medicine / For oral herbal medicines make sure they are also on the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine).
When I first qualified, the physiotherapy profession was no different. Back then anyone could call themselves a physiotherapist, and could pull people’s necks around without any knowledge or skill. This was dangerous and the public were vulnerable, as was our profession. Our profile was being jeopardised by these unscrupulous practitioners, (The profession of Chinese medicine is currently in a similar position). Now we have been granted protection of title of ‘Physiotherapist’ after fighting for it!
06/01/2016 - Yummy Tummies 4 Mummies (YT4M)
Places available!!
We still have places available on the next YT4M classes will take place on Tuesday evenings starting at 7.30pm OR 8.00pm (tbc dependent on participant choice) from Tuesday, 12th January 2016 as follows:
January 12th, 19th, 26th
February 2nd, 9th, 23rd
The classes are run by Catherine Turner, Chartered Physiotherapist (and Mum of two).
The class is designed to help retrain your abdominal muscles to:
- support your spine in a good posture;
- become stronger to help you lift and carry;
- and make your tummy look a whole lot flatter!
You will learn how to stabilise your spine and be given ‘real-life’ tips on back care. Pelvic floor muscle training exercises will be taught.
You will be provided with an exercise card and continence advice card.
Benefits include:
* Reducing the chance of developing back pain
* Promoting continence
* Boosting your morale
Contact us on 015395 64727 to book your place or alternatively visit our website for more information.
06/01/2016 - Pilates for Improvers
Our first February class is fully booked but don't despair we have a new class starting on Monday, 22nd February.
This class is run in a block of 6 weeks and costs £60. The class will run each Monday at 11.15am - 12.15pm on the following dates:
February 22nd & 29th
March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
06/01/2016 - Pilates for Beginners
The next Pilates class with Suzanne will start on Thursday, 21st January for a 5-week block.
If you are interested in joining the class, please see the website for more details or contact the Clinic on 015395 64727.
Classes will take place on a Thursday at 6.10-7.10pm:
22nd and 28th January
4th, 11th and 18th February
We look forward to seeing you there!
04/11/2015 - ALTERATIONS TO THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
The layout of the clinic is about to change!!
We are going to change the existing waiting room into two new treatment rooms. One will be an extra physiotherapy treatment room, and the other will be used by Sarah Inman (BANT registered Nutritional Therapist), and possibly some additional professionals.
The new waiting room will be situated at the front of the current gym area, and the front door will be moved accordingly!
This work is starting this weekend and will be done in stages so as to try to cause minimal disruption to our usual operation.
However, please note that parking will be limited due to workmen needing to park their vehicles. Alternative parking can be found nearby at Booths or the public car park or on the Square.
We apologise for the unavoidable inconvenience while this work is carried out and hope you will appreciate the additional services we shall be able to provide.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cath Turner (Practice manager)
12/10/2015 - New Pilates Instructor
We are very pleased to welcome a new 'Body Control Pilates' instructor, Nickey Russell, to our team.
Nickey qualified as a Physiotherapist in Sheffield in 1999 and has spent the last 16 years working around the Northwest in both private health care and NHS hospitals – currently at the BMI Lancaster hospital. Nickey predominantly works within pre and post-operative Orthopaedics.
Nickey decided to train with Body Control Pilates as she has benefited greatly from practicing it herself over the years. It has helped her post-operative patients too. The Pilates training and assessment that Nickey has undertaken, added to the depth of knowledge she has gathered as a physiotherapist, offers a huge number of options for breaking down/changing exercises to ensure that everyone gets the most from each session. The Pilates classes are run with a maximum of 8 participants. Nickey also plans to run one to one sessions with a progress plan and, from next year, weekend courses for both runners and golfers.
Nickey lives near Hornby with her husband Richard, a local GP; their two daughters aged 10 and 6 years old and a selection of dogs, cats and ponies! She is a long-term obsessive horse rider, has grade 4 in classical ballet and has now taken up competitive hill running.
11/06/2015 - Yummy Tummies 4 Mummies (YT4M)
The next YT4M classes will take place on Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm - 9.00pm from Tuesday, 16th June for 6 weeks as follows:
16th June 7th July
23rd June 14th July
30th June 21st July
The classes are run by Catherine Turner, Chartered Physiotherapist (and Mum of two!).
The class is designed to help retrain your abdominal muscles to:
- support your spine in a good posture;
- become stronger to help you lift and carry;
- and make your tummy look a whole lot flatter!
