Physiotherapy at Spire Parkway

By providing individually tailored care we will address your pain and discomfort. Our physiotherapists will work with you to set realistic goals which suit your level of fitness, agility and lifestyle. We will help you to restore maximum movement and functional ability.

Whether your symptoms are the result of ageing, injury, disease or environmental factors our evidence based, measurable and continually reviewed treatments will aid your safe recovery.

We have a sports medicine clinic which offers patients rapid access to a high level of sports injury expertise, with specialist physiotherapists. Our highly trained staff have experience in dealing with athletes of all levels from social to elite status. Our team of physiotherapists and sports doctors understand the requirement for rapid assessment, treatment and rehabilitation irrespective of your level of participation.

Our physiotherapy department has specialised isokinetic equipment and a gymnasium to help assess and treat a number of sports related conditions.

If a sports injury is left untreated, what will happen?

The injured area can become weak, unstable and the problem compounded which may lead to more time away from your favourite sport.

We understand that if you are struggling with your balance or suffer from dizzy spells, it can affect your confidence. Our team of physiotherapists can provide the treatment you need.

Conditions treated include:

• Dizziness
• Balance difficulties
• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
• Vertigo
• Loss of confidence
• Falls

Causes of dizziness and vertigo

These problems may be caused by a disturbance of the inner ear which can be triggered by infection, inflammation or degeneration.  Symptoms may be accompanied with hearing loss, and are referred to as vestibular problems which describe the part of the inner ear that is affected.

Personal physiotherapy

At your initial appointment, a detailed history will be taken, followed by a thorough assessment. You will receive expert advice and treatment and will be provided with a personal recovery programme.

Our physiotherapists work closely with consultants who can arrange X-ray, CT and MRI scanning if appropriate.

During, or immediately after your physiotherapy session, your symptoms may increase temporarily. This is perfectly normal and essential for appropriate rehabilitation. It is therefore advisable that you do not drive yourself to the initial consultation.

Clinical massage 

Consisting of mainly deep massage techniques, clinical massage is designed to aid rehabilitation after surgery or injury, relieve painful muscular stiffness, soothe and relax aching, tired muscles, promote healing of muscle strains and joint sprains, help improve flexibility and mobilisation of joints.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture may be used alongside physiotherapy as part of an integrated approach to the management of pain or inflammation. It aims to enhance the body’s own healing chemicals in order to aid recovery and improve rehabilitation.

Complementary therapies

We offer a number of therapies including:

Reflexology The ancient art of healing by using the technique of applying gentle pressure to the reflexes on the feet or hands.

Aromatherapy Natures gift to mind, body and spirit. Using the therapeutic powers of pure essential oils in a relaxing, restorative massage. Combining the sense of smell with the healing value of touch.

Indian head massage The ancient art of healing through massage. The treatment is focused on the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face.

We understand that incontinence is an embarrassing problem and that the symptoms can affect your personal life, confidence and overall quality of your day to day living.

Our specialist physiotherapists assess and treat both male and female incontinence disorders, offering a high standard of individual care and will cater your treatment for your own specific needs.

We provide:

•   Private consultation rooms 
•   Rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment
•   No waiting lists
•   Treatment for all insured or not

Assessment and Treatment

On your first visit, a detailed medical history will be taken, followed by a thorough assessment of your condition. This usually lasts for up to 60 minutes.

You will receive expert advice and treatment. This can include:

•   Bladder retraining
•   Pelvic floor exercises
•   Biofeedback
•   Muscle  stimulation
•   Referral for Pilates
•   Urgent PC for overactive bladder

Our physiotherapist can also refer you to a consultant as required with access to urodynamics, MRI, CT scans, diagnostic ultrasound and x-ray.

Our physiotherapist can also liaise with your GP and provide them with a detailed discharge summary at the end of your treatment.

Conditions treated

•   Urinary incontinence
•   Faecal incontinence
•   Overactive bladder
•   Prolapse (rectal, bladder, uterine)
•   Pre-operative and post-operative gynaecological and urological surgery
•   Post-operative colorectal surgery
•   Pelvic pain

By providing individually tailored care we will address your pain and discomfort. Our physiotherapists will work with you to set realistic goals which suit your level of fitness, agility and lifestyle. We will help you to restore maximum movement and functional ability.

Whether your symptoms are the result of ageing, injury, disease or environmental factors our evidence based, measurable and continually reviewed treatments will aid your safe recovery.

Specialist physiotherapists treat a number of paediatric conditions including developmental problems, cerebral palsy, children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and sports injuries.

Phototherapy treatment is an established method for managing patients with psoriasis, as well as difficult eczema, together with a variety of other skin disorders.

We offer narrowband UVB phototherapy treatment. Following a consultation with one of our Dermatologists, our specially trained physiotherapists will administer treatments.

Most patients attend three times a week for treatment.  The patient is placed in a specially designed cabinet containing fluorescent light tubes. The patient stands in the centre of the cabinet, undressed except for underwear and wears protective goggles. Advice will be given to patients on additional protective wear depending on the location of the condition. Usually, the whole body is exposed to the UVB for a short time (seconds to minutes) and the amount of UV is carefully monitored in terms of treatment numbers and doses. A standard regime is generally used although there may be variations in protocols depending on factors such as the individual’s skin type and type and severity of the skin condition. 

Treatments are administered by our experienced physiotherapists and the dosage is individually tailored to each patient. The course is usually 15-30 treatments.

Specialist respiratory physiotherapists offer advice and treatment for a number of respiratory conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchiectasis and Interstitial lung disease (ILD).