Physiotherapy
Here you will find some great articles written by our physiotherapy team covering a range of common issues we deal with at the clinic.
What is Plantar Fasciitis, how do you know you have the condition, and how does it respond to physiotherapy?
If you've been experiencing persistent, nagging pain in the heel and, or as well as, along the sole of the foot, you might have plantar fasciitis. ...more
Achilles pre-hab and rehab, and the nervous system
Some of the most common and potentially chronic running injuries involve the Achilles - don’t allow yours to become your body’s Achilles heel. ...more
The importance of continual assessment and reassessment when treating patients using the Maitland Concept of physiotherapy
Physiotherapy conditions present in many different ways that don’t fit with the simplistic model of diagnosis followed by a prescribed treatment ...more
The jaw joint presents a strong example of how our physiotherapists always take a holistic approach to assessing, diagnosing and treating pains throughout the body
Here at Blizard Physiotherapy, we are trained to treat any neuromusculoskeletal disorder throughout the body ...more
Don't hold back with describing your symptoms when you next see a physiotherapist, the key to effective diagnosis and treatment is in the detail!
A large part of our assessment and re-assessment during a patient’s appointment is spent asking questions related to their symptoms ...more
Acupuncture can help to relieve a multitude of physical pains
Read how Jenny Blizard's application of acupuncture helped one man return to running after weeks of acute nausea and dizziness ...more
Learn about the spine's biomechanics from one of our expert physiotherapists, Caroline Hennigan
Physiotherapist Caroline Hennigan uses a recent patient's treatment for neck pain to illustrate how the spine moves in simple terms ...more
A runner suffering with long term hamstring and glute tightness reveals all about his successful treatment with Blizard Physiotherapy
Kingstone Runner's Mark Havenhand has reaped the rewards of physiotherapy with Jenny Blizard ...more
Jenny Blizard writes in Athletics Weekly about the importance of foam rolling the thoracic spine
Jenny explains how important it is to keep the thoracic spine mobile, and foam rolling is an ideal means of achieving this if time is short ...more
Ensure your marathon training goes smoothly by getting that niggle seen to by one of our expert physiotherapists now!
Training for a marathon, whether it’s your first or your 100th, should be one of the best experiences of your running career ...more
Running in pregnancy - Jenny explains what happens when you exercise through your trimesters
In pregnancy the aims should be and can be to either maintain or improve a level of cardiovascular fitness ...more
Top veteran cyclist and former top ten masters sprinter, Sheffield & Dearne’s Phil McWilliam, tells us how he’s been able to continue competing at the top of his game because of Jenny Blizard
Former top ten ranked veteran sprinter, Phil McWilliam, is now breaking into the world’s elite cycling ranks ...more
Advice for those suffering with Achilles issues from Jenny Blizard
Read Jenny Blizard's excellent Achilles article, featured in Athletics Weekly ...more
How to deal with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness symptoms, or prevent DOMS altogether!
Symptoms of muscle soreness following intense exercise, such as competitive races and obstacle course events, are common ...more
Jenny Blizard introduces new one hour appointment slot option in response to a demand for this service
At Blizard Physiotherapy we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality physiotherapy services for all our clients ...more
Jenny advises how to kneel and stand safely to prevent knee pain at work or when exercising
Read Jenny's concise article on how to improve kneeling to standing methods to reduce knee pain ...more
The importance of stretches to keep your body mobile and injury free
In another of Jenny Blizard's excellent Athletics Weekly articles, she reveals just how important mobilisation exercises are ...more
Headaches and neck problems
Did you know that problems in the neck are estimated to be the cause of headaches in 18% of the population? ...more
A real pain in the neck
If you are suffering from neck pain, physiotherapy can help. ...more
Back pain
Exercise and physiotherapy can help alleviate back pain without the need to visit your doctor. ...more
These feet are made for walking..
Addressing the function of the foot ...more
Growing older actively
Ageing doesn't have to mean the end of an active lifestyle ...more
What's the difference between physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths?
Physiotherapy can finely tune treatments to the patient's specific problem ...more
Referred pain diagnosis
X marks the spot.. or does it? ...more
Exercises to alleviate musculoskeletal pains in drivers
Drive away the pain ...more
X-ray and scans versus physiotherapy assessments
Do you really need an x-ray or a scan? ...more
What is a Maitland Physiotherapist?
Maitland physiotherapy explained in brief ...more
Muscle weakness & strengthening exercises
Changes in muscle strength analysed ...more
Is there such thing as a 'Sports Physiotherapist'?
There is no sub-category of sports physiotherapists or injuries ...more
Why see a physiotherapist?
Physiotherapy works! ...more
Moving more doesn't have to mean vigorous exercise
Keep moving to reap the benefits of regular exercise ...more
