Treatments

Video consultation service

This new service will include a video/virtual assessment, self-treatment techniques (where appropriate) and then a personalised home exercise programme. We will supply you with access to a free online exercise app. This service will be supplied via SKYPE / ZOOM.

We have received authorisation from most major insurance companies to proceed with this method of treatment.

To utilise this service, please fill in the following form to update your patient records

https://www.andoverphysio.co.uk/patient-information-sheet/

Treatment

Each treatment is 30 minutes in duration and is tailored for your specific needs. We believe strongly in a hands-on approach to treatment and regularly attend courses to bring you the most current and effective techniques.

What to expect:

• A detailed assessment to establish an accurate diagnosis
• A discussion regarding the condition and proposed treatment
• Hands-on therapy
• Exercise prescription to enhance your recovery

What to bring:

• Insurance Policy and Authorisation number if applicable
• GP referral letter if applicable

What to wear:

• You may be asked to undress during treatment. If you are uncomfortable in underwear please bring shorts and a vest top (females)

Examples of treatment techniques used:

• Massage
• Joint mobilisations
• Myofascial release
• Fascial Manipulation
• Joint Manipulations
• Muscle Energy techniques
• Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling
• Sarah Key Method
• Graston technique
• Pilates
• Ante and Post Natal Treatment
• Exercise and Rehabilitation
• Postural re-education

What are some of these techniques?

Fascial Manipulation©

This is a manual technique to move and ‘unstick’ the fascia. Simply put, fascia is the interconnecting tissue between bones, muscles and organs and is often overlooked by therapists. Certain points of fascia within the body may become tethered down which will limit joint and muscle function and cause pain. Releasing these points can restore function and relieve pain.

Myofascial Release

This is similar in principle to Fascial Manipulation but involves sustained stretches of the fascia and focuses more superficial layers of the fascia

Muscle Energy Techniques

This technique uses the muscle’s contractile force to allow maximal relaxation and stretch, post contraction. The aim is to restore a muscle’s resting length

Sarah Key Method

Sarah Key is a well-known Australian Physiotherapist. Her treatment method is designed to mobilise individual spinal segments followed by a series of decompression and strengthening exercises. Both Kirsten and Steve are trained in the Sarah Key Method

Graston Technique®

This is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation. Useful in the management of muscle, tendon and ligamentous injury