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Our qualified physiotherapists specialise in musculoskeletal assessments, using clinical evaluations and diagnostic techniques to identify underlying issues.
They work to restore and maintain physical function and mobility, assisting you in recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, and improving your overall quality of life.
The benefits of physiotherapy are diverse, treating a wide range of conditions across all age groups and lifestyles, these are just some of the issues, techniques and exercises, we can help with.
One of the primary benefits of physiotherapy is its effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, that is problems that affect bones, joints, ligaments, tendons or muscles.
Whether it’s a sprained ankle, a strained muscle, or a herniated disc, physiotherapy techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and electrotherapy can help reduce pain, improve range of motion, and promote healing.
Physiotherapy is also prescribed as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation programme following surgeries such as joint replacements or ligament repairs, aiding faster recovery and better outcomes.
Conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic back pain can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Our physiotherapists employ various techniques, including pain- relieving treatments, therapeutic exercises, and ergonomic education, to alleviate pain, improve function, and enhance your overall well-being.
By addressing the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction, physiotherapy offers long- term relief and empowers you to actively manage your conditions.
In conjunction with our Rheumatology Consultant, we can diagnose and help manage a variety of joint conditions including Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis such as Rheumatoid, Psoriatic, Gout and Spondyloarthritis. We offer in-house scanning (MRI or Ultrasound), ultrasound guided injections.
Our Vestibular Rehabilitation service treats or a range of conditions that affect the inner ear and your sense of balance, dizziness and nausea.
Through tailored interventions and progressive exercises, physiotherapy helps individuals maximise their potential and regain confidence in their abilities.
Orthotics are more than just a heel pad or insole you can buy off the shelf. They’re customised shoe or heel inserts made for you and used to effectively treat foot,
leg, or back problems.
During your Orthotics consultation with one of our Lower Limb Specialist Physiotherapists you will a receive an in-depth biomechanical assessment of the feet with including arch and pressure measurements. This will ensure that the orthotic made for you will be specific to your needs.
To see if you may benefit from physiotherapy, make a diagnostic appointment with one of our Specialist Clinicians:
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