CHAPPS Physio will provide an in depth assessment to identify any areas of dysfunction. This will include:

Detailed history taking
Gait and movement analysis
Palpation assessment including joint and soft tissue
Range of movement assessment
Strength assessment
Neurological assessment (if indicated)

Following this, treatment will be individualised based on the assessment findings. A risk assessment will also be carried out prior to your appointment.

Human Physiotherapy

Pain and dysfunction post injury or surgery
Muscle asymmetries, imbalances or weakness
Dysfunctions in movement including stiffness
Dysfunctions in posture including a slumped posture
Difficulty with functional activities of daily living
Maintenance and performance
Progression through levels in sports training or competition
Following diagnosis of a medical condition
Post surgical rehabilitation

Indications For Physiotherapy

Common Conditions We Treat

Musculoskeletal:

Soft tissue injuries including ligament sprain or muscle or tendon strain
Repetitive or overuse injuries
Muscular weaknesses and asymmetries
Osteoarthritis
Mechanical pain or stiffness
Back and neck pain including disc pathologies and facet joint dysfunction
Sciatica
Joint and limb pathologies including knee and shoulder issues
Post surgery
Traumatic injuries including post fracture rehabilitation
Biomechanical issues
Sports injuries

Neurological:

Post stroke rehabilitation
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Peripheral nerve injuries
Vestibular diseases
Spinal cord and brain injuries
Cerebral palsy

Elderly Care:

Falls prevention
Functional limitations with daily activities
Limitations with gait
Postural re-education
Balance
Home adaptations
Fatigue management

We also provide a service for specialist paediatric physiotherapy. For more information please click here to contact us.

Manual therapy including soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisations and traction.
Exercise therapy including strengthening and stretching
Postural re-education
Gait re-education
Balance and proprioceptive training
Functional rehabilitation including stair and stepping work
Performance focused rehabilitation
Kinesio taping
Electrotherapy including Laser, H-Wave, muscle stimulation and PEMF
Education and advice for management including home adaptations

Treatment Options

All treatment programmes will be tailored to the individual and may encompass a variety of the above treatments. We adopt a multi-disciplinary approach in order to optimise outcomes.