What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to their full potential. It can help repair damage by speeding up the healing process and reducing pain and stiffness.
What to expect on your first appointment
First you will have a full assessment of your condition. This will involve taking a history of your current problem, taking into account any pre existing medical conditions or previous injuries. This will be followed by a physical examination which will look at how effectively your joints, muscle and nerves are working. Once a diagnosis has been reached and discussed with you, a combination of treatments may be used to aid your recovery.
Treatment options include:
-Mobilisation of your joints to help reduce stiffness and pain
-Soft tissue massage, trigger point release and stretches for muscle pain
-Exercise programmes to improve strength and mobility
-Acupuncture for pain relief
-Electrotherapy to help speed up the healing process
-Advice and education about your condition and how to prevent further episodes of pain
A clear explanation of each treatment will be given at the start of each session and any exercises will be given in writing for you to take home
Areas of specialty:
Pregnancy and post pregnancy care:
-Pelvic and low back pain
-Neck and shoulder pain from feeding/carrying babies
-Pelvic floor and core stability exercises
-Advice on safe exercise during pregnancy
-Postural advice to help your body adapt to its changing shape
-Gentle holistic massage to help relieve pregnancy cramps and aching muscles.
Joint pain:
-Low back pain
-Neck pain and shoulder pain (including whiplash)
-Sciatica
-Hip, knee and ankle problems
Rehabilitation:
-Specific exercise programmes following joint replacements e.g. knee, hip and shoulder
-Post operative rehab exercises for knee surgery (meniscal and ligament repairs), shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair, sub acromial decompression), and spinal surgery (discectomy, epidurals)
Posture and Ergonomics:
-Workplace ergonomic assessments (corporate discounts available)
-Postural alignment exercises to ensure core muscles are working effectively during day to day activities.
Teddington Physio and Pilates
