Mobilisations
This is a gentle technique done on joints (the ligaments/capsule)
to relieve pain and increase movement. It is a step down
form manipulations. We do manipulations for the pelvis region
and the low part of the spine (Lumbar spine). Back to
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Dry
Needling
Pain from muscle can be very severe at times and is under
estimated the amount of cases that are as a result of myofascial
trigger points within the muscle i.e. “knots in the
muscle”.
The physiotherapist is trained to feel these under the skin
and using an acupuncture needle they are resolved with great
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Myofascial
Release
/Soft Tissue Massage
Fascia is a tissue that surrounds all of our muscles and
it can get very tight and painful. The tightness can cause
limitation of movement and the physio. can see this when
she assess’ the patient. Based on the assessment a
technique called myofascial release is used to the untrained
eye it can look and feel like a massage. Back to Top Therapeutic
Massage
This would include core strengthening, pilates etc. They
are exercises specifically designed for what the patient’s
needs require at the time and the programme is progressed
accordingly.
The patient is taught these in a one on one enviroment,
sometimes it is after an injury or surgery other times it
may be if a person wants to get back into training and needs
a programme set up we can do that for them too. Back to Top
Orthotics
Prescription
This would include core strengthening, pilates etc. They
are exercises specifically designed for what the patient’s
needs require at the time and the programme is progressed
accordingly.
The patient is taught these in a one on one enviroment,
sometimes it is after an injury or surgery other times it
may be if a person wants to get back into training and needs
a programme set up we can do that for them too. Back to Top
Electrotherapy
We have TNS machines, ultrasound, interferential, laser.
All used as and when needed to reduce symptoms. We sell
TNS machines and give a full demonstration on how to use
them including pictures of where to place the electrodes
and the different settings to get the most out of your machine.
We have had super success form them and it has helped patients
to control their pain independently at home thus meaning
they require less physiotherapy visits except for cases
of extreme “flare ups” thereby helping to keep
medical costs down for clients. Back to Top
