Rainham Physio Centre

Treatments

	Diagnostics X rays, MRIs & CT scans - Can be arranged		Manual Techniques Gentle movements which will help to relieve pain and stiffness
	Electrotherapy Ultrasound / Interferential helps encourage blood flow, reduce pain and swelling.		Acupunture Helps to reduce pain and encourage normal energy flow.
	Exercise and Stretches Strengthens targeted muscles, encourage blood flow and speed up the healing process.		Graded Rehabilitation Specific exercises and training routines to get individuals fit
	Ergonomic advice Correct lifting techniques, correct posture & workstation advice.		Massage Encourages blood flow and relax knotted and tight muscles
	Shortwave Electromagnetism to encourage blood flow to aid the healing process.		Pilates Core stability exercises

FURTHER INFORMATION

Manual Techniques
These are gentle movements which will help to relieve pain and stiffness and encourage joints back to their normal function. Excellent for neck and back pain as well as a frozen shoulder.

Electrotherapy
Ultrasound / Interferential will all help to encourage blood flow, break down scar issue and reduce pain and swelling. This in turn speeds up the healing process. Excellent for muscle tears and joint problems.

Acupuncture
Helps to reduce pain and encourage normal energy flow. Excellent for tennis elbow, low back pain and over use type injuries.

Exercises
All exercises given are specific to the condition being treated. These will strengthen targeted muscles, encourage blood flow and speed up the healing process.

Graded Rehabilitation
Specific exercises and training routines to get individuals fit to play their sport or return to their normal lifestyle.

Massage
To encourage blood flow and relax knotted and tight muscles. Suitable for all. Massage aids the healing process and soft tissue realignment after an injury.

Shortwave
Electromagnetic current which encourages blood flow to aid the healing process. Excellent for reducing swelling and in the treatment of arthritic conditions.

TYPES OF CONDITIONS TREATED

• Back pain, neck pain and spinal problems including,  sciatica, slipped disc, trapped nerve, whiplash.
• Sports injuries including muscle tears, joint sprains, ligament strains & orthopaedic post-surgery.
• Over use injuries including tennis elbow, achilles tendonitis repetitive strain injury.
• Degenerative conditions including Arthritis, Lumbago.
• Rheumatological conditions.

Other treatments include...

• Interferential
• Manipulation
• pilates
• massage
• Mobilisation
• Ultrasound