PHYSIO-LED MAT PILATES | SHEFFIELD S6
Expert Physio-Led Mat Pilates for Strength, Posture & Recovery
Specialist mat classes bridging clinical rehabilitation and functional fitness. Delivered exclusively by Chartered Physiotherapists in our dedicated Hillsborough studio, capped at 12 for individual attention.
Free 1:1 Intro
100% Physio-Led
Max 12 Per Class
CLINICAL SCAR THERAPY & ONCOLOGY RECOVERY | HILLSBOROUGH, SHEFFIELD S6
Expert Scar Therapy in Sheffield
Clinical Scar Tissue Release: Combining Hands-On Therapy with LymphaTouch® Technology
Whether you are recovering from a C-section, cancer surgery (including breast or thyroid procedures), cosmetic surgery (such as tummy tucks or breast reductions), or an orthopaedic joint replacement, you do not have to live with a scar that feels tight, painful, numb, or restrictive.
At our Hillsborough clinic (S6), led by specialist Physiotherapist Beki, we are Sheffield’s only provider of medical LymphaTouch® negative-pressure technology, combining advanced mechanical tissue release with gentle hands-on care. We work to release deep adhesions, soften radiotherapy-induced fibrosis, restore natural tissue glide, and help you feel comfortable in your skin again.
C-Section & Postnatal Scars
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Scars
Oncology, Breast & Thyroid Scars
Sheffield's Only LymphaTouch® Clinic
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE IN SCAR REHABILITATION
Restoring Comfort, Movement & Tone
Gentle & Non-Invasive Mobilisation
Effective scar rehabilitation is never aggressive or painful. We use specialised, light-touch manual techniques that respect healing tissue, calming hypersensitive nerve endings, reducing puckering, and easing deep tightness without forceful friction.
Targeted LymphaTouch® Technology
Flex is Sheffield’s only clinic equipped with hospital-grade LymphaTouch® technology. By gently lifting tissue layers, this negative-pressure therapy stimulates lymphatic drainage, softens stubborn fibrosis, and restores healthy cellular glide without pain.
New & Mature Scars REcovery at any stage
Whether your scar is eight weeks old or several decades old, fascial tissue remains adaptable. We help soften dense, longstanding adhesions, ease chronic pulling or numbness, and restore functional mobility at any stage of your recovery.
COMPREHENSIVE SCAR CARE
Restoring Movement Beneath the Surface
Scar tissue does not just affect the skin surface. Deep surgical adhesions can bind underlying fascia, restrict joint mobility, and cause chronic pulling or numbness. Our specialised care restores healthy, comfortable tissue glide.
Common Symptoms We Treat:
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Tightness, pulling, or restricted range of movement
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Numbness, altered sensation, or hypersensitivity
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Puckering, indentations, or tissue "overhang"
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Post-surgical fluid retention and dense fibrosis
TREATMENT TIMELINE & RECOVERY
When Can Scar Therapy Begin?
A common question is whether it is too early or too late to seek treatment. While we always wait until your incision is completely closed and dry, connective tissue remains adaptable and responsive at every stage of your life.
STAGE 1: WEEKS 6-8
EARLY RECOVERY
& PREVENTION
Treatment can begin once your incision is fully closed, dry, and cleared by your consultant or GP. Early care stimulates lymphatic drainage, normalises nerve hypersensitivity, reduces swelling, and prevents dense adhesions before deep tethering sets in.
STAGE 2: 3–12 MONTHS
Active Remodelling & Softening
Throughout your first year, internal collagen fibres are actively remodelling. If your scar feels firm, corded, puckered, or restricts your joint movement, targeted LymphaTouch® and hands-on therapy help soften thickened fibrosis and restore healthy tissue glide.
STAGE 3: YEARS OR DECADES ON
Longstanding Adhesions
It is never too late to treat a scar. Fascial tissue remains biologically adaptable throughout life. Even if surgery was decades ago, specialised mobilisation can release established tightness, ease compensatory posture aches, and restore feeling to numb areas.
YOUR APPOINTMENT JOURNEY
What Happens During Your Session?
01
Clinical Assessment
We review your surgical history, examine tissue mobility, and assess any restricted range, numbness, or nerve sensitivity.
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GENTLE
TARGETED CARE
A tailored session combining light-touch manual mobilisation with Sheffield’s only LymphaTouch® negative-pressure therapy - always comfortable and never forceful.
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Practical
Home Tools
You leave with simple self-massage techniques, targeted stretches, and practical guidance so you can continue supporting your recovery at home.
MEET YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Specialist Scar Therapy with Beki Cunliffe
"A surgical scar is much more than healed skin - it directly affects how you move, how you feel, and how you reconnect with your body."
BEKI CUNLIFFE
Clinic Director
Specialist Scar Physiotherapist | MCSP | HCPC Registered
Living with a scar that feels tight, numb, hypersensitive, or physically restrictive after surgery can feel daunting and uncomfortable. Whether you are navigating recovery from a C-section, oncology treatment (such as breast or thyroid surgery), cosmetic procedures, or an orthopaedic joint replacement, my focus is on providing a calm, unhurried space in Hillsborough where your physical and emotional concerns are validated, never rushed.
As a Specialist Scar Physiotherapist and Sheffield’s only provider of hospital-grade LymphaTouch® technology, I combine gentle, evidence-based manual release with medical negative-pressure therapy. We work collaboratively to soften dense adhesions, ease sensitive nerve pathways, and restore natural tissue glide - tailoring every session completely to your pace and comfort.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
Trusted Clinical Scar Care in Sheffield
CLINICAL CASE STUDY FROM ONE OF OUR CLIENTS
Visible Changes in Tissue & Contour
Post-Surgical C-Section Rehabilitation • Results achieved over a tailored course of treatment at our Hillsborough clinic.