You will learn how to stabilise your spine and be given ‘real-life’ tips on back care. Pelvic floor muscle training exercises will be taught.
You will be provided with an exercise card and continence advice card.
Benefits include:
* Reducing the chance of developing back pain
* Promoting continence
* Boosting your morale
Contact us on 015395 64727 to book your place or alternatively visit our website for more information:
www.physio-sportsinjuries.co.uk/classes-yummy-tummies.htm
19/03/2015 - Body Control Pilates - next class times
The next Pilates class with Suzanne will start on Thursday, 26th March for a 5-week block (subject to class size).
If you are interested in joining the class, please see the website for more details or contact the Clinic on 015395 64727.
Classes will take place on a Thursday at 6.10-7.10pm:
26th March
2nd April
9th April
16th April
23rd April
We look forward to seeing you there!
19/03/2015 - Welcome to David Webster
We would like to welcome David Webster to our team.
David is an experienced Physiotherapist who is also fully qualified in Acupuncture.
David has been with us for a few months now and is available for a couple of evening clinics during the week.
Further information about David is available on the main pages of the website in the 'Meet our Team' section.
03/12/2014 - Relax and Just Be
Following the successful 'Making space' Relaxation Workshop, Helen Towers from Relax and Just Be is offering an Extended Practice Day open to all.
The Workshop will be held on Tuesday, 9th December from 10.00am until 1.00pm.
This half-day Workshop costs £25.00. Please visit Helen's website (see link below) for more information and for a booking form.
www.relaxandjustbe.co.uk
22/05/2014 - Introducing Helen Towers of 'Relax and Just Be'
Reconnect through breath, mindfulness, meditation & movement
I am delighted and excited to announce that Helen Towers is to start running her ‘Relax & Just Be’ relaxation workshops and courses from our lovely exercise studio.
Helen has been practicing meditation and yoga for over 10 years. She has studied Buddhist philosophy at foundation level during this time and has taught meditation classes in Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale and Arnside.
Also having a keen interest in holistic therapies Helen has previously studied a diploma in Anatomy and Physiology and Body massage as well as leisure courses in Aromatherapy and Reflexology.
Helen has been recently studying with Breathworks in Manchester & having completed the Mindfulness for Health course is about to start their teacher training programme.
Helen is also doing a foundation course with and is a member of the British Wheel of Yoga, with a view to going on to teaching level, and is a Member of the Mindfulness Association, having completed foundation training.
Helen previously worked for a number of years for a charity providing respite for people with disabilities and their carers and has also worked directly as a carer.
12/09/2013 - Pilates classes coming soon!
The next Pilates class with Suzanne will start on Thursday, 3rd October for a 5-week block (subject to class size).
If you are interested in joining the class, please see the website for more details or contact the Clinic on 015395 64727.
Class dates and times as follows:
Thursday, 3 October
8.10 – 9.10pm
Thursday, 10 October – Thursday, 31 October
7.40 – 8.40pm
We look forward to seeing you there!
11/09/2013 - A message from Cath
To all my patients,
I would like to say how sorry I am to have been absent from work over the past few months, and that I have not been available to help you. I appreciate your understanding. I am sure my colleagues will have looked after you with the same degree of TLC!!
I am starting to do some clinic hours again, but on a limited basis, so would like to give priority to those patients who have previously been under my care, should they be in need of treatment.
I am hoping that my clinic hours will gradually increase over the next few months, as circumstances allow. I have allocated clinic hours in the diary, but please do leave a message if you cannot be accommodated, as I may have some flexibility on a week to week basis, and I will help you if I can.
Best Regards
Cath Turner
01/07/2013 - Yummy Tummies 4 Mummies
Yummy Tummies 4 Mummies classes will start again on Wednesday, 10th July at 8.00pm.
If you, or anyone you know, has had a baby recently (or even not so recently!) then this could be the class for you.
We cover exercises to retrain your pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, back care, muscle training for lifting and postural advice.
See the Exercise Class section of our website for more details.
04/03/2013 - Welcome to Matt Hollows
We would like to welcome Matt Hollows to our team, an experienced Physiotherapist who is also fully qualified in Acupuncture.
Matt initially joins us on a Wednesday from 9.00am – 4.00pm.
Further information about Matt will be available soon on the main pages of the website in the 'Meet our Team' section.
17/01/2013 - Empowering Parents 2b
We are pleased to welcome Sandra Lively to our Clinic.
