Manual Therapy

Skilled application of specialised techniques to reduce pain, restore proper movement and prevent further problems. Manual Therapy involves hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisations, soft tissue massage and mobilisation, and trigger point therapy.

Manual Therapy can include manipulation which is a controlled quick movement of a joint, often producing a clicking sound which must be performed by a physiotherapist with specialist training.

Muscle, joint and spinal injuries or problems resulting from accidents, overuse or aging.

• Alleviation of pain
• Maximising recovery
• Return to optimal   function
• Minimising downtime
• Management of chronic   conditions such as   arthritis
• Restoration of optimal   movement

Muscle Balance

A complete WOF for the body – Identifying under or overactive muscles & patterns of movement with exercises to redress imbalances and faulty movement patterns.

Highly motivated clients wanting to prevent or treat movement problems. Valuable for anyone performing repetitive activities in sport, work or play. Useful for children experiencing tendon and joint pains from growth related causes.

• Understanding causes of recurrent injury and overload
• Improved muscle endurance through greater stability
• Improved function for life
• Also useful in treating chronic back pain

Postural Correction

Assessment of your posture and muscle imbalances, with recommendations for taking control of and improving your total structural health. Postural correction is the first step to breaking poor postural habits and reducing stress and strain on your body.

Clients motivated towards achieving an ideal posture.People whose jobs require the following activities would also benefit from having a Postural Assessment:

• Highly physical work   (carrying, lifting, walking)
• Prolonged sitting   (computer work)
• Prolonged standing  (retail, presenting,  lecturing)

• An understanding of   realistic postural goals   and how to achieve them
• Prevention of the   anatomical changes that  can develop if poor   posture is left   uncorrected
• Better athletic   performance
• Dowager’s hump   prevention
• Hunched posture   prevention
• Neck, shoulder and back  pain reduction
• Headache reduction

Accupunture

Identification & treatment of acupuncture points relevant to musculoskeletal issues, to reduce pain and improve movement. Works on affecting pain pathways by releasing neurotransmitters to aid pain relief.

Clients experiencing musculoskeletal injuries or dysfunctions, brought on by gradual onset, accident or injury.

• Effective drug free pain    relief
• Reduction of muscle    spasm & tension
• Improves circulation to    injured area to assist    healing

Pilates

A system of exercising promoting balance , strength and flexibility following the method of Joseph Pilates. Can be learnt individually or in group sessions and practised at home as well.

Clients of all ages & abilities. Pilates can be either preventative or rehabilitative.

• Stabilisation of your  spine and trunk
• Improved flexibility of   joints and muscles
• Improved conscious   control of your   movements which heal   and prevent injury

Breathing

Tuition to restore normal breathing patterns – good breathing means moving air in and out of the chest with minimum effort, using the diaphragm to its best advantage.

Clients experiencing symptoms of hyperventilation, dizziness, excessive yawning & sighing, exhaustion, chest tightness or pain, palpitations, irregular breathing.

• Alleviation of symptoms
• Increased energy &  focus
• Reduction in muscle   tension

Exercise Prescription

Programme of exercises, either supervised or carried out at home, which ensure a clients complete rehabilitation. Includes falls prevention, return to gym, functional reactivation & pre & post surgical treatment. (Gym charges may apply)

Clients that want to start or restart exercise but either don’t know how or don’t feel safe, going it alone.

• Strengthening to   increase bone density
• Optimising physical  condition
• Minimising injury
• Maximising effectiveness

Massage Therapy

A system of stroking, pressing and kneading soft tissue.

Anyone

• Massage may be helpful  in reducing tension and  pain, improving blood   flow, and encouraging   relaxation

Traditional Chinese Medicine

TCM uses practices such as herbs, meditation, massage and acupuncture and seeks to aid healing by restoring the yin-yang balance and the flow of qi along pathways known as meridians.

Clients experiencing a variety of medical problems, including menstrual problems, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, insomnia, fatigue, stress, anxiety or musculoskeletal injuries.

• Alleviation of pain
• Restoring body to   “normal” eg. Sleep   patterns, blood pressure
• Minimisation of injury
• Works on body system   as a whole