Total Physiotherapy Pontefract

29/09/2021

Your musculoskeletal (MSK) system includes your bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissues.

Many people who develop joint and soft tissues disorders usually have some kind of damage or weakness to this system.

The best ways to keep it strong & healthy are by maintaining overall good health....

✔️ Exercise regularly, combining weights & cardio activity.
✔️ Get plenty of sleep for recovery.
✔️ Maintain a healthy weight.
✔️ Make healthy food choices.
✔️ Avoid to***co.
✔️ Have regular health checkups.

At Total Physiotherapy, it's our mission is to inspire active lifestyles through expert physiotherapy, health and wellbeing support. Get in touch if you're concerned about any ongoing pain or ni**le.

27/09/2021

👎 S T R E S S 👎

Stress makes us adopt our worst postures and increases our sensitivity to pain.

Most people know what they should do to manage their own stress levels, but how many people actually do what they know they should?

At Total Physiotherapy, we are here to help you manage those stress levels.

We offer several treatments to help deal with stress and anxiety, which include: Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment) and Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as many relaxation techniques such as yoga, massage and acupuncture.

Give us a call for a chat today or drop us a message.
We're here for you 🤗

Photo by Yogendra Singh on Unsplash

25/09/2021

Who will be watching the Anthon Joshua Vs Oleksandr Usyk fight tonight? 👊

Who do you think will win? and in which round?

23/09/2021

🍂 Today is officially the first day of autumn and for many who suffer from , the change in season can be a worry as the colder weather can worsen the pain.

Here are our top tips for dealing with arthritis pain through the cooler months.

17/09/2021

Here's a for you..... physiotherapy has been around for thousands of years and it is believed that it was used in 460 BC for the first time by Hippocrates, who took advantage of water therapy to treat patients.

He is often credited as being the first person to document the benefits of hydrotherapy.

15/09/2021

Tom Stoltman from Invergordon, Scotland, has recently become the first man from Scotland to win the World's Strongest Man. He also holds the world record for the heaviest ever lifted at 286kg 💪

Tom has been training as a strongman for almost a decade after starting the sport as a teenager to help him cope with Autism. He has often opened up about his struggle with Autism, which helps him to thrive as a professional athlete, calling it his “superpower”.

What an inspirational guy! He's done us proud!

11/09/2021

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09/09/2021

Regular or offers many health benefits. Here are a few you may not have known about:

🏃 Running strengthens your whole musculoskeletal system.
🏃‍♀️ Surprisingly, it may improve knee health for some people.
🏃 Running can improve heart health.
🏃‍♀️ Running can improve your mood.
🏃 For many people, running can be a lifelong pursuit—and even add years to your life.

What's not to love? If you're new to running, start with brisk walking, progress to jogging and work up to running.

08/09/2021

With NHS waiting lists at record highs, you might be feeling concerned that an injury could get worse if treatment isn't sought soon.
At Total Physiotherapy, we're here to help. Contact us today for an appointment and we'll be able to get you in for a diagnosis and put together a treatment plan to aid your recovery more quickly.
Find your nearest clinic 👉 https://bit.ly/3oPe6Fx or drop us a message.

Latest figures show 5,122,017 people waiting for treatment in April – up 171,720 in a month

08/09/2021

Did you know that an avocado is the perfect post-workout snack? 🥑😋
The disease-fighting fruit contains more potassium than a banana and is great for maintaining electrolyte balance and preventing cramps.
You're welcome 😉

Did you know that an avocado is the perfect post-workout snack? 🥑😋
The disease-fighting fruit contains more potassium than a banana and is great for maintaining electrolyte balance and preventing cramps.

You're welcome 😉

08/09/2021

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05/01/2021

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Following the most recent government advice, we would like to reassure all our patients that our doors will remain open for Physiotherapy and Massage services as previous. We provide a medical service and have medical PPE in place.

Our infection control standards remain consistently high. We are still able to provide face to face consultations if deemed appropriate following a triage call prior to the appointment.