Last Updated 5th August 2023
It is now quite a while since the Government lifted Covid related restrictions in England, and then they provided guidance on living with Covid, which is that the public are encouraged to continue to follow public health advice, as with all infectious diseases such as the flu, to minimise the chance of catching Covid and help protect family and friends. This includes letting fresh air in when meeting indoors, wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet, and washing your hands.
Bluebell Physiotherapy has been offering face to face appointments in all our clinics since restrictions lifted, but in order to minimise risk to you and our staff, we request that you follow any health and safety/infection control measures that we may have put in place in order to achieve this.
We are continuing to request that you wear a mask or face covering when in our clinic rooms, and we kindly ask that you do not attend with Covid or other flu like symptoms. Please notify us should you test positive for Covid within 5 days of your last appointment.
We may also ask you to complete Covid/health screening questions where appropriate.
You can expect us to be open about our approach to infection control, and we are happy to explain how we are following any relevant public health guidance.
If you require more information or have any questions, please feel free to ask as we want you to feel reassured before attending.
(NB. We are still able to offer telehealth appointments where requested)
Further Information
Staying physically well and active is an important part of remaining healthy and being resilient to disease, and we want to ensure our clients and staff remain healthy. We have also included some top tips for improving your immune system below.
TOP TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNITY:
• Increased stress is directly related to a decrease in immune function. Meditation can help you relax which is very important (especially at times like these!) and so here is a free meditation app that you can try https://www.brain.fm/login?next=/app/refer-a-friend (We have no affiliation with Brain FM other than using it ourselves)
• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables – these are packed with nutrients that will help your body fight any potential infections.
• Drink plenty of water – your body will flush out toxins and this helps improve your immunity
• Avoid processed foods and keep dairy to a minimum. These foods increase inflammation in the body which you want to avoid.
• Don’t drink too much coffee and avoid alcohol entirely; these can dehydrate your body and do not help immunity.
• Keep active with light exercise at home. With the changes in our way of life, your activity levels have probably dropped which is not healthy short or long term. There is a lot of evidence to show that movement and exercise is beneficial to the immune system.
• Get plenty of fresh air if possible; whether that is opening windows, walking, standing in the garden or balcony, do what you can to get enough fresh air into your body. Again, there is evidence that fresh air and sunlight can help to speed up recovery. You do not want to be sat in an airless room re-breathing the same air.
If you have any questions or would like any advice – please give us a call on 01634 671651
In the meantime, stay safe and we will keep you updated on any changes in relation to our service.
Warm regards,
The Bluebell Team
