Steel City Physiotherapy

14/10/2025

Apologies for the language but a very funny clip about an average physio consultation, not that any SCP patients would do this 🙃

23/09/2025

Just a reminder that we now offer shockwave therapy, an effective evidence based treatment particularly beneficial for stubborn tendon issues involving the achilles, plantar fascia, patella and gluteal regions.

23/08/2025

The clinic will be closed this week due to annual leave. For any booking queries either email nicksteelcitypt@gmail.com or send a DM to this page as the phone will be well and truly off 😀 All messages will be replied to within 24 hours. See you in September!

24/07/2025

This was a very satisfying review to recieve from someone who was in desperate need of help ahead of a wedding, and they were unable to walk! Within a couple of sessions we had the client walking and even dancing for the big day, an all round successful physiotherapy treatment.

14/07/2025

Just a quick notice to let all clients know that the phone is down today, if you need to get in contact to make or amend a booking please email nicksteelcitypt@gmail.com or send a DM via this page. Thanks 🙂

07/07/2025

Another happy runner leaving SCP.
This was another success story of Shockwave Therapy, combined with hands on treatment and good exercise rehab. For any questions regarding Shockwave, feel free to get in contact 🙂

26/03/2025

This one may be of interest to the runners who follow this page. Osteoarthritis is a complex condition with a number of lifestyle, genetic and metabolic factors, however the amount of impact from running doesn't seem to be a significant factor. Time to book that Autumn Marathon in 👀

Does marathon running increase arthritis risk? A recent study of over 3,800 runners would suggest not!.. 🏃🏽‍♀️

Hartwell et al. (2024) carried out a survey of Chicago marathon runners and found that hip and knee arthritis wasn’t associated with running history. Instead the most significant risk factors were age, BMI, previous hip or knee injury that prevented running, hip or knee surgery and family history.

These results are encouraging but we should acknowledge the limitations of using a survey without clinical or radiographic evaluation of arthritis and based on self-reported results. The prevalence of arthritis was established by asking participants if they’d ever been diagnosed with arthritis by a doctor.

We also need to consider each individual rather than seeing this as a green light for *all runners* to run despite concerns about joint health. The available evidence suggests that running isn’t damaging for the hips or knees but if a runner chooses to continue it should be at a level that feels manageable in terms of symptoms.

Mild pain that settles quickly after a run is often acceptable. Moderate to severe pain, symptoms that last beyond 24 hours or increases in swelling after activity suggest load is too high and should be modified to a more comfortable level. In addition, loss of joint range and sensations of locking or giving way should be fully assessed as these can require a break from running until addressed.

These are important points to discuss with runners as 1 in 4 runners that were surveyed were advised by their physician to either reduce the amount that they run or stop running all
together. Despite this 94% of all the participants in this study planned to run another marathon!

Reference:
Hartwell MJ, Tanenbaum JE, Chiampas G, Terry MA, Tjong VK. Does Running Increase the Risk of Hip and Knee Arthritis? A Survey of 3804 Marathon Runners. Sports Health. 2024 Jul-Aug;16(4):622-629. doi: 10.1177/19417381231190876. Epub 2023 Aug 9. PMID: 37555313; PMCID: PMC11195863.

24/12/2024

That's a wrap for 2024! Merry Christmas to all SCP patients, past and present, hope you all enjoy a great festive break (whilst remembering to still do your exercises). We will be back open for business on Thursday 2nd Jan.

18/12/2024

It's been almost a month since my graduation from Sheffield Hallam University receiving my MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Musculoskeletal Management after a short 7 year study period.
It's been great applying some of these new found skills into clinical practice, finding new ways to help faciltate patients on their journeys to enhance health and recovery 💪. Looking forward to continuing to improve as a practitioner in 2025 and discover new knowledge and learning along the way.

29/11/2024

A brilliant 2 days of CPD at the NEC in Birmingham at Therapy Expo , the largest expo for physios, osteopaths, sports therapists, chiros and many more. Even got to meet 2023 worlds strongest man, Mitchell Hooper. Coming back to Sheffield with loads of new exciting ideas to put into practice with patients to further optimise methods of getting people back to peak health and fitness 💪

07/11/2024

Another 5 🌟 review from a happy SCP customer. Get in touch to sort out those aches and pains today, email nicksteelcitypt@gmail.com or call 07787022128 to find out more.

19/09/2024

Seeing somebody progress from an injury that limits their ability to do they things they love to be fully back in action pain free is exactly what physiotherapy is all about 🙌