Sandra is an experienced midwife, lactation consultant and mother who will be running a bespoke antenatal education programme for parents to be.
The classes are fun, informal, small group sessions and will take place on Monday evenings at 7.30pm.
Please contact Sandra on 0790 669 9989 for more information and to book your place.
w: www.antenataleducation.co.uk
t: 0790 669 9989
e: info@empoweringparents2b.co.uk
21/09/2012 - New service!! Sports Massage!!
We would like to welcome Kerry Walshaw to our team, an experienced remedial & sports massage therapist, who has also recently graduated with a first class honours degree - BSc Physiotherapy. She will offer Sports Massage services on a Friday afternoon, and will also be working with Cath to further her Physiotherapy skills with a view to becoming part of the Physio team at a later date! If you would like to make an appointment for sports massage please contact us by email or phone. Further information will be available soon on the main pages of the website.
11/09/2012 - Back in Business!
Self Help Group for people with back problem- New for Autumn 2012!
Discover more about:
• The causes of back pain
• Self treatment tips
• How to identify your Postural & Movement habits
• How to improve posture, spinal stability & movement control
• Lifestyle modification to minimise back pain
Classes start on Monday, 1st October at 6.00pm. Contact us now to book your place.
11/09/2012 - Yummy Tummies 4 Mummies
Come along to see us at the BabyMaze Baby and Toddler Show at Stonecross Manor, Kendal on Sunday 30th September at 11.00am -3.00pm. Meet Cath Turner, founder of the Clinic and have a chat about our post-natal Yummy Tummies 4 Mummies classes.
Take a look at the BabyMaze website for more information:
www.babymaze.co.uk
11/09/2012 - Physio4Horseriders Workshops
There are only two workshops left for 2012:
Saturday, 29th September
Saturday, 10th November
...book your place now!
You’ve had the horse checked,had the saddle checked,but what about the rider?!
Discover your muscle imbalances and how this affects your riding position, muscle control & performance. Learn how to restore muscle balance & symmetry. With a Chartered Physiotherapist who rides.
Your horse will thank you!
Visit the website for more details: www.physio4horseriders.co.uk
11/09/2012 - Pilates - places left for September classes!
There are still a couple of places left for our Pilates classes starting on Thursday, 20th September at 8.10pm.
Don't miss out... book your place now!
See the webiste for more detsils:
http://www.physio-sportsinjuries.co.uk/classes-pilates.htm
18/07/2012 - Further challenges
Further to my previous post, I completed the Olympic Park run back in March. What an amazing experience, firstly viewing the stadium, but secondly running in the depths of the stadium, chariots of fire playing, before running out onto the track, and "sprinting" down the last 100m. Brilliant.
I have recently taken part in my first triathlon, well one leg of it as a relay team.I completed the run section, albeit not in any world breaking time, but "its the taking part" that counts! The event was great fun, not necessarily inspiring me to do a full one myself, but perhaps a sprint distance?
The next challenge is the Total Warrior event in a few weeks time. What is probably going to be a very muddy 10k, interspersed with crazy sounding obstacles! I wonder how I get talked into these events?!
22/02/2012 - Kerry training for Olympic Park Run
On the 31st March, Kerry is participating in an exciting run, which takes in the Olympics parks for the 2012 Olympics, and culminates by crossing the finishing line in the athletic stadium! Exciting!
All I need to do is to return from my first skiing holiday next week unscathed.......
06/02/2012 - Physio4HorseRider workshops!
Check out our Physio4HorseRiders web page for workshop dates for 2012.
How many riders have the horse checked, have the saddle checked, but never the rider?!
Identify your muscle imbalances, and learn how to restore muscle balance, improve your riding posture and control of movement.
For the benefit of horse and rider.
06/02/2012 - Talk to NLBS
Cath is going to talk at the May NLBS members meeting in Hest Bank about horse rider related physiotherapy issues. This will cover the muscles necessary for good riding posture and muscle control. Tips will be shared on improving your muscle strength, muscle balance and muscle control. Cath will suggest the possible impact on the horse and rider by being out of balance!
Hand outs will be provided.
06/05/2011 - Meet us at the Baby & Toddler Show May 8th
We have a stand at the Baby & Toddler Show on Sunday 8th May at the Platform in Morecambe. Come along to meet Cath founder of the clinic.She will be particularly promoting the 'Yummy Tummies for Mummies' exercise class which she runs, and our Women's Health Service.