We are able to treat a number of conditions, both dealing with musculoskeletal and neurological problems. If there is a condition that you would like to know more about, or to enquire whether our physiotherapist can help you, please give us a call or drop us an email, and we will be more than happy to assist you.

whiplash injuries orthopedic conditions after surgery
osteoarthritis back pain rotator cuff injuries and tears

whiplash injuries

Whiplash is an injury to the neck that occurs from extreme forces placed on the muscle, ligaments and joints of the neck as a result of extremes of ranges in the neck. It can result after a fall, after a Motor Vehicle Accident or in other instances, for example, falling from a horse. It might result in a tear in some of the muscle fibres, causing pain and a decrease in range of motion. Symptoms include pain and aching to the neck and back, referred pain to the shoulders, sensory disturbance (such as pins and needles, tingling or numbness) to the arms & legs and headaches. Symptoms can appear directly after the injury, but often are not felt until days afterwards. Whiplash is usually confined to the spinal cord (neck to pubic bone), and the most common areas of the spinal cord affected by whiplash are the neck, and the mid-back (middle of the spine).

orthopedic conditions after surgery

We have successfully treated numerous orthopedic conditions. These include total hip replacements, total knee replacements, and rehabilitation that a patient might require after a fracture. If surgery is recommended (for example, shoulder repair or back surgery), a pre-operative assessment might be required. The therapist can advise you on a number of exercises to make sure the post-operative stage and reahilitation phase will occur smoothly and in the least time possible. Physiotherapy will then continue after surgery to assist the patient to achieve their functionality and improve their quality of life. Acupuncture can also be used after surgery to help with pain relief.

osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (also known as OA or degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease) is a condition in which there is abnormal wearing of the cartilage, commonly in weight-bearing joints. The patient experiences pain upon weight bearing, including walking and standing.

back pain

Back pain can result from a number of sources. It can be a result of postural issues, muscle tightness in the low back area, can be a result of a herniated disc (disc bluging), causing low back pain and radiation into the legs and can also be due to a history of abnormal stresses on the spine. Low back pain can be reduced successfully with physiotherapy. Treatment can involve postural education, exercise therapy, manual therapy, including joint mobilization (hands-on treatment by a physiotherapist), core strengthening and other modalities (e.g. TENS, Ultrasound).

rotator cuff injuries and tears

Rotator cuff tears are tears of one, or more, of the four tendons of the rotator cuff muscles. An Ultrasound or MRI can usually confirm this. Rotator cuff tears are among the most common conditions affecting the shoulder. The supraspinatus is most commonly torn, very close to its insertion on the humerus (shoulder long bone). There are two types of tears: partial thickness tears which often appear as fraying of an intact tendon, and full thickness tears which are through-and-through tears. These can be small tears or larger tears or tears involving the majority of the tendon where the tendon still remains substantially attached to the humeral head and thus maintains function.