Musculoskeletal Service
We are experts in optimising musculoskeletal health
Our Musculoskeletal Service is lead by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist who
holds an MACP qualification. The title MACP indicates that extensive postgraduate
study has been undertaken further to the standard undergraduate physiotherapy training.
The title MACP is a recognised standard of excellence in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy.
We diagnose problems in the nerves, joints and soft tissues of the body such as:
Headaches / neck pain / back pain / muscle pain / joint pain
or stiffness / ligament injury / tendon injury / whiplash injuries / sports injuries
/ occupational health injuries / RSI - Repetitive Strain Injuries
We aim to find the underlying cause of a problem to help prevent recurrence. We
also offer preventative healthcare by giving advice on manual handling, posture
awareness, occupational and workplace assessments.
Treatments may include:
Soft tissue and joint mobilisation/joint manipulation/soft
tissue massage/stretches/electrotherapy/tailored exercise programme/clinical Pilates/core
stability training/education and advice
We favour a 'hands on' approach to treatment but aim to give you the skills needed
to manage your condition and prevent recurrence. Exercise training and advice is
a core part of our service and we often use Clinical Pilates to retrain core stability
muscles and teach you exercises to continue with at home. We also use biofeedback
machines that are used while you exercise to help you learn to work the correct
muscle groups to achieve optimal performance.
Onward referrals for MRI / X-ray / Diagnostic Ultrasound:
As clinical specialists in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy we are able to offer
a direct referral for MRI / X-ray / diagnostic ultrasound if indicated. The majority
of the time we can undertake diagnosis through an in depth assessment and clinical
reasoning process. On the rare occasions that such diagnostic imaging is indicated
we can arrange a direct and fast referral at a preferential rate to a radiologist
at a local private hospital.
With our clients permission we will send detailed reports to their GP, Consultant
or other healthcare professional involved in their rehabilitation.
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