Conditions treated
Spinal Problems
Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Headaches
Sports Injuries
Tennis / Golfer's elbow, cartilage / ligament / tendon injuries, achilles, tendonitis of the shoulder, etc.
Joint Problems
Heat / Swelling, degenerative conditions e.g. osteoarthritis, muscle wastage, frozen shoulders etc.
Rehabilitation
Following surgery for replacement joints or cruciate ligament reconstruction, following trauma or sports injury.
Postural Problems
Leading to headache, spinal pain or shoulder impingement.
Biomechanical Assessment and Orthotics
To help correct or offload joints where flat feet, knock or bow knees, bunions or hip posture may be a problem. Patients are prescribed exercises and individually assessed at the Practice for tailor made Orthotics.
Acupuncture
Used to help manage pain in either the early stages of a very painful condition, or in conditions of chronic pain. To help release areas of overly tight soft tissue, known as trigger point release.
Treatments available
Manual Therapy
All Patients are indvidually treated allowing for the skills of Manual Mobilisation.
Exercise Therapy
Individual prescription of exercise to improve core stability and posture, helping the patient to keep joints optimally aligned and soft tissue mobile.
Biomechanical Assessment
Utilising exercise therapy and orthotic provision.
Advice on appropriate or sports footwear.
Taping as part of assessment and rehabilitation may be used.
Electrotherapy
Electrical equipment such as ultrasound, interferential and TNS may be used as an adjunct to treatment. These work to help restore circulation and decrease swelling and pain.
Acupuncture
Using Chinese medicine to encourage the body to produce its own chemicals to eliminate pain and promote healing.