Are You Nursery Fit?
- Sophie Vowden
- 10 hours ago
- 3 min read
Are you a parent to young children? Do you work in a nursery? Is your body ready for every bend, twist and quick change of direction?
We’re here to make sure it is.
In this article:
What is Nursery fit?
What's the purpose of Prehab (maintain)?
What's the purpose of Rehab?
What is a Nursery fit assessment?
What are the benefits of a Maintenance Massage?
What is Nursery fit?
Being in the best shape you can be for being a parent to young children, working in a nursery or as a nanny. It's a workout in itself and you have to be ready for everything!
What's the purpose of Prehab (maintain)?
To keep you healthy, functional and to prevent injury or recurrence.
We invite you to our bespoke Clinic for a Prehab (preventative) appointment.
What does this involve?
Body assessment - An assessment of your body mechanics - how is your body moving? Which muscles are strong and which muscles could benefit from getting stronger? Which areas are mobile and which areas could benefit from increased flexibility?
Treatment plan - We will create a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals
Advice - We treat each client in a holistic way - from discussing your sleep hygiene, nutrition, day to day activities, recovery days and work environment. We will discuss some of our top tips with you
What is a Nursery fit assessment?
A full assessment of your body mechanics, including bending, twisting and for lifting actions
Identifying of any imbalances or areas for improvement, such as:
Lower & upper back
Neck & shoulders
Arms, hands and wrists
Hips, knees and ankles
A bespoke treatment plan, combining hands-on manual therapy with corrective and performance-based exercises
Review of any previous injuries, niggles or ongoing conditions that may affect you
What's the purpose of Rehab?
To restore function after an injury or surgery and safely return the athlete to sport.
Common injuries: Lower and upper back, wrist and forearm, knees, shoulders and neck, thumbs.
Resolutions:
Better education on manual handling practices
Bending when picking up/ lifting
Regular maintenance massages to soothe tired muscles from long periods of standing
Strengthening advice/ exercises to prevent injuries
Checking for poor posture or if hips/ shoulders are not straight
Stretches to relieve pain and tightness caused by stress and tiredness
Below are some common issues we treat and exercises we recommend, which you can also find on our YouTube channel:
Shoulder – Broomstick walk backs
Ankle sprains – Knee-to-wall mobility variations
Knee pain – Single-leg Poliquin and Peterson exercises
Hip pain – Broomstick side bends & Weighted hip hiking
Lower back pain – Broomstick side bends
Do you know the benefits of Massage?
Maintenance Massage is a MUST for parents and nursery workers.
Think of it as a regular MOT for your body — helping you stay ready and alert for the actions you need to react to young children.
Just like cars, our bodies need regular servicing — in fact we need MORE!
Being a parent/ nursery worker places repetitive load through the back, shoulders, neck, hips and knees.
Regular maintenance helps to:
Reduce muscle tightness and fatigue
Improve mobility and recovery
Lower the risk of injury
Keep your body performing consistently
Our goal is to help keep you pain-free, feel stronger and be at your best to prevent injury.
We recommend booking an assessment first. This allows our expert team to discuss your goals and/or identify the root cause of your issue, so we can tailor our treatment specifically to you.
Did you know we offer a FREE 15-minute consultation with our team?
Don’t delay — book your Prehab or Rehab appointment today.
📞 020 3494 4343📧 reception@svsportstherapy.com 🌐 Book online
Prevention. Recovery. Peace of mind for parents and staff! 🙌🏻