The Barnes Physiotherapy Practice Ltd

The Barnes Physiotherapy Practice Ltd Our mission statement

Our aim is to provide patients with comprehensive, high quality and professio

Our mission statement

Our aim is to provide patients with comprehensive, high quality and professional physiotherapy treatments and rehabilitation. We believe in a personal approach to your diagnosis and treatment with "hands on" physiotherapy

Utilising a wide range of treatments we can provide pain relief for numerous conditions. for example, sports injuries, neck and back pain, muscle injuries, strains and sprains, to name a few

The transition from winter inactivity to spring training presents a significant risk for overuse injuries in runners and...
27/04/2026

The transition from winter inactivity to spring training presents a significant risk for overuse injuries in runners and cyclists. A sudden increase in mileage or intensity can overload musculoskeletal tissues that are not conditioned for the demand.

Barnes Practice observes a seasonal rise in conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee), plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinopathy during this period. These injuries often result from training errors and underlying biomechanical faults.

With 13 years of clinical expertise in Hertfordshire, the practice provides accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment protocols to address the root cause of sports-related pain. For persistent tendinopathies, the practice offers advanced modalities including focused shockwave therapy, a clinically proven intervention for conditions resistant to conservative care.

For assessment of an existing injury, contact the practice to book a consultation.

The Barnes Physiotherapy Practice Supporting the Hertford HopThe Barnes practice, a physiotherapy clinic based in Hertfo...
14/03/2026

The Barnes Physiotherapy Practice Supporting the Hertford Hop

The Barnes practice, a physiotherapy clinic based in Hertford, is pleased to be taking part in the new Hertford Hop, a town-wide initiative celebrating Hertford’s independent businesses.

During the campaign, visitors can pick up a Hertford Hop card and collect stamps from participating businesses around the town. Completed cards will be entered into prize draws taking place at the Hertford Duck Race on April 6th.

Our clinic has a team of four physiotherapists offering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. To make appointments as convenient as possible, we are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, as well as Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.

If you’re exploring Hertford as part of the Hertford Hop, we’d love to welcome you to the clinic and introduce you to our team. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with ongoing pain, or looking to stay active, we’re here to help.

🌟 Introducing the Hertford Independent Collective! 🌟We’re excited to launch the Hertford Independent Collective – a grou...
08/03/2026

🌟 Introducing the Hertford Independent Collective! 🌟

We’re excited to launch the Hertford Independent Collective – a group of local independent businesses working together to celebrate and support our wonderful historic county town of Hertford.

Our aim is simple:🛍️ Encourage people to shop local🏬 Help people discover amazing independent businesses in Hertford❤️ Keep our town centre vibrant and full of character

From salons and boutiques to cafés, shops and services, Hertford is full of fantastic independent businesses and we want to help shine a spotlight on them.

We’ll also be sharing local events, collaborations and initiatives such as the Hertford Hop, designed to encourage people to explore the town and support local businesses.

👉 Please give our new page a like and follow to support Hertford’s independent businesses and stay up to date with everything happening in our town.

And if you know and love a local independent business, tag them below so we can help spread the word and share



https://www.facebook.com/share/1C1ReifiKE/

Marathon Training? Don’t Skip the Strength Work.If you’re increasing mileage but not building strength, you’re missing a...
26/02/2026

Marathon Training? Don’t Skip the Strength Work.
If you’re increasing mileage but not building strength, you’re missing a key piece of the
performance puzzle.
Running is repetitive. Marathon training means thousands of steps under fatigue. Strength
training helps your body tolerate that load.
💪 Why strength training matters alongside running:
✅ Improves running economy
✅ Delays fatigue in the later miles
✅ Increases tendon & muscle resilience
✅ Reduces risk of common running injuries
✅ Enhances power and stride efficiency
Strong glutes, calves, hamstrings and core = better load control with every step.
📅 Aim for 2 sessions per week during your main training phase.
Keep it simple: compound lifts, single-leg strength, calf loading, and core stability

Sports massage isn’t just about relaxation — it’s a targeted treatment to help your bodyperform and recover at its best....
23/02/2026

Sports massage isn’t just about relaxation — it’s a targeted treatment to help your body
perform and recover at its best.
󰝋 Benefits of sports massage:
✅ Reduces muscle tension and stiffness
✅ Improves circulation and tissue quality
✅ Supports recovery between training sessions
✅ Helps maintain flexibility and movement
✅ Identifies potential problem areas early
✅ Can reduce injury risk when combined with strength & rehab
⚡ When is it most useful?
During intense training blocks
In the lead-up to events
Post-competition recovery
When managing minor niggles
💡 Important: Sports massage isn’t a stand-alone fix. It works best alongside strength
training, mobility work, and a structured rehab plan when needed.

Pilates originated in Germany in the early 20th century. It was developed by Joseph Pilates, who originally called his m...
25/04/2025

Pilates originated in Germany in the early 20th century. It was developed by Joseph Pilates, who originally called his method Contrology. He was a gymnast, boxer, and self-defense instructor who believed that mental and physical health were closely connected.

