This is the fifth part in a series of blogs looking at the process of a physiotherapy assessment and treatment plan. If you have missed the 4 earlier blogs, then here are the links: A Different Perspective On Your Physiotherapy Assessment The Subjective Physiotherapy Assessment The Subjective Physiotherapy Assessment – Part 2 The Physical Assessment…
The Physical Assessment In my three previous blogs on physiotherapy assessment A Different Perspective On Your Physiotherapy Assessment The Subjective Physiotherapy Assessment The Subjective Physiotherapy Assessment – Part 2 I discussed concepts and steps which for most will not have been considered and most will have assumed that the physical assessment was the…
Ok, you are in pain, you have tried the obvious remedies, like pain killers and anti-inflammatories or a bit of exercise, but they didn’t fix the problem. You don’t want to be on drugs for too long, so you are thinking about getting to see a physiotherapist to assess you properly and find out what…
In my two previous blogs A Different Perspective On Your Physiotherapy Assessment and The Subjective Physiotherapy Assessment, I discussed the importance of getting that connection and really listening to get the patients story. Why are you here, what are your beliefs about treatment? Now it’s time to go further, honing it down with specific questions…
I get asked a lot of questions about physiotherapy assessment. What do we do at my clinic? How do I assess? How do I teach assessing? In my previous blog A Different Perspective On Your Physiotherapy Assessment, I mentioned that the first and most important thing is to have a safe, quiet environment that builds…
How can I relieve neck pain? The first thing to understand is how this happened, neck pain can be caused by other conditions such as muscle weakness in the shoulders, perhaps lifestyles such as workplace seating or even sports. Take a moment to consider what could be causing yours. While doing this, think about the…
Like a traditional massage, sports massage more intensely manipulates the soft tissues and tendons. In addition, the masseuse uses more strength to purge the muscles, which helps to loosen and condition the essential structural integrity. As a result, you are less likely to become injured during sports or physical activity. Sports massage also helps to…
Rotator Cuff Physiotherapy Many have heard of the rotator cuff in the shoulder and, not surprisingly, believe it to be a single part of the shoulder. The rotator cuff is, in fact, a group of four muscles that work together to provide dynamic stability of the shoulder joint, helping to control the joint during rotation:…
Physiotherapy Treatment For Vertigo Caused By BPPV Vertigo is a problem that affects around half the population at some point in their lives and is more common as we get older. Fortunately, the symptoms usually only last for a few seconds to a minute or so, but the symptoms are very unpleasant including: • Nausea…
You can now book your next appointments online via our website www.painreliefclinic.co.uk You will see an orange box at the top left of each page. Click on that and it will take you to the launch page. Online booking is only suitable for existing clients: You are an existing client AND You are being treated…