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Year: 2012

North Down Physio and Sports Injury ClinicBlog2012
By user Blog, Ironman, Testimonials

Clare Duffield

“This year the skill, expertise and personal service provided by Julia, Cat, Athol, Steve and all the team at North Down Physio have been superb and instrumental in helping me prepare for  Ironman triathlon and in recovering from injury and setbacks.

They are consistently professional and their friendly approach and flexibility in appointments is hugely helpful.

I reckon Steve provides the best sports massage I have ever had whether to recover from training and racing or simply for pure relaxation purposes.

Julia and Cat have specifically helped me in the diagnosis and effective treatment of injury and it’s fair to say that the unique Sara Keys treatment has proven really effective for me. Julia  gives her clients personal attention demonstrating her commitment to their recovery.

Finally, it’s great to be able to ask questions, and share information through their facebook page.

Thanks to everyone at North Down who, at home, we call the extended members of ‘Team Duffield’!

  • 2 Ironman Triathlons 12hrs 37 mins
  • 4 Marathons with PB of 3hrs 23
  • Numerous sprint, olympic and half ironman distance triathlons and other 10k and half marathon running events.
By user Blog, Hockey, Testimonials

Kelly Hudson

“My name is Kelly and I met Julia at the London 2012 Olympics under the dire circumstance of my torn calf muscle!

Thank you so much to Julia for the treatment she provided, and mostly the support through my injury sustained at the Olympics. I was greatly encouraged by her advice, action plan and treatment, and was in fact able to return to the pitch for another game.

Nevertheless, the knowledge she shared with me and giving me a dedicated series of goals and rehab plan, at least gave me something to work with, to work towards, which in a win win situation gave me hope in the short term that I would make it back to the pitch, and a better understanding of the injury and how to best deal with this type of thing in the future.”

By user Blog, Mourne Marathon, Testimonials

Mark Robson

“I think I can safely say that without North Down Physio I would probably have failed to start any of the most recent Mourne Mountain Marathons. The magic hands of Steve Spence have alleviated several nasty though mostly self inflicted injuries and his help, along with that of the rest of the staff in North Down Physio, has helped me enormously in managing a chronic back complaint. The wonderful “footwork” of the girls …. all of whom have Lionel Messi like skills in that department… allied to Steve’s ability to accurately and instantly pinpoint a problem have made life a lot more comfortable for me and allowed me to continue training !

Steve’s most spectacular success was with my torn hamstring. I did the damage on a Friday night – Steve treated me at 0630 the following morning – and an hour later I was on the start line for the Mourne Mountain’s “Seven Sevens” Challenge. The hamstring was still sore, naturally, but incredibly I had enough movement in it to finish an 18 mile challenge. Told you – Magic Hands that man Spence.”

By user Blog, Music, Testimonials

Foy Vance

“Due to my performance on stage and my relationship with the microphone I tend to suffer from upper back pain. During a previous UK tour Ally treated my back with the Sarah Key method and I couldn’t believe the effects.  It sorted out all my back pain and also left me feeling so much looser. I sort of floated onto the stage!  I found my singing and performance really improved. Now, any time I’m back in Northern Ireland I give Ally a call before a gig.  I would recommend the Sarah Key Method and the backblock routine to anyone but especially to artists and performers. It works a treat!”

By user Blog, Hockey, Testimonials

Suzanne Beaney

Suzanne Beaney TestimonialSuzanne Beaney, an international hockey player with 40 caps for Ireland and a member of Pegasus, Ireland’s most successful club team said: “Playing hockey at the highest level for over 16 years I am no stranger to injury, but more recently I found myself being troubled by a recurring calf problem. Julia successfully identified the cause of my injury, which was tightness in my back, and through a combination of treatment and recommending the use orthotics I have been pain free for almost a year. Through monthly appointments and following a programme of home rehab exercises, which Julia prescribed, I have been able to resume a full training and match schedule.”

By user Blog, Testimonials, Ulster Rugby

Willie Faloon

“When I first joined Ballynahinch Rugby Club from the Royal School Armagh, Julia was the club physio at the time. I was really impressed by the professional way she carried out her duties and after my first season I suffered a long term injury which ruled me out for most of the next season. Julia’s support, encouragement and treatment during this frustrating time played a major part in my full rehabilitation. I have no doubt that Julia’s care and attention to detail assisted in my recovery and subsequent progression to become a professional rugby player with Ulster Rugby.”

By user Blog, Testimonials, Ulster Rugby

Paul Marshall

“While I played with Ballynahinch Rugby Club Julia was the team physio at the time. I was always impressed by the professional way she carried out her duties. Any injuries were very accurately assed and any subsequent treatments delivered in a prompt and professional manner. I have no doubt that Julia’s care and attention assisted my in my progression to become a professional rugby player with Ulster Rugby.”