We are specialists in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.
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Neck problems |
(stiffness, pain, nerve irritation, degenerative/wear and tear), whiplash, torticollis |
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Shoulder problems |
Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff problems, impingement, acromioclavicular joint problems |
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Elbow/wrist problems |
Tennis elbow, golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, repetetive strain injuries |
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Low Back Pain |
Sciatica, prolapsed intervertebral disc ('slipped disc'), sacro-iliac joint problems (pelvic dysfunction), facet joint problems, spondylolithesis |
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Hip problems |
Piriformis syndrome, trochanteric bursitis, iliotibial band problems |
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Knee problems |
Anterior knee pain, chondromalacia patellae, ligament strains, ACL reconstruction rehab, muscle imbalance |
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Ankle/foot problem |
Shin splints, sprained ankle, achilles tendonopathy, plantarfasciitis |
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Joint disorders |
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis |
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Sports Injuries/Muscle, tendon, ligament disorders |
Strains, sprains, muscle imbalance, muscle weakness, muscle tightness |
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Post Surgery |
Joint replacements, rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, laminectomy |
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Rehabilitation post fractures |
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Postural Re-education, gait re-education, core stability re-education |
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Elderly rehabilitation |
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Treatments include:
Manual therapy: joint mobilisations, trigger point and soft tissue massage, myofascial release
Acupuncture for pain relief
Electrotherapy including ultrasound, TENS machines ( available on loan)
Taping / strapping
Corrective exercise: mobility and balance exercises
Core stability strengthening / Pilates
Muscle imbalance (muscle strengthening and stretches)