Treatments

Mobilisation - gentle pain-free movement of a stiff joint to regain full range

Stretches - to lengthen short and tightened muscles

Mobilisation With Movement (MWM) - Client controlled movement to regain joint mobility

Bowen Therapy - gentle rolling sequential movements to assist healing of musculo-skeletal and visceral problems

Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) - Client controlled movement to regain joint mobility in the spine

Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) - Client controlled manipulation of joints, especially spine, sacrum, pelvis and ribs

Manipulation - high velocity, low amplitude thrust to mobilise stiff joints

Exercises - individual exercise programmes designed for maximum benefits

Electrotherapy

Ultrasound - for acute and subacute traumatic and inflammatory conditions, scar tissue and excessive fibrous tissue

Interferential - for pain relief, vasodilation, reducing inflammation and improved healing. Also used for re-education of movement and to increase strength and endurance

Laser - for tissue healing, fracture consolidation, prevention of post-traumatic nerve degeneration, pain relief, reduction of swelling, controlling muscle spasms, and remodelling of scar tissue

All treatment modalities will be thoroughly discussed and explained prior to commencement. The most frequently used techniques are:

Marie Archer MCSP,SRP,OCPPP,ACPSM

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