Physiotherapy is considered useful because it considers the body as a whole, rather than just focusing on the individual aspects of an injury or illness.

Some of the conditions which physiotherapy can be suitable for are:

• Neurological – Strokes, MS and Parkinsons
• Respiratory – COPD and Cystic Fibrosis
• Circulatory – Post heart attach, or cardiac surgery.
• Orthopaedics – Total hip replacement, Total knee replacements, Spinal surgery.
• Musculo-skeletal – Back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and sports injuries.

Although there can be some overlay, as there is with orthopaedics and musculo-skeletal, each area is considered a specialised field within physiotherapy.

I have specialised in the Musculo-skeletal field for over 18 years. Some of this was spent working full time at the English Institute of Sports in Sheffield, where I treated olympic athletes. Through my extensive professional and personal experience, I feel that I have a very unique and holistic way of working.

I have the knowledge, skills and expertise in order to rehabilitate a clients with acute pain and injury. Yet, along with my manual therapy and ‘hands on’ skills, I frequently share body based relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices with those suffering from longer term or more chronic conditions. This works towards empowering the client with techniques that they can use themselves rather than feeling solely reliant upon any heath care professional for relief.