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20 Dec 2023
Merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ... (click to read more)
28 Jul 2022
Metabolic Wellness
Worried about your Metabolism? We are pleased to welcome Claire Hammet to the ProPhysio Team! Nurse Claire Hammett uses the latest blood testing technology to test for insulin resistance and can help clients to understand their metabolic health at a deeper level. Within minutes at ProPhysio she can put you ... (click to read more)
11 May 2022
WE ARE HIRING
We are currently looking for an experienced, outgoing, honest and hard working individual for the role of part-time practice manager in our busy, friendly clinic here in Ashby town centre. Please email info@prophysiomidlands.co.uk for a job description Good luck! The ProPhysio Team ... (click to read more)
11 Apr 2022
Funds For Ukraine
Many thanks to those of you who supported us in raising over £500 for Ukraine. Nikki, one of our Holistic Therapists helped by Emma, from the Sports Massage Team, have raised these funds to be donated to various charities (DEC) aiding the struggles currently being faced by Ukrainians. It was ... (click to read more)
03 Mar 2022
Latest Ashby Life Article - Shoulders
Shoulder Problems - don’t shrug them off! The shoulders are busy joints. They are required to perform a vast array of activities, enabling us to use our arms to reach, push, pull and counteract our legs when walking and running. It’s no surprise that shoulder joint injuries ... (click to read more)
28 Mar 2021
ProPhysio - a Quality Assured Clinic
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Quality Assured Clinic Status through the Physio First scheme, Data for Impact. The data is collected anonymously with patient consent, coded and sent regularly to be analysed by the University of Brighton. Only those clinics who reach ... (click to read more)
05 Jan 2021
Coronavirus Update 2021
Hello All Coronavirus Clinic Update January 2021 ProPhysio will remain open following the recent news of a UK Wide Lockdown starting on 4th January 2021. We will let you know if this changes at all, but current guidelines means we will be continuing as we have been doing. If you have ... (click to read more)
02 Nov 2020
Coronavirus Update Nov 2020
Hello All Coronavirus Clinic Update November 2020 Following the recent news of a UK Wide Lockdown starting on 5th November, we want to reassure you that ProPhysio will remain open during this period – unless told otherwise. If you have an appointment with us, there will be no change to your current ... (click to read more)
05 Aug 2020
Coronavirus Update
Covid-19 Update 5th August 2020 Since 1st June we have been safely and succesfully conducting face to face physiotherapy sessions for those patients where there has been a proven clinical need. We continue to follow strict guidelines in order to make your physiotherapy experience here as safe and stress-free as possible. ... (click to read more)
28 May 2020
Coronavirus Update
Covid-19 Update 27th May 2020 Following Government advice, we are pleased to announce that we are re-opening for face to face sessions from Monday 1st June 2020. However, we need to follow strict guidelines in order to make your physiotherapy experience here as safe and stress-free as possible. A major ... (click to read more)
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak
Following Government advice, we have taken the difficult decision to close the clinic temporarily with effect from midday Monday 23 March 2020. We will be offering an online physiotherapy service, further details of which will be posted here. Please also keep a lookout for further help on our Facebook and Instagram ... (click to read more)
18 Oct 2018
What are the benefits of exercising?
I’m sure we all know the main benefits of exercising which generally include building muscle, improving fitness and losing weight – however these are not the only benefits! The effects of an active lifestyle are felt both internally and externally, and if started at a young age, being active ... (click to read more)
27 Sep 2018
Getting to know... Marie!
What do you love about working at ProPhysio? All the lovely people. Being able to help people to have a better quality of life If money was no object, what would you do all day? Work with under privileged children/fostering Who is your hero and why? My son Ethan. He’s the strongest person ... (click to read more)
20 Sep 2018
Common Myths about lower back pain
Lower back pain is a very common problem and it affects a large amount of the population. Due to this there is a lot of different advice out there of how best to deal with it and it’s often the opposite of what you would imagine! So we’re ... (click to read more)
10 Sep 2018
Some Physio tips to prevent back to school sports injuries
We are now approaching the end of August and both primary and secondary schools will soon be back in full swing after the Summer Break. This means that the vast list of sports being played in these schools will soon be well under-way. This usually also means there ... (click to read more)
26 Aug 2018
Getting to know Darrin!
What do you love about working at ProPhysio? I really enjoy having the opportunity to use my skills to make a real difference to people’s lives. I love the team environment and the cakes and treats that we all bring in on an almost daily basis! What is the most exciting thing you’ve ... (click to read more)
06 Aug 2018
Osteoporosis and 10 interesting facts about your bones.
The human skeleton is pretty amazing – you begin life with 270 bones. Whilst in the womb, your mother loses 5% of her bone content all of which goes to you. The total number of bones in your body actually decreases to 206 as some bones fuse together and ... (click to read more)
09 Jul 2018
5 Physio Tips to avoid gardening injuries
ProPhysio’s Owner and avid gardener, Darrin Morris, gives you his 5 top tips for avoiding any back injuries whilst gardening in this beautiful weather. Whilst you should always make sure to wear sun cream and work in the shade when you can to avoid sunburn, if it is your ... (click to read more)
26 Apr 2018
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Group
ProPhysio’s neurological Physiotherapist, Sue Forrest, is starting an exercise group for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise is really important for sufferers, not only for general wellbeing but the right kind of exercise can help to slow the progression of symptoms. The class will be held on Thursday mornings at Hood ... (click to read more)
16 Mar 2018
Shocking News!
Are you suffering with problems such as plantar fasciitis in the heel, shoulder tendon conditions, tennis elbow, golfers' elbow and patellar tendon conditions? ProPhysio has recently invested in a shock Wave Therapy machine which can help with these often challenging problems as well as others. Shock Wave Therapy (SWT) ... (click to read more)
28 Sep 2017
Psychotherapist and Energy Healer Joins Team
We are proud to announce that Marion McGeough (Dip Hyp CS/dip PC), psychotherapist and energy healer has extended her practice to work with us here at ProPhysio. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety, panic attacks, anger issues or if you are having difficulty coping with life than please contact ... (click to read more)
29 Jul 2016
Introducing Elliott Coxon
ProPhysio are pleased to be associated with this young, up and coming golfer. We will be following his progress as a professional, and he will be giving us regular updates from the greens as he takes part in competitions in the UK and beyond. Elliott is twenty two years ... (click to read more)
17 Jun 2016
David's Success Story
It is always great to hear success stories from our patients, and David’s is an excellent example. He initially came to the clinic in February with left knee pain. David had increased his running distances in an attempt to prepare for various road races and half marathon events. ... (click to read more)
15 Apr 2016
Exciting Work Opportunity
We currently have a vacancy for a part-time musculo-skeletal physiotherapist to join our friendly, hard-working team. Full details of our clinic, our services and the types of conditions we are abe to treat are shown throughout this website. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us via ... (click to read more)
04 Mar 2016
Stretching
STRETCHING: A PHYSIOTHERAPIST’S OPINION By Darrin Morris: Chartered Physiotherapist at ProPhysio Ashby I am frequently asked by my patients “What type of stretching should I perform to prepare for training or sport to adequately prepare me for the activity and prevent the risk of injury?” There is not a simple ... (click to read more)
27 Feb 2016
Mother's Day Treat
Wondering how to treat your mum on Mother’s Day? Surprise her with her own choice of treatment at ProPhysio. Our therapists are able to offer a wide range of treatments as varied as an invigorating sports massage to relaxing aromatherapy massages. See what the team offer. click here Pop over to ... (click to read more)
26 Feb 2016
Welcome Back Daniella
A warm welcome back to Daniella Santos one of our resident sports massage therapists. She gave birth to Scarlett over four months ago and will be returning to ProPhysio on Saturday mornings initially. As her diary becomes clearer, she will gradually return to Friday afternoons also. If you’ve ... (click to read more)
18 Feb 2016
Marie Joins the Team
We are pleased to extend a very warm welcome to new team member Marie Kelleher. Marie joins our team of Sports Massage Therapists at the clinic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Away from the clinic, Marie assists in looking after the Ashby Ivanhoe football team. The picture shows her ... (click to read more)
09 Feb 2016
Welcome Back Kerry
We’re delighted to welcome back Kerry Richards, one of our Sports Massage team. She has been off work following back surgery but now she’s back and ready to start building up her list again. She’s with us on Thursday afternoons and evenings. ... (click to read more)
03 Aug 2015
Equipment for sale
Did you know we have equipment for sale here at ProPhysio? From Kinesiology Tape & Insoles to Back Supports & Knee Braces, we have many items in stock, or can order in for you. Our team here are happy to offer advice and fit any items ordered through ... (click to read more)
22 Jul 2015
Complimentary Therapies available at Pro-Physio
In addition to physiotherapy here at ProPhysio we also offer Sports Massage, Chinese Acupuncture, Nutritional Therapy and other Complimentary Therapies, including Aromatherapy & Indian Head Massage, Reiki and Reflexology. Find out more about the Pro-Physio team. ... (click to read more)
18 Jun 2015
ProPhysio's Marathon Massage Day
We had a terrific Massage Marathon day on Saturday and ProPhysio would like to thank our Mayor, Mary Tuckey and Miss Leicestershire, Holly Desai for coming along to help us celebrate our 'Hands on for Hospice Hope' day. Also thanks to our local business friends Sweet Memory Lane Ashby ... (click to read more)
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