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definition, physiotherapy is a hands-on, manual therapy. And it
is recognised as being one of the best approaches to treatment of
the joints, muscles, nerves, tendons and ligaments.
Physiotherapists
are trained to understand how and why pain and injury occur; and
they have a whole raft of treatments, literally at their fingertips.
As
qualified Chartered Physiotherapists, we use a huge range of methods
to treat a wide variety of problems. From the treatment of back
and neck pain, to sports injuries, to whiplash, sciatica, frozen
shoulder, and joint pain and stiffness, we have the experience
and the know-how to bring relief and effect a cure.
Our
aim is to restore normal movement, allowing the affected tissues
to repair in a calculated and appropriate way.
But
for back pain, we now we have the amazing benefit of Power Assisted
Micro Mobilisation (PAMM). This clever technology helps to maintain
and restore the mechanical efficiency and flexibility of the spine
by using state of the art computer technology, innovative engineering
and, above all, the skill of the practitioner.
You
may be interested to know that we are one of the few physiotherapy
clinics in the UK to use the PAMM technology. More about PAMM
here.
If
you are unsure about how you will benefit please do give us a
ring or complete our Contact Form for
advice.
On
this page, you will find some of the physical pain and injuries
that we can help you with. If you feel we have not mentioned your
particular condition, then please contact us. We would like to
hear from you.
Click
to go directly to the following conditions:
BACK & NECK INJURIES
We all encounter the aches and pains in our back or neck, often
these will clear in a few days. Sometimes our pain affects our
daily lives continuously, due to the following reasons:
- Disc
problems
- Postural
low back pain
- Bending
- Lifting
- Headaches
- Whiplash
- Stress
A
Physiotherapist is able to assess the full extent of the problem
and provide you with the appropriate treatment.
Spinal conditions, in particular need to be treated promptly if
long term disability and prolonged treatment are to be prevented.
Postural low back pain can be the start of more significant back
disorders such as disc problems. Sitting for prolonged periods
at a computer with a poor sitting posture can contribute to lower
back & neck pain. A Physiotherapist can provide you with 'work
station' advice / postural advice.
At
our Clinic we have invested in a REVOLUTIONARY NEW SPINAL TREATMENT
facility. Click here to find out more.
This
new technology is used in combination with:
- Rehab
- Exercise
- Postural
advice
- Manual
therapy techniques
- Core
Stability exercises
- Electrotherapy
SPORTS
INJURIES
Whatever
your sport and whether your injury is a sprain, strain or bruising,
a quicker and more thorough recovery will be made if treated early.
Physiotherapy
will speed up the rate of recovery by reducing swelling and preventing
joint stiffness. Early treatment will also help minimise tissue
damage and provide for a quicker return to active sport.
Get fit for skiing or other physical demanding activities. Did
you know that a Physiotherapist can help to prepare you better
for a planned skiing holiday or other physically demanding activities?
This will help you to minimize the risk of injury.
POST-OPERATIVE
REHABILITATION
Physiotherapy is essential to regain the balance between strength
and mobility - regaining optimum functioning - following various
types of surgery such as:
-
Joint replacements
- Tendon
repairs
- Meniscectomy
(removal of knee cartilages)
- Ligamentous
repairs
- Setting
of fractures
- Spinal
Surgery (should be avoided if possible)
We
help assist patients to achieve full fitness by working closely
together and creating an exercise - rehab programme tailored to
the individual and the injury.
GENERAL
JOINT PAIN & STIFFNESS
Manual therapy is used to mobilise the painful & stiff joints.
Due to muscle imbalances the joints mechanically dysfunction and
surrounding soft tissue structures become incorrectly stressed.
The result is pain and eventually stiffness due to altered use.
In
the longer term, if not treated, the joint starts to wear out
excessively. This often happens to our knees and hips, because
these are weight bearing joints. This could eventually result
in a TOTAL HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT.
MUSCLE
IMBALANCES & RE-EDUCATION
An
assessment of muscle imbalance is undertaken followed by a program
of exercises specific to the patient, all aimed at full recovery
and prevention of further injuries.
All
parts of the body, including knees, back, neck, wrists and elbows
can be treated in this way. The treatment is concentrated on the
injured areas.
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