During World War I, while interned in a British camp as a German national, he began refining his method and even used it to help rehabilitate injured soldiers—often rigging up hospital beds with springs to provide resistance training (which inspired the later Pilates reformer machines).

After the war, Joseph Pilates moved to the United States in the 1920s and opened a studio in New York City with his wife Clara. It quickly gained popularity, especially among dancers and performers, due to its focus on core strength, flexibility, and body alignment.

We are so exciting to be working with . What a great gym offering a range dynamic fitness classes. Based on the outskirt...
05/04/2025

We are so exciting to be working with . What a great gym offering a range dynamic fitness classes. Based on the outskirts in Hertford and Ware at Stoney Hills. Jay and Sian offer a friendly and motivational environment and we are lucky enough to work alongside them in a treatment room in their gym. Keith will be working there on a Thursday (starting 17th April 9-5) with a view to increase this, along side the demand. He will be offering - 30 minute sports massage @ £35. - 60 minute sports massage @ £55. - 30 minute assessment/treatment @ £45. Please call 01992 550069 to book in. Online bookings will be available next week. For more information on OnPoint Fitness please scan the QR code or visit their Instagram .

A Trigger Point (TrP) is a hyperirritable spot, a palpable nodule in the taut bands of the skeletal muscles’ fascia. Dir...
09/11/2024

A Trigger Point (TrP) is a hyperirritable spot, a palpable nodule in the taut bands of the skeletal muscles’ fascia. Direct compression or muscle contraction can elicit jump sign, local tenderness, local twitch response and referred pain which usually responds with a pain pattern distant from the spot

Myofascial trigger points (or simply “trigger points”) are contracted areas inside a muscle or surrounding connective tissue (called fascia) that stay shortened no matter what you’re doing. Also known as muscle knots, these areas can be very sensitive to pressure and cause pain.

If you squeeze your shoulder with your hand and feel a dense ball of muscle (what we often call a muscle knot), you have found a trigger point. You can either do this yourself, or have a trained professional (such as a physical therapist or massage therapist) help you out in feeling for these spots. If you hold on to that point for a few seconds and with enough pressure, you may even feel that trigger point start to refer somewhere else.
Common trigger point symptoms may include (but are not limited to):
Dull aching or muscle tenderness
Muscle stiffness and reduced range of motion
Muscle weakness or fatigue
Involuntary muscle contractions (or twitches)
Inability to get a muscle to relax
Affected area feels “warm” to the touch
Burning or tingling sensations

Due to possible referred pain patterns, trigger point symptoms may mimic the symptoms of other conditions, such as:
Sciatica
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome
Neck pain and tension headaches
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
Abdominal or pelvic pain
Low back pain, hip pain, and knee pain

Causes of Posterior Hip and Gluteal pain- Lumbar spine referral pain: Aggravating factors: sitting, running, walking, lu...
07/11/2024

Causes of Posterior Hip and Gluteal pain

- Lumbar spine referral pain: Aggravating factors: sitting, running, walking, lumbar spine movements, cycling. pins and needles or numbness can be present associated with lower back pain and posterior thigh pain..
- Gluteal tendinopathy: More common in females combined presentation with hip joint pathology. Pain can also be in the groin and outside of the hip and thigh. Aggravating factors lying on your side at night, walking, stairs, cross leg positions and getting in and out of the car.
- Deep Gluteal syndrome: common in sedentary females over the age of 40. Onset can be insidious after a fall or after bending. Pain can be combined with burning or cramping feeling at the back of the thigh region.

Treatment:
- Gluteal Tendinopathy: a gradual loading exercise programme, pain under 5/10 when loading is acceptable. Avoid lying on the affected side and sleeping with pillow between these can help. Deep Gluteal syndrome: Reduce sitting time and try use cushions when sitting on hard surfaces, strengthening gluteal muscles. Males avoid sitting with wallet under buttock

What is a Plica????? One of my very unfortunate patients has had a symptomatic plica in both knees. He was a keen cyclis...
04/11/2024

What is a Plica????? One of my very unfortunate patients has had a symptomatic plica in both knees. He was a keen cyclist who covered a ridiculous amount miles for years with no problems. He was then knocked off his road bike and this led to onset of left knee pain resulting in surgery, the right started shortly after. Again needing surgery. The surgeon was surprised how big his Plica were. Considering only approximately 50% of us have a plica at all. Read below for more info and tap link to video.
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A plica is a fold of synovial membrane most commonly in the anteromedial aspect of the knee. A plica is present in about 50% of the population and is thought to be the remnants of embryonic connective tissue that failed to fully resorb during your foetal development. Luckily, most plicae are asymptomatic
Plica syndrome is essentially an inflamed plica. Your plica can catch during:
* repetitive knee straightening and bending,
* blunt trauma or knee twisting,
* fat pad irritation,
* altered knee motion,
Plica syndrome can be suspected when you have:
* Anteromedial knee pain - esp medial femoral condyle.
* Visible and palpably tender plica.

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3a The Maltings, Railway Place
Hertford
SG137BS

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8pm - 4pm
Saturday 8pm - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

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