Impact Physio

Yoga

rachelroyer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:34:25 +0000

: Impact Physio’s trying out a Yoga class……..

At Impact today we decided to enjoy our own personalised Yoga class, instead of our usual weekly update of whats happening in the medical world, we decided to focus on our own bodies and different ways of strengthening and lengthening the bits that need it most! No doubt we will feel those bits that haven’t worked for a while tomorrow!

We are all guilty of putting ourselves last, but the New Year is a good time to make a few changes, so here we are lengthening the hammies using the art of Yoga to specifically target problem areas.

If you need to focus on specific tight areas or want to strengthen and improve control in your body then why not join us. Currently Yoga classes run Friday lunchtime, or 1:1 sessions Friday morning or afternoon. Yoga is taught at Impact by Jo Keegan, a qualified Physiotherapist.

New Year : New You?

rachelroyer — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:54:02 +0000

New Year - New You?

Happy New Year! – Did you make any resolutions? Are they still happening? Have you made plans to do anything special? In this the olympic year, I wonder if there are more health and sport related goals?

At Impact we have added more beginners classes to our Pilates programme, added Yoga by Physio’s and more recently; screening in a more specific format, with the aim of having a structured assessment leading to a specific list of areas to work on to achieve those goals that we often have.

The pilates courses start again next week, we only have a few spaces left in the intermediate levels throughout the week (see the timetable for details), just three remaining beginners spaces in our friday 11.15 class, and two spaces in our sports performance class on a saturday at 9am.

So if you are concerned that your New Years resolutions might be hampered by injury/performance then why not join our exercise classes and make sure that its not something that can be sorted that lets you down.

The East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show

rachelroyer — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:28:33 +0000

: Impact Physio’s ante and post natal exercise classes are launched

It was great to meet so many mum’s and mum’s to be at the show – we had great fun challenging you with our BOSU ball; testing out stability, and discussing a range of pregnancy related issues.

We’ve now extended our classes to include evening and weekend sessions to accomodate both working mum’s & mum’s to be and those who depend on partners/friends/family for childcare.

We have extended our show offer of £50 for the first course into the new year, as a recession buster! We believe we offer a valuable addition to the many excellent groups that are out there already which focus mainly on the new addition to your family.

We believe that you are important too, and if you are fit and healthy, then you will enjoy this special time even more.

Experian Robin Hood Marathon

rachelroyer — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:43:08 +0000

: Physio/massage tent

Our fourth year supporting the runners at Nottingham’s marathon – another fantastic day was had by all!

Another dry, warm day but really windy, lots of happy faces coming in for a post run massage or advice on injuries. Some pretty tired runners too!

If you didn’t get chance to visit us on the day, we would still love to meet you before your next race.

We have recently started our Sports Performance Pilates classes, with the aim to prevent injuries by focusing on specific problem areas. There are still a couple of spaces on the Saturday 9am class – you are welcome to join us even though the term has already started.

If its stretching you need to focus on, then why not join our Yoga Classes – there are a few spaces left at 11.30 am on a Friday.

If you prefer to fit in your own session either as a 1:1 or smaller group then give us a call.

Alternatively book a personal MOT to receive a thorough assessment and your own programme to work on in your own time.

Work out at Work Day WOWD: September 8th

rachelroyer — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:32:05 +0000

: Impact Physio visit DHL Telesales

Are you “Fit for Work”?

Research conducted in 2010 by the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) with more than 2000 employees found:

• 36 per cent worked through their lunch break and a quarter took no breaks at all during the day on a regular basis.

• 31 per cent of workers experience pain at work at least once a week, with back pain reported as the most common physical problem (65 per cent) followed by shoulder pain (37 per cent) and neck pain (37 per cent).

Poor work habits can make employees ill, or less productive and this has a cost for businesses and employers:

• Research by the CBI suggests the average annual cost of sickness absence to business is about £517 per employee, with indirect costs, such as lower customer satisfaction, adding another £263 per employee per year.

• It’s estimated that sickness absence caused by musculoskeletal disorders alone in the UK costs UK businesses £7.4 billion per year.

The Boorman report found that half of sickness absence among NHS staff was due to MSDs, the direct cost of which was more than £0.5 billion a year. In the current economic climate, there is a strong emphasis on providing health services in cost effective ways, improving productivity throughout the public and private sectors and reducing spending on ill health and benefits. WOWD will help employers understand more about how having an active and healthy workforce is of benefit to them.

Employers that have taken steps to address health and wellbeing report the following perceived benefits:

• reduced sickness absence, compensation claims and use of temporary staff

• increased productivity

• improved staff retention

• increased employee satisfaction

• improved competitiveness and profitability.

Physiotherapy Top Tips:

Take your lunch break and get away from your desk – and preferably the building. Go for a walk at least once a week, or sign up for a lunchtime class, like aerobics, dance or martial arts

(Don’t forget we have lunchtime pilates and yoga at Impact Long Eaton)

Do some simple stretches or stand up on a regular basis, today at DHL telesales, phone calls were being made every ten minutes or so, this will be the reminder to change position – what do you do at regular time intervals during the day?

Don’t wedge the telephone between your ear and shoulder. It was good to see headsets everywhere!

Sit up tall and take deep breaths.

Vary your tasks to give your body a range of postures.

Don’t cross your legs….

……so many more – if you want any more ideas call us or come in and see us. It’s important to seek advice and treatment for suspected health problems early.

Ante Natal / Post Natal Exercise Classes: January 2012

rachelroyer — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:01:15 +0000

The next series of ante natal and post natal exercise classes will be starting in January. We will also be offering ante natal classes on a wednesday evening and both ante and post natal classes on a saturday morning. Classes will be held weekly (over 4 weeks) with each class lasting 1 hour.

