Back & Neck Problems
have many causes. With thorough assessment the aim is to identify then address the varied musculoskeletal, postural, lifestyle and work related aspects of each individual complaint.
Sports Injuries
require assessment, treatment, and investigation of causative factors such as biomechanics and training patterns. The aim is not only to get you back to the sports field, but also prevent further injury and enhance your performance.
Headaches
and facial pain can be triggered by, or even result from neck or jaw dysfunction. I have extensive experience in assessing and treating these areas.
Manual Therapy
involves hands on treatment aimed at improving movement of joints, muscles and nerves. Techniques include; mobilisation, manipulation, muscle energy techniques, stretching and massage.
Exercise Programmes
are designed to address your specific postural, strength and flexibility problems. Core stability programmes target specific muscle groups that support the spine and are an ideal adjunct to gym, sport or work activities.
Occupational Health and Work Injuries
depend greatly upon a healthy musculoskeletal system. The worker, the work station and the environment can all be assessed to prepare injury prevention programmes. I am also experienced in the early assessment and treatment of work injuries to return you to work quicker.
Electrotherapy
Physiotherapists use electrotherapy to treat disorders relating to the muscles and/or bone. Some of the main electrotherapy methods are listed below:
Ultrasound - involves using high frequency sound waves to treat injuries to muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. It is thought that ultrasound stimulates blood circulation and cell activity, accelerating the healing process and providing pain relief.
Interferential - is a therapeutic treatment to aid in the relief of pain and the promotion of soft tissue healing. Ligament sprains, muscle strains and spasms often respond to this treatment, helping to reduce muscle wastage and increase blood circulation. Interferential reduces painful symptoms, decreases local swelling, promotes muscle tone, restores normal movements, release the body's natural pain killers and accelerates the healing process.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) - produces pain relief by blocking pain messages to the brain.