Treatment

Full assessment

At the initial session a full history, past and present, is taken.

It would be useful to bring:-

• A list of past illnesses, injuries and accidents (Please inform us if you have a heart pacemaker when making your appointment)

• A list of drugs you are taking

• Any X-rays, MRIs or scans you have which are relevant

•  This is followed by a physical examination which will lead to a clinical diagnosis.

 A treatment plan is then decided and generally there is time for some treatment.

 A brief re-assessment is made at each subsequent treatment session.

Treatment modalities

Manual therapy

All our therapists are great believers in hands-on treatments where appropriate

• massage, specific soft tissue stretches, myo-fascial release

• mobilisations and manipulation of joints

• strapping and taping

• orthotics and supports

• reflextherapy

Electrotherapies

• ultrasound

• interferential therapy

• laser

• pulsed shortwave

• TENS (also for loan)

•  muscle stimulation

Exercise therapies

• specific exercises are prescribed, taught and supervised

• mobilising, stretching and strengthening

• Pilates and core stability

• PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)

• Postural correction

Acupuncture for pain

Reflex therapy

Advice

• on managing and preventing recurrence of the problem

 Referral

• to other health professionals where appropriate

Goods for sale

on recommendation of physiotherapist

• TENS

• Exercise bands

• Wrist splints

• Tennis elbow supports

• Wheat-bags

• Wobble cushions

 Other items can be ordered as required

Treatments at a glance

• Manual therapy
• Electrotherapies
• Exercise therapies
• Reflextherapy
• Acupuncture
• Advice
• Referral
• Goods for sale