Acupuncture within physiotherapy is implemented in accordance with clinical and research evidence. Western medical acupuncture was later derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM] which is an ancient system of medicine which dates as far back as 1000BC. TCM founded the concept of treating specific points along the body where unseen energy pathways could be stimulated with a needle to effect energy (qi) within the body in order to support the body back to optimal health.  Acupuncture is one of the many skills used within physiotherapy as an integrated approach to the management of pain and to enhance rehabilitation.

During a sports massage the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons and ligaments) is manipulated using hands-on techniques in order to improve its efficiency. Sports massage is proven to release and reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid during high intensity activity and can help to relax the body. All of this helps promote recovery and reduces the chance of muscle injury. Those who are prone to overuse injuries often benefit from sports massage in between training sessions, as the muscles are allowed to relax and recover fully before the next session. In addition to the physical benefits, sports massage can help an athlete to mentally prepare for their activity or competition. Who Can Benefit From Sports Massage? Anyone and everyone! Whether you are a seasoned competitor looking to improve your performance and achieve PB, new to sports and want to relax your aching muscles, are returning from an injury and keen to get going again or simply want to prevent injury following gentle jogs, a sports massage could benefit you.

The most common form of dizziness and balance disorder is BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), a disorder of the inner ear resulting in episodes of intense dizziness on certain head movements. Vestibular rehabilitation encourages the central nervous system to compensate for problems in the inner ear. Following thorough examination, specialist physiotherapists develop personalised exercise-based management plans including home exercise programmes. A management plan may include: - Eye and head movement exercises - Exercises to improve standing balance and walking - Specific techniques to reposition fragments in the inner ear which cause dizziness in BPPV - Education and advice on activities of daily living to improve confidence & function - Advice on falls reduction/prevention.

Musculoskeletal physiotherapists are highly qualified to assess and treat a wide range of injuries in all areas of the body. Physiotherapists use their skills to carefully assess each part of the musculoskeletal system, before making a diagnosis. Treatment will then be carefully planned and joint descision making is always at the heart of this. A physiotherapist might use a wide variety of hands on skills to treat the problem alongside a comprehensive exercise programe to rehabilitate the problem area.

Back pain or neck pain affects most of us at some point during our life. Whether it's a result of an injury or due to your job, a longstanding problem or something new, managing your pain effectively is essential. Physiotherapists are experts in understanding the way the spine works and what can go wrong. Years of training means we are able to comprehensively assess your spine and the surrounding tissues, diagnosis the problem and treat and advice you so you are able to best manage your pain and get back to what you love.

An arthritic joint does not automatically mean you need surgery! Physiotherapy plays a key role in teaching you how to manage your pain, make small changes that can reduce flare up, help you manage and maintain the joint with strengthening and range of movement exercises, as well as helping you understand what is happening to your joint.

Having an operation is a big deal and can sometimes be life changing. Physiotherapy can help you safely rehab at the right pace, set realistic goals and help you get back to what you want to be doing.

Want to return to exercise or sport. Not sure where to start safely? Worried about aches and pains, long term conditions, and the possibility of injuries. Physio can help you get on the right track by starting with setting managable goals, exercise programs tailored to you and any health conditions you have. Physiotherapist use a hollistic approach and treat you as a whole person, so they are ideally placed to guide you with a return to exercise, no matter how big or small.

Shoulder pain can be incredibly debilitating. Our shoulders have a huge range of movement and work extremely hard, so when things go wrong it can severly impact your quailty of life. A through assessment is needed to determine the reason behind your pain, once this has been carried out we can plan an appropriate rehab plan to get you back to normal life.

Taping can be a really useful technique to either support a joint or muscle during recovery, act as an aid to help you remember good posture and help with swelling and fluid drainage.

Tension, poor neck movement and neck pain can lead to cervicogenic headaches, which can severely impacy on your quaility of life. A physio assessment will look to determine the cause of your headaches and help you to treat and manage them effectively.

A diagnosis of a long term health condition can feel overwhelming. Knowing how to manage your pain effectively and the importance of an appropriate exercise programe is vital. I can help to support you with this and advice you on pacing, managing flare ups, as well as using hands on techniques to reduce your pain levels.