29/12/15

Welcome to our second monthly Blizard newsletter, reflecting on everything we - and you - have been up to in December!

Blizard Monthly Newletter

Welcome to our December newsletter, which will bring you up to date with all the latest news of what we’ve been up to at the clinic with our physiotherapy and sports performance events, our retail shop opening and free workshops, as well as highlighting our incredible Team Blizard athletes’s achievements over the final month of 2015.

You can also find out what is in store in January, with 5k time trials, free physiotherapy advice clinics and news of more services set up to help you fulfil your potential with our help!

Physiotherapy News

Jenny Blizard’s one hour physiotherapy appointment service is a huge success!



Jenny’s treatment sessions were extended to an hour from November 23rd, and although her existing clients still have the option of having a 30 minute appointment with her or any of our expert physiotherapists, we are seeing an increasing number opting for the longer time slot to ensure they maximise the time spent at the clinic, particularly those travelling long distances to utilise our services.

Women’s Health services at the clinic in demand


































This month we focussed on how physiotherapy can help women’s health during pregnancy, helping ladies to continue their fitness regime - or even begin to exercise - safely during the nine months of gestation.
Jenny Blizard covered all the issues involved in her Athletics Weekly article, highlighting the fact that, providing your pregnancy is a healthy one, and that your doctor and midwife has run the relevant medical checks, it is usually a very positive experience to be able to carry on a manageable, albeit reduced, level of activity during the months when you are with child.
Read the full article here: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section794844_326157.html, or go to the Article section of our website and click on 'Physiotherapy'.

Remember too that our Women’s Health experts offer a confidential advice service, and are also available to take free group talks. For more info email: jenny@blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk

Elite Team Blizard triathletes and runners train hard & race even harder!
























Team Blizard elite triathletes, Tom Morris and Mike Chadwick, have been putting in the miles this month, and have written a number of blogs about their training and racing exploits on their website www.blizardtrirt.blogspot.co.uk.
Tom details in his blogs his excellent 10th place in this month’s Percy Pud 10k, as well as highlighting his progress shown in his latest bike lactate threshold test at the clinic, while Mike writes about his impressive 6th place finish at the Bolsover 10k in horrendous conditions.
Dave Tune and Jenny Blizard also raced very strongly, with Dave finishing just behind Tom at Percy Pud, while Jen finished second lady at Bolsover.
Finally, our elite Team Blizard runner, Fiona Davies proved her place on the team once again with a fantastic second place at Percy Pud, and a third place at the South Yorkshire cross country championships.

Our new retail shop and website officially opened this month!








































Our new Blizard shop launched this month both in store and online, offering our loyal customers the chance to browse on our website shop before either paying via Paypal and collecting at the clinic, or choosing which products you are interested in before coming in to chat with us and get our expert opinion on whether that item is right for you, demonstrating how to use it if relevant - which applies particularly to our physiotherapy stock - and ensuring you leave us happy and confident you have made a valued purchase.

Our in store Blizard shop is open every Wednesday 2-8pm and Saturdays from 10.30am to 2pm, and stocks a huge range of Lornah Sports and Newline clothing, Finnis swimming kit such as pull buoys, paddles, tempo trainers, physiotherapy rehab and ‘prehab’ equipment from Orb balls and resistance bands to foam rollers and massage sticks, and of course, our all important On Running shoes.

Check out the full range online here: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section808038.html, or visit the Shop section of the website, and read here:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=878299078950604&id=130851173695402
to read more about one our featured products this month, the fantastic Finis Tempo Trainer Pro, a “really simple yet super effective training tool for dialling in your threshold swim speed”, or visit our Facebook page and scroll down to December 18th.

RACING ACTION



Team Blizard athletes excelled once again this month, with athletes including Chris Pye, Yvonne Scarrott, Simon Wright, Steve McAleavy, Jonathan Drake, Jo Goodier, Gareth Lowe, Sarah Lowery, Brian Rose, Trevor Neville, Ian Wyman, Phillip Kelly, Gerald Connor, Tammy Haywood, Matt Bidwell and Jamie Jones joining our elite tier in impressing on the road in 10k's at Percy Pud, Chesterton, Edwinstowe, Bolsover and Grafham Water, at the Nene Valley 10m, the Portsmouth Victory 5m and the Gerald Story Memorial 5m - where Paula Davies WON the women's race - and in the mud at the South Yorkshire Cross Country championships at Campsall Park, where Chris Ireland, Bertie Houghton and Fiona Davies joined scores of other hardy athletes battling it out in very challenging conditions.

