The Barn Physiotherapy Clinic

A muscle strain or pulled muscle is the stretching or tearing of the fibres which make up the muscle. Most muscle strains occur in one of three ways

1. The muscle has been overstretched beyond its limits

2. It has been forced to contract too strongly

3. It has been used repetitively for too long i.e. doing too much too soon

In mild cases, only a few muscle fibres are stretched or torn, and the muscle remains intact and strong. In severe cases, however, the strained muscle may be torn and unable to function properly

A physiotherapist can assess the strain and provide an effective treatment plan to help with recovery. They can also advise on how to prevent future injuries.

If you are in need of a PF physio, search for one here: https://bit.ly/3wEgO2R

As you get older, it becomes even more important to remain active if you want to stay healthy and maintain your independence. Exercising when you’re a senior improves your strength and balance, preventing falls and giving you more energy!

Here are some tips to help you get moving, whatever your age! - https://bit.ly/3j0d2Lo

Wishing you all a very enjoyable Coronation Bank Holiday Weekend.
Lets hope the rain holds off for all the celebartions.

Regularly exercising outdoors has many health benefits such as improving your mood, enhancing energy levels, and promoting quality sleep.

Read more about how exercise can help improve mental health here - https://bit.ly/3a8R4Te

The Barn Physiotherapy Clinic now has a new website. Please have a look and tell us what you think
www.barnphysio.co.uk

Home Physiotherapy really works and we are passionate about as many people benefiting from this as possible. Our aim is to restore you to full and pain free movement quickly so you can live a better life.  We treat a wide range of musculo-skeletal (muscle, joint and/or bone) problems and our patients co...

Physiotherapy Management of the Elbow Physiotherapy has an important role to play in the management of pain and dysfunction around the elbow joint. Physiotherapists have a functional knowledge of the complicated 3-joint elbow complex as well as its associated anatomy. They can apply this knowledge to the various structures around the el...

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, occurs when ligaments around the shoulder joint swell and become stiff.

Pain and stiffness are the two main symptoms of frozen shoulder, which can vary from being mild to severe enough that you may not be able to move your shoulder. Physiotherapy can help you get movement back in your shoulder. Your physio can advise on posture and various stretching/strength exercises.

Looking for a physio? Find one near you here: https://bit.ly/374jm0k

It’s never too late to improve your balance and reduce your chances of a trip. Here are some tips to avoid falling in the first place, and to get up again if you do take a tumble.

Fall Proof: a guide to getting up from falls Keep moving If you sit for long periods of the day, your circulation can slow down and you might find your joints feel stiffer than usual. This can put you at risk of a fall when you stand up. If you have been sitting for longer than 20-30 minutes, think about getting up and moving about. Try these....

WE ARE STAYING OPEN

Following the recent UK Government announcement that we have to have a second lockdown we have been informed that we are able to continue treating people face-to-face.

Please be reassured we will be continuing with our thorough Covid-safe regime by maintaining our strict cleaning and PPE protocols, and we are pleased to inform you we have a new air purification system which ensures good air quality throughout our treatment rooms.

Be reassured we can still offer you telephone or video consultations if you would like this.

Best wishes from us all here at The Barn.

Now we are indoors more, trying to keep fit and take care of ourselves I thought this link to the British Rowing Team might be useful. Once you have mastered the basics, there are lots of tips on how to perfect your technique, a guide to rowing machines, as well as a variety of training programmes and apps to make the most of your workout.
https://www.britishrowing.org/indoor-rowing/go-row-indoor/how-to-indoor-row/

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant - British Rowing

The Barn Physiotherapy Clinic Re-opening for Face to Face Physiotherapy – Monday 1st June 2020

We are looking forward to welcoming you into the clinic again from Monday 1st June, albeit with lots of changes and additional measures in place. Our treatment involves very close contact and there are obviously many things we have had to address and consider.

Please do not come to the clinic if you or any of your family are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 and please be reassured that all of us will be taking the same precautions that we are asking of you. Our priority is to keep us all as safe as possible.

Please read a full copy of all the information regarding our changes on our website.

For those who are getting cabin fever, ensure you take your one form of exercise a day! 🏃

Outdoors exercise has been found to enhance mood, improve energy levels, and promote quality sleep.

Read more about how exercise can help improve mental health here - https://bit.ly/2z2RXxD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiECYd0KBUs

This new version of David Bowie's song is great. What an inspirational man Captain Tom is and his charity raising effort makes us all very proud.

David Bowie /Captain Tom Moore Space Oddity/Captain Tom x I do not own the video and audio footage and this is a tribute someone made for the Amazing Captain Tom Moore.. x

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2020/03/paid-for-things-they-ve-made-free-boxsets--audiobooks--fitness-c/

Paid-for things they've made FREE – box sets, audiobooks, fitness classes, wellbeing apps and more To help the millions of people having to stay home, one of the uplifting aspects of the current crisis is a number of companies have made stuff free that you normally pay for, both for kids and grown-ups. Here's a round-up of some of the best freebies we've seen:

Video on breathing exercises for you, your friends and family by Physiotherapist Lucy MacdonaldFocus on breathing out, not in

If you or your family have any coronavirus symptoms or would like to do some breathing exercises to prepare yourself in the event that you do get symptoms, this video is for you. Lucy Macdonald, Physiotherapist, demonstrates how to breathe properly, so that you get maximum oxygen into the lungs and carbon dioxide out, whether you have the symptoms of COVID-19 or not. Please read NHS guidelines on what do do if you think you may have coronavirus and seek advice by phoning 111 from any UK phone number.

https://youtu.be/VVEIiOOlguE

Breathing exercises during coronavirus era. How to breathe by physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald How to breathe and why.

Sarah and Helen making sure they stay 2m apart!

The clinic is currently closed because of Covid-19.

Our priority is to keep everyone safe.

We are still here to help you and we will be returning phone calls and answering emails if you have any concerns or need some advice.It may be possible to offer a remote consultation using Skype.

If you are stuck at home and would like just to chat then we would love to hear from you.

Now a lot of us are working from home it pays to spend a little time thinking about the space you are working in.
https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2020/03/how-to-set-up-the-perfect-home-office/

Setting up your home office: 5 handy workspace tips Make working from home work for you by setting up your workspace to suit your needs. Check out our top home office tips.

From the BBC telling us to stay fit:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52076856?utm_sq=gdbygfrmki& #38;fbclid=IwAR1dgROtc-BZdB1Lj3Dv3JYiPAlBko57bifFKymi-0Vn8tOpox_3hEnyzT8

Stay fit to fight coronavirus, say medics Prepare for coronavirus like you would prepare for surgery, experts advise.

Hello everyone. We now have a page and we will be posting regularly with useful tips and links to help you stay fit and well while stuck at home.