HS THERAPY

Children’s & Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Holistic Therapy & Antenatal Classes in Barnsley

At HS Therapy we provide specialist assessment and treatment of soft tissue injuries, fractures, aches and pains, antenatal and postnatal care, breast and orthopaedic surgery and developmental milestones within Barnsley and surrounding areas. We make individual plans to suit your own personal needs in a variety of environments such as group classes, 1 to 1, home visits or in a hydrotherapy setting. Because we are a private provider, we aim to make bookings at times to suit you, without a long wait for appointments. To see how we could help you, get in touch using the contact links below.

Physiotherapy & Holistic therapy SPECIALISING IN Children & Women’s Health

Services Provided

Antenatal Classes

Antenatal classes will help with becoming stronger and more relaxed during your pregnancy and birthing experience. They combine exercise, education and relaxation to help with pelvic, hip and back pain, improve pelvic floor control, improve posture as your body changes and improve core strength. Learn about ways to aid sleep, relaxation, meditation and breathing techniques and how to help with fatigue. Strengthening can help with Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction (SPD), Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), and abdominal muscle separation, known as Diastasis Recti (DR). Using a combination of gym ball and mat-based exercises in a small group setting, it is also an opportunity to meet other pregnant mums-to-be and make new friends along your pregnancy journey. There are guest speakers such as midwives and pelvic health specialists that will help you understand about the process of labour, delivery and birth in your local area and answer questions or concerns about your care. The classes will help reduce any anxieties and increase your confidence by sharing the highs and lows of pregnancy but also looking forward to becoming a mum to your new baby.
If classes are not your thing, why not book some 1 to 1 sessions to receive all the same information and exercises in an individualised way.

Children’s Physiotherapy

At HS Therapy we see babies, toddlers, children and teenagers for a number of conditions and reasons. Babies can be assessed from birth for talipes (turned-in feet), delayed sitting, crawling or walking, and developmental assessments. Children and adolescents can be seen for growing pains, ankle, knee or hip pain, neuro-developmental management of long-term conditions, acute management of sprains, strains and muscle injuries, fracture (broken bone) or surgery rehabilitation, sports injuries or injury prevention and gait (walking) analysis. Advice and treatment is always sports specific and appropriate to the child’s level and abilities. Children learn best through play and so sessions are made fun and interesting through the use of toys, songs and activities to enjoy. Some children may be suitable for treatment within water for which hydrotherapy sessions can be arranged.
The social and psychological aspects of children’s and teenager’s health are always embedded into assessments and treatment sessions to make sure mental health is addressed as much as physical well-being.

Women’s Health Physiotherapy

Life changing events such as pregnancy, birth, breast cancer surgery or the menopause can have a huge impact on how women perceive themselves and manage their health.
During pregnancy, posture and structural changes can cause back, hip and pelvic pain which can be assessed and treated with soft tissue massage, stretches and exercises. Antenatal conditions such as Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction (SPD), Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), Abdominal muscle separation or Diastasis Recti (DR) can be treated as well as pelvic floor issues such as incontinence. Advice can also be given around sleeping comfortably during pregnancy, relaxation and breathing techniques to assist with labour and delivery.
Pregnancy massage can be offered to relieve aches and pains and provide some well-earned relaxation. Antenatal classes are also a nice way to meet other mums-to-be in a group environment.
Hip or back pain postnatally can also be treated after baby has been delivered.
Breast surgery can sometimes lead to problems with arm or shoulder tightness as well as self-image but they can all be managed by HS Therapy.

Injury Recovery

Physiotherapy is traditionally provided for a range of injuries and rehabilitation and HS Therapy can offer all these services. Soft tissue injuries such as muscle, tendon or ligament strains and sprains, bone or joint problems such as fractures, dislocations or joint replacements, orthopaedic operations or general surgery can all be suitably managed. General aches and pains, long-term conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, and neurological conditions such as stroke or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can also be treated. Physical issues with the spine (back, neck, pelvis), upper limb (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder) and lower limb (foot, ankle, knee, hip) can all be assessed.
Rehabilitation can take place in the form of hands-on therapy, exercises and education using a person-centred approach to deliver a sensitive individualised service.

Holistic Therapies

The assessment and treatment of any individual is always done holistically at HS Therapy. This means that we encompass not just the physical, but the emotional, psychological and spiritual factors of the whole person. Traditional methods of treatment can be combined with alternative methods to achieve well-being. Hands-on techniques such as body massage, Hopi ear candling and Indian head massage as well as breathing techniques, meditation and mindfulness are offered separately or in combination with other treatments to help with healing, swelling, sensitivity, relaxation, sleeping and to reduce anxiety and depression. Talking is also a big part of understanding issues, can help improve awareness and help prevent further problems reoccurring. Pregnancy massage can be offered after your 12 week check and can be a nice way to ease the aches and pains or swelling associated with pregnancy as well as help relaxation, anxiety and sleep.

Hydrotherapy

Treatment within water is a great way to improve movement and strength, balance and coordination, aerobic fitness and to help lose weight. The buoyancy of the water helps the body to float which can allow activity to be done in water that may not be able to be done on land. It helps to off-load joints so that exercise can be easier and less painful to do in water. The water can also be used as a resistance to increase core stability, strength and cardiovascular fitness. The warmer temperature and pressure within the pool can also help with joint pains, swelling, anxiety towards movement, relaxation and breathing, improving mood and overall well-being. Sessions are on a 1:1 basis and offered to both children and adults, usually in combination with land-based sessions.

Contact HS Therapy

07931 935438

The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1JL

CSP

Registered Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

APCP

Registered Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

HCPC

Registered with the Health Care Professions Council

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About HS Therapy

HS Therapy was formed in 2022 by me, Helen Smith. I am a qualified Physiotherapist with 20 years mainly NHS experience, working with a range of patients, but specialising in Children and Women’s Health. This means I treat pregnant ladies, babies, ladies who have had babies, children, teenagers, ladies who have had surgery or breast cancer. I treat children and adults who have had injuries or operations, and some mental health issues; I also have a special interest in trauma related physiotherapy.
I graduated from the University of Bradford with a BSc (HONS) Physiotherapy and continue to expand my knowledge by attending relevant training courses. I draw a lot from my own life experiences as well as the evidence-based knowledge I have gained through my work to deliver a high quality service of care and compassion.
I have had 3 children of my own and currently combine a teaching role and running a private practice alongside being a mum. I enjoy spending my spare time with my children and family, being outdoors in the sunshine, home improvements, crafting, watching FRIENDS, being at the seaside, walking and camping.
I love being a Physiotherapist for various reasons; I love meeting people and getting to know them and their stories, helping them through whatever journey they are facing and seeing them achieve their goals at the end of their treatment. Whether this be a pregnant first-time mum attending her first antenatal class with little knowledge of what to expect, a delayed developmental baby not achieving their milestones, a teenager with a sports injury or a grown adult rehabilitating after major surgery, they all require the individual attention and approach that I can give them during their sessions with HS Therapy.
If you are struggling to access the right services and would like to chat about what I could provide for you, please get in touch. I look forward to meeting you.