Pure Physiotherapy - Yorkshire

28/11/2023

We are really looking forward to helping out all the runners braving the cold this weekend at the Percy Pud 10k in Sheffield! Drop in for a pre or post race massage or to discuss any niggles you may have and how we might be able to help. We will be trying to keep warm in the main marquee! Hope to see you there 🎉🎉☃️☃️❄️🎁🎁🌲🌲

27/11/2023

For anyone who needs to hear this on this rainy Monday !

💙 your work matters

24/11/2023

31 sleeps until the big man comes 🎅BLACK FRIDAY DEAL 10% off
For the Active Person in your life get them the perfect gift this Christmas:
Sports Injury Assessment
Physio led Strength and Conditioning
Sports Massage Assessment
Sports Screening and Running Gait Analysis

Valid for use in the next 12 months

E-mail SportsClinic@purephysiotherapy.co.uk to explore your options today

17/11/2023

Last night was the final instalment of our sports screening at Sheffield Hockey Club down at Abbeydale Sports Club

Some of our Physio team Rob,Kane, Adam and Laura were there to complete screening with the team using some of our fab kit , speed gates and optojump to help optimise the health of the athletes and help p develop injury prevention strategies for the athletes.

It was great to meet the players and coaches and see some very quick times :)

We can’t wait to present the data back to the team to help with their strategies for this season and next

If your club is interested in sports screening for your players - please pop us a DM as our pre season schedule is already starting to fill up!

14/11/2023

13/11/2023

Healing isn’t linear

What do we mean by that?

Well , in any pain or injury recovery , there will be ups and downs , peaks and troughs , periods of good quick progress and periods where things slow down

As physios it’s our job to coach our patients through this process, knowing when to accelerate your rehab , and when we need to take things back to basics

You can have 2 people with the exact same issue , but their rehab might not look ok the same .

If your injury hasn’t got better by resting , consider asking for advice and getting more of an idea what’s going on and what’s best to do to get back to life/ sport quickly

www.purephysiotherapy.co.uk

03/11/2023

As we come to the end of stress awareness week here are some quick , and longer term tips for stress management !

What are your top tips when you feel stressed ?

Did you know that cyclical breathing has a lot of evidence behind it in terms of lowering your stress levels .

Here’s a quick guide

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/

31/10/2023

Meet the Team

Gareth Stephenson - Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Hi, my name is Gareth I live in Barnsley. I love being a physio. I have been a physio for the last 5 years and I love to see a variety of clients / patients from early-stage sports rehab to arthritic knees to chronic back pain issues. The most important aspect for me is getting to know people well and having engaging conversations with people about their current limitations. When I am not working, you’ll most likely to find me in the Cross Fit gym or at home with a cup of tea, spending time with family and playing classical guitar.

30/10/2023

A brain tumour is a devastating diagnosis for a patient and their loved ones . This international brain tumour awareness week we would like to highlight Adrian’s story- and the amazing things he is doing with
www.wecankickit.org

Adrian Conoboy MBE is the Founder and Director of We Can Kick It, a charity that harnesses the power of football (or soccer for many of our international readers) to help children cope with cancer.
In 2016, Adrian was living in New York and loving every minute of his job as a football coach. But after a sudden seizure, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. There had been no warning signs and Adrian’s life changed radically overnight.
After brain surgery, he embarked on a treatment programme of chemotherapy and radiation. A grueling 18 months of speech, occupational and physical therapy followed his treatment.
While Adrian was undergoing treatment, he had the inspiration to use the healing power of football to help other families. He set up set up We Can Kick It in 2018 to offer free soccer clinics for children with cancer.
“One of the hardest parts of cancer is learning to navigate the new normal. Life doesn’t snap back when your hair grows back or you ring that bell. You might have weakness on one side, not have grown as tall as your peers, feel conscious of your scars, and fell behind because of hospital appointments.
“When the kids are on the field they have the chance to forget some of their worries and just be a kid. Seeing the joy and confidence our clinics give the children is amazing. They are just kids having fun, playing a game that they love, in a supportive and encouraging environment.”

