Joint Mobilisation & Manipulation

Specific passive movements of the joint and its capsule in order to soften the structures and to promote increased range of movement.

Massage

To enable the physiotherapist to palpate the underlying tissue for muscle spasm, scar tissue, contractures etc and for those conditions to be softened and the elasticity and flexibility to be regained as well as the relief of pain.

Sport Injuries

Whether it is a recent or a chronic injury the experienced physiotherapist will conduct a methodical and thorough assessment process in order to diagnose and subsequently treat the problem.

Exercise Programmes

Exercise programmes are a major tool of the physiotherapist's trade.

Electrotherapy

In addition to the 'hands on' treatments, certain electrotherapy machines may be used to promote tissue repair and give pain relief.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture and other pain relief may be used such as TNS.

Pilates

Aims to improve flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles leading to a flatter stomach and trimmer waist, better posture with less incidence of back pain and greater joint mobility.

Women's Health

If you think you have bladder or bowel problems or a prolapse ask yourself the following questions:

• Frequently visiting the toilet?
• Suddenly find you have to rush to the toilet?
• Woken at night to go to the toilet?
• Suffer any leakage before you get to the toilet?
• Suffer from leaking urine on coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising?
• Suffer with constipation or difficulty emptying your bowels?
• Have any urgency with your bowels?
• Have you been told you have a prolapse?
• Suspect you have a prolapse, do you get a heavy, achy sensation down below?

If you answer yes to any of the above questions then physiotherapy can help you.

Neurological

Our in-house physiotherapist Sue Wells has fourteen years neurological experience, is Bobath trained with a joint Masters in Neurological/Musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.

Home Visits

Friarswood Physiotherapy Clinic will treat patients in their own homes/nursing homes when circumstances such as reduced mobility, transport problems or post hospital periods that make attending the clinic impossible.