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Have you got pain, discomfort or injury?
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Have you got stiff joints that don’t move as freely as you would like?
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Is your sleep disturbed by pain?
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Chronic pain can be very disabling. Is this you?
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Do you suffer from a neurological or balance condition?
The reception staff at AHS will try to make sure you are matched to the physiotherapist with the skills to best suit your condition. Second opinions are regularly sought within the clinic to ensure the best outcome.
Everyone receives a comprehensive assessment to gain a diagnosis of their condition. Treatment depends on a number of factors but will be individualised to your specific needs.
You will receive a full explanation of your condition so you will understand what to expect during your recovery and how long it is likely to take to reach your goals.
Treatment Options
Inflammation Control
RICE ( rest, ice, compression and elevation ), electrotherapy ( ultrasound and interferential ), acupuncture and Kinesio Taping can all be utilized in the early stages of the inflammatory process – the aim being to reduce internal bleeding into the damaged tissue as much as possible.
Mobilisation
Moving and gliding joints to stretch shortened/stiffened joint and ligament structures to restore normal movement to the affected joints. This allows the joint to retain the movement and flexibility necessary for your return to sport.
Spinal Manipulation
High Velocity Technique to restore spinal joint movement. Joints that require this approach can cause significant pain and restriction of movement – the effect of the manipulation can be immediate.
Kinesio Taping
This is the brightly coloured tape you may have seen on athletes on TV. A flexible tape that uses its recoil effect to inhibit or stimulate muscle action. It will improve movement function, reduce pain and bruising. Applied INCORRECTLY, kinesio tape could cause further damage. AHS has several Physiotherapists trained in the correct application of KT.
Acupuncture
The insertion of needles into acupuncture points to stimulate the bodies natural healing systems, getting you on the paddock or court quicker!
Trigger Point Dry Needling
The use of acupuncture needles to release trigger points that form in muscles that cannot function normally due to poor movement patterns or in response to pain.
Dry Needling Plus
The use of acupuncture needles to create a neuromuscular reaction resulting in a healing response and muscle release.
Manuka Acupuncture
J apanese Acupuncture following Manaka Protocols to move energy and normalise systems within the body. Suitable for most conditions affecting the body.
Cupping
A technique using suction cups to encourage an increase in blood flow to the damaged tissue to aid healing and break down adhesions and swelling in the area. It looks worse than it feels!!
Movement Patterning
Retraining muscles to return to correct movement patterns that have been altered due to injury.
Real time ultrasound Imaging
Using a diagnostic Ultrasound machine to test your core muscle activation, we use biofeedback to teach you how to activate these muscles correctly to provide core support and enhance your ability to play and prevent injury.
Exercise Rehab
Specialised rehabilitation equipment is used in our on-site gym at each clinic. You will be set a customized programme to restore the specific movements and power required to return to your particular sport.
Chronic Pain Management
Using a variety of the above techniques, education, aides, ergonomic advice and management techniques.