We will be following the FitBack & Bumps programme, which brings new mums and mums-to-be together to share their pregnancy experience. These are Antenatal exercise classes and Postnatal exercise classes with a difference!

» Find out and book your place on our ante natal and post natal classes

The FitBack & Bumps Programme teaches you:

how to exercise safely during and after your pregnancy
how to improve your posture
how to reduce stress incontinence by strengthening your pelvic floor muscles
how to reduce pelvic and back pain by strengthening your core
how to flatten your tummy after pregnancy
why things may be hurting and how to fix them!
and gives you the opportunity to meet other new mums and mums to be, developing lifelong friendships.

FitBack & Bumps is more than just an exercise class – the benefits last long after the birth of your baby!

A lot of the exercises involve a gym ball. We provide all equipment during the class but would recommend you also have a gym ball at home so you can continue with your exercises. (Gym balls are available for sale at the classes.)

Costs are £50 for one course. If you subsequently book a second course, you will only pay £45.

Robin Hood Marathon 2011 – 3 for 2 on Sports Massage / Kinesio tape Assessment

rachelroyer — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:53:06 +0000

After the great success last year, we’ll be at the Robin Hood Marathon again this year on Sunday 11th September 2011.

3 for 2 on Sports Massage - 30 minutes / £25

For all runners, we are offering a special 3 for 2 on sports massages – book your consultations now as we’re expecting a lot of interest!

Cost is £25 for 30 minutes.

45 minute Kinesio Tape Assessment and trial – £45

Rachel Royer, our kinesiotape practitioner will be offering a 45 minute assessment and trial with Kinesio tape prior to the event. The cost is £45.

Keep up with the latest news and offers on Facebook

We’ll be posting information and offers on Facebook leading up to and following the event so make sure you’re following us. We also send out a newsletter each quarter, with exclusive offers and news – you can subscribe using the link on our home page.

10% discount to members of the Nottinghamshire Disability Football Family (NDFF)

rachelroyer — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:07:29 +0000

We’re pleased to offer a 10% discount to members of the Nottinghamshire Disability Football Family (NDFF).

To take advantage of the discount, you’ll need to quote your NDFF membership number when making a booking by phone or online, or just show your NDFF Loyal Card when you come in for your appointment.

737 Challenge – Steve and Rich reach the summit!

rachelroyer — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:53:56 +0000

Mount Everest

Congratulations to Steve and Rich for making it to the summit of Everest this morning!

Former Wales international rugby player Richard Parks and double Olympic gold medallist rower Steve Williams have reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain – Mount Everest. Richard summited at 7.42am local time/2.57am UK time and Steve summited at 10.10am local time/5.25am UK time today.

For Richard, reaching the roof of the world marks his 5^th summit and 3^rd pole of his record-breaking 7 month race to climb the 7 highest summits of the world and stand on all 3 poles. He also aims to raise £1million pounds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Speaking from the summit of Everest, an emotional Richard who broke down in tears said; “It’s hard to really put this in to words, it’s just the most amazing feeling. There’s just the most amazing mountains, clouds as far as the eye can see, one way’s Nepal, the other Tibet. So many times I didn’t think I was going to make it. You know we have been blessed, we sat yesterday in really high winds in camp 4, our tents absolutely rattling, I was really worried that we might not get the shot, we might not get the opportunity. Our Sherpas Sirdar and Mingma have been absolutely amazing and we just held our nerve. It’s brutally cold, the winds are pretty low and there is not a cloud in the sky on the summit, it is just amazing”.

“The support has been amazing, I’d be lying if I said that I was bullet proof confident, I have had so many moments of doubt, the messages of support have really kept me going. Especially as we are all doing it for an amazing cause, Marie Curie Cancer Care”.

Finally, overcome with emotion, Richard added; “I love you all, I gotta go I am making a fool of myself now (still crying). It’s only half the job, we have to get down now. I want to say a big thank you to everyone back home who have made this possible for me. All the challenge team and the summit team today”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r3kSISRBa8

After a gruelling ascent, we have news that both are safetly back in Camp 4.

Richard and Steve join an elite list of Britons who have conquered the word’s highest peak, which was named after Colonel Sir George Everest, a Welsh surveyor, geographer and Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843. Until the end of the 2010 season, just 227 different Brits (UK) had summited Everest.

Following his descent of Everest, Rich will trek back to Lukla, expecting to arrive there around 31^st May. He will then travel on to Alaska to climb Denali, the highest summit in North America before finishing his record-breaking challenge climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia, the highest mountain in Europe.

The 737 Challenge continues!

Thank-you for your support. http://www.737challenge.com/

Climb Everest with Rich!

rachelroyer — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:53:07 +0000

737 Challenge - Everest

Steve Williams OBE and Richard Parks are currently resting at Everest base camp as they prepare for their attempt to reach the summit of Everest later in the week. They will leave early wednesday morning, heading towards camp 2, then a night each at camp 3 and 4 at the South Col before leaving early saturday morning, weather allowing, aiming to summit.

Richard Parks is currently on leg 7 of his 9 leg challenge. His aim to raise £1 million for Marie Curie. Reaching 7 summits, 3 poles in 7 months. Steve Williams, a friend of Impact has joined him for the North Pole and now Everest.

http://www.737challenge.com

At Impact we are supporting the 737 challenge. We are climbing 50,000 steps, the equivalent of 8,850metres. (Approximately!! Using a 7” step) We are counting and adding together the number of steps made at the clinic and by Impact clients and friends. Together we have already added up over 20,000.

Please join us and “pledge” your stair climbing – join us on facebook/twitter. Or email us with your steps.

All money raised goes directly to the challenge and 100% to Marie Curie.

Please help us support this good cause, get fitter and have a bit of fun too!