Gill, Author at Positive Positioning

27Jun 2019 by Gill

Positive Points: What’s in a name?

General

When I left the NHS to set up on my own, one of the biggest challenges for me was to decide on a name for my new venture. The name had to be relevant, appropriate and make sense for the company and the principles behind it. After much deliberation, the name Positive Positioning was chosen. I feel the name works well as it covers the many facets of the company and the services and support we offer. As a name, it can have many meanings, just as the company can offer many different services. POSITIVE: One of the main elements of Positive Positioning’s company ethos is to be positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean that we all walk around with big smiles on our faces, rather that we have a positive…

30May 2019 by Gill

Positive Points: Seating assessment and prescription part 1

General

In this month’s blog we are going to discuss the influential factors for seating the goals to be achieved through appropriate seating. Goals of seating The first important stage is to agree the goals with the individual and, where appropriate, their carers. Remember that there will be several different agendas that will influence the goals. These include: Client: comfort, function, communication..... Carer/family: does chair look good in the living room... Therapist: function, physiological function, stability, skin integrity.... In order to achieve the specific goal, it is likely that some compromise will be necessary. A discussion should take place to answer questions on how best to achieve the seating goal and reach the correct prescription for the individual. Questions to ask when setting goals: What does the person need…

29Apr 2019 by Gill

Positive Points of Manual Handling Training

General, Manual Handling

The Health & Safety Executive defines Manual Handling as relating ‘to the moving of items either by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling.’ As such it can be applied to a lot of our daily activities, which makes manual handling training increasingly more important to us & our physical health. However, manual handling training in the workplace is often perceived as being dull and only serving as a box ticking exercise to make sure employers have done their duty. Proper manual handling training can in fact offer many more benefits than is initially realised. We not only need to consider how we handle items but also the amount of times we may employ manual handling daily. Constant & repetitively used poor manual handling techniques can result in…

28Mar 2019 by Gill

Positive Points of Hydrotherapy

General

Positive Points of Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Therapy) Hydrotherapy, or Aquatic Physiotherapy, is physiotherapy that is practised in warm water. Hydrotherapy is very beneficial and can help relieve aches and pains, mobilise stiff joints and strengthen weak muscles, as well as enhance a feeling of well-being. Hydrotherapy being practised with a client should be overseen by a Chartered Physiotherapist to ensure that procedures and practices are being adhered to correctly. The exercises are tailored to meet the individual’s needs, meaning it is a very adaptable form of treatment. It is useful for those with physically restrictive conditions that make exercising difficult, such as arthritis or neurological conditions, or for those undergoing rehabilitation. Whenever you are having hydrotherapy treatment a health screening tool must be used to ensure you will not experience any…

28Feb 2019 by Gill

Positive Points: Disabled Access Day Sat 16th March 2019

General

https://www.disabledaccessday.com/ Saturday 16th March 2019 is Disabled Access Day. The first ever Disabled Access Day was held in January 2015 and the idea behind it was to create opportunities for everyone to try something new in the spirit of safety, welcome and fun. Many events will be held across the country to mark the day. For those local to Leeds, the nearest event will be held at the William Merritt Centre in Rodley, The William Merritt Centre offers advice & assessments to clients & professionals regarding equipment… read more When thinking about Disabled Access we need to ensure it is not only wheelchair users that are considered as disability comes in many forms. Each form will manifest in a different way for…

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."