This is why, in order to be truly effective, the Physio has to have a good understanding of the inter-relation of these systems and be able to treat accordingly. This is also why any approach that just focuses only on treating the symptoms is unlikely to be effective in the medium to long term.
In simple terms a muscle imbalance in when muscles (or groups of muscles) attached to either side of a joint (that usually work against one another to control the normal position and movement of the joint) do not have equal strength, length and/or activity. This results in the part of the body effected being pulled out of its normal position.
Designed by Michael O'Reilly, the OptiNeck Balance Wedge® addresses the fundamental bio-mechanical causes of a wide range of conditions including neck and shoulder pain, upper back pain and headaches.
We believe in empowering our patients with the skills and understanding to not only fix bio-mechanical problems and treat the cause of injuries, but also help them keep healthy and strong.
Sports injuries can generally divided into a two main categories, either Traumatic or Poor Bio-mechanics and overuse.
As we get closer to 25th April, your training programme will no doubt be asking you to start ramping up the distance of the weekend long runs.
Massage helps to address this overloading of the muscle system by identifying points of strain and overload, releasing them and improving circulation.
Acupuncture is used by Physios as a means of relieving pain via the stimulation of the brain and spinal cord to produce natural pain relieving chemicals
Typically, treatment involves direct mobilisation of the joints involved, most often the top 3 vertebra of the neck. This is combined with Myofascial (muscles and soft tissue) mobilisation and specific muscle strengthening and specific postural alignment retraining.
The collection of neuro-muscular-skeletal conditions that are either primarily caused, or secondarily contributed to, by long periods in static, unbalanced postures as a result the of the proliferation and ever increasing use of screen based devices.
Diagnostic Ultrasound is an form of investigation that uses reflected high frequency sound waves to create a detailed image on a screen.
Our Specialist Women's Health Physio provides excellent care for the wide range of pregnancy and pelvic health related conditions.
At Weybridge & Walton Physiotherapy we are fortunate to work in close association with Pilates Works Studio.
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Radial (extracorporeal) shockwave therapy is a method for the treatment of tendon, ligament, muscle and other soft tissue problems.