Life Injury Management

23/06/2021

I want to touch on something that I feel is affecting people more than ever in this current situation!

Mental health

I have been lucky enough to be trained as a mental health first aider, which is a wonderful and beautiful thing to be able to provide, however it also taught me alot about myself also.

Strength is not just something we have aesthetically see, there is a huge amount of mental strength in all of us, sometimes we just need to find the right key!

Therapy doesn't always have to be physical to help us, but I find that they fit well hand in hand.

Just remember, reach out to people you feel have it all together, people who are 'too busy', people who may focus on you more than they are willing to talk about themselves.

Reach out, give them a call, go for a coffee, walk the dog together. Give people the knowledge that you are there if they need you.

16/06/2021

What a beautiful way to keep improving my knowledge and skills by sitting in the garden in the sun (suncream applied heavily this time).

One of my top protrities is making sure that I keep my knowledge up to date, which allows me to give you the best treatment I can.

No one is ever perfect or a master of anything, there is always room to grow.
Contact me for more details and let's get you to where you want to be!!!!

09/06/2021

The girl behind the mask.......

With everything that has been going on in the last year its becoming more and more noticeable that people don't really know who they are seeing.

Therefore I though I'd show the two sides of me, the one that you will greet at the door and the girl behind all the PPE!

I want to make sure you all feel like you know me while I get to know you and the injuries or problems that you have.

Now you have met me, let me meet you and see where I can help you out!!!

02/06/2021

Happiness is contagious!

Appointments now available!!!

With my injury now healed, I can now offer you the chance to book an appointment with me. This made me so happy I just had to celebrate! Please get into contact and get your appointment booked, we will go through everything we need to before your session.
Safe, secure and covid safe procedures in place to make it the best experience possible during these times.

Look forward to hearing from you all soon!

P.S. yes I did get burnt in the sun 😩

26/05/2021

What do you find that bothers you more??
Your back?
Sore shoulders?
How about a dodgy knee that can give you a little kick of acknowledgement every now and then?

Ever thought about getting doing something about it?

Appointments are comming soon so keep your eyes peeled and get yourself a slot to see if we can help!

19/05/2021

Better late than never!!!

The thumb is still slow, but progress has been made!
I can now put pressure through it, although not a great deal. I did get some odd sensations from it from time to time however nothing to be worried about. The skin around the nail bed does seem to be retracting but the nail is still there! Thank you for joining me in my in my journey keep your eyes peeled for treatment appointments available soon!!!

12/05/2021

Week 5 and some interesting things are happening.

Large surface area pressure seems to be OK, however small surface area (like a pen or holding a fork) can cause me a good amount of pain.

However there are some silver linings, I have remarkablely less swelling, the movement in it is free flowing, my nail does seems be be growing (never knew I'd get excited about that) all be it slowly.

I'm trying to stay positive but I guess we'll see what next week's brings.

05/05/2021

4 weeks in.....

It's becoming more and more frustrating as thing seemingly small injury is going through the normal healing process.

It's very easy to get disheartened, frustrated and just throw all caution to the wind and try to complete all the tasks you used to before. However time is key and if you don't allow it enough time, it will never trully heal.

Be patient, as a very wise woman once said to me... 'Good things come to those who wait.'

28/04/2021

Slow but steady wins the race!

It's week 3 now for my thumb injury, which means a slow start to rehabilitation to help improve the movement. After an virtual hand occupational therapy appointment, all seems to be moving in the right direction.

See next week for my excuses excuses next update.

21/04/2021

A week on with my thumb injury.....

After keeping my hand in a sling and very little sleep due to pain, something had to be done. I had my nailed drained to try and relieve some pressure which would help with that pain. This had to be done via a hot needle (I'm terrified of needles so there left me in a huge stressed mess)

Im also in a split for 2-3 weeks with rehabilitation to come.

Like all soft tissue injuries it is going to take 6 weeks to heal, I feel this is going to be a long 6 weeks.

14/04/2021

OUCH!!!
or words to that effect.

The other day I had the misfortune of trapping my thumb in my own car door!! A silly injury, but a very real injury none the less.
With that in mind I thought I would show you what I am going through with my own injury and rehabilitation.

Follow along to see how I get on!

