Kim Baxter Physiotherapy

19/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Running 🎄

January and February are often very busy months at the clinic, as many people increase their exercise and running. This usually happens when training begins for spring races or when New Year’s resolutions reignite old routines.

What you do over the Christmas period can play a big role in how well you’re able to hit January running (pun intended!).

Doing lots with too little sleep, and excess alcohol can leave you dealing with an injury or ni**le before you even start.

On the other hand, doing too little can reduce your tolerance for the training load that January often brings.

❄ ️ Avoid doing too little or stopping completely— you don’t want to start January playing catch-up with your training.

💤 Remember that poor sleep reduces tissue recovery, so avoid big training days after late nights.

🍷 Alcohol and hangovers can also impair recovery, so adjust training intensity accordingly.

🏃‍♂️ If you have some fun longer runs planned make sure you schedule adequate recovery around them.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy festive season 🎅🎄 🎄🏃‍♂️

16/12/2025

Crazy indoor orienteering race at Sheffield University Students’ Union on Saturday! 🧭

With multiple floors, barriers, and one-way systems, just finding a route to each control was incredibly challenging.

I was really pleased to get round without any navigational mistakes — even if I did have to stop dead a multiple times just to work out where on earth to go next!

Huge thanks to Sheffield University Orienteering and Fell Running for putting on such a brilliant event 🙌

12/12/2025

🎄 Final Week of Full Clinic Hours Before Christmas! 🎄

Next week is our last week of full opening hours before the Christmas break. Over the festive period we’ll still have limited availability with Sally and Lucy, and we’ll be back to normal hours from Friday 2nd January.

We’ve seen several Round Sheffield Run training injuries over the past couple of weeks! With race day coming up quickly, now’s a great time to get any ni**les checked. If you need an appointment, try to book in next week as Christmas availability will be limited.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
— Kim, Sally, Lucy & Joe 🎅✨

09/12/2025

🏃‍♂️ Does Marathon Training Damage Your Knees? A Big MRI Study Says… Not Really! 🦵✨

A large study (in 2019) used high-resolution 3T MRI to scan the knees of over 100 first-time, mostly middle-aged marathon runners before and after training for the London Marathon. Here’s what they found:

• Many runners already had asymptomatic knee changes before training — totally normal for adults.
• Meniscal tears didn’t worsen, and runners with tears finished just as well as those without them.
• The medial knee compartment actually improved, showing reduced bone stress after training.
• Some increased stress was seen at the patellofemoral joint (front of the knee) and iliotibial band.
• No significant increases in knee pain or reduced function were reported by runners.

🏁 Bottom line:
Marathon training isn’t automatically bad for your knees. In fact, the training could lead to positive adaptation.

To evaluate the short-term impact of long-distance running on knee joints using MRI. 82 healthy adults participating in their first marathon underwent 3T (Tesla) MRI of both knees 6 months before and half a month after the marathon: 71 completed ...

06/12/2025

Great rehab begins with understanding the sport — and today we got to learn by doing!

Big thanks to for having us while we dived into climbing injuries, movement, and rehab ideas. Awesome first team meeting with Joe too! 🧗‍♂️💥

SheffieldPhysio

06/12/2025

Great rehab begins with understanding the sport — and today we got to learn by doing!

Big thanks to for having us while we dived into climbing injuries, movement, and rehab ideas. Awesome first team meeting with Joe too! 🧗‍♂️💥

01/12/2025

Sally enjoyed fantastic weather in the Lakes this weekend for some more Wainwright bagging. Watson's total is now 182!

28/11/2025

Great infograhic on why your muscles can feel sore post strength training.

25/11/2025

Does the ICE in RICE help or hinder recovery?

For decades, icing has been the go-to strategy for sprains, strains, and acute injuries. But emerging evidence shows that while ice can reduce pain, it may actually delay the healing process by suppressing the natural inflammatory response—an essential step for tissue repair.

Ice has a place—especially for short-term pain and swelling control—but it shouldn’t replace movement, optimal loading, and active recovery. Healing happens through circulation, mechanical input, and progressive stress… not numbing.

If you’re dealing with an injury, consider using ice strategically, not reflexively.

22/11/2025

🎉Welcome to the Team, Joe Dale!🎉

We’re excited to introduce osteopath Joe Dale, our newest clinician.

Joe brings a Master’s degree in Osteopathy and a PG Cert in Sports Medicine, with specialist expertise in sports injury rehabilitation. His clinical skills are enhanced by his own athletic background, allowing him to deliver highly tailored treatment for all musculoskeletal injuries.

Joe has recently moved to Sheffield from London, drawn by the fell running and climbing the city has to offer. Before relocating, he ran his own successful clinic in London, bringing with him a wealth of experience working with a diverse range of patients.

He has worked with a wide variety of people including runners and climbers, helping individuals recover from injury, optimise movement, and build long-term resilience. His approach blends osteopathic techniques, massage, dry needling, exercise therapy, and lifestyle guidance to support lasting health and performance.

Before becoming an osteopath, Joe served as a Royal Marines Commando, and today he’s a passionate endurance athlete. He competes at a high level in road, trail and fell running, with standout achievements including:

🏆 Winner of Man vs Horse

🏆 Winner of the South of England Fell Championships

🏅 Top-100 finish at the 2021 London Marathon

🥈 Part of the Dark Peak Fell Runners V40 team that won Silver at the 2025 British Fell Running Relays

We’re thrilled to welcome Joe to the clinic—whether you’re recovering from injury, preparing for an event, or looking to perform at your best, you’re in great hands.

To book with Joe or any of the physio’s head to the online booking page on our website.

14/11/2025

💪 Strength Training for Young People

Strength training offers significant physical, psychological, and developmental advantages for children and adolescents. When delivered in an age-appropriate, well-supervised environment, it supports improved coordination, physical literacy, injury resilience, and long-term healthy movement habits. Beyond the physical gains, it also fosters self-confidence, discipline, and a positive relationship with exercise.

Mettle strength, a Sheffield-based strength club, offers exactly that. Their Strong & Social sessions help young people build strength, skill, and self-belief in a fun, supportive environment.

My son has attended for two years, and the impact on his confidence and overall movement skills has been incredible. The program provides a supportive, structured, and engaging environment led by highly knowledgeable coaches who prioritise safety, technique, and individual progression.

Session Times:
• Ages 8–15 (home-educated) — Wednesdays, 11:00–12:15
• Ages 10–16 — Tuesdays, 16:00–17:30
📍 Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Campus (S10 2LD)

Sessions are accessible for all abilities — and the first session is free.

www.mettle.zone

10/11/2025

✨ New Block of Classes Starting! ✨

After a fantastic first block, we’re kicking off our second block of classes! 🙌

🏋️‍♀️ Sally’s classes start this week — a 6-week block running up to Christmas.

💪 My classes start next week — 5 sessions before the holidays!

There are still a few spaces available, so if you’d like to book a spot or try a session to see if it’s for you, now’s the time!

📍 Runners Rehab
Build strength and stability for running — prevent injuries and boost performance.

📍 Ageing Well Strength
Stay strong, healthy, and confident for the long term.

📍 Kettlebell
Master technique and build power, endurance, and total-body strength.

All sessions are:
🔹 Physio-led — focused on strength, confidence & control
🔹 Small group — personal attention & guidance
🔹 Suitable for all experience levels
🔹 Welcoming, inclusive & motivating

📧 To find out more or book your place:
👉 Email: kimbaxterphysiotherapy@gmail.com

🌐 Website: www.kimbaxterphysiotherapy.co.uk