Sports Massage Therapy

10/08/2021

Fully open for business, with Covid precautions in place. * FULLY BOOKED UNTIL MID SEPTEMBER * Happy for you to contact me if require initial telephone advise, or recommendation for other local physio/sports massage therapist 🤗

08/03/2021

Fingers crossed for April 12th! If we’re still full steam ahead after March 29th I will plan to start taking bookings for Fri 16th onwards. If you had appt/s cancelled due to lockdown I will contact you during 1st week of April to prioritise your appointment. Looking forward to ‘getting back to business’! Stay safe, nearly there! ❤️x

02/01/2021

Happy New Year to all my clients old and new! Unfortunately due to Tier 4 restrictions my doors are once again closed. As with previous lockdowns I am happy to provide injury management advice over phone or video link.

Here’s wishing 2021 returns us all to some sort of normality, hang on in there! 😬❤️

18/07/2020

Following review of the government guidelines, extensive risk assessment and preparation of premises in line with guidance regarding health screening, hygiene and PPE, I am happy to announce that I am re-opening for business on FRIDAY 31ST JULY!

I will have reduced availability in August due to accommodating all previously cancelled appointments, as a priority, and due to increased spacing of appointments to allow for compliance with increased infection control procedures between clients.

A copy of the clinic's risk assessment and precautionary measures can be provided on request. All clients will be asked to complete a brief Covid-19 screening questionnaire prior to attendance.

Thank you for your patience over the last few months!

14/07/2020

Following the Prime Minister’s speech and the plan to further ease lockdown measures in England on 4 July, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is awaiting the detailed guidance for different sectors as promised in the speech.

Unfortunately I am still unable to resume Physiotherapy or Sports Massage appointments until this guidance is available. I have completed a thorough risk assessment in readiness for 're-opening' and have appropriate Health and Safety measures in place, in line with government guidance, with regards to health and hygiene and PPE requirements.

Rest assured I am as keen to return to practice as you guys are to return to treatments! Take care and hopefully see you soon!

02/07/2020

Although many businesses are able to re-open on 4th July, unfortunately, in accordance with Government Guidelines, 'Hands on' treatments such as Sports Massage, and some Physiotherapy treatments, are not currently advocated. Therefore I am still unable to offer face to face appointments at this time. Thank you for your patience, I continue to be available by phone and email to support with injury management advice.

20/05/2020

In line with continuing government guidance, all May appointments are cancelled. I continue to be available by phone and email to support with injury management advice during lockdown and will post further updates as guidance evolves. Many thanks to my existing clients for your patience and understanding during this difficult time and I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and well

20/03/2020

In view of current Coronavirus precautions and in the absence of clear guidance for 'hands on' treatments such as Sports Massage, it is with regret that I have taken the decision to cancel all appointments for March and April.

This will help reduce the risk of infection passing between my private practice and the vulnerable NHS patients that I work with in the hospital setting and also give me the capacity to offer further hours/support to the NHS at this difficult time.

I will continue to review guidelines as they are updated and advise when I can resume bookings.

During this period I am happy to provide free advice via phone or Face Time for acute injuries and painful conditions, where people have been advised not to attend a health care setting for assessment.

Please ensure you follow government recommendations regarding social distancing and isolation to stay safe and help 'lower the curve'

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23/02/2020

There is currently HOT DEBATE regarding Acute management of Soft Tissue Injuries (Ligament, Muscle, Tendon), particularly whether to 'Ice' or 'Not to Ice', with some evidence that ice, while providing some pain relief, has little effect on healing or swelling.

The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (ACPSM) have produced extensive evidence based guidelines to investigate effectiveness of the traditional 'PRICE' regime (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). The full guideline is available athttps://www.physiosinsport.org/media/wysiwyg/ACPSM_Physio_Price_A4.pdf

To aid decision making in acute management of your injury and to optimise your recovery, I have summarised the ACPSM evidence and current recommendations in the poster attached. Please note, this guidance is for management of 'minor' CLOSED soft tissue injuries (sprains/strains). Ice should not be applied over areas without sensation, open wounds, areas of poor circulation or obvious fracture. If you suspect you have a more serious injury, including fracture, you are advised to attend your local minor injuries or accident and emergency unity for further investigation and management advice.

Alternative proposals are to use the 'M**H' approach - Movement, Elevation, Traction, Heat, during your rehabilitation. Further research is required to determine whether this should follow, be used alongside, or replace the 'PRICE' regime'. I have provided a link to an online article should you wish to read more about the reasoning behind this approach. There is no current information to indicate that the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy endorse this approach.
https://www.synctherapy.ca/2016/01/14/meth-method-for-injuries/

If you require guidance regarding management of your injury and return to function (including work, sport), you may benefit from seeking assessment with a qualified healthcare professional.

03/01/2020

Happy New Year to all my clients past, present and future! I hope 2020 is joyful and injury free! Please note my next available appointments are now mid March, I foresee a busy year ahead! 😃🥳

29/10/2017

I can now offer Hot and Cold Stones Massage, either as a relaxing 'stand alone' treatment or to enhance deep tissue massage as part of your Sports Massage.