David Roberts Physiotherapy

Dallaglio/Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012- The Final Week

Dan — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:58:41 +0000

The Dallaglio Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012 reaches its final week this week heading across France. In a finale to match an epic event of this magnitude, the Stage 5 riders will rise to the challenge of the road ahead. And what a road. It starts out simply enough, following a short transfer from Epinal to Nancy in Lorraine. From the stage start point in Nancy, the route traverses glorious French countryside as it proceeds north west through the famous Champagne Region south of Reims.

However the war memorials dotted along the route north to St. Quentin are a sobering reminder of all that took place there in the first half of the 20th century and prepare the riders for the tough challenge immediately ahead: the ‘Hell of the North’.

The ‘Hell of the North’ is a 153km journey over cobbled farm tracks and streets from St.Quentin to Roubaix, a bone-shaking route covered by many iconic bike races over the years.

Thereafter, it’s a transfer by Eurotunnel to England and a mere 100 kilometres before the line is crossed at The 2012 Olympic Stadium. Job done – and a triumphant conclusion for everyone who took part in an extraordinary challenge.

The ‘Hell of the North’ is a 153km journey over cobbled farm tracks and streets from St.Quentin to Roubaix, a bone-shaking route covered by many iconic bike races over the years.

Thereafter, it’s a transfer by Eurotunnel to England and a mere 100 kilometres before the line is crossed at The 2012 Olympic Stadium tomorrow!

What a month!

Current total raised for charity = £1,735,014.57!!

You can donate and find out more about the huge fundraising effort @ Dallaglio Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012

Some of our latest slam photos are below featuring David ‘Rooster’ Roberts, Lesley Raw and Andy Byrne clinic managers at our Middleton & Oldham clinics respectively (click to enlarge).

Dallaglio/Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012 more news and pics

Dan — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:38:36 +0000

As the Slam moves at pace through Switzerland the current total total raised stands at £1,657,186.81!

Our medical team of Physios, Paramedic, Massage Therapists and Doctor have been really busy treating all manner of injuries ranging from heart attacks to crash injuries as the slam went through Italy and over the Alps.

Overall a mammoth effort from the Riders and support team with over 129.098km ridden to date.

Among the highly committed cyclists on the slam include Graeme Le Saux, Lee Dixon, James Cracknell, Sam Branson and obviously Fred and Lawrence!

Check out all the riders and get donating here

Some of the slam news stories and pictures involving Dave ‘Rooster’ Roberts and our team are below. Click on link to read articles.

Blackburn physio keeps the stars on the road The Lancashire Telegraph 9/5/12

From Olympia to Olympic Park The Sun 11/5/12

Pictures credit rob cox photography.

Dallaglio/Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012 Latest Pictures

Dan — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:17:52 +0000

As the Dallaglio/Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012 moves up through Italy here’s a few images from stages 1 and 2. Don’t forget to follow the riders (and our medical team) on the live tracker accessible through our home page or the Cycle Slam site. Our Rooster Roberts, Lesley, Dr SimonMorris along with the rest of the support crew have been busy,busy, busy! on the trip through Greece and Italy with all manner of injuries. By all accounts a wonderful experience and so far £1.4million raised for the three great charities. Click here to donate and keep up with the latest fund raising efforts for the Dallaglio Foundation, AFFoundation and Virgin Unite.

Beefy’s Great British Walk 2012 – Latest

Dan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:49:46 +0000

Beefy’s Great British Walk 2012 continues into Norwich tomorrow after successful visits to Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff so far. Below David Roberts goes through Sir Ian’s daily routine of stretches and massage to keep him going at the head of the fundraising effort.

Some wonderful stories, images and great fundraising for a fantastic cause along the way. See below for a selection of these;

The Mirror catch up with Sir Ian and friends in Glasgow here

Sale Messenger gives an insight into looking after Sir Ian throughout the 150miles taking in 10 cities click here

Read Chris Ostick’s story from the Manchester Evening News here

Click here for further details on the walks and getting involved with fundraising for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research .

New Pilates Classes @ Sale

Dan — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:16:01 +0000

Sorry, they’re on a Tuesday evening, on 6 consecutive weeks from the 17th April.

Therefore 17th, 24th April, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May.

A second course will be running after the May bank holiday.

School address is:

Springfield Primary School,

Springfield Road,

Sale,

M33 7XS

Just make sure that they know to contact the clinic and not the school for details.

In addition to our usual Pilates classes we are starting 2 new pilates courses in Sale on Tuesdays starting on the 17th of April, for 6 consecutive weeks.

Class Details:

- Class times are 6:10-7:10pm and 7:20-8:20pm,

- £48 for the 6 week course,

- Held at Springfield Primary School just down the road from our Sale clinic,

- Parking available at the school,

- Limited availability. Call Sale clinic now to book your place on 0161 962 0491 or for any queries.

17th, 24th April, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May.

A second course will be running after the May bank holiday.

School address is:

Springfield Primary School,

Springfield Road,

Sale,

M33 7XS

NB: Please contact our Sale clinic to book in advance.

