Treatments

Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Specialists Cardiff

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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

We offer a wide variety of ‘hands-on’ treatments at all of our clinics. We are also passionate about educating patients how they can help themselves by performing appropriate exercises and adopting good postural habits. We are very proud to be able to offer cortisone injections and Hyaluronic Acid injections at our clinics. Very few private physiotherapy clinics are able to offer this service. The treatments we offer to address musculoskeletal conditions include:

Musculoskeletal Treatments:

Acupuncture Cortisone Injections Electrotherapy Hyaluronic Acid Injections Individually tailored exercise programs Postural advice Spinal manipulation Sports Massage Shock Wave Therapy Taping Trigger-point release Ultrasound Neurological Physiotherapy

Neurological Physiotherapy

Our specialist neuro physios use a variety of treatments to maximise function and promote independence. We are able to offer treatment at home if it is too difficult for the patient to attend one of our clinics. Treatments include:

Neurological Treatments:

Gait (walking) re-education exercises Stretching & strengthening exercises Balance re-education exercises Falls prevention programme * Advice on appropriate supports, mobility aids / home exercise equipment Cortisone Injections (used commonly to treat post stroke shoulder pain) Acupuncture (specific to neurological conditions) Massage Electrotherapy Postural advice Taping

* Research shows that a 12-weeks Falls Prevention Programme reduces the risk of falls by 60% and A&E admissions by 92%.

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Rehabilitation & Falls Prevention

Our physiotherapists will complete a comprehensive assessment. Following this they will be able to determine the best course of action to improve mobility, promote independence and reduce risk of falls. A well designed falls prevention programme, monitored by a chartered physiotherapist can significantly reduce the risk of falls. A recent study showed that following a strengthening and balance programme, there was a 60% reduction in falls and 92% reduction in A&E admissions.

Rehabilitation & Falls Prevention Treatments:

Suggest alterations to home environment to reduce risk of falling Recommendation of appropriate mobility aids and simple home exercise equipment Strength & conditioning programme - supervised or independent as appropriate Recommendation of appropriate local exercise groups More Information Women's Health Physiotherapy

Women's Health Physiotherapy

During your initial visit to our clinic, our women’s health specialist physiotherapist will take a detailed history of your condition. Following this she will perform the appropriate physical examination. She will then be in a position to discuss the appropriate treatment with you.

The treatments will vary depending on your conditions and symptoms. We offer a variety of treatments including:

Women's Health Treatments:

Pelvic floor retraining exercises Provision of pelvic floor muscle stimulators and biofeedback units Bladder retraining techniques Provision and fitting of pelvic stability belts and walking aids Postural and exercise advice Internal manual therapy techniques Provision of Therawand for self-trigger point and scar massage Acupuncture Pilates-type lower back strengthening exercises Lower back manual therapy and stretching exercises More Information Men's Health Physiotherapy

Men's Pelvic Health

During your initial visit to our clinic, our male pelvic health specialist physiotherapist will take a detailed history of your condition. Following this he will perform the appropriate physical examination. He will then be in a position to discuss the appropriate treatment with you.

The treatments will vary depending on your conditions and symptoms. We offer a variety of treatments including:

Men's Pelvic Health Treatments:

Pelvic floor retraining exercises Provision of pelvic floor muscle stimulators and biofeedback units Bladder retraining techniques Internal manual therapy techniques Provision of Therawand for self-trigger point and scar massage Pilates-type lower back strengthening exercises Lower back manual therapy and stretching exercises

In addition to these very specific techniques, a number of the treatments listed in MSK treatments may be appropriate to help with male pelvic health issues.

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Catastrophic Injury Rehabilitation

When patients have sustained catastrophic orthopaedic injuries, they require a rounded treatment approach. Our physiotherapists are very experienced in designing treatment programmes from remedial water-based exercises in the early days of the injury, to high intensity gym sessions at the end-stage of rehab. They also use a variety of hands-on treatments, electrotherapy and cortisone injections when appropriate to ease pain and improve range of movement. As well as helping with the physical side of the injury, our physiotherapists are experienced in providing emotional support to help the patient through the long months of rehabilitation.

Catastrophic Injury Treatments:

Graded exercise programmes (home, swimming pool, clinic, gym, work place, sports field) Gym-based Treatment Hands-on treatment techniques Cortisone Injections Electrotherapy Acupuncture Advice on appropriate mobility aids, supports and home exercise equipment More Information Occupational Health Physiotherapy

Occupational Health Physiotherapy

All of the treatments listed in MSK Physiotherapy are appropriate to Occupational Health Physiotherapy.

In addition to the MSK treatments, the exercise programmes are tailored to the demands of the employees work role to ensure specific conditioning and work hardening. We also consider appropriate workplace modifications, equipment and aids that will result in the employee returning to work expeditiously and reducing the risk of further absence.

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