Indications for treatment
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Spinal Problems: including
prolapsed discs, degeneration, lumbago, sciatica, stiff/painful
neck, pain referring to arms or legs.
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| Joint
Problems: injuries, arthritis, pain/swelling/stiffness
in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, hips
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Injuries:
to muscles, joints, ligaments, cartilage, tendons or
bones. Work related conditions such as Repetitive Strain Injury
(RSI).
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Work Related
Problems: eg. overuse injuries, postural problems,
back or shoulder problems.
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Fractures:
treatment to increase the healing rate and to gain full function
once the bones have healed.
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Rehabilitation After
Surgery: rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery, e.g.
hip and knee replacement or general physiotherapy after general
surgery. Regaining muscle strength, mobility, fitness and
balance.
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Headaches
and Facial Pains: tension headaches, migraine, trigeminal
neuralgia.
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Chest
Conditions: both medical and surgical, including hayfever,
asthma and sinusitis, pnemonia, cystic fibrosis, emphysema,
bronchitis and bronchiectasis.
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Paediatrics:
for childhood conditions including postural and walking problems.
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| Musculo-Skeletal
Problems: [see Society
of Orthopedic Medicine site] |
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Facial
and Other Palsies: e.g. Bell's
Palsy, dropped foot, muscle weakness. Neurostimulator
for home use available.
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Pain
Syndromes: eg. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, chronic
or recurrent pain, nerve damage pain, abdominal pain.
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| Sports Injuries and
Rehabilitation: Soft tissue and joint related sports injuries
from any sport. Treatments from the initial acute stage, through
to returning to fitness. |
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Circulatory
Problems: wounds, ulcers using laser therapy.
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| Treatments Available |
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Physiotherapy: a wide range of
modalities are available, including exercise therapy, manipulation,
mobilisation and electrotherapy.
Hands On:
- Passive movements to mobilise stiff or injured joints
- Manipulation of the spine and peripheral joints
- Massage to muscles and tendons
- Traction to spine, both manual and mechanical
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Electrotherapy:
- Ultrasound
- Combined ultrasound
and interferential
- Interferential
- Lazer
- T.N.S.
- Electro-acupuncture
- Passive mechanical
mobiliser
- Muscle stimulation
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Exercise:
- Individual regimes planned for each patient
- Postural correction
- Rehabilitation after injury and/or operation
- Correction of muscle inbalance
- Re-education of balance and co-ordination
Strapping:
- To protect and rest tissue where necessary
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Pain Management:
an individual approach to reduce pain and the impact it has
on your wellbeing, daily activities, and your social life. [see
pain management page]
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| Chinese
and Western Style Acupuncture: May be used on its own or
in conjunction with Physiotherapy. |
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Reflexology:
Gentle massage of reflex zones on the feet, to relieve tension
and encourage healing.
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Aromatherapy:
Massage with pure plant oils to promote health and wellbeing.
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