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Experian Robin Hood Marathon

rachelroyer — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:43:08 +0000

: Physio/massage tent

Our fourth year supporting the runners at Nottingham’s marathon – another fantastic day was had by all!

Another dry, warm day but really windy, lots of happy faces coming in for a post run massage or advice on injuries. Some pretty tired runners too!

If you didn’t get chance to visit us on the day, we would still love to meet you before your next race.

We have recently started our Sports Performance Pilates classes, with the aim to prevent injuries by focusing on specific problem areas. There are still a couple of spaces on the Saturday 9am class – you are welcome to join us even though the term has already started.

If its stretching you need to focus on, then why not join our Yoga Classes – there are a few spaces left at 11.30 am on a Friday.

If you prefer to fit in your own session either as a 1:1 or smaller group then give us a call.

Alternatively book a personal MOT to receive a thorough assessment and your own programme to work on in your own time.

Work out at Work Day WOWD: September 8th

rachelroyer — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:32:05 +0000

: Impact Physio visit DHL Telesales

Are you “Fit for Work”?

Research conducted in 2010 by the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) with more than 2000 employees found:

• 36 per cent worked through their lunch break and a quarter took no breaks at all during the day on a regular basis.

• 31 per cent of workers experience pain at work at least once a week, with back pain reported as the most common physical problem (65 per cent) followed by shoulder pain (37 per cent) and neck pain (37 per cent).

Poor work habits can make employees ill, or less productive and this has a cost for businesses and employers:

• Research by the CBI suggests the average annual cost of sickness absence to business is about £517 per employee, with indirect costs, such as lower customer satisfaction, adding another £263 per employee per year.

• It’s estimated that sickness absence caused by musculoskeletal disorders alone in the UK costs UK businesses £7.4 billion per year.

The Boorman report found that half of sickness absence among NHS staff was due to MSDs, the direct cost of which was more than £0.5 billion a year. In the current economic climate, there is a strong emphasis on providing health services in cost effective ways, improving productivity throughout the public and private sectors and reducing spending on ill health and benefits. WOWD will help employers understand more about how having an active and healthy workforce is of benefit to them.

Employers that have taken steps to address health and wellbeing report the following perceived benefits:

• reduced sickness absence, compensation claims and use of temporary staff

• increased productivity

• improved staff retention

• increased employee satisfaction

• improved competitiveness and profitability.

Physiotherapy Top Tips:

Take your lunch break and get away from your desk – and preferably the building. Go for a walk at least once a week, or sign up for a lunchtime class, like aerobics, dance or martial arts

(Don’t forget we have lunchtime pilates and yoga at Impact Long Eaton)

Do some simple stretches or stand up on a regular basis, today at DHL telesales, phone calls were being made every ten minutes or so, this will be the reminder to change position – what do you do at regular time intervals during the day?

Don’t wedge the telephone between your ear and shoulder. It was good to see headsets everywhere!

Sit up tall and take deep breaths.

Vary your tasks to give your body a range of postures.

Don’t cross your legs….

……so many more – if you want any more ideas call us or come in and see us. It’s important to seek advice and treatment for suspected health problems early.

Ante Natal / Post Natal Exercise Classes: January 2012

rachelroyer — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:01:15 +0000

The next series of ante natal and post natal exercise classes will be starting in January. We will also be offering ante natal classes on a wednesday evening and both ante and post natal classes on a saturday morning. Classes will be held weekly (over 4 weeks) with each class lasting 1 hour.

We will be following the FitBack & Bumps programme, which brings new mums and mums-to-be together to share their pregnancy experience. These are Antenatal exercise classes and Postnatal exercise classes with a difference!

» Find out and book your place on our ante natal and post natal classes

The FitBack & Bumps Programme teaches you:

how to exercise safely during and after your pregnancy
how to improve your posture
how to reduce stress incontinence by strengthening your pelvic floor muscles
how to reduce pelvic and back pain by strengthening your core
how to flatten your tummy after pregnancy
why things may be hurting and how to fix them!
and gives you the opportunity to meet other new mums and mums to be, developing lifelong friendships.

FitBack & Bumps is more than just an exercise class – the benefits last long after the birth of your baby!

A lot of the exercises involve a gym ball. We provide all equipment during the class but would recommend you also have a gym ball at home so you can continue with your exercises. (Gym balls are available for sale at the classes.)

Costs are £50 for one course. If you subsequently book a second course, you will only pay £45.

Robin Hood Marathon 2011 – 3 for 2 on Sports Massage / Kinesio tape Assessment

rachelroyer — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:53:06 +0000

After the great success last year, we’ll be at the Robin Hood Marathon again this year on Sunday 11th September 2011.

3 for 2 on Sports Massage - 30 minutes / £25

For all runners, we are offering a special 3 for 2 on sports massages – book your consultations now as we’re expecting a lot of interest!

Cost is £25 for 30 minutes.

45 minute Kinesio Tape Assessment and trial – £45

Rachel Royer, our kinesiotape practitioner will be offering a 45 minute assessment and trial with Kinesio tape prior to the event. The cost is £45.

Keep up with the latest news and offers on Facebook

We’ll be posting information and offers on Facebook leading up to and following the event so make sure you’re following us. We also send out a newsletter each quarter, with exclusive offers and news – you can subscribe using the link on our home page.

10% discount to members of the Nottinghamshire Disability Football Family (NDFF)

rachelroyer — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:07:29 +0000

We’re pleased to offer a 10% discount to members of the Nottinghamshire Disability Football Family (NDFF).

To take advantage of the discount, you’ll need to quote your NDFF membership number when making a booking by phone or online, or just show your NDFF Loyal Card when you come in for your appointment.

