Graham Dawson is a physiotherapist who is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Health and Care Professionals Council, and the Acupuncture Association of Charted Physiotherapists. He has significant experience in occupational health and the care of musculoskeletal conditions in both industry and the private sector. Through working in these areas, he has developed a reputation for producing positive outcomes for patients that are both effective,efficient and cost effective for the customer. Whilst having extensive experience in occupational health, he also has special interest the early in intervention of spinal injuries, and returning patients to full function as soon as possible who suffer from upper limb problems. To enhance his knowledge and effectiveness on this area he has attended many courses from leaders in the field. Since 2006, Graham has been a part of Barrow Raiders Rugby League medical team. He has provided match day cover, on the field medical management, and has extensive experience in the management of the acutely injured athlete and rehabilitation of the athlete to allow return to play. He ensures that his practice is based upon current research and ensures that this is up to date by regularly attending courses and reading recently published literature. In 2020, Graham undertook the internationally renowned SMUG mentorship in Diagnostic Ultrasound scanning, which allows him to scan and diagnose multiple soft tissue injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. This greater level of diagnostic skill has greatly enhanced his patient's outcomes, as they get treatment in the knowledge that they have a pin point diagnosis of their problem. Physiotherapists are trained in human anatomy and dysfunction, making us qualified to assess and diagnose your injury. We can then advise you on treatments or further investigations that may be required. Prevention of injury is also a very important part of physiotherapy, therefore we teach our patients how to avoid recurring problems. Treatments used by Graham to treat his patients include:
Manual therapy (including joint mobilisations and manipulation)
Soft tissue techniques
Acupuncture
Exercise therapy
Postural and lifestyle advice
Taping and strapping techniques
Graham will discuss treatment techniques with you during your appointments and agree a plan that will be most effective for each individual patient. Graham has experience in treating a wide variety of conditions in people from all walks of life. Common causes for treatment include:
Neck and back pain
Joint pain and arthritis
Sports injuries
Repetitive strain injuries
Work related injuries
Post surgery rehabilitation
Post fracture rehabilitation
For appointments, please call 07849617337, send direct message through this page or email gdphysio@outlook.com
