Good things come to those who wait...
Good things come to those who wait...
Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare profession focused on improving mobility and strength, reducing pain, and helping people of all ages live healthier, more active lives. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to optimize physical performance, physiotherapy provides personalised treatment designed around your unique needs.
We believe that effective physiotherapy goes beyond treating symptoms. We take the time to understand your goals, assess your condition, and create a treatment plan that supports long-term health and function.
Physiotherapy is safe, non-invasive, and highly effective. It can help you:
Your first appointment will be an hour and a half and involves an assessment of your general health, medical history and a physical examination. The physio will use their hands to find areas of weakness, tenderness, restriction or strain within your body, particularly the spine. With your consent, you will probably need to remove some clothing from the area being examined, and you may be asked to perform simple movements. Your physio will also check for signs of serious conditions they cannot treat and may advise you to see your GP or go to hospital. They should provide you with a letter explaining what they believe to be the problem.
Your follow up physiotherapy appointments will be 1 hour.
Feel free to bring your own towels with you for use on the treatment couch during the session.
You may also wish to bring shorts or other loose-fitting clothing that you can move freely in to facilitate your assessment and treatment.
Percutaneous neuromodulation therapy (PNT) is a treatment that consists in using low- to medium-frequency electrical current to a peripheral nerve or muscle, by using a thin needle as an electrode in order to lessen the pain and restore both neuromuscular and nervous system functions.
PNT is used specially for conditions like nerve related pain (such as sciatica), peripheral neuropathy, low back pain and chronic pain, but can also be used in other MSK conditions.
PNT is primarily a rehabilitative treatment, however, it can be used as a preventative measure for athletes by improving performance and modulating neuromuscular function.
PNT may also be referred to as percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) and while several fine needles might be inserted into the skin for this procedure, the treatment is relatively painless, and patients shouldn’t feel any considerable discomfort throughout the process.
PNT is a very safe treatment, however if you are pregnant or have implantable cardiac devices like pacemakers or defibrillators, and bleeding disorders you should avoid this treatment. It is also recommended to avoid having PNT in active infections, epilepsy, or severe cardiorespiratory disease.
• Back and neck pain
• Joint and muscle pain
• Sports injuries
• Post-surgery rehabilitation
• Arthritis and chronic pain
• Neurological conditions
• Posture and movement dysfunction
• Work-related injuries
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