Physiotherapy services provided by -Mr Ben Sims MSc, Mr Chris Watts BSc & Mr Kevin Gee BSc
The clinic is staffed by chartered physiotherapists who have a wealth of experience in assessing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and diseases, sports injuries and pre/ post op rehabilitation.
The clinic offers a wide range of physiotherapy treatment methods aimed to speed up recovery, reduce pain, restore function and help you return to your normal daily activities at work, leisure or sport.
What can a Physiotherapist treat?
- Back Pain/Sciatica
- Neck Pain/Whiplash
- Joint and Muscle Pain
- Arthritis
- Posture Problems
- Sports Injuries
- Woman's Health Problems
- Advice on injury prevention will be given to reduce the risk of further injury
What are common treatment methods?
- Manual Therapy
- Manipulation and mobilisation of joints to relieve stiffness and pain
- Soft tissue release techniques and traction to improve flexibility, posture and function
- Electrotherapy involving Ultrasound and Interferential treatments, which help reduce soft tissue swelling and pain and promote healing and recovery
- Acupuncture
How can acupuncture help?
A well established and extremely effective technique for muscle spasm and pain relief. This is helpful in a variety of conditions including headaches, neck and back pain, knee and shoulder pain, as well as arthritic conditions. Available practitioners are members of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and have certification by the British Blood Donor Service.
What is Core Stability Training?
These techniques and exercises are based on the activation of the deep abdominal and low back muscles to protect the spine, through exercise. The results are, improved posture and body shape, reduced back pain, neck pain and headaches, and enhanced sports performance. Your Physiotherapist can provide a home exercise program involving these elements and demonstrate correct techniques as part of the appointment.
What is Rehabilitation?
Physiotherapists are skilled in advice and education for a variety of muscular and joint problems. They will provide specific exercises to help reduce pain, improve strength and endurance, returning you to full function and sporting ability as quickly and effectively as possible.
Physiotherapy treatment can be covered by most major insurance companies.
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