Blog - Positive Positioning

08Apr 2026 by Gill

Summer is on it’s way – time for a bike fit

General

Now the weather is warming up and that big shiny yellow orb (sun) is back it's time to rediscover the joy of riding outdoors. As you get your road bike back out of the garage may be it's time for a bike fit to optimise your position. You may prioritise comfort for long rides into the countryside, may be your focus is power production or aero position. The bike fit is tailored to meet your requirements and style of riding. Why not get in touch with Gill on 07944 566606 and have a chat or email [email protected] to find out more and book your bike fit.

25Feb 2025 by Gill

Bums on Seats 9th April Chevin Cycles Otley

General

Confused as to which saddle to buy? Always feel uncomfortable after a day in the saddle? Don't want to ask those embarrassing questions? Want to cycle more miles without pain? Come along to Bums on Seats at Chevin Cycles Otley on 9th April 7pm and ask Positive Pedalling's Gill Arnett all about it. A professional physiotherapist and bike fitter I will talk about posture on a bike and hacks that you can try before spending ££s on new saddles that may not work. For more details contact Sarah at [email protected] 07876345872 http://sarahsyorkshirebikerides.com

03Mar 2022 by Gill

Positive Points: Equity in care

General

When I started out in Physiotherapy, I thought that it was all about the physical treatment of patients. As an undergraduate I did an assignment on the Black Report – about socioeconomic status and health and how they seem to correlate; those who are better off generally have better health. I therefore had an understanding that there are inequalities in health but didn’t relate it directly to physiotherapy practice. I thought it was the role of managers and policy makers to influence public health. The more I have practiced the more I realise that inequalities exist in all areas of health care and that, as physiotherapists, we have a duty to treat all people equitably and this does not mean that everyone is treated the same. It means they all…

21Jan 2022 by Gill

Positive Points: Active Travel

General

Have you ever stopped to think about how often you use your car for short journeys? Maybe to get to a place of work, collect shopping, transport the children to/from activities or school. Do you know anyone with a lung condition? Maybe asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, cancer etc. Do you know what the air quality is like near your home/place of work? Have you ever stopped to think about the links between unhealthy lifestyles, including lack of exercise and the impact of human behaviour on our planet? COP26 in Glasgow last year was designed to bring countries together to work towards a better, more healthy, future for our planet and for us. A group of health professionals cycled from London to Glasgow to highlight the link between healthy lifestyle…

08Nov 2021 by Gill

Online Manual Handling Training – not as good as tailored

Manual Handling

The rise in the use of on-line manual handling training may not be as useful in reducing risk as employers think. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in their report in 2018 suggested there was “little evidence that ‘off-the-shelf’ manual handling training, based on handling techniques, was effective”. https://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/reports/ara-2017-18.pdf Instead they recommend employers think more critically about the working practices and engineer changes to the working practice. They also reinforce the need for any training to be tailored to the tasks the workers carry out in their daily duties. This should include tasks, equipment and the environment in that daily practice. Training can be an important factor in reducing risk in manual handling but won’t maintain safety on its own. In accordance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 hazardous…

Demi, Oldham

"The service I have received from Gill has been amazing. She is a very knowledgeable person and very caring and wants only best for the person she is helping. She shows compassion and strives to help improve a persons quality of life. I would highly recommend as she is brilliant at the job she does!"

Chris Wainmann, LLB

"Gill is very approachable and immediately gives you the confidence to know that any problem with posture will be solved. Having Cerebral Palsy and therefore sitting in a powered wheelchair all the time, I was constantly leaning to one side. Gill visited me at home, did a thorough assessment and concluded that my pelvis needed more support."

Ian, Leeds

"Following a stroke in Nov 2012 which resulted in the loss of use of my left side, I had the statutory ten weeks NHS physio. Not wanting to regress, I went on-line to find a neuro physio. Gill had excellent reviews and has worked with me now for seventeen months with great improvement in my ability."

Neil Stirk

"I've been working with Positive Positioning for circa 4 years now to improve my physical and general wellbeing and I highly recommend their services. I reached the stage where I desperately needed help, although I was initially very weary as previous errors in my treatment by other medical professionals led to my conditions worsening, I was immediately put at ease on meeting Gill."

Matt

"I couldn’t recommend Gill highly enough. Her attention to detail - both in the broader physio assessment and the on-bike fit session - is truly exceptional. Thanks to her precise adjustments and expert physio advice, I'm seeing strong improvements in my speed, distance, and overall comfort on the bike. As a passionate cyclist herself, Gill brings a deep understanding of both performance and rider experience. She’s uniquely positioned to help...

Hydrotherapy

"I witnessed my sister's first hydrotherapy session 2 days ago, and this was an emotional experience for me as I saw my sister (P) walk for the first time in many years. I was particularly impressed with P's relationship with Gill, the physio. P was clearly very fond of Gill and was thoroughly enjoying the hydro."