MAM Physiotherapy

MAM Physiotherapy HCPC and CSP registered specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist. Over ten years experience working in the NHS, private practice and the sporting field.

A nice little infographic about frozen shoulder diagnosis.Sometimes ‘frozen shoulder’ is a term too easily used to diagn...
14/03/2023

A nice little infographic about frozen shoulder diagnosis.
Sometimes ‘frozen shoulder’ is a term too easily used to diagnose somebody’s shoulder issues.

It is a very debilitating condition and can have a significant impact on a persons quality of life.
Important to get the diagnosis right and treat and educate the person correctly. Management can be very different to other shoulder conditions.

As always any questions please call or message.

All the best, Matt

07/03/2023

Evening all,

Quite alot I get asked what’s the difference between a ‘sports’ physio and a ‘normal’ physio.

Over the 15 years I’ve been a physio I’ve seen all shapes, sizes, level of activity from elite athletes to people with little interest in exercise.

Whether you’re playing with your kids in the garden and twist your knee or you’re Ronaldo diving for a penalty and you twist your knee, it’s still a knee. You’ll be pleased to hear Ronaldo has no extra special structures in his knee that makes his knee better then yours. Although I wouldn’t say no to a six pack like his!

How we assess that knee will not differ massively from Ronaldo in the World Cup to Ronald playing Sunday league football.

What does make the difference is tailoring your treatment, your rehab to your goals and adding in the right things at the right time to get you there safely and confidently. That’s where the differences and skills lay and that’s what makes a great physio. We won’t promise any gimmicks or false promises of an eternal, pain free life but you will get dedicated, individualised care and input aimed at getting you back to your best. Whatever your best may be.

As always feel free to message with any questions.

All the best, Matt

Third and final studio nearly finished. Physio, catering, venue for training, meetings, personal training, health and we...
04/03/2023

Third and final studio nearly finished. Physio, catering, venue for training, meetings, personal training, health and well-being look no further than OnPar Health, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley.

This popped up on memories, around four years ago. Our son playing the injured footballer!!
04/03/2023

This popped up on memories, around four years ago. Our son playing the injured footballer!!

21/02/2023

Happy pancake day all. Nutella and Cadbury’s flake for me, try it. Gym after though to try and burn a few calories off.
Enjoy, Matt

Well it’s been a week and the shelf is still up and looking good. Time to concentrate on the physiotherapy though.Have a...
18/02/2023

Well it’s been a week and the shelf is still up and looking good. Time to concentrate on the physiotherapy though.
Have a lovely weekend all.
Cheers, Matt

My wife, Shara, says all self respecting physio clinics should have a shelf with Temple Spa products and a plant, so I t...
11/02/2023

My wife, Shara, says all self respecting physio clinics should have a shelf with Temple Spa products and a plant, so I took her advice. So now you can get your aches and pains seen to and browse the complimentary shelf 😉. If it goes well I might put another up! Have a good weekend all and put up a shelf.
All the best, Matt

Top of the Spurs stadium
07/02/2023

Top of the Spurs stadium

What a visit to the Spurs Stadium the other week, Ted started to think should he support Spurs instead of City!
07/02/2023

What a visit to the Spurs Stadium the other week, Ted started to think should he support Spurs instead of City!

05/02/2023

Osteoarthritis and joint replacement surgery.

Morning all,

I see and help a-lot of people recovering from joint replacement surgery. On the whole they’re very successful, but there’s always room for improvement. There are certain things to consider prior to making that important decision whether to have a hip or knee replacement.

Some important factors to consider.

Obesity - it can be a delicate subject to talk about with clients but we know there is a link between obesity, osteoarthritis and poorer outcomes after surgery.

Smoking - smoking can contribute to inflammation, affects our cardio respiratory system and hence impacts on recovery and progress.

Psychosocial factors - Again these concerns should be discussed and approached sympathetically as depression, anxiety, financial concerns all impact on our well-being and recovery.

