Treatment

A Physiotherapist is qualified to perform a variety of treatments to help you.

Joint mobilisations
Any joint in the body can be mobilised, the tissues around the joint are gently stretched to increase the movement and decrease your pain. Mobilisations can be very small or large movements depending on the joint being moved and the desired outcome.
Very rarely does a joint need to be manipulated.

Soft tissue mobilisations
Massage, transverse frictions, trigger point massage, muscle energy techniques, exercises and stretches are all used to treat tendons, ligaments, and muscles

Electrotherapy
Ultrasound therapy is the most commonly used electrotherapy treatment. A small metal treatment head is slowly moved over the area to be treated, using a gel to maintain contact. Various setting are used to gain different effects, you may feel a gentle warmth.

Exercises
Physiotherapists are probably best known for prescribing exercises! Any muscle that has a nerve supply can be exercised, regardless of injury or age, your physio will grade them specifically to your problem and you will be asked to do them regularly to assist in your recovery.

Stretches
These are performed by either the physiotherapist , or by yourself at home. They are intended to restore normal length to a tight or injured area, thus restoring normal function.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture may be offered to you as part of your rehabilitation and pain management programme.

Acupuncture is one of a number of different types of treatment a physiotherapist can provide and there is good evidence for its effectiveness. Acupuncture is viewed by physiotherapists as a complementary therapy rather than alternative therapy.

Traditional Chinese medicine developed out of a concept of using needles inserted into the body as a means of balancing the movement of energy within the body.
Recent research is now supporting effectiveness of acupuncture, particularly in the management of pain suggesting its effectiveness of low back pain, neck pain and knee osteoarthritis.

The physiotherapist will use sterile, single use needles, which are fine and inserted quickly through the skin into the tissue. These needles are a lot thinner than an injection needle.

It should not be painful although you may feel a pinprick scratch on needle insertion. Your therapist may move the needle to reproduce an ache/ tingling/ warm sensation, which is desirable as this is believed to show the body s reacting positively.

For further information please refer to the Acupuncture Assosiation of Chartered Physiotherapists website at www.aacp.uk.com

The Bowen Technique (read more)
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, subtle and relaxing hands-on treatment.

The practitioner uses thumbs or fingers to make a series of precise, rolling-type moves over muscle. During the treatment there are a series of short breaks where the patient is left resting to allow their body to respond to the gentle moves that have been performed. This rest period is an important part of the treatment and gives the body time to make the subtle and fine adjustments, which help to re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain. It is these features which make the Bowen Technique unique.

For further information please refer to The Bowen Technique website at www.thebowentechnique.com

Orthotics (read more)
Orthotics is a health care profession that deals with assessment, supply, and management of orthopaedic supports and braces.

Orthotics help to maintain optimum alignment of the body to maintain mobility, relive pain, and correct or prevent deformity.

Like all our treatments Orthotist is registered with the Health Professional Council.

(TOP)

DURHAM ROAD PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - 46 Durham Road, Stockton on Tees, TS19 0BS - 01642 896141
serving the Cleveland area including Middlesbrough, Stockton, Yarm, Darlington and the surrounding area.