Marple Physiotherapy

31/01/2026

🧘🏼‍♀️ Clinical Pilates is a great way to incorporate whole body strengthening
🧐 Each exercise allows a multitude of muscle groups to be used effectively
💪🏻 Here you can see how each exercise works my shoulder, back, hip and core muscle groups
👌🏻 Great for improving controlled, balanced movement & building strength
✅ As chartered MSK physiotherapists we can modify the exercises to suit your individual needs
👍🏻 Or make them more challenging by adding weights to give your muscles more 🔥

24/01/2026

Another Super Saturday of Physio-Led Pilates Classes! 👏🏻

Here’s a great example from our Level 3 Power & Precision Class of how to build strength & endurance in the quadriceps (thigh), gastrocnemius & soleus (calf) muscles:

✅ Feet wider than hips and toes turned out
✅ Ensure level pelvis and maintain this position throughout
✅ Keep your chest lifted
✅ Choose how low you want to go down and hold your squat (lower = more strength & 🔥 in those muscles)
✅ Hold squat position and slowly lift one heel up and then down on each side Repeat x6
✅ Then both heels up and down at same time Repeat x6
👌🏻 To build the endurance repeat x2-3 sets and get those legs feeling 🔥💪🏻👌🏻🥰🧘🏼‍♀️

👍🏻 Great addition to your running, sports training or strength & conditioning!

22/01/2026

We’ve got a lovely shoulder and upper back series featured in our current Level 3 routine. It’s a beautiful way to release built-up tension in the upper back while improving mobility and control.

Use gentle core engagement to stabilise the pelvis so the movement stays where it should—through the thoracic spine and shoulder joints, not the hips. And of course… don’t forget to breathe 💫

21/01/2026

We’ve got a lovely shoulder and upper back series featured in our current Level 3 routine. It’s a beautiful way to release built-up tension in the upper back while improving mobility and control.

Use gentle core engagement to stabilise the pelvis so the movement stays where it should—through the thoracic spine and shoulder joints, not the hips. And of course… don’t forget to breathe 💫

18/01/2026

🤔 Why choose Physio-Led Pilates?
Physio-led Pilates combines clinical physiotherapy knowledge with Pilates-based movement to improve the way your body functions.
✅ Here at Marple Physiotherapy you’re in safe hands as all of our clinical pilates classes are taught by experienced Chartered MSK Physiotherapists.
The benefits of attending our classes are:
🔹 Focuses on deep core muscles that support the spine
🔹 Improves posture, balance, and movement control
🔹 Helps manage pain and supports injury rehabilitation
🔹 Provides whole body strengthening & mobility exercises
🔹 Low-impact, controlled exercises guided by a Specialist Chartered MSK Physiotherapist
🔹 A great adjunct to other training methods — supporting strength training, running, and sport by improving stability, mobility, and technique

👌🏻 It’s not just exercise — it’s movement with purpose.
❤️

28/12/2025

16/12/2025

Includes an induction and Level 1 classes until the end of February. Two months to establish a lasting Pilates habit — not just a New Year’s resolution — for only £50. Email enquiries@marplephysio.com for more info

13/12/2025

A huge thank you to our amazing crew at Marple Physio who keep Marple moving and keep Liz & Nicky sane! (And thanks to for the stunning flowers, Bulls Head Marple for an amazing meal and The Railway Marple for the bingo madness!

10/12/2025

🎄 Looking for the PERFECT Christmas gift? 🎁 Give someone you love the confidence to move again with a Marple Physio Pilates Gift Voucher for a group induction + 6 weeks of Pilates for just £50! ❤️

Does your loved one…
✔️ Have an injury or long-term condition?
✔️ Feel nervous about starting exercise again?
✔️ Want to feel stronger, more mobile and more confident?

Our Level One Physio-Led Pilates + Group Induction is designed exactly for them — safe, gentle, supportive and tailored for beginners who need a caring start.

💚 What the voucher includes:
✨ A full Group Induction (choose either 6th Jan at 2pm or 10th Jan at 1pm)
✨ A Level One Physio Pilates session led by expert physiotherapists
✨ A warm, friendly environment with small class numbers
✨ Perfect for rehabilitation, confidence building and gentle movement

08/12/2025

🧘🏼‍♀️ 💊Exercise really is the best medicine 💊🥰

❄️ This time of year can be particularly difficult for many reasons.
☀️ As a summer person I always struggle with the dark mornings and evenings. It really can affect your energy levels, mood & motivation.
📣 These are my top tips for maintaining well being during the dark, colder months:

✅ Exercise….. Exercise ……. Exercise
When we exercise we produce feel good chemicals in the body 💊 Endorphins & Serotonin 💊 these chemicals boost our mood & have a role in managing pain.
🔆Any movement is good movement!!!

✅ Try and get some natural daylight ☀️ Even just a 10 minute walk outside can be enough to give us a boost…. A short walk at lunch time can feel really good 😊

✅ Stay hydrated …. Our bodies are 75% water 💧 so if we are dehydrated this can affect all of our body systems, especially our thinking & concentration 🧠

✅ Fuel yourself well….. 🥕 Slow release foods can be helpful to sustain energy such as non-starchy vegetables (e.g. cauliflower, broccoli and spinach) brown rice, oats, cereals, nuts and seeds. 🥦 🥜

✅ Stay connected 🗣️ it’s always good to talk! Make time to speak to friends & family, a good chat can always make us feel better!

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08/12/2025

Nicky did something new yesterday - dynamic breath work and a cold water dip (IN DECEMBER!!) with the fab Miranda & Sam from The Breath Connection - it was sold as the perfect pause & reset before the Christmas chaos and it nailed the brief completely!

If you are curious about either breath work or cold water immersion, I’d really recommend getting in touch with Sam and Miranda to be gently guided through it. Contraindications and precautions apply so make sure you chat it through with them.