Spire Western Docks Clinic

Hand, or manual, therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery from hand or wrist injury including post-surgery. 

Hand therapy is the management of hand disorders and injuries using physical methods such as exercise, splinting and wound care. Hand therapists also treat other upper limb disorders that affect how the hand works.

Hand therapy includes retraining, splinting, and advice on everyday hand functions and physiotherapy (joint mobilisation, stretching, active and resisted exercises, and ultrasound scan).

Our specialists are able to devise bespoke exercise programs and static hand splints for a wide range of conditions.

Why you might need it

Suffers of long-standing back or neck pain will know only too well the vicious circle of pain which can lead to inactivity, further spinal deterioration and yet more pain. At Spire Western Docks Back Pain Clinic we aim to break this circle through programmes using up-to-date treatment techniques delivered by our specialist physiotherapists.

Personalised treatment

Your first step is to visit the clinic for a consultation conducted by a chartered physiotherapist. Because everyone is an individual - treatment is planned and tailored to address your specific condition - we pride ourselves on treating our patients, not just their symptoms. We understand that back and neck pain can be debilitating. If left untreated, a simple one-off pain may develop into a condition that can affect your quality of life in the future.

Assessment and treatment

Our aim is to relieve your pain, promote relaxation, restore movement, increase general fitness and strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Treatments can include manual techniques, guided use of our gym for exercises and core stability programmes. Lifting and postural advice with long-term back care education and acupuncture are also available. Early intervention can help to achieve a quick recovery enabling you to return to your normal level of fitness. We also help in a gradual return to work, advising on the dos and don'ts for long-term benefit.

Preparing for treatment

At your first appointment a detailed history will be taken, followed by a through assessment of your condition. This will help us establish your baseline function from which we can measure your improvement. You will receive expert advice and treatment and we will provide you with a personal recovery programme tailored to your needs. Our physiotherapists can also refer you to a consultant and can arrange access, when necessary, to our diagnostic facilities including X-ray, CT and MRI scanning and blood tests. Your physiotherapist can liaise with your GP and provide them with a detailed discharge summary at the end of your treatment. As treatment progresses the physiotherapist will recommend appropriate exercises to do at home and will provide guidance to help you with these. The ultimate aim of the treatment is to incorporate active spine care principles into daily life.

Which symptoms and conditions are treated?

Symptoms we can help with include: Pain and aching anywhere along your spine, pain, tingling, weakness or numbness in your leg or arm, muscle spasm, muscle tightening of their own accord, difficulty in moving from one position to another, stiffness in your neck or lower back, difficulty in standing up straight and headaches. Conditions treated include: Mechanical low back pain, postural problems, disc prolapse, poor core stability, sciatica, whiplash, injury or overuse

How to make an appointment

For further information on the Back Pain Clinic call 023 8255 1370 

Exercise is a core component of sports performance, health and wellbeing or any effective injury rehabilitation programme. Spire Western Docks Clinic are proud of our reputation for delivering high quality multi-disciplinary exercise, bespoke to each person’s needs.

Whatever your requirements, age or ability level we have Physiotherapists who work with you to reach your optimum.

By combining our expertise with our well-equipped gym we can work with you to build an exercise programme which meets your specific goals - whether that be to return to work, get fitter or take part in sport.

We are able to deliver a range of bespoke exercise programmes tailored for:

• Individuals recovering from traumatic injuries such as fractures
• Individuals who are recovering from limb amputation(s)
• Those who want to improve their strength and fitness prior to undergoing surgery
• Those who would like to get fitter for general health and wellbeing
• Those who want to optimise their return to sport following injury

The clinical rehabilitation team at Spire Western Docks Clinic use a diverse range of exercises and equipment to achieve the best outcome for improvement. At the same time, we monitor your symptoms to ensure only positives are derived from the session.

Located in the gym area, the rehabilitation process is completed over a course of sessions where you will progress from week to week. Using advanced technology, we can monitor your progress and visually demonstrate how you are improving.

Clinical rehabilitation focuses on gaining strength, mobility and function with the aim of returning to normal life, making your daily routines easier or progressing you further in your sport. This process is unique because the rehabilitators here at Perform are qualified and trained to assess and prevent any injury occurring through the rehabilitation process. The exercises are controlled and closely monitored to ensure you’re moving with the correct biomechanics and set to a level which is right for you.

How much does it cost?

A service aimed at patients who have pain in the groin region, particularly those who have not benefited from standard treatment or who have prolonged symptoms

Dr Wotherspoon and Dr Baynes, Sports and Exercise Medicine Specialists, along with their specialist physiotherapists have a high level of experience with Southampton Football team and have developed a very successful approach to managing chronic hip and groin pain over the years. This highly skilled team have extensive knowledge in treating, rehabilitating and preventing sporting hip and groin injuries.

Our physiotherapy team are experts in helping anyone affected by injury, illness or disability. We can reduce pain and restore movement and function to help get you back to your normal lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.

Our team provide a range of services at our dedicated centre to help diagnose, treat and get you back to your best.

To book an appointment or find out more information, please call 023 8255 1370  or email westerndocksphysio@spireclinics.co.uk

Why Spire?

We use the latest research and specialist equipment to test and analyse joint movement, muscle strength, agility and reactions to diagnose injuries and monitor progress. We’ll ensure you receive the best possible treatment for your problem, with a treatment plan tailor-made for you by our friendly, highly qualified staff.

We have expertise in the treatment of muscles, joints and soft tissues with specialists in spine, shoulder, knee, foot and ankle and hand problems as well as sports injury specialists.

Our specialist physiotherapists have an extensive range of clinical skills to suit your needs including soft tissue techniques, taping, manipulative therapy, injection therapy and exercise rehabilitation techniques.

Conditions treated

Examples of conditions treated include:

• Back and neck pain
• Neurological conditions
• Postural problems
• Rehabilitation programmes pre- and post-surgery
• Sports injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Tennis/golfer’s elbow, achilles, tendonitis, bursitis
• Upper and lower limb problems
• Whiplash

How much will it cost?

Highly specialised physiotherapists and prices

Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity.

At Spire Western Docks Clinic we provide a centre of foot care excellence with a friendly and caring environment, obtained by combining highly experienced podiatrists with the latest technology.

Treatment is supplied with enthusiasm and commitment to all ages and all levels of activity. Our patients include professional athletes, premiership footballers, county cricketers, junior elite sports participants, triathletes, walkers, golfers and recreational runners.

We also offer joint assessments with our podiatrists and specialist foot and ankle physiotherapists.

If required, custom foot orthotics are made while you wait in our orthotic laboratory so you can leave with your newly made orthotics at the end of your appointment.  These are made using the most up to date video and foot scanning equipment. 

What can be treated?

Common chronic foot related conditions and sports injuries treated include:

• Metatarsalgia
• Morton’s Neuroma
• Plantar fasciitis / Chronic plantar heel pain
• Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
• Adult flat foot
• Shin splints
• Anterior knee pain syndrome
• Iliotibial band syndrome
• Arthritic feet and ankles
• Paediatric flat foot and gait problems

We also hold multidisciplinary clinics where gait analysis is reviewed with physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons.

The assessment

We can provide a full assessment of your walking and running pattern, using a treadmill, high speed digital camera footage, specialised software and a pressure mat system in our biomechanical gait assessment laboratory.

The assessment also includes movement screening and assessment of strength & range of motion appropriate to the gait analysis findings.

A plan of how to best improve the things identified will be discussed with you during the assessment and recommendations of further care required will be offered.

Our physiotherapists and podiatrists work closely together in the gait lab and have easy access to our consultants if they feel such input would be appropriate.

How much will it cost?

As per our standard pricing, plus additional charge for report, please call 023 8255 1370.

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