Why Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in healing, rehabilitation and pain relief following muscle, ligament, bone and joint injury. Acute conditions have been shown to respond well to prompt treatment.
Physiotherapy is a hands-on assessment and treatment for the relief of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain.
Physiotherapy treatment stimulates and improves the body’s own natural healing mechanisms without the use of medication.
Some of the conditions we treat are:
- Neck and back pain
- Prolapsed disc, sciatica, whiplash, referred arm or leg pain
- Sports injuries
- Tennis elbow, ankle sprain, tendonitis, shin splints, runner’s knee
- Headaches
- Repetitive strain and overuse injuries
- Plantar fasciitis, impingement syndrome
- Joint conditions
- Frozen shoulder, hip pain
- Post-surgery and fracture rehabilitation
- Postural dysfunction and muscle imbalance
Methods of treatment:
- Mobilisation and manipulation of soft tissues and joints
- Massage and myofascial release
- Muscle balance; exercise therapy to mobilise and strengthen weak or tight muscles
- Trigger point acupuncture for pain relief
- Laser, interferential and ultrasound electrotherapy
- Advice on return to exercise and the resumption of normal activities
- Ergonomic assessment and advice for work and home
Prevention:
To prevent a recurrence of injury, or further damage, changes in lifestyle and a review of sporting technique may be included.
For further information:
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice