Treatments
At PEAK Physiotherapy we use up-to-date and evidence based treatments
so that you will receive the most appropriate and effective treatment
for your condition. Your treatment may include:
Manual
Therapy
Manual therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of physiotherapeutic
treatment techniques. Mobilisations are applied to joints
to reduce stiffness and relieve pain, manipulations may also
be applied to joints to restore normal movement, soft tissue
manipulation and massage are effective at reducing scar tissue,
stretching tight structures, relieving spasm and aiding the
healing process.
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Exercise Therapy
Personalised exercise programs are devised with you to complete
at home or in our gym facilities. You will be provided with exercises
specific for your condition that address weak muscles, stiff joints,
muscle imbalances and poor posture as appropriate.
Acupuncture
Primarily used for pain relief western acupuncture involves dry
needling of tight and dysfunctional tissues. Trigger point release
and intra-muscular stimulation will decrease pain, release tight
tissues and promote healing. This technique can be used very effectively
alone or in conjunction with other physiotherapy techniques.
Pilates
Clinical Pilates used by physiotherapists is a modification
of the traditional Pilates exercises developed by Joseph Pilates
over 70 years ago. The emphasis is control of the deep stabilising
muscles of the trunk which support the spine. By improving
these muscles improved core stability can reduce postural
pain and enhance efficiency of movement.
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Electrotherapy
A variety of modalities including ultrasound, interferential
and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machines
are available. As an adjunct to other treatment techniques
these modalities can help to relieve pain and accelerate the
healing process.
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Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is therapeutic exercise in the pool environment. It
is a comfortable way to reduce joint stiffness and improve muscle
activity. This is a very gentle way to rehabilitate the body and
as such is appropriate for very painful conditions. It is also an
excellent medium for the injured athlete to rehabilitate from injury
and maintain fitness whilst injured.
Sports Rehabilitation
Early and correct treatment of sports injuries is vital for the
most effective recovery. Sports injuries are treated to ensure optimal
recovery and return to sport as soon as possible. The sports person
will be provided with a sport specific rehabilitation programme and
given advice to prevent re-injury.
Ergonomic and postural advice
Ergonomic advice is invaluable at work and home to help prevent
pain caused by repetitive movements, poor seating, desk position
and computer alignment. You will also be advised on maintaining
a good posture and shown how to do this to prevent aches and pains
caused by poor posture.
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