Physiotherapist / Masseur-Kinésithérapeute

Knee pain and skiing

Gail — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:36:04 +0000

With the season well underway here in Les Gets and variable snow conditions ranging from soft heavy stuff to hard packed stuff. Some info on knee pains, sometimes old and new injuries are due to problems with the knee being too weak on the inside quad muscles, one of the best ways to strengthen this muscle is whilst skiing, (although not if you are a complete beginner skier).

If you are finding pain under or around you kneecap, give me a call on 0033 673 03 73 53 to help you get it in the correct position in order to enjoy your skiing holiday whilst doing your re-education of you knee!!

Chalet for rent in Haute Savoie

Gail — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:47:54 +0000

A quick link, I have a cute little chalet in Thollon les Memises, its not Les Gets I know, but its lovely and private, its only 36m2, so really a couple of three, max 4 people, large garden and only 20mins from Evian and the Royal Golf course and Lake Geneva, 1hr from Geneva Airport, its available end of jul and all aug at the moment for only 250€ per week so. So if you fancy a lovely holiday in a detached chalet this summer give me a mail on gailheatley@live.fr or phone 003 673 03 73 53, tell all your golf friends, they won’t be disappointed, thanks.

VVT time in Les Gets/Morzine, Porte du Soleil

Gail — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:44:09 +0000

I know its summer, you think you won’t really need a physio, a word for those of you who are coming out for the Pass Porte du Soleil VTT rondonner this weekend. Great news, its to be really sunny, so bring out the sun cream, but remember to take care on the muddy bits, its been rainy lately!

If you need physio I am available on the usual number, 0033 673 03 73 53, have a great weekend.

End of winter season

Gail — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:42:07 +0000

Well the pistes are closed in Les Gets, with a sliver of snow at the weekend we finished our season with a picnic in 25 degrees sun on the piste, followed by two runs down the piste on sledges! Those pistes are steeper than they look when on a sledge. Thanks to all those who used my services this winter and hope to see you all back in Les Gets next season.

A difficult season for snow this year, but don’t let one season put you off coming here, its the first time since 1981 that we haven’t had lots of snow into May.

melange of snow

Gail — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:32:52 +0000

Quick up date on the snow in Les Gets and Morzine, we had 10cm of new snow yesterday on the top and a cold night, so pistes varying from hard in the morning at the top, then great, then soupy at the bottom, take care to change your skiing style accordingly to avoid those knee sprains and strains. However, if you need a physio call me on 00 33 673 03 73 53.

Sunny Les Gets

Gail — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:02:00 +0000

Well, we have it all here in Les Gets, Morzine, whole of the Porte du Soleil in fact.

We have had top ups of snow the last two weeks so the pistes are looking great.

We now have lots of sun too though, so if you are lucky enough to be coming here next week take care in the afternoon, the pistes transform in to softer snow, different technique for skiing than the morning and watch those knees.

If you are one of those people who bomb down the pieste in straight line, please spare a thought for those of us with kids and dodgy knees, if you hit us we and probably you too are broken! Try to be a bit more technical! If you do need a physio though, remember this; 0033 673 0 73 53

Snows here again!

Gail — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:15:31 +0000

Well just in time, the snow is finally falling in Les Gets and Morzine for the school holidays, already 10cm and still going, hopefully on and off this week. A little heavy though, so if your tired knees are in need of a good physio call me on; 0033 673 03 73 53.

Is the snow coming….

Gail — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:06:09 +0000

Finally after weeks of sunshine everyday, the weather is changing, some light flakes of snow, yeeeeh, will keep you posted on if it gets any thicker. Remember to book you physio appt early if you are coming out the next two weeks for school holidays, Les Gets and Morzine are fully booked, you can get me on 0033 673 03 73 53.

Is it spring already?

Gail — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:09:07 +0000

Hope you are lucky enough to be coming to Les Gets or Morzine this school holidays. The pistes are looking a bit like spring time, however, they are complete, the snow canons have been doing their job for the last month, Just make sure you have sharp edges and if you are unfortunate to have an injury, remember me for physio or massage on 0033 673 03 73 53.

wee tip for hard packed snow

Gail — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:08:09 +0000

Just been skiing this weekend in Les Gets and Morzine. The pistes are complete, but hard packed in places, make sure your edges are sharp, reduce your speed and please wear a helmet, just heard someone died with a head injury in Megeve! I wear a helmet now as thought if you break an arm it can be fixed, but broken heads are another thing. I find most of the inuries I see are from collisions, so you can be the best skier, but others…. If you do have a crash you can call me on 0033 673 03 73 53 for physio.