Blog - Page 7 of 7 - Positive Positioning

30Jan 2019 by Gill

Positive Points of Snowsports

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Positive Points of Snowsports There is nothing quite like the feeling of being out in the snowy mountains; enjoying the scenery, the fresh cold air and the exercise of skiing or snowboarding. These are activities that most able-bodied people would take for granted as being ones that they can enjoy. They can simply get out there & do it. However, for those who have a disability or movement impairment, this may not be the case. The idea of being able to participate in & enjoy snowsports for them may seem unattainable. The good news is that, if you want to, then through support & adaptations it is entirely possible for you to enjoy all the fun, beauty & exhilaration that the mountains & the snow have to offer. As a…

20Dec 2018 by Gill

Positive Points of Cycling

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Cycling With Christmas so near I was reminiscing about my favourite Christmas present as a child. It was the bike I received when I was around 9 years old. It was purple, and the feeling I got when riding it was amazing. I cycled 31 miles on my adult size purple bike to York. I visited Get Cycling who have a totally inclusive ethos and believe that anyone should have the option of riding a bike regardless of any ability (or disability) To compliment this they have a range of innovative solutions to enable people. The adaptations are many and varied. They include magnetic pedals to allow greater connection like a professional cyclist clipping their shoes into their pedals to, low step-through, various options on recumbent bikes and power assist.…

30Nov 2018 by Gill

Positive Points: Reflections

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Reflections As Positive Positioning is 10 years old in December 2018 it is time to reflect on why I left a stable job in the NHS to set out into the unknown of private practice. Although I loved working in the NHS Community Learning Disability Teams I was limited to treating someone for the condition they were referred for. I was not able to treat them as a whole person, with all the associated challenges they presented with on assessment. This became frustrating so after a long period of deliberation I took the plunge, left the NHS and began working as a private physiotherapist. This move meant that I was able to work with clients in a way that I find to be the most beneficial; to assess and treat…

20Mar 2018 by Gill

New Site!

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Our new site is now live! We hope you like it. More updates are coming soon, so stay tuned!

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."