Dallaglio/Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012

Dan — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:57:03 +0000

David Roberts Physiotherapy is proud to join sporting

legends Lawrence Dallaglio & Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff as

they cycle across Europe in the 2012 Cycle Slam.

Over the course of 22 days the riders will cycle 2862 km climbing up to

6576 metres to raise money for the AFfoundation, Dallaglio Foundation and Virgin Unite.

David Roberts Physiotherapy will be supporting every rider for all their medical needs over the

whole 22 days. With 26 years of experience of providing high quality Physiotherapy and our

extensive Sports/ Event Physiotherapy knowledge we know that our services will

keep the riders in great shape in order to cross the finishing line on

May 18th in London.

Come sun, rain, hail or snow we will be there to treat, massage,

encourage, laugh, cry & celebrate with all the riders who are pushing

their bodies to the limit over the 22 days for a fantastic cause.

David Roberts Physiotherapy are proud to join sporting legends Lawrence Dallaglio and Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff as they cycle across Europe in the 2012 Cycle Slam between April 23rd and May 18th, 2012.

Over the course of 22 days the riders will cycle 2862 km climbing up to 6576 metres to raise money for the AFfoundation, Dallaglio Foundation and Virgin Unite.

And David Roberts will be with them all the way to nurse those tired limbs and to attend to the inevitable tweaks and niggles to keep them on track.

David Roberts Physiotherapy will be supporting every rider for all their medical needs over the whole 22 days. With 26 years of experience of providing high quality Physiotherapy and our extensive Sports/Event Physiotherapy knowledge we know that our services will keep the riders in great shape in order to cross the finishing line on May 18th in London.

The 2012 Cycle Slam is underway. Follow Lawrence, Freddie and Dave on Live Rider Tracking - Click Here

Come sun, rain, hail or snow we will be there to treat, massage, encourage, laugh, cry and celebrate with all the riders who are pushing their bodies to the limit over the 22 days for a fantastic cause. Keep an eye on this site and our twitter / facebook pages over the coming weeks for updates on this epic journey.

Looking forward to the 2012 Cycle Slam, Lawrence Dallaglio OBE explains the part David Roberts Physiotherapy plays in the process:

“Dave’s generosity in this process has been enormous, as he has dedicated both his time and the time of his staff to the cause. When you have sat on a bike for up to eight hours a day, you need an experienced physio to tend to your aches, pains and stiffness. The staggering part is that Dave and his teams aren’t just looking after the core riders, they are looking after all 250 cyclists. Dave is the best in the business and I am very grateful for his and his team’s help”.

View our Image Gallery to follow the riders and our physio team on their journey.

Beefy’s Great British Walk 2012

Dan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:31:52 +0000

In April 2012, Beefy will once again walk to beat blood cancers in ten cities across Great Britain. He will walk over 150 miles and is asking you to join him in your nearest city for five miles around a beautiful National Trust Park. Every step you take and every pound you raise is bringing us closer to beating blood cancers.

When Beefy first walked from John O’Groats to Lands End in 1985, only 20% of children with leukaemia survived. Yet now, thousands of miles and over £13 million later, 90% of children are beating the most common form of this devastating disease.

David Roberts Physiotherapy team have been with them every step of the way on this epic journey and will be supporting all the walkers again in 2012.

Check this link for further details

http://leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk/get-involved/beefys-great-british-walk-2012-0

David Roberts Physiotherapy and British Military Fitness team up in Manchester

Dan — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:29:03 +0000

British Military Fitness (BMF) works with Manchester physio group to deliver extra value to members

BRITAIN’S biggest outdoor fitness class provider has struck a healthy deal with a Manchester-based physiotherapy group.

David Roberts Physiotherapy will now provide a range of physio treatments, including massage and Pilates, at special rates for British Military Fitness members in Greater Manchester.

British Military Fitness runs ‘military-style’ outdoor training sessions led by serving and former military personnel at eight venues across Greater Manchester, offering 25 classes a week year round to its members.

The physio chain will offer discounts to BMF members at its six clinics and also send its fleet of mobile physio vans to BMF sessions to offer injury prevention and recovery tips to participants.

Mark Donaldson, regional manager for British Military Fitness in the North, said:

“This local arrangement ticks lots of boxes for us. We’re always looking at ways to deliver extra value to our members. Naturally, our first concern is to prevent them sustaining injuries in the first place but if they do, at least they know we have experts in place to look after them and get them back into training as soon as possible.

“It was important we joined forces with a well-established and respected team of physios. David Roberts Physiotherapy has been going for 25 years and treats many of the UK’s leading sports stars, including the entire Lancashire County Cricket team. Our members can rest assured they’ll receive the highest quality treatment.”

Sam Byrne from David Roberts Physiotherapy, said:

“We’re delighted to form this partnership. BMF has venues close to all six of our clinics so it’ll be easy for their members and instructors to find somewhere close by for treatment.