X-Ray results - Surgery is primarily to fix the tissue/joint fault that is causing the problem. If your x-ray or MRI scan is not showing significant OA changes but you are still in a lot of pain then possibly there are other contributors to your symptoms which should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Has your knee or hip pain significantly deteriorated over a 9-12 month period and how much are your symptoms affecting your quality of life and normal activities? Are you having to take high levels of pain relief? What is your level of activity prior to possible surgery?

If these haven’t changed or deteriorated then consider whether a new joint would suddenly improve or change your week to week activities and well-being.

How can we, as a physio, improve your outcomes.

Understanding your goals, needs, situation and what motivates you will all aid us in helping you achieve your goals.

Discussing the surgery, explaining what to expect, timeframes for healing, the hospital stay, the role of physio once discharged from hospital.

Working together to improve your general well being and physical activity prior to any possible surgery and devising an appropriate prehab program.

Remember osteoarthritis can be viewed like some other health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes. We can’t completely reverse the process but we can certainly improve the symptoms you suffer with good, sensible, appropriate input into lifestyle, exercise and treatment.

Thanks for reading, all the best, Matt

21/01/2023

Morning all,

This time of the year some people may be starting to ramp up their training for a marathon, maybe London or the Rob Burrow marathon in May.

There’s lots of different training programs out there whether you’re a novice or experienced runner. I think the hardest part is finding what suits you, your lifestyle and goals.

Generally there’s three phases to our training. Build phase, peak mileage and taper.

During the build phase try and prioritise building mileage and resilience over speed.
You can also experiment with what drink and fuelling strategies suit you prior to race day.
Consider having a recovery week every 4th week to help reduce injury risk, fatigue. During this week look at reducing your training volume by around 20%.
Also look at different activities such as rowing, cycling, resistance work which will maintain your fitness but again reduce the accumulative stress of running.

Peak mileage stage normally consists of runs between 18-22 miles and you can also work on maintaining your preferred race pace at this stage. Those last six miles really are different to the first 20 and not having done regular runs between 20-23 miles can really affect you on the day. Something I learnt the hard way in my first marathon when I was younger and maybe a bit underprepared for those last few miles!

Taper is very important. During these last couple of weeks before the day rest, recovery and steady runs are the way forward. Hopefully you’re well prepared by now and hard runs at this stage won’t make any difference to your race time.

A few things to consider when training.

Try and keep your training simple. We all have family, work, possible childcare responsibilities and sometimes training can become a bit disjointed, don’t be hard on yourself about this.

Following on from that how much time do you have to prepare? do you have any time goals? and what is your level of fitness prior to training.

Do you have any existing niggles, issues that may impact on your goals.

I’ve done a couple of marathons over the last 15 years and I can safely say I admire anyone who takes on the challenge. Most of us are driven by personal reasons to complete a marathon be it for a charity or loved one close to our heart.

I found it a learning experience in what suits my body regarding optimal training and hence the second time I trained for a marathon I felt more confident in how I should prepare and what my body could tolerate. Remember there’s no set strategy that works all the time for everyone, explore what works for you.

As always enjoy it, don’t put unrealistic expectations on yourself and savour the day. It can be quite emotional when you cross that finish line and you deserve a huge amount of credit for sticking with it.

Al the best, Matt

15/01/2023

Morning all,

Sciatica is a term often banded around when we have back and leg pain.

Here a few simple indicators that you may have ‘sciatica.’

1 - Your bum hurts, a lot of these symptoms can be misdiagnosed as ‘Piriformis’ pain. In fact a lot of people will actually have a nerve irritation.
2 - Leg pain is worse than back pain and equally uncomfortable below the knee.
3 - It’s very painful! People will often say their pain is 10/10.
4 - People will often describe non painful symptoms like tingling, crawling, hot or cold legs.
5 - Leg strength and sensation may be reduced but not completely gone.
6 - Generally you won’t like ‘stretching’ your nerves out.

This a basic guide and unfortunately symptoms can vary greatly for each individual.

As always if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

All the best, Matt

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