737 Challenge – Steve and Rich reach the summit!

rachelroyer — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:53:56 +0000

Mount Everest

Congratulations to Steve and Rich for making it to the summit of Everest this morning!

Former Wales international rugby player Richard Parks and double Olympic gold medallist rower Steve Williams have reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain – Mount Everest. Richard summited at 7.42am local time/2.57am UK time and Steve summited at 10.10am local time/5.25am UK time today.

For Richard, reaching the roof of the world marks his 5^th summit and 3^rd pole of his record-breaking 7 month race to climb the 7 highest summits of the world and stand on all 3 poles. He also aims to raise £1million pounds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Speaking from the summit of Everest, an emotional Richard who broke down in tears said; “It’s hard to really put this in to words, it’s just the most amazing feeling. There’s just the most amazing mountains, clouds as far as the eye can see, one way’s Nepal, the other Tibet. So many times I didn’t think I was going to make it. You know we have been blessed, we sat yesterday in really high winds in camp 4, our tents absolutely rattling, I was really worried that we might not get the shot, we might not get the opportunity. Our Sherpas Sirdar and Mingma have been absolutely amazing and we just held our nerve. It’s brutally cold, the winds are pretty low and there is not a cloud in the sky on the summit, it is just amazing”.

“The support has been amazing, I’d be lying if I said that I was bullet proof confident, I have had so many moments of doubt, the messages of support have really kept me going. Especially as we are all doing it for an amazing cause, Marie Curie Cancer Care”.

Finally, overcome with emotion, Richard added; “I love you all, I gotta go I am making a fool of myself now (still crying). It’s only half the job, we have to get down now. I want to say a big thank you to everyone back home who have made this possible for me. All the challenge team and the summit team today”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r3kSISRBa8

After a gruelling ascent, we have news that both are safetly back in Camp 4.

Richard and Steve join an elite list of Britons who have conquered the word’s highest peak, which was named after Colonel Sir George Everest, a Welsh surveyor, geographer and Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843. Until the end of the 2010 season, just 227 different Brits (UK) had summited Everest.

Following his descent of Everest, Rich will trek back to Lukla, expecting to arrive there around 31^st May. He will then travel on to Alaska to climb Denali, the highest summit in North America before finishing his record-breaking challenge climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia, the highest mountain in Europe.

The 737 Challenge continues!

Thank-you for your support. http://www.737challenge.com/

Climb Everest with Rich!

rachelroyer — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:53:07 +0000

737 Challenge - Everest

Steve Williams OBE and Richard Parks are currently resting at Everest base camp as they prepare for their attempt to reach the summit of Everest later in the week. They will leave early wednesday morning, heading towards camp 2, then a night each at camp 3 and 4 at the South Col before leaving early saturday morning, weather allowing, aiming to summit.

Richard Parks is currently on leg 7 of his 9 leg challenge. His aim to raise £1 million for Marie Curie. Reaching 7 summits, 3 poles in 7 months. Steve Williams, a friend of Impact has joined him for the North Pole and now Everest.

http://www.737challenge.com

At Impact we are supporting the 737 challenge. We are climbing 50,000 steps, the equivalent of 8,850metres. (Approximately!! Using a 7” step) We are counting and adding together the number of steps made at the clinic and by Impact clients and friends. Together we have already added up over 20,000.

Please join us and “pledge” your stair climbing – join us on facebook/twitter. Or email us with your steps.

All money raised goes directly to the challenge and 100% to Marie Curie.

Please help us support this good cause, get fitter and have a bit of fun too!

Steve & Rich at the North Pole

rachelroyer — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:11:15 +0000

: Steve and Rich at the North Pole

Congratulations to Steve & Rich for reaching the North Pole – part of the 737 Challenge. Now on their way to Everest Base Camp, we send them best wishes with the rest of the challenge.

To see more about the north Pole leg:

http://www.737challenge.com/locations-northpole.html

To follow the challenge:

http://www.737challenge.com/challenge.html

Derby 10k 2011

rachelroyer — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:07:50 +0000

: Derby 10k 2011

Well done to all the 3011 runners who enjoyed great conditions at this years 10k. We enjoyed the morning pre race with plenty of kinesio taping up! We managed to see the start and cheer you as you went by – see our video’s on YouTube

Thanks for coming to see us afterwards – if you didn’t get chance, look out for us at other races throughout the year. Watch on Youtube

The 737 challenge

rachelroyer — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:30:40 +0000

: Steve climbing Denali

In December 2010 Richard Parks started the unique, multi discipline 737 Challenge. A gripping 7 month expedition to climb the 7 Summits, which are the highest mountain on each of the world’s continents, and venture the last degree to The South Pole and Geographic North Pole. All against a 7 month clock!

If Richard is successful he will become the first ever person to stand on the continental summits and all 3 poles (The South Pole, The Geographic North Pole and the summit of Everest) in the same calendar year, and set a new benchmark in the climbing of the 7 Summits.

7 summits, 3 poles, in 7 months. A world first.

Great Britons

To celebrate Great Britain and British-led expeditions, The 737 Challenge is honoured to be joined by the Great Britons Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Steve Williams and Jan Suart, a Marie Curie Nurse.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world’s greatest living explorer, plans to climb the final Summit with Richard – Mt. Elbrus in Russia.

The double Olympic gold medal rower Steve Williams will accompany Richard to The Geographic North Pole and also join Richard on his ascent of Everest, the highest mountain on earth.

As a celebration of the amazing work undertaken by all Marie Curie nurses and the by the Marie Curie Charity organisation, Richard will be joined by Jan Suart, a Marie Curie nurse for the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro in Africa.

The 737 Challenge is justly proud to be raising funds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

For more information and to add your support to the challenge www.737challenge.com

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