Sending love to all the brain 🧠 tumour warriors I know ( and 2 amazing ones in particular who know who they are )

26/10/2023

Pleased to be back in this lovely space at our Bromhill clinic for an afternoon of pelvic health patients

Our November diary is now open and can be booked via the website

www.purephysiotherapy.co.uk

Our pelvic health clinic is available at our Sheffield- Broomhall
And Doncaster locations

So if you are struggling with
-pelvic floor issues
-Urinary incontinence
-prolapse
-menopause related symptoms
Or have just had a baby and need to know where to start with your post natal rehab - give our pelvic health team a call - we can help

24/10/2023

Strength training , it is beneficial at many different phases of life , but it isn’t something we are taught how to do .

And so, many people shy away from it

Where to start ?

Well firstly if you are afraid to lift weights 🏋️‍♂️ because you are worried you will injure yourself with poor technique….

Do you think about your technique when you do the weekly supermarket shop and lift all the bags in in 1 go whilst running because it’s raining?

Or pick up your 25kg kid- surfboard style ,10kg baby and the changing bag , scooter and push the pram or trolley swiftly out of a shop because you want to avoid toddler meltdown?

Or lift the dog into the boot of the car

No , you don’t
And I could go on

My point is this

- you are already strength training with the worst technique ever , every day
- you lift weights more times in every day life

So next time you head towards that exercise bike or out of the door for some cardio and bypass those scary dumbells or kettle bells - stop , think for a moment and have a go.

And remember the benefits for bone health , brain health , heart health and also independence as we age.

Gyms have great gym floor staff who can point you in the right direction , most memberships offer at least 1 introductory PT session

Or - your physio can help design a programme that fits around your pain or injury

23/10/2023

It’s black history month and this years theme is

If you have not heard of some of the women on this amazing picture below

www.black history month.org

Has some great resources

Make it your business to know these women, what they stand for , have achieved , have endured and what women around you are still ensuring daily.

20/10/2023

But please drive carefully and stay safe

Happy Friday everyone 💙🧡💜

18/10/2023

No no no 1000x no!

We hear this so many times from our patients ( of all ages ) in clinic

And here’s the thing - no , no it isn’t

If your pain/ injury was just down to your age , everyone of that age would have the same problem

There are so many factors other than age that can contribute to injury and pain

And there is so much that can be worked on with your Physiotherapist to address these issues .

Don’t write yourself off just yet please

( I even had this conversation with a 25 year old the other day 🫣)

Don’t accept pain - there’s loads you can do - speak to a pain expert
(That’s us btw! )

Happy Wednesday

13/10/2023

Happy Friday all

Here’s Lauren and I explaining

How we assess a pelvic health problem

Hope it’s useful
Any questions just comment or
Message :)

10/10/2023

Having a gait analysis done can be an excellent way to reduce your daily pain, whether or not you’re a runner. It will pick up on issues with your stride, unusual head or arm position, and any other issues hiding in your walking or running patterns.

And if you are a runner, this analysis can help you find the right rehab programme , tweaks to your gait to optimise performance and running routine to keep your body in peak condition and make all your runs easier, increase speed, distance , endurance , or whatever else your goals are.

Elite athletes pay detailed attention to the detail of their running gait . The strengthening and promotion of a natural elastic recoil in your lower limb is what part of what helps elite athletes to perform at elite levels. And, you should pay just as much attention to your gait analysis, whether you’re an elite athlete or not.

At Pure we use optojump technology to break down and analyse many aspects of your running gait to help our specialist physio team help take you from pain to performance

Whether you are just starting out on your running journey or wanting to make some training tweaks for your next marathon/ ultra / tri you can book in here

https://purephysiotherapy.connect.tm3app.com/book/sports_clinic/running_gait_analysis

09/10/2023

Check out this infographic about when to see a physio!
We get asked this lots , here’s some info that might help you decide !

Happy Monday

The pure team 💙🧡💜

08/10/2023

Good luck to all of our clients and everyone running the Sheffield ten ten ten today !

You’ve done the prep, now enjoy and don’t forget your post race recovery 😜

Love the Pure Physio team xx