Bury St Edmunds physiotherapy business, Bury Physio, is supporting St Nicholas Hospice 10K race as part of its work in the community

A physiotherapy business has stepped in to support a popular 10K fund-raising race.

Bury Physio, based in Maynewater Lane, Bury St Edmunds, has bought £2,000 worth of medals for the race, arranged by and in support of St Nicholas Hospice Care.

The hospice offers those with a a life-limiting condition can get the specialist care, emotional and practical support they need.

The pysiotherapy therapy also works closely with the MyWish charity, though it’s work with cancer patients.

Hayley Jarvill, partner and director said: “As a small business we love to give back to our community and were pleased to be able to help out with the medals.

“Bury Physio has also been working closely with MyWish charity, which supports West Suffolk Hospital, for a number of years.

“We prescribe therapy for cancer patients whether they are in the early stages, going through treatment, or in recovery.

“By continuing to exercise, people feel more confident, are better able to self manage, feel safer about doing it, apart from the long term benefits of exercise itself.”

It clinic runs six free sessions, called Mindful Movement (Cancer Exercise) Classes, which are funded by the charity, and free to attend for patients, after referral.

They are led by cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema specialist physiotherapists, Erica Dyson and Anna Clayton.

People can also pay £10 for the classes if they want to continue.

The classes run alongside the clinic’s specialist private cancer services, run by specialist oncology physiotherapists.

Treatments for patients include acupuncture, scar tissue management, physiotherapy, post surgery rehabilitation guidance, lymphoedema management and massage.

The therapies help with issues such as cancer related fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, exercise prescription, pelvic floor weaknesses, nutrition and diet.

The St Nicholas Hospice 10K Race takes place on September 29, starting on Angel Hill.

Entries are welcomed for anyone over the age of 15, and cost £25.