Treatments
We do whatever we can to get you feeling fantastic, faster. Our Physiotherapists attend and deliver post-graduate training regularly, ensuring that we can offer all the treatments possible to get better quicker.
Mobilisation of the spine and joints
- Treatment techniques to restore and regain full movements
- For the vertebrae of the spine (neck, upper back or lower back)
- Restores full movement in the individual joints
- Shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, elbow or hand
- Used to combat stiffness in the joints that forms due to Arthritis
- A very comfortable technique
Neural mobilisation techniques
- An advanced technique to treat “trapped” or “pinched” nerves (in neck or low back)
- Part of our treatment for disc problems of the spine (bulging, herniated, slipped discs)
- Important treatment for RSI (repetitive strain) type problems
- Improves the gliding and sliding of the nerves
- Essential component of treatment for chronic back pain
Acupuncture / Dry Needling
- Safe and comfortable treatment using sterile, disposable needles only
- Outstanding results for back pain- recommended as a treatment by NICE
- Excellent for treatment of headaches and neck pain
- Good treatment option for helping Arthritis
Myofascial Trigger Point Release
- A unique way of releasing Trigger Points
- Trigger Points are those “knots” and tight “nodules” in your muscles
- Trigger Points cause pain and limit flexibility and movement
- Myofascial Trigger Point Release is the particular technique BOOST PHYSIO uses to break down these “knots”
- This treatment technique is very effective, but can be very painful and is not for the feint-hearted
Exercise Prescription
- We are experts in prescribing exercises to aid recovery
- We design rehabilitation programmes for sports injuries
- We use the best and latest software to create your personalised printed, online and video exercise programme
- Muscle injuries and strains like those to the: hamstrings, quadriceps, thigh, groin, rotator cuff
- Post-operative recovery (knee, back or shoulder this is a crucial part of recovery)
- If you GP prescribed a you course of anti-biotics for pneumonia- would you consider not taking them? Your BOOST PHYSIO will prescribe exercises as treatment for your condition- would you consider not doing them?
Pilates
- We have BOOST PHYSIOs who are qualified Pilates Instructors
- Our Physiotherapists using their knowledge of your medical condition and injury design a Pilates programme to treat your needs
- Fantastic core strengthening exercises to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
- Crucial for treatment of back pain, ante-natal and post-natal conditions
Ultrasound Treatment
- High frequency pressure wave treatment
- Completely comfortable
- For treating soft-tissue injuries (ligaments and muscles)
- Promotes and speeds the body’s natural healing response
- Treatment dosage is very carefully calculated by the Physiotherapist
Stretching
- To loosen tight muscles
- To improve flexibility and joint range of movement
- PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation) Stretches
- Passive Stretches
- Hold-Relax and Contract-Relax stretches
Cross-Friction Massage
- Also known as Deep Transverse Friction Massage
- To break-down scar tissue formation
- For soft-tissue injuries (ie ligament and muscle injuries)
- Helps healing tissue form and mold congruently with surrounding tissue
Home Visits
- We bring the clinic to you!
- For patients who are too immobile to get into the clinic
- Early post-operative patients, or frail patients
- For patients who are in too much pain to come into one of our clinics
- When possible we prefer to treat patients in the clinic
GAITSCAN Computerised Gait Analysis
- Patients walk over a pressure plate with over 4,000 sensors
- The GAITSCAN system analyses 300 frames per second
- Over 1 million data points provides a wealth of information that cannot be obtained with the naked eye
- This can help determine the influence of the mechanics of your walking on your injury problem
- Aids decision making about whether orthotics (innersoles) are needed
CRYO-CUFF Ice Compression Treatment
- Excellent for swollen knees and ankles
- Used after knee and foot /ankle surgery
- Reduces pain and swelling
Shockwave Therapy – ESWT
- For Tendon Problems
- Achilles Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Gluteal Tendinopathy
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is an effective treatment to help recovery
Hydrotherapy
