Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that aims to ameliorate pain and improve mobility, function and wellbeing by using personalised treatment approaches after thorough assessment.

• joints - stiffness, pain, movement restriction, osteoarthritis

• soft tissue - ligament sprains, tendinopathies, muscle strains

• back/neck pain and associated nerve or referred pain

• general aches

• sports injuries

• repetitive strain injuries

• cervicogenic headaches

• pre and post operative rehab - joint replacements, ligament repairs or reconstruction, meniscal repairs

• injury prevention- screening and treatment for any limitation in joint range/muscle length or imbalances in strength/control

Treatments are designed specifically for each patient based on their presentation, lifestyle, goals and nature and irritability of their pain or dysfunction.

Treatments include but are not limited to:

• manual techniques- massage, joint mobilisations, Muscle Energy Techniques, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

• traditional acupuncture and electroacupuncture

• acupuncture of trigger points

• electrotherapy- ultrasound, Interferential Therapy, LIPUS (available to rent)

• exercise prescription

• advice on posture, movement and lifestyle

For more information on electrotherapy an excellent point of reference is the website from Professor Tim Watson (Professor Emeritus, Physiotherapy School of Health & Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, UK) https://www.electrotherapy.org/