Osetoarthritis hip and knee

I have links with the top consultants in the south west I can refer directly to them
www.exeterhipunit.co.uk / www.exeterkneeclinic.com 
I can also refer directly to London’s  top consultants  www.os.clinc

New evidence based bracing can be of great help and refer - www.ossur.co.uk and have a specialist fitter come up to Braunton.

Hip greater trochanteric pain syndrome GTPS – also known as hip bursitis

I have an excellent rate of success treating GTPS with an evidence based tailored strengthening program and acupuncture.

Chronic Back Pain

Along with my manual therapy diploma, acupuncture and cognitive functional approach I can give a holistic management. I can refer directly to  a MRI unit in Bridgewater (www.allaincemedical.co.uk)if I feel more investigations are needed.

Temporomandibular disorder TMD
(pain / stiffness / grinding in the jaw area)

I am a member of the ACPTMD www.acptmd.co.uk physiotherapist with expert management of TMD

Postural Correction

Good posture maintains flexibility, strength and helps prevent injury. Not only do I look at static posture but also functional movements. When someone has chronic pain they often change their pattern of movement which causes more problems! 

Soft tissue release / myofasical release

Soft tissue mobilisation involves breakdown of scar tissue that’s is formed from injury. Myofascial  is used to allow the connective tissue that binds our muscles together to move freely. These techniques are great for almost every painful condition

Acupuncture

I use form of dry needling which is very effective at releasing painful tight muscles and is not painful for the patient – ideal for neck / shoulder /  pelvis / hips and legs.

Joint mobilisation/manipulation

These are used to release stiff joints in the spine and peripheral joints …  great for arthritic joints and postural problems

Taping

I use two forms kinesiology  tape is fantastic and re educating muscles   I use this lots of knee and shoulder problems Zinc oxide tape is effective to support sprain ligaments
 

Strengthening / core

I use specific exercises to regain agility , stability and strength. I am Pilates trained so often use Pilates based exercises . When one muscles is shortened or tight another is weak! 

Cognitive behavioural / functional therapy

Research has shown in the chronic pain setting the way our brain interpret pain changes. This approach is to get you thinking and moving in a way that will reduce your pain. This has approach has been used more in physiotherapy to help chronic pain suffers.

Home visit for elderly rehabilitation

Braunton home visits for the elderly or post operatively can be arrange at no extra cost. If out of braunton there will be an extra charge