What happens when I come for a physiotherapy visit?

ASSESSMENT

On your first visit you will be fully assessed by a chartered physiotherapist. This will involve taking a brief history of the current problem and the relevant medical history. Then the injury will be examined as a part of the whole body. Based on all the findings a differential diagnosis will be made and a subsequent treatment plan will be discussed with you detailing the different treatment options and what you might expect in terms of recovery time and outcome, where possible.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Manual Therapy
• Joint Mobilisation - localised specific stretching of tight joints
• Joint Manipulation - high velocity thrust techniques which may produce a "click"
(performed by a qualified manipulative therapist)
• Massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle imbalance therapy

Electrotherapy
• Ultrasound – high frequency sound waves for treatment of pain and inflammation and to assist with the breakdown of scar tissue

Acupuncture
The use of sterile disposable needles on specific points which stimulates the brain to release natural pain relieving chemicals called endorphins - used to reduce pain, inflammation and muscle spasm. The practitioners use it in a range of conditions from sports injuries to chronic back pain.

Exercise Rehabilitation
• Specific exercise prescription tailored to your needs
• Correction of muscle imbalance
• Progressive exercise regime to facilitate a safe return to sport and activity
• Core stability retraining

Ergonomic advice
• Work station assessment
• Postural assessment

Education
• The nature of your condition
• Posture
• Ergonomic advice
• preventative measures

EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND TRAINING

Barbican Physiotherapy Clinic are now able to offer personalised exercise programs and training sessions.

Piere Cunsamy can design circuit, conditioning or specific target body classes to suit you. Working on a one to one basis or in small classes of up to four he can improve your technique, ensure you have more guidance, offer a more personalised session and help you to achieve great results in a fun and professional environment.

The sessions will take place in our new gym space at Barbican Physiotherapy and will cost as little as £20.00 per half hour.