Kim Baxter Physiotherapy

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

07/11/2025

I don’t love the title, but this article does a great job summarizing the latest research on running and knee health. Contrary to the old myth, running isn’t bad for your knees—it may actually help keep them healthy and strong.

While all exercise comes with the risk of injury, there are three things runners can do to reduce this

03/11/2025

🏃‍♀️ Back in Clinic After a Busy Half Term!

Just back in clinic after an action-packed week with the Yorkshire & Humberside Junior Orienteering Squad in beautiful Fontainebleau, France! 🇫🇷

It was a fantastic few days filled with lots of training, racing and plenty of fun. The juniors were brilliant — full of energy and enthusiasm.. A tiring week, but an incredibly rewarding one! 💪🌲

20/10/2025

🏃‍♂️ Fast Feet at Club Night!

Last Wednesday marked the first club night of the autumn season at High Storrs School — and what a start! 💥

I ran a packed session with 60 teenagers and adults, all working hard on agility, balance, coordination, and strength. 💪 These drills are designed to build fundamental movement skills — the building blocks of physical literacy.

These skills form the foundation for more complex movements used in navigating (physically) through the various terrain orienteering throws at you from the twisting and turning of an urban area to rocky descents, heather and tussocks in forests and on moorland. 

Great energy and great effort from everyone! 🍂🔥

17/10/2025

🧠 “What’s the best exercise for my injury?”

We hear this question all the time.

The truth is, there’s no single “best” exercise for any injury or condition.

Research gives us some direction and we know exercise helps. But it doesn’t tell us which exact movement is the magic fix. That’s because:

✅ Every person is different
✅ Every injury responds differently
✅ The right exercise depends on you

What actually matters is that the exercise:

🔹Targets the right area
🔹Uses the right load
🔹Is progressed over time
🔹Is done consistently (yes, weeks to months)
🔹Fits your body and recovery stage