All our Physiotherapists are HCPC and CSP registered.
What We Treat
Back Pain
80% of the UK population suffers from spinal pain in their lifetime. This pain can originate from nerves, joints, ligaments or muscles. People often develop ongoing back pain and stiffness as a result of not getting the right treatment or advice. Our Physios will fully explain everything to you to help eliminate any worries or fears you have regarding moving & are highly skilled in providing hands-on treatments & rehabilitation.
We treat a range of conditions:
- Sciatica
- Disc related pain
- Pre and post-natal back pain or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
- Pinched nerves
- Facet joint pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Scoliosis
- Stenosis
- Muscular pain or tightness
- Post operative conditions
- Thoracic pain
Hip Pain
Hip discomfort can be reported as being felt at the front of the hip, in the groin, on the inside or outside of the upper leg. Sometimes it can even refer into the buttock. Using a thorough assessment, we will be able to differentially diagnose what may be causing your problem and advise on the best course of treatment needed.
Common hip problems we treat are:
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinopathies
- Muscle imbalances
- Bursitis
- Groin injuries
- Labral tears
- Total Hip replacements
Knee Pain
Knee pain can affect all of us at any age, whether it is an accident during a sporting event leading to ligament damage or a gradual worsening of knee pain over time due to degenerative changes.
We treat all types of knee pain including:
- Meniscus (cartilage) injuries
- Muscular strains or tears
- Ligament injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Patella femoral Dysfunction
- Tendinopathies
- Growth plate conditions such as Osgood Schlatter’s
- Total & Partial knee replacements
Ankle & Foot Pain
The foot and ankle is a complex systems of bones, ligaments & muscles providing a rigid structure for weight-bearing but also a flexible structure to conform to uneven terrain. It plays an integral role in balance and providing shock absorbency. While pain here can be coming from isolated structures it is important to always look further up the body and ensure the ankle isn’t being overloaded due to weaknesses or issues around the hip or back.
Common problems we see are:
- Achilles’s tendinopathies
- Ligament sprains
- Calf strains
- Osteochondral issues
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle and metatarsal fractures
- Biomechanical Dysfunction
Neck Pain
Neck pain is very common with many causes, some you may not have even thought about! Our necks hold the weight of a bowling ball (our heads) all day long so poor posture can lead to problems. Other things such as carrying a heavy bag on one shoulder, repetitive activities or gritting your teeth can also lead to pain. Sometimes structures in our necks such as the nerves or joints can become irritated & a specialist assessment is needed to diagnose the cause and set out a treatment plan.
We commonly treat:
- Osteoarthristis
- Facet joint pain
- Disc related pain
- Muscular pain or tightness
- Pinched nerves
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Post operative conditions
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint (made of the head of your humerus – upper arm bone and scapula or shoulder blade). It has many ligaments and muscles that help to give it a huge amount of mobility but also at the same time keeping it stable & strong.
Sometimes these joint surfaces or the surrounding soft tissues can become irritated and cause pain. Some of the causes which we can be helped with Physiotherapy may be:
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tendinopathy
- Muscular imbalance
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Bursitis
- Shoulder dislocation
Elbow & Wrist Pain
Wrist and elbow pain is a very common presentation within the adult population, with nearly a third of work-related injuries being due to pain in this area. This can be debilitating affecting your ability to work or enjoy your hobbies. Many people will rest and avoid activities for fear of further ‘damaging their arm’, when sometimes the correct exercises and rehab with guidance, will generate a much better outcome. Common conditions we see, and treat are:
- Carpal tunnel / Cubital tunnel
- De Quervain’s
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
- Lateral & medial epicondylitis (tennis & golfers’ elbow)
- Osteoarthritis
- Rehabilitation post fracture
Surgery Pre & Rehab
Sometimes prior to surgery it is important for you to build muscle strength or work on mobility to achieve the optimum outcome of your surgical procedure, we are here to guide and advise you on the most safe and effective exercises for this stage in your journey as well as rehab for your recovery post-surgery, we work closely with the consultants to ensure we are following any necessary protocols and communicate with the regularly to keep them updated on your progress.
Some examples of pre and post-surgical rehab we help with are:
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Total Hip Replacement (THR)
- Knee Ligament reconstructions – such as ACL / PCL
- Rotator cuff repairs
- Shoulder replacements
- Ankle ligament reconstructions
- Osteotomies
Treatments We Offer
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy involves a combination of ‘hands on’ treatments’ such as joint mobilisations to restore movement, as opposed to using a device or machine. Therapists use their hands to apply pressure on muscle tissue and joints in an attempt to facilitate tissue repair and decrease pain caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension, and joint restriction.