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Manual Therapy encompasses the treatment of health ailments of various natures through using a 'hands-on' treatment intervention. Treatments include massage, soft tissue mobilization, mobilization of joints, joint manipulation and mobilization of neural tissue. At Health and Sports Physiotherapy Ltd our highly skilled clinicians focus on providing a ‘hands-on’ approach to facilitate maximum recovery.
Sports Massage Cardiff
Massage encompasses a variety of techniques to create changes in the soft tissues of the body such as skin, fascia, muscle, tendons and ligaments. Massage can improve general well being by reducing pain and stress through increasing local blood flow to an injured area of the body facilitating healing.
Sports Massage is the discipline of using massage for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. Whether you exercise to keep fit or compete at elite level, sports massage can be affective in the prevention of injury, improvement of performance and the reduction of post activity muscle soreness.
Sports injuries require early intervention to ensure maximal recovery and prevent the risk of further injury. Sports Injuries require treatment and rehabilitation to ensure a successful outcome is achieved. Our goal is to assist in returning the individual to their normal levels of function and exercise.
The team at Health and Sports Physiotherapy has extensive experience in sports physiotherapy through a range of sports, including rugby union at international level, field hockey at international level, national bodybuilding, athletics, basketball, golf and football.
At Health and Sports Physiotherapy our team has extensive experience within the National Health Service as well as working with sports athletes of various levels. This ensures that the injury rehabilitation received is of a high standard drawing on the latest clinical research to ensure evidence-based practice. All physiotherapy rehabilitation is activity or sports specific, aiming at achieving patients’ goals. This enables the client to enhance sporting performance and safely return to their sport, work or leisure activities.
Health and Sports Physiotherapy Ltd has a network of clinics with the latest equipment allowing our physiotherapists to implement treatment and rehabilitation techniques designed to achieve optimum recovery.
Pilates is a body conditioning method that targets the deep postural muscles. It works by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body, helping to maintain correct alignment. Pilates helps to reshape your body, which will become longer, leaner and more toned. It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility, and it is a great way to relieve unwanted stress and tension.
Health & Sports Physiotherapy works closely with partners associated with our Cardiff and Cowbridge clinics, to offer Pilates as a complimentary method of rehabilitation. Pilates is taught in small groups of no more than 12 people, or in 1 to 1 studio sessions. The environment is supportive and non competitive and students are encouraged to develop at their own pace.
For further information contact our head office on 02920 762000 or e-mail info@healthandsports.co.uk
Acupuncture originated in the Far East over 2,500 years ago, and is most commonly associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupuncture is the technique of inserting and manipulating fine needles into specific points on the body, with the aim of relieving pain.
These acupuncture point’s lie along meridians along which Qi, the bodies’ natural energy is believed to flow. Acupuncture works through correcting the bodies’ imbalances in Qi, which can cause physical discomfort and emotional distress. Acupuncture also stimulates the production of the bodies’ natural pain relieving hormones (i.e serotonin and endorphins), reducing stress and pain levels alike.
What should you expect?
Patients can expect to feel a sensation of warmth and heaviness in the area being treated. This is described as ‘Dequi’, the facilitation of the bodies’ natural energy flow. Following treatment patients often feel very relaxed.
Acupuncture is used by Physiotherapists in our Cardiff and Newbridge clinics, against a background of sound research and evidence. All our practitioners are registered with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, guaranteeing high quality treatment.
Paediatric Physiotherapy Services
Paediatric physiotherapy is available at our physiotherapy clinic in cardiff for children under 16 years of age with a range of musculoskeletal and neuro-orthopaedic conditions. From our Cardiff Physiotherapy clinic we offer treatment by our specialist peadiatric physiotherapists.
Our paediatric physiotherapy team are experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. Appointments can be booked either at our Cardiff physio clinic or alternatively home visits can be arranged as required
Neurological Physiotherapy Services
Neurological physiotherapy is the treatment of patients who have a neurological disorder. Neurological disorders are those affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Such disorders include stroke, head injury, spinal injuries, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
The team at Health & Sports Physiotherapy, Cardiff can offer treatment and advice at any stage of the condition. Early physiotherapy intervention can prevent the progression of a condition and prevent secondary complications. In some cases, although conditions may progress over time, goals can be achieved by implementing physiotherapy techniques to improve quality of life and promote independence.
Our neurological physiotherapy service can be arranged by home visit, to accommodate treatment within the home environment. We will work closely with the patient and their family to formulate a treatment plan, setting realistic goals. With your consent, our Cardiff physiotherapists will also liaise with your GP and other relevant medical professionals to ensure the highest level of care is provided at all times.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Women’s Health Physiotherapy is an area of Physiotherapy practice that specialises in the management of bladder weakness, pelvic pain or dysfunction and pregnancy related problems. Health & Sports Physiotherapy have physiotherapists that have a clinical interest in this area, treating with the most up to date clinical techniques and giving expert specialist advice.
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist, Georgina Bailey is our Women’s Health Physiotherapy specialist based at our Cardiff physiotherapy clinic. Women’s health physiotherapy rehabilitation uses a range of treatment techniques. Pelvic floor exercises typically form a basis of the treatment alongside education on lifestyle changes such as relaxation or altering eating and drinking habits. More specialist approaches may include pelvic muscle stimulation and pilates exercises.
For more information please read our information leaflet and questionnaire PDF
Health & Sports Physiotherapy Ltd provides a Podiatry & Chiropody service in our Cardiff clinic, in association with Mark Evans a Senior Podiatrist. Our Podiatry service specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of foot, ankle and lower limb problems in people of all ages.
Every client is given a comprehensive assessment and is provided with a treatment plan according to their needs. Systemic, vascular, neurological, functional, skin and nail appendages and footwear are all considered. The aim is to provide clients with the best outcome.
Treatments may include any of the following; advice, routine foot care, diagnosis, exercise plans, muscle balance, ultrasound therapy, myofascial therapy, high risk management, gait and posture analysis or muscular-skeletal assessment. In some instances it may be necessary to refer to your G.P, Consultant or another health practitioner. Laboratory tests or radiographic imaging are sometimes suggested to confirm a diagnosis.
Mark is a member of the Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists and is registered with the Health Professions Council guaranteeing a high standard of care to all our clients.
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