Initial appointments are usually longer than 30 minutes and include a detailed assessment and treatment. An individual recommended treatment action plan is developed in consultation with the client to promote the best outcome for the client's wellbeing and improvement. Subsequent appointments are generally shorter , about 20 - 30 minutes. My priority is helping people return to doing the things they love as quickly as possible - empowering people to help themselves. Treatment is targeted at relieving pain, improving function and movement and helping a client to achieve their optimal health and wellbeing. Physiotherapists treat people of all ages from babies to the elderly for a wide variety of conditions
including
• back pain
• neck pain
• sports injuries - muscle strains and sprains
• tennis elbow
• knee pain, hip and groin pain
• headaches
• muscle spasms and tightness
Babies can be seen for
• plagiocephaly ( flat side of the head due to sleeping on one side)
• torticollis ( tight neck muscles)
• checking their developmental milestones
• movement problems. Children are often seen for
• back and neck pain or problems
• postural issues
• muscle tightness or weakness
• difficulties with balance
• sports injuries
• joint pain
• programmes to improve co-ordination, flexibility and co-ordination. Adults are seen for many issues including
• back and neck pain
• back and neck and general muscle tightness and stiffness
• sports injuries
• rehabilitation after broken bones
• pre-habilitation BEFORE operations to learn how to do the exercises needed AFTER surgery and to strengthen muscles which can lead to better outcomes
• post -operative rehabilitation following surgery especially shoulder, hip and knee replacement
• rehabilitation for medical and neurological conditions such as after a stroke, a heart attack, Parkinson's disease
• conditions such as arthritis , fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue. A range of methods and modalities are used in treatment
◦ manipulation and mobilisation
◦ 'dry needling'(acupuncture)
◦ individual exercise programmes
◦ pilates
◦ massage including fascial , deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point, sports, effleurage, petrissage, wringing, rolling
◦ electrotherapy ( ultrasound, interferential, TENS)
◦ weights
◦ relaxation techniques
◦ muscle re-education
The 4 year qualification is enhanced by continuing education each year . Helen has attended and continues to attend many courses to keep abreast of the latest development in treatment techniques for a variety of conditions.