“Like British Military Fitness, we’re great believers that prevention is better than cure. Our team will be giving practical advice about injury prevention and what to do if you do pick one up – the first few minutes are really important to ensuring rapid and complete recovery. ”

http://www.britmilfit.com

http://www.britmilfit.com/where-we-train/manchester/

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About British Military Fitness (BMF)

• British Military Fitness is the UK’s largest outdoor fitness class provider

• All British Military Fitness instructors are trained serving or ex-military. It is not a ‘boot camp’ style workout, there’s no intimidation factor to get people exercising. It’s all about creating a motivating environment and maximizing team spirit during group classes in the great outdoors

• Over 20,000 members exercise at 120 local parks throughout the UK

• Classes are designed for all fitness abilities, men and women, aged 16-70+

• www.britmilfit.com or @BritMilFit

About David Roberts Physiotherapy

• Formed twenty-five years ago by David Roberts.

• Six clinics in Greater Manchester (Bolton, Manchester, Old Trafford, Sale, Stockport, Oldham).

• Celebrity clients include Andrew (Freddy) Flintoff, Sir Ian Botham and several other sport professionals.

For further information, interviews and photography contact:

Ruth Shearn

ruth@rmspr.co.uk

BRITAIN’S biggest outdoor fitness class provider has struck a healthy deal with David Roberts Physiotherapy.

David Roberts Physiotherapy will now provide a range of physio treatments, including massage and Pilates, at special rates for British Military Fitness members in Greater Manchester.

David Roberts Physiotherapy will offer discounts to BMF members at its six clinics and also send its fleet of mobile physio vans to BMF sessions to offer injury prevention and recovery tips to participants.

Mark Donaldson, regional manager for British Military Fitness in the North, said:

Sam Byrne from David Roberts Physiotherapy, said:

“We’re delighted to form this partnership. BMF has venues close to all six of our clinics so it’ll be easy for their members and instructors to find somewhere close by for treatment.

http://www.britmilfit.com

http://www.britmilfit.com/where-we-train/manchester/

“Wish I had come to the clinic sooner!”

Dan — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:25:54 +0000

My name is Alison and i came for an assessment on friday morning. I am now embarking on a course of treatment over the next few months and i just wanted to say how happy i was with the service i received from Jack.

After being told i have osteoarthritis, i was devastated initially but then didnt feel i was being supported very well. I was open minded when i came to the clinic but also hopeful that i could get some relief. I got more hope in that hour than i have ever had in the years since i was told i had a back condition at 19.

My only wish is that i had come to the clinic sooner! Jack was very good at explaining everything, which i found fascinating but also helped me understand why my back hurts so much! I am now looking forward to a life with much less pain and a life where i can do the things i need to do. many thanks again. I have recommended that a friend of mine come to the clinic the same day and told them how marvelous you are. Hopefully they will be as happy as i am!!!!!

Alison, Middleton

My name is Alison and i came for an assessment on friday morning. I am now embarking on a course of treatment over the next few months and i just wanted to say how happy i was with the service i received from Jack.

After being told i have osteoarthritis, i was devastated initially but then didnt feel i was being supported very well. I was open minded when i came to the clinic but also hopeful that i could get some relief. I got more hope in that hour than i have ever had in the years since i was told i had a back condition at 19.

My only wish is that i had come to the clinic sooner! Jack was very good at explaining everything, which i found fascinating but also helped me understand why my back hurts so much! I am now looking forward to a life with much less pain and a life where i can do the things i need to do. many thanks again. I have recommended that a friend of mine come to the clinic the same day and told them how marvelous you are. Hopefully they will be as happy as i am!!!!!

Alison, Middleton

Local Physios Receive Royal Approval

Sue — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:24:53 +0000

Sam Byrne meets the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace

TWO local physiotherapists have just returned from Buckingham Palace where they were royally congratulated for the part they played in Lancashire County Cricket Club’s triumph in the LV= County Championship.

Lancashire lifted the trophy last month after winning the most prestigious and highly sought after title in English cricket for the first time in 77 years.

But behind every winning team there are unsung heroes – in this case, physios Dave Roberts and Sam Byrne who have been working with the Lancashire team for 10 seasons. The pair recently opened David Robert Physiotherapy Clinic on Northenden Road in Sale.

Sam Byrne is based at our Old Trafford Clinic.

“It was fantastic to be invited,” says Sam. “I’ve never been inside the Palace before and certainly haven’t met any royals before. It was quite a surreal experience. It was great for all our wives and partners to be invited, too. Sales of dresses and shoes must have rocketed!”

Underdogs Lancashire were crowned Champions after beating Somerset in the last moments of one of the most exciting and memorable County Championship climaxes in years.

Team captain Glen Chapple said, “Us guys in white on the pitch always get the recognition and applause when we do well. The fact is we couldn’t do our job without the skill and expertise of people like Sam and Dave who are constantly working hard behind the scenes to keep us on the pitch.

“I limped off on the first morning of our final game with a hamstring tear but miraculously they put me back together and, with a bit of strapping, I was able to get back out and help us to a memorable win.”

Although physios to the stars of sport, David Roberts Physiotherapy Clinics offer a wide range of specialist treatments to improve wellbeing, including physio, massage, acupuncture, podiatry, one-to-one Pilates sessions and nutritional advice.

“Our aim is simple – to become the trusted ‘go to’ clinic for the people of Sale when they have any injuries or niggles. We can’t promise them a brand new body but we’ll give them the next best thing!”