Physiotherapy can help in the treatment of
- Sports injuries
- Common sprains and strains
- Spinal conditions causing backache, sciatica and headaches
As well as treatment, preventative training advice and rehabilitative exercises are given to minimise risk of recurrent injury.
The development of a personalised treatment plan includes
- An initial assessment lasting approximately 30 minutes
- Detailed history of the current injury and any relevant past history
- Active movement and manual testing procedures leading to a diagnosis
- Full explanation of the diagnosis
- Recommendation and a course of treatment devised using specialised physiotherapy techniques
- Manual manipulation
- Soft tissue techniques
- Exercise and stretching
- Ultrasound
- Acupuncture
- Laser Therapy
- Gait Analysis (Treadmill)
'Hands-on' pressure to mobilise joints and soft tissue to aid in the healing and correction of movement problems.
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Massage and friction to promote healing of soft tissue such as muscle and ligaments.
Trigger point therapy and muscle energy techniques.
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Advice in line with the specific needs of the condition.
Modification during the course of treatment for improved strength and flexibility.
Rehabilitation may include muscle imbalance work, proprioceptive exercises, clinical Pilates style exercises and stability ball work.
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We offer thermal (with heat) and non-thermal methods.
Thermal treatment promotes:
- increased extensibility of ligaments and tendons
- decreased joint stiffness
- decreased pain and spasm
- increased blood flow to injured site
Non-thermal treatment promotes:
- stimulation of tissue regeneration
- soft tissue and bone repair
- increased blood flow and changes in cell metabolism
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One of the most ancient forms of medical treatment acupuncture may influence the nervous system to assist the body's natural healing and promote pain relief.
Acupuncture may be useful in the treatment of chronic headaches, arthritis, joint and muscle pain.
It has been shown to relieve pain in over 50% of conditions presenting for physiotherapy.
All physiotherapists using acupuncture at Roodlane are members of the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) and are able to issue an official certificate to patients who wish to donate blood through the National Blood Transfusion Service.
We offer Electro-acupuncture, where a small intensity current is sent into the body via the acupuncture needles can be used instead of traditional acupuncture. This is an effective way to directly influence muscles and nerves in a way that traditional acupuncture would take longer to achieve.
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Also known as LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) - involves the application of red and near infrared light waves to injuries to improve wound and soft tissue healing.
It is thought to work at a cellular level by increasing the activity within damaged cells encouraging the healing process.
This technique developed by NASA during their astronaut space programme is thought to be safe with little known side effects and can be useful for acute and chronic pain.
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A detailed gait assessment either running or walking by use of video techniques and specialised computer software.
An abnormal gait may reflect an underlying problem or may itself cause injury by putting unnecessary strain on joints or muscles.
This analysis will help the physiotherapist give advice on gait modification and devise a specialised strengthening and stretching programme to achieve this.
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To make an appointment call the Physiotherapy Administrator on 020 7377 4641 or Contact us.