Can Physiotherapy help stroke patients? 

Yes! See interview by Andrew Marr, who had a stroke and states that key to recovery is physiotherapy

Can manipulative therapy help me to recover quicker?

Yes. Manipulative therapy is used for joint injuries such as a sprained ankle or a painful back. The hands of the therapist are used to mobilise (gently move) or manipulate (stronger movement) stiff or painful joints. 

Whatever the sport and whether injuries be sprains, strains or bruising, a quicker and more thorough recovery will be made if treated early. 

Our therapist will speed up the rate of recovery by reducing swelling and preventing joint stiffness. Early treatment will also help minimise tissue damage and provide for a quicker return to active sport. 

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to carry out the activities that they need or want to do in order to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

British Association of Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists (OT’s) work to break down the barriers which hold back individuals in carrying out their day to day activities. OT’s not only look at the physical effects of ageing, injury or disease, but also address the psycho-social, community and environmental factors that influence functional ability.

An OT will try to find out why you cannot do what you would like or need to do and, depending on your situation, an OT may assess the following areas:

• What you can and cannot do physically e.g. your strength, coordination and balance
• What you can and cannot do mentally e.g. your memory, organisation skills and coping strategies
• What materials you need to participate in the occupation e.g. assistive technology, furniture, cooking utensils, clothes and computers
• The social and emotional support available to you in your home, school, work and community
• The environment you are having difficulty in e.g. home, school, work or community