BEFORE: INITIAL ASSESSMENT
AFTER: POST TREATMENT
1. THE PRESENTATION
Client presented several months postpartum experiencing restrictive pulling, localised numbness, and a prominent, puckered C-section overhang.
2. THE APPROACH
A gentle combination of targeted hands-on myofascial mobilisation and Sheffield’s only medical LymphaTouch® negative-pressure therapy to lift tissue and stimulate drainage.
3. THE OUTCOME
Marked flattening of the scar shelf, release of deep internal tethering, restored sensation across previously numb areas, and improved everyday movement comfort.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Simple, Straightforward Fees
Comprehensive one-to-one appointments with no hidden charges.
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF SHEFFIELD GRASSROOTS SPORTS
Official Physiotherapy Partner to Wisewood Juniors FC
At Flex, our commitment to keeping Sheffield active extends right into our local sporting community. We are proud to partner with Wisewood Juniors FC - one of Sheffield’s most respected FA-chartered grassroots football clubs - providing young players, parents, and coaches with specialist injury guidance, adolescent growth-plate advice (such as Osgood-Schlatter and Sever's condition), and rapid rehabilitation to get them safely back on the pitch.
Whether you are competing in local weekend leagues, clocking up mileage in the Peak District, or training in Hillsborough gyms, you receive the exact same high-level clinical care.
UNSURE WHERE TO START
Not Sure If You Are Ready for Group Classes Yet?
If you have recently given birth, had a complex delivery, or are experiencing symptoms like leaking, pelvic heaviness, or significant abdominal separation, starting in a group class might feel daunting.
We recommend booking an individual 1:1 Natal Check (Postnatal MOT) first. We will thoroughly assess your pelvic floor, abdominal wall, and scar tissue to ensure you are safe, supported, and confident before joining a class.
Sports Injuries We Treat in Sheffield
Running Injuries
Sheffield has a thriving running community, and here at Flex we have helped many runners get back on the roads and trails:
Common Running Injuries
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Runner's knee - pain around or behind the kneecap
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ITB syndrome - pain on the outside of the knee or hip
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Shin splints - pain along the shin bone
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Achilles tendonitis - pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon
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Plantar fasciitis - heel and foot pain
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Calf strains - tears or pulls in the calf muscle
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Hip pain - including gluteal tendinopathy and hip flexor problems
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Stress fracture rehabilitation - gradual return to running
Knee Injuries
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ACL, PCL, MCL injuries - ligament sprains, tears, and post-surgery rehabilitation
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Meniscus tears - cartilage injuries requiring careful rehabilitation
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Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) - common in jumping and running sports
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Knee instability - feeling of giving way or lack of confidence
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Patellofemoral pain - pain around the kneecap
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Post-surgery rehabilitation - ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, etc.
Ankle and Foot Injuries
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Ankle sprains - acute injuries and chronic instability
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High ankle sprains - more complex ligament injuries
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Achilles problems - tendonitis, tendinopathy, rupture rehabilitation
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Peroneal tendon injuries
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Foot and ankle pain - affecting performance
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Return to sport after ankle injury - building confidence and strength
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder problems are common in throwing sports, racquet sports, swimming, and gym training:
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Rotator cuff tears and tendonitis - pain and weakness in the shoulder
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Shoulder impingement - pain when lifting arm overhead
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Shoulder instability and dislocations - feeling of shoulder "coming out"
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Frozen shoulder - stiffness and restricted movement
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SLAP tears - labrum injuries
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Throwing-related injuries - for cricket, baseball, javelin athletes
Elbow and Wrist Injuries
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Tennis elbow - pain on outside of elbow
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Golf elbow - pain on inside of elbow
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Wrist sprains and strains
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Tendon problems - in the forearm and wrist
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Overuse injuries - from racquet sports, golf, climbing
Hip and Groin Injuries
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Hip flexor strains - common in running and kicking sports
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Groin pain and strains - adductor injuries
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Hip impingement (FAI) - pinching sensation in the hip
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Gluteal tendinopathy - pain on outside of hip
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Hamstring strains - tears and pulls in back of thigh
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Sports hernia - groin pain in athletes
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - urine or faecal incontinence during sporting performance or a feeling of heaviness, dragging or bulging in the vagina. Female athletes may also benefit from our specialist Women's Health Physiotherapy service.
Back Pain in Athletes
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Lower back pain - affecting training and performance
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Disc-related problems
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Stress fractures
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Core stability issues - contributing to back pain
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Thoracic spine pain - mid-back stiffness and pain
Our Instructors.
Our Instructors.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Flex Pilates and Physiotherapy, serving the businesses and residents within Malin Bridge in Sheffield, and the wider S6 community-we believe in treating the whole person, not just the injury. Our team of experienced Physiotherapists and Pilates instructors work together to provide a holistic approach to healthcare.
We proudly serve the communities of Malin Bridge and the Loxley Valley, offering a holistic path to achieving your long-term health goals and improving your quality of life right here in the S6 area.
"Here at Flex we are passionate about delivering Pilates classes and Physiotherapy to the highest standard."
- Jo Ness - Founder of Flex
Our Team.
Meet our amazing team here at Flex.
Select a team member to find out more about them or see them all here.
Step Inside Our Studio.
We want you to feel at home the moment you step through our doors.
Take a 90-second tour of our Hillsborough studio - from our welcoming reception to our specialised treatment rooms and private facilities - so you know exactly what to expect.
Step Inside Our Studio.
We want you to feel at home the moment you step through our doors.
Take a 90-second tour of our Hillsborough studio - from our welcoming reception to our specialised treatment rooms and private facilities - so you know exactly what to expect.
