Only after a thorough assessment and discussion with the patient will I formulate a specific treatment plan. The techniques include hands on manual therapy and exercises. A simple personalized home exercise programme is also given to help maintain and improve the results achieved in the clinic.
Sports Physiotherapy - This is a specialized branch of Physiotherapy which deals with injuries and issues related to athletes of all ages, involved with sports at all levels
Joint mobilization is a passive hands-on movement technique applied to stiff spinal or peripheral joints to restore full range of motion to the joint. It also has the effect of altering the neuromuscular (nerve) firing within muscles to cause a reflex relaxation of the surrounding tight musculature. Simply, it helps to restore normal pain free motion.
Home care exercise programmes are an integral part of treatment, an individualized home exercise programme is applied to reinforce the benefits made during treatment and to progress recovery. A rehabilitation programme is constructed and designed for your specific problems to do at home to facilitate recovery.
Sports Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage - is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues in the body i.e. muscles, ligaments and tendons. This method of treatment helps to prevent injuries and alleviate stress. It strengthens and mobilizes weak areas, reducing pain and normalizing tension. This will be beneficial to anyone suffering from physical, occupational, emotional and postural stress. Sports massage therapy can be used to:
· Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
· Prepare muscles for exercise
· Assist in mental preparation for sporting activities
· Assist in removal of waste products e.g. toxins and lactic acids
· Encourage a natural form of healing
· Remodel scar tissue when required
· Speed up recovery after exercise