Piper Physiotherapy

06/03/2021

Burning more calories while I sleep! What’s not to like? More fantastic reasons for exercising and how beautiful is that heart?

WHY THE HEART LOVES Exercise. With every pound of muscle we gain, our body burns anywhere from 30-50 extra calories over 24 hours. This means if we put... 43 comments on LinkedIn

30/01/2021

When your IT consultant is also great for pet therapy

19/11/2020

For anyone waiting for joint replacement surgery please take the time to read this and complete the survey.

We know that the number of people with arthritis waiting in pain for surgery is growing. We have launched a survey to paint a full picture of what waiting for joint replacement surgery is like. If you are waiting for surgery, please help us to tell the government and health services that the pain of arthritis is impossible to ignore: 👇https://action.versusarthritis.org/page/69250/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=facebook_organic

01/11/2020

Following the announcement yesterday, Piper Physiotherapy remains open for face to face appointments and online consultations.
My thoughts are with everyone going through such tough times emotionally, financially and physically, so please forgive the picture but it’s how I feel today.

05/10/2020

Piper Physiotherapy is part of a network of physios all over the UK working collaboratively to support our patients providing online Physiotherapy consultations.

Through this network you can access physiotherapists who are able to help with a wide range of conditions. Visit the website to find out more.

https://physiosonline.co.uk/referral/

Locations of all members of PhysiosOnline including our face-to-face referral network

10/09/2020

Are you an experienced MSK practitioner looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in a busy practice? Contact me by email at piperphysio@btinternet.com

31/08/2020

There are a lot of questions on the wearing of face masks in public. This excellent article answers some of them.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/2020/08/face-coverings/

Professor Trisha Greenhalgh answers the more persistent questions on face coverings and their role reducing the transmission of coronavirus.

25/07/2020

Glad to be able to donate to the Deepingathon and raise money for those charities that need our support.

Weʼre raising money to Deepingathon for Dementia South Lincs, Sue Ryder, St Barnabas, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and Exotic Pets Refuge. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

27/06/2020

For anyone waiting for a joint replacement, the message is ‘you haven’t been forgotten’.
Physiotherapy can help you make the most of this time by preparing you for the journey ahead. The more you do now to prepare, the better your recovery can be.

https://twitter.com/britorthopaedic/status/1276545203596337152?s=21

“*NEW* Important message from to anyone waiting for and other surgery. Please like/retweet to help us reach people affected. https://t.co/SnRG1iNOjE”

26/06/2020

Excellent news Claire

TO ALL CURRENT CLASS MEMBERS!!!
Exciting news. Osteophysio Online exercises are now being offered on a month by month basis, with new content and advice each time. Allowing you to continue to exercise in the safety of your home to benefit your bone health.

24/06/2020

If you have had Covid-19, this advice from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy will help guide you through you recovery.

02/06/2020

Morning all! Thought I’d explain a little about what’s happening at the clinic over a cup of tea.

23/05/2020

Just in case you don’t have enough ways to stay healthy and keep fit......this NHS resource is free and covers a range of exercise options.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/

NHS Fitness Studio: free online fitness videos, aerobics vidoes, strength and resistance videos, pilates and yoga videos and more.

19/05/2020

Very good advice, simply explained.

16/05/2020

It is so important to understand that the aftermath of this virus can be debilitating and that your recovery needs to be supported.

13/05/2020

My goodness it’s been a tough time for so many people and we all know it isn’t anywhere near over yet. Keeping yourself active helps improve your mental and physical well being. Remember I’m here to help with any questions you may have about keeping active especially if you have health conditions.

As we settle into month two of lockdown, we are starting to see the impact of these measures on physical activity and therefore health Share by Anna Lowe 13 May 2020 - 1:44PM Activities like cycling appeared to be popular at start of the lockdown - but this is not reflected in the data Whilst key wo...

12/05/2020

Thanks to Nicola Blower for this excellent blog.

The Covid-19 lockdown has meant a change of activity levels for us all and it would seem that, for some of us, that has meant injury. Whilst our clinics have been closed, there has been an increase in existing and new patients contacting us with re-aggravations of existing injuries, or new injuries,...

12/05/2020

Piper Physiotherapy remains open for online consultations.
While we wait to get the go ahead to reopen clinics for face to face appointments, you may find this trusted resource helpful.

It's essential that the information you receive gives you the most effective chance of recovery and through the links below, you will find the best advice, guidance and exercises for your pain.

05/05/2020

Ouch! 🤕A list of youngsters injuries admitted to a hospital A&E over 5 weeks of lockdown. The red lines represent those needing surgery. Looks like fighting with siblings is the least dangerous activity. Please don’t think for 1 minute that is a recommendation!

27/04/2020

Personally, I have found this very helpful advice while my weekly routine has included more time working at home.

Due to the current events regarding Coronavirus, the nation has seen a massive increase in employees being asked to work from home in an effort to try and isolate against the virus. Our National Clinical Education Lead, Ash James, takes us through some key tips to help maintain both physical and men...

09/04/2020

Without wishing to bombard everyone, take professional guidance (in this case from respiratory specialist physios) before following some of the crazy internet suggestions.
Keep safe,

There is a lot of confusion about how to protect yourself from illness – and what to do if do you contract the virus. Here is the expert advice

08/04/2020

Anyone who is reading the news stories about breathing exercises, please stop and read this first. It contains advice from specialist physiotherapists from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

A viral video on how to relieve Covid-19 symptoms won’t necessarily give appropriate advice in all cases.

08/04/2020

I guess we are all learning new skills in these strange times and my tech learning curve has been steep! Please forgive the lack of smiling, which I am acutely aware of now watching this back.

08/04/2020

There’s going to be a lot of media interest in breathing exercises following the JK Rowling ‘story’. Remember at times like these with high anxiety and stress, there is a lot you can do safely with breathing techniques but please don’t embark on vigorous coughing techniques without medical guidance. Here’s a link to safe breathing techniques that is a great stress buster.

One of the most overlooked & most effective stress management tools is something within reach for free: our breath. Studies show breathing exercises improve cognitive function & reduce anxiety.

04/04/2020

Practicing what I preach, trying to join an online Pilates Class but an interloper has taken my mat space! ( Thanks to you Charlotte Chapman, Physio and Pilates in Motion- check in with Charlotte’s website so you can join in with live classes and a library of varied Pilates classes).

02/04/2020

Piper Physio Online thanks you all for your support and is delighted to have ‘met’ so many of your pets. What is it about laying on the floor that brings furry creatures running? 😂

01/04/2020

Even though Piper Physiotherapy is closed for face to face appointments, did you know that you can still speak to a Chartered Physiotherapist?
Visit the website and click on ‘online consultation’ to find out more.
After all this gardening, DIY and Netflix you may need a little help 😉

01/04/2020

Excellent advice from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy to help you stay active in your own home, now we all have a little more time on our hands.

27/03/2020

Its been a challenge in more ways than one, but I am pleased to launch Piper Physiotherapy Online which goes live on Monday 30th March.
If you are interested in taking this opportunity to access the service, either as an existing or as a new patient, please get in contact via the website
piperphysiotherapy.co.uk

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24/03/2020

Never has a simple walk felt so precious.
Remember to maintain a 2 metre distance from others who are not in your household.

Never has this blog been as relevant

(please take your local advice and individual situations into account of course)

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