Physiotherapy

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession with a science foundation that aims to restore movement and function to as near normal as possible when someone is affected by injury, illness or by developmental or other disability.

At Activ, we provide physiotherapy treatment and advice to help you manage and prevent a variety of conditions, which may result from everyday activities, work related problems or from an injury during exercise.

Who is physiotherapy for?

Everybody! Whether you are a serious sportsperson, sitting at a desk all day, a keen walker, born with a disability, a weekend warrior, had a recent injury, have a long-term problem or simply getting older, physiotherapy can help you. If you are not sure if we can help you, get in touch.

Conditions treated at Activ Physiotherapy

 

  •  Arthritis

  • Back and neck pain

  • Disc protrusion or prolapse

  • Frozen shoulder and other shoulder injuries

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Hip and knee pain

  • Joint pain

  • Ligament strains and injuries

  • Muscle strains and injuries

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Repetitive strain injuries

  • Sciatica

  • Temporomandibular joint disorders (jaw pain)

  • Tendonitis

  • Tennis and Golfer’s elbow

  • Women’s health issues

  • Work related injuries

If you are experiencing discomfort and not sure it fits in with the list above, call and talk to one of our physiotherapists.
They’ll be happy to advise if they can help.

How your Physiotherapy session works

At your first visit:

  • We begin by taking a detailed account of your symptoms and medical history.

  • Your physiotherapist assesses your posture and range of movement and analyses the area of injury or discomfort.

  • They'll also carry out specialised orthopaedic tests used in medical practice if necessary.

  • Once that's done, your physio can make a diagnosis and create a tailored management plan for you. This often includes hands-on treatment, exercise and advice.

  • The hands-on treatments we use for your joints or soft tissues aim to reduce stiffness and tightness. These help to ease pain and muscle spasms, reduce scar tissue formation, and accelerate your healing.

  • Before you leave, the physio shall explain what exercises or activity modifications they'd like you to do to manage your injury at home.

  • Your initial consultation may take up to one hour and follow-up sessions are thirty minutes.

Reasons to choose Activ Physiotherapy

Hundreds of local people choose Activ Physiotherapy for their physio care and support every year. Everything we do is tailored to you and our hands-on care is focused on getting you back to your active self as quickly as possible.

All our physiotherapists have over 10 years’ experience and are trained to the highest level. Being locals ourselves, we like to get involved and support the communities we serve as well.