Conditions and Treatments OUR SPECIALIST AREAS
At Harding Physiotherapy we specialise in treating musculoskeletal injuries and pain, and can offer you help whether your symptoms are acute (new) or chronic (old).
WHAT ARE MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES?
Musculoskeletal injuries include bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves, so if you do not see your symptoms listed on the page below and you’re unsure if we can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the clinic to discuss your requirements.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Back, neck and shoulder pain
Sports injuries
Whiplash
Muscle and joint pain
Muscle and postural imbalance
Headaches
Arthritic pain
Work-related injuries
Post-surgery rehabilitation
Tendinopathies such as Tennis Elbow, Achilles Pain, Rotator Cuff injuries
Plantarfascitis
Sciatica
Sprains and Strains (Pulled muscles, ligament injuries etc)
Bespoke Rehabilitation Packages
We understand that everyone’s pain, injury and requirements from our services are different. In order to help us provide you with the level of support you need to achieve your full recovery and individual goals, we have devised a range of package options.
Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy?
There are many similarities in the services provided. Both require degree level qualification and, in our clinic, all therapists are members of their relevant governing bodies, to ensure we maintain high levels of relevant clinical practice.
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.
Sports Therapists are trained specifically to deal with sports or activity related injury, and are specialised in recognising, treating and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries.
If you are unsure as to whether you should book in with one of our Physios or our Sports Therapist, please call the clinic on 01487 843844 to discuss
Pre-habilitation Service
Start as you mean to go on and set yourself up for health and wellbeing success in 2023, with our prehab service. Our prehab service is aimed at those who want to make positive health changes, but who are unsure where to begin.
Reasons for using this service may include goals such as;
Weight loss
Increasing strength
Optimising physical performance
Improving stamina
Sleeping better
Stress management
A bit of all of the above!
During your hour long assessment, we will help you understand your physical strengths and areas for development, and how these relate to your individual goals
We will help you understand where to make changes for maximal benefit, whilst minimising injury risk.
Suitable for all, whether you're new to exercise and unsure where to start, or if you're a seasoned athlete looking for those all important 1% gains.
Personalised advice and exercise suggestions based on results of modified scientific testing and lifestyle analysis.
Assessments all on a 1-2-1 basis. No judgement. No pressure. Just you and our Sports Therapist working out where best for you to start to make this year your healthiest, strongest year.
If you're ready to make positive health and well being changes, please call the clinic on 01487 843 844 to get booked in for our PREHAB SERVICE.
TREATMENT TECHNIQUES AT HARDING PHYSIOTHERAPY
We use a wide selection of treatment techniques (some outlined below) to optimise your body’s healing processes following an injury, therefore reducing pain and stiffness, increasing range of movement and improving your level of function.
HANDS ON TREATMENTS & HOME EXERCISE
In addition to this, treatment is complimented with individual, evidence based rehabilitation programs for you to carry out at home. Your therapist will advise you which treatments would be most suited to treating your symptoms. The combined approach of hands on treatments and home exercise programs helps to promote an effective recovery in the optimum time frame.
TREATMENTS
Treatment during your appointment is likely to be a combination of techniques, such as those outlined below:
Soft tissue release
Joint mobilisation
Taping or strapping
Ultrasound
TENS
Acupuncture or electro-acupuncture
Muscle energy techniques
Dry Cupping (passive, active and glide techniques)
Gua-sha
Frictions
Neural stretches
Postural correction – including activity pacing, car and work station set up
Core strengthening
Pilates based exercises
Progressive stretching and strengthening programs, individually tailored to your needs
Muscle imbalance correction
Sports specific rehabilitation