Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms reported by adults. They are symptoms that can result from a peripheral vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of the balance organs of the inner ear) or central vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of one or more parts of the central nervous system that help process balance and spatial information). People with[…]

A condition causing pain around the outside of the elbow. It often develops as a result of a strain or overuse of the muscles and tendon in the forearm. Treated with deep massage, manipulation, electro therapy and exercises

There is increasing evidence that physiotherapy is helpful in reducing pain & increasing jaw function in patients with TMDs. Physiotherapy is a conservative, reversible treatment. It does not invade the tissues of the face, jaw or joint, or involve surgery. It does not cause permanent change in the structure or position of the jaw or[…]

Common conditions that cause pain around the shoulder include rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tear or impingement. All results in irritation and inflammation of the tendons causing pain and restricted range of movement can occur following a specific injury or as a result of degenerative changes in the joint. Treatment involves techniques to reduce inflammation,[…]

A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an “injury to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, or sustained or awkward positions Specifically, repetitive strain injury is known as an occupational overuse syndrome that affects nerves tendons and muscles. A list of common repetitive strain injury[…]

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) is common in pregnancy; it includes pain anywhere from the lumbar spine/abdomen down to the thigh, either at the front or back. The pain may range from a mild ache to severe pain which limits your daily activities. This may start at any time during pregnancy,[…]

After 6-8 weeks broken bones may have healed, however the joints nearby are often stiff, the muscles tight or weak and there may be swelling. This makes it difficult to use the affected limb normally and may cause pain. Attending physiotherapy aims to pinpoint the problem and increase mobility as well as reduce long term[…]

A wide range of Neurological conditions can be treated by our specialist Neurophysiotherapists, including: Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Motor Neurone Disease, Elderly Mobility Difficulties, Vestibular Dysfunction (Dizziness) Our team will assess your condition & requirements & will offer individual treatment programmes and advice tailored to your needs.

Pain in the neck can be due to injury, a mechanical or muscular problem, a trapped nerve caused by a bulge in one of the discs between the vertebrae, or from arthritis of the neck. It can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. If the pain has lasted more than three months, it’s[…]

Frozen shoulder is a condition that leads to pain and stiffness of the shoulder. It’s also known as adhesive capsulitis or shoulder contracture. The symptoms tend to gradually get worse over a number of months or years. You’ll typically experience shoulder pain for the first two to nine months, which can be severe, followed by[…]

Physiotherapy can sometimes start immediately after the fracture has been immobilised. Physiotherapy during fracture healing will concentrate on promoting healing, encouraging weight bearing (if appropriate), maintaining strength of weakened muscles, maintaining range of movement of the affected and surrounding joints & reducing pain & swelling After your fracture has healed and / or your cast[…]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term poor airflow. The main symptoms include shortness of breath and cough with sputum production. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for different types of COPD[ Physiotherapy treatment aims to remove excess bronchial secretion and reduce the airflow obstruction, establish the coordinated[…]

Chronic pain is long-term pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks. The physical effects of chronic pain include tense muscles, limited mobility, lack of energy, and changes in appetite. Emotional effects include depression, anger, anxiety and fear of re-injury. This fear may hamper a person’s ability to return to normal work or leisure activities. Common sources of chronic[…]

Back pain is a musculo-skeletal disorder which affects millions of people every year & is the biggest cause of people being off sick from work. Back pain has a wide variety of causes including muscle spasm, ligament strains, prolapsed intervertebral discs, joint arthritis, fractures and infection. Some back pain is classed as ‘mechanical pain’ as[…]