For the full racing round up read our race reports on our website here: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section807642_326080.html and here: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section807642_326290.html, or visit the Team Blizard race report section under the Article menu on the website.

MARATHON PREPARATIONS BEGIN - GET YOURSELVES BOOKED IN FOR A LACTATE TEST!

If you are set to race a marathon in the Spring, ensure your training gets the best results for you by booking yourself in for a lactate threshold test at the clinic.

With less than four months until the major UK marathons, now is the time to get your individual heart rate zones set up for you as part of our now famous lactate threshold testing service here at Blizard Physiotherapy.

With the high mileage involved in marathon training, it is essential to make sure you train at the right intensity and duration to maximise your potential, reducing your chances of injury or illness, and increasing your chances of a PB dramatically!

We also offer a three tier coaching service for runners - check out the coaching details here: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section795300.html and our fees here: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section809980.html, or go to our website and visit the relevant sections.

INJURY PREVENTION

Whether you’re planning on upping your mileage for a marathon, or you’re a triathlete getting ready for the forthcoming 2016 season, or you just want to safely increase your training for a new challenge, make sure you build up sensibly to prevent an injury curtailing your big plans.

We also recommend you book yourself in for a physiotherapy assessment session with one of our experts, be it Caroline Hennigan, Matthew Newton, Kate Stowers, Jenny Blizard or Terri Coates, to ensure any niggles you maybe experiencing are addressed before you embark on your new block of training with confidence.

Elite GB sprinter Kristie Edwards does just this on a regular basis, visiting the clinic to iron out any imbalances or niggles before they develop into full blown injuries, ensuring she can compete at the highest level, fulfilling her huge potential!

To read more about Kristie’s physiotherapy treatment and her competitive successes, click here:
http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section803079_326759.html or go to the Physiotherapy Service page to read her case study.



BEATING INJURY & ACHIEVING SPORTING EXCELLENCE WITH BLIZARD PHYSIOTHERAPY!

This month we featured top veteran cyclist and former top ten masters sprinter, Sheffield & Dearne’s Phil McWilliam, who is breaking into the world’s elite cycling ranks after beating debilitating achilles and shoulder injuries with the help of our expert physiotherapists.
Soon after he began a clearly defined treatment plan aimed specifically at getting him back on his bike competing at his physical peak, he was able to step up his training and take on the best cyclists on the planet at major championships.
Click here to find out the full story about how Phil is fighting his way to the top of the world's cycling tree: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section794844_326130.html, or go to the Physiotherapy Articles section of the website.

PLANNING AHEAD - OUR MONTHLY FREE PHYSIOTHERAPY ADVICE CLINIC & JONO’S ‘DRY’ SWIM WORKSHOP FEATURE IN JANUARY



Our next FREE physiotherapy advice clinic takes place on January 9th. Book in at reception in person or email info@blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk to see one one of our expert team for no fee, get your issue assessed and receive advice on whether you will need treatment or not.
We also published a handy physiotherapy story board this month, helping you to understand the process involved if you book into have a full treatment session. Click here: http://www.blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk/section809412.html or visit the Free Physiotherapy Advice section of the Services page on our website to read more.

Then on January 30th, top Team Blizard triathlete and coach, Jono Frary, will be running a free ‘Dry’ Swim workshop from 8.30-10.30am at the Blizard shop in the clinic, aiming to help swimmers improve on their technique and training strategies.
Email info@blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk to book onto the workshop.






















We will also be organising another of our popular 5k Time Trials on January 16th at 8.30am, where you will have the chance to try on any pair from the latest On Running shoe range and blast your way around our super fast and accurately measured course, before indulging in a delicious free breakfast back at the clinic!

Happy training as always, and hope to see you soon at the clinic!