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 and manipulations may also
be applied to joints to restore normal movement.
Soft tissue
massage and manipulation is effective at reducing scar tissue,
stretching tight structures, relieving spasm and aiding the
healing process.
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Exercise Therapy
Personalised exercise programmes are devised with you to complete
at home or in our gym facilities. You will be provided with specific exercises
for your condition that address weak muscles, stiff joints,
muscle imbalance and poor posture, as appropriate.
Acupuncture
Western acupuncture involves the dry-needling of symptomatic areas, primarily
for pain relief. Trigger point release and intra-muscular stimulation can decrease
pain, release tight soft 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. Improved core stability can reduce postural
pain and enhance efficiency of movement.
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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. Further information.
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