The Barn Physiotherapy Clinic

21/11/2023

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

13/12/2022

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

07/10/2022

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

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...

07/07/2021

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...

17/02/2021

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

16/12/2020

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.

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....

09/11/2020

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.

04/10/2020

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/