12/04/2021

LIM Sports Therapy now has a Instagram page!
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14/02/2021

WEEK 2
We got some good feed back from the last programme, lets see if this one gets the same results

WARM UP
HIGH KNEES 30 seconds
Cat/Cows (great for warming up the spine)
All of the mobilisations from last weeks exercise programme.

EXERCSIE
LATERAL HIGH STEP
Place one foot on a step (2 steps up) making sure you have enough space to carry out this exercise safety. Pushing through the heel into the raised leg making sure the knee tracks over the toes (DON'T LET THE KNEE FALL INWARDS) push through the hips and squeeze the glutes to finish the exercise. 3 sets x 8 reps

HALF BURPEE
Hands flat on the floor, kick your legs out behind you to touch the toes on the floor, them bring them both back up so your feet sit behind your wrists. If this is too easy for you them try and get the balls of your feet flat on the floor with you hands in the air. 3 sets x 8 reps

CRUNCHES
3 sets x 10 reps

HIP THRUSTS
Lie on you back on the floor with your feet shoulder width apart on the floor, knees bent and gluts in contact with the floor. Squeeze you glute together and push you hips towards the sky. Release and gently lower back down to the floor. Repeat. 3 sets x 10 reps

STAR JUMPS
AMAP in 1 minute

Complete any cardio that you would like to but remember, there is also nothing wrong with dancing around the kitchen.

Stay in touch and let us know how you get on!!!

07/02/2021

ITS EXERCISE DAY
Today is the day, the sun might not be shining but its time to get some movement into your days. Complete this exercise every other day and only complete it if you are safe to do so.

So here is it, this weeks exercise programme:

WARM UP
Cat cows
Child pose
Hip rotations
Ankle rotations
Arm rotations

EXERCISE
High Knee's 20 seconds x3

Press Ups (either full Press up or on the Knee's) 5 x3 this can also be dropped to 3 x3 if needed

Toe Touches as many as possible (AMAP) for 30 seconds
Lie on your back with legs straight up in the air, with straight arms crunch up to have your fingers touch your toes. Make a not how many you achieve as this shows progression

Deep Squat 20 x 3

High Plank, Low Plank 20 in total
Plank position with hands flat on the floor, the lower yourself onto forearms then push back up into high plank onto hands.
Hold Plank until fatigue

This is your chance to do any cardio that you would like. Just make sure you are safe and follow Covid Safety regulations in your area.

Tag yourself, comment let us know how you are getting on and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Enjoy!!!

05/02/2021

Lock down has hit us all in different ways. Mental health struggles are on the rise, with many things are different for us all. Christmas indulgences, lack of movement and motivation, even our mental state being affected by the beautiful British weather that we have been having, our energy levels and self care is on the back burner.

NOT ANY MORE!!!!

To help bust some mental lows, and help get you moving , I am going to release an exercise programme for anyone you use and participate in. There will be a new programme every week, meaning a new challenge every week! There may be suggestions of things that will make the exercise routine provide more resistance, however this is down to personal preference.
the first one will be released on Sunday 7th Feb.
I hope these allow you some restorative movement in a challenging time for all.

When I can, I will be opening for appointments for pain, stiffness and injuries. Please get into contact and book an appointment.
Enjoy and I look forward to hearing how you got on!

26/12/2020

With the new teir 4 restrictions in place and the ever changing circumstances, with a heavy heart but putting everyone's safety first, I have decided to hault treating patients.

This will be reviewed when more information is given, however I believe that peoples safety and health in these trying times is important, as well as my own.

However if you do have any problems, questions or would like some advice on that ni**le you picked up at Christmas, please feel free to contact me. I will help anyway I can.

Stay safe, be kind and help each other.

Many thanks

Life Injury Management

13/12/2020

Wax
Songbird wax is favored here at LIM, originating from the TUI Community in New Zealand back in 1980! Songbird wax is a beeswax-based massage wax which has been prized by massage therapists internationally as a high quality and a superior medium. We like wax at LIM is because it allows us to get a good grip onto the muscles without slipping off! Meaning we can get the correct pressure and technique without fear that we will lose that ni**le we found or slip and do everyone involved some damage.
We have 3 different waxes to choose from, sports balm, zest scented and our newest to the range a vegan wax (made without bees wax).

Get in contact, book your session and tell us your preference on wax today!!

07/12/2020

Watch this space..... new and exciting things are coming soon.