Certified Pregnancy Fitness Instructor

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We are pleased to announce that Lynne is now a fully qualified Pregnancy Fitness specialist. Pre-Natal and Pregnancy fitness plans are now available to help prepare you for your pregnancy and birth. Personal Training in the pre-natal period is tailored towards preparing your body for pregnancy, learning strategies to help you connect with your pelvic floor by strengthening (and relaxing) the pelvic floor muscles in functional ways. Each session builds on your overall and core strength, as well as safe weight loss if needed. All of these are key elements in establishing the perfect environment for your child. Pregnancy fitness evolves as your baby … Continue reading →

Nearly there

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Well, it has been a long time since London 2012 and the conversations that I had with a few physiotherapists, which led me onto a 3 year BSc in Salford University. Now I am staring down the barrel of my final 5 week placement – an outpatient musculoskeletal (MSK) placement – of my university career. Then there are 2 vivas, which I am busy preparing for at the moment, and then the moment of truth. This all sounds a bit easy – but from the last few days with my head buried in books, articles and computer screens, I can … Continue reading →

5 Tips for a Healthier Pregnancy

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1. Be as active as possible A combination of aerobic fitness and strength exercise is vital – you need to be fit for birth. If you’re unaccustomed to exercise there’s even more benefit to getting active – you don’t really want to lose weight when you’re pregnant, but if you’re pre-conception then that’s a great time to start working towards a healthy weight. During pregnancy, fitness levels can be boosted to prepare you for the demands of birthing and motherhood. Good activities to continue throughout pregnancy are brisk walking, running if you’re used to it, swimming and weight training. In addition, guided training on pelvic … Continue reading →

4 Key Issues to Avoid during Pregnancy

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Staying healthy during your pregnancy is vital for you and your baby. Here’s a few tips that should help you have a healthier pregnancy: 1. Dehydration: your blood volume increases; fluid is needed for the amniotic fluid that surrounds the foetus; you lose more fluids if/when you experience morning sickness through vomiting (hyperemisis gravidarium in extreme cases – the NHS information on this condition is worth reading) and you need to supply your growing baby with good nourishment. Reduced fluid intake will affect all of these areas. 2. Overheating: there is the potential to affect the development of your baby if your core temperature is elevated above normal. During pregnancy your … Continue reading →

End of Physiotherapy Placement

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It is the beginning of 2015, and I’m settling down to sort out my portfolio and finish a Literature Review. November and December went in a flash, as I spent 5 weeks on placement working  and learning in Medical and Respiratory wards in Tameside. As a Salford Student I have to get experience in a number of core areas on my placements, and the Respiratory placement was not one I was looking forward to. However, I have to say that I really enjoyed my time working with the team. My horizons have well and truly been expanded. Christmas and New … Continue reading →

Migraines, Art & Soft Tissue Therapy

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We’ve recently discovered the world of Migraine art – and spent quite a while searching the images on the internet – the image below grabbed Lynne’s attention, and really reflects how migraines feel for her: Have you found an image that reflects your migraines? Post your image on our facebook page and leave a comment explaining how migraines affect you. While there are common symptoms associated with migraines, your experience and discomfort is as unique as you are. It can be comforting to hear what other people experience, so please do share your story with us. We have both experienced the debilitating nature … Continue reading →