Musculosketal and Sport Physiotherapy: Expert Care for Injuries and Pain

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is a specialised field dedicated to treating injuries and conditions affecting muscles, joints, and soft tissues.
Our experienced physiotherapist combines a deep understanding of human anatomy with extensive knowledge of human movement. This allows us to identify the precise issues contributing to pain and dysfunction, enabling us to establish tailored goals aimed at optimising functional movements and facilitating a return to normal daily activities.

We provide comprehensive treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Back, neck, and shoulder pain.
• Hip, knee, and ankle injuries.
• Postural problems.
• Pain management.
• Post-surgical rehabilitation for the spine, shoulder, abdominal-pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.
• Hip and knee replacement rehabilitation.
• Sports injuries.

Our physiotherapy treatments encompass:

• Thorough assessment of your condition, followed by the development of customised programs designed to correct body alignment, enhance muscle coordination, and improve posture.
• Manual therapy, soft tissue massage, and muscle energetic techniques.
• Clinical pilates and therapeutic exercises.
• Muscle strengthening, flexibility enhancement, and joint mobility exercises.
• Effective pain management strategies.

At our clinic, we’re dedicated to helping you recover from musculoskeletal issues and sports injuries. Our tailored approach ensures that you receive the personalised care needed to regain your optimal physical well-being. Contact us today to begin your journey toward improved health and functionality.

Pregnancy Physiotherapy: Relieving Pain and Enhancing Mobility

Pain in the neck, middle back, lower back, and pelvic regions is a common experience during pregnancy. It’s crucial to understand that physical therapy can play a significant role in reducing pain and improving mobility during this special time.

Maintaining proper posture, enhancing pelvic mobility, and strengthening the pelvic floor and its surrounding structures can alleviate discomfort and pain throughout pregnancy, aid in a smoother delivery, and expedite postpartum recovery.

You may be wondering how we achieve this. Our treatments encompass:

• Manual Therapy:Hands-on techniques tailored to your specific needs.
• Soft Tissue Massage:Targeted massage to relieve tension and discomfort.
• Pelvic Mobility and Muscle Strengthening:Focus on enhancing pelvic mobility and strengthening muscles, particularly the pelvic floor.
• Posture Re-education:Guidance on maintaining proper posture and increasing perineal and breathing awareness.
• Perineal Massage:Techniques to prevent injuries during labor.
• Toning and Relaxation:Exercises to promote body and perineal muscle toning and relaxation.
• Advice and Exercises:Comprehensive guidance to enhance well-being during labor and in the postpartum period.

Our pregnancy physiotherapy is designed to empower you to navigate pregnancy with less pain, greater comfort, and improved overall well-being. Contact us to discover how our specialized care can support you throughout your pregnancy journey.

A Comprehensive Postnatal Check-Up: Prioritising Your Well-Being (The Mummy MOT)

During pregnancy and childbirth, the muscles, fascia, and ligaments in the lower part of your pelvis, responsible for supporting pelvic organs like the bladder, uterus, and rectum, undergo significant stress and strain to accommodate the baby’s arrival.

Therefore, after giving birth, there are two essential appointments on your schedule that should not be missed:

First, a review with your gynaecologist, and second, an assessment by a physiotherapist specialising in obstetrics and urogynaecology. This assessment encompasses:

• Full Posture Screen:Our physiotherapist carefully evaluates the alignment of your pelvis with respect to your spine, as proper alignment forms the foundation for effective abdominal-pelvic recovery.
• Abdominal Muscle Examination and Diaphragm Assessment:We ensure there’s no diastasis (separation) of the rectus muscles or restrictions in the diaphragm, a crucial breathing muscle.
• Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment:We assess the condition of your pelvic floor muscles and any scars, addressing adhesions or imbalances that may affect their functionality. Our physiotherapist also evaluates pelvic floor tone and provides you with a personalised exercise guide to support your recovery.
• Prolapse Screening:We check for any signs of visceral prolapse.

In some cases, additional sessions may be necessary to address specific issues, such as:

• Poor posture contributing to intra-abdominal pressure and pelvic floor dysfunctions
• Pelvic misalignment.
• Muscle strains.
• Painful scars.
• Rehabilitation following a caesarean section.
• Diastasis rectus.
• Urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunctions.
• Bowel incontinence.
• Sexual dysfunctions.
• Potential back discomfort resulting from breastfeeding postures.

Our comprehensive postnatal check-up, known as The Mummy MOT, prioritises your well-being by addressing these issues and tailoring a plan to support your postpartum recovery journey. Don’t hesitate to schedule your assessment for a healthier, more comfortable postnatal experience.