Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is best defined as a multi-faceted profession that aims to rehabilitate and restore normal functional movements through the application of a wide range of evidence based practices. The holistic values of a physiotherapist are to treat injuries and illnesses so that their patients can live a life as close to normality as possible by decreasing pain and maximising functional abilities.

Physiotherapy can be subdivided into different types depending on the area or population group that has been affected. A musculoskeletal physiotherapist specialises in treating conditions that are related to joints, muscles and soft tissue injuries or conditions.

The specialist physiotherapists at Sport and Spinal are highly experienced in treating the following:-

• Muscles injuries
• Strains and sprains
• Chronic pain
• Soft tissue injuries
• Sports injuries
• Fractures
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatologic problems
• Headaches
• Back and pelvic pain related to pregnancy
• Postural re-education

Physiotherapy treatment depends on the findings from an initial assessment. The assessment will determine how many treatment sessions are needed in order to restore mobility or to gain an increase in strength and range of movement so that movement is less restricted.

The Sport and Spinal physiotherapists will use a wide variety of treatment modalities to aid in the recovery of their patients.

Some treatment modalities used are:-

• Exercise programmes
• Acupuncture
• Postural re-education
• Taping and strapping
• Manual therapy
• Electrotherapy

The role of a physiotherapist is to base their assessment and treatment on clinical evidence and expert judgement. The physiotherapists at Sport and Spinal physio aim to facilitate their extensive experience with the most up to date clinical evidence based practice.

Their aims are:-

• Decrease pain
• Increase strength
• Decrease swelling
• Decrease inflammation
• Restore normal movement
• Optimise healing
• Increase functional activities
• Increase independence
• Increase range of movement

Clinical Pilates

Clinical Pilates is an individually tailored treatment method which has evolved from traditional Pilates. It has been developed by Australian physiotherapist Craig Phillips of Dance Medicine Australia. Clinical Pilates is an ideal way to correct poor posture, alignment and movement patterns which can underlie injuries. Our programs are developed for each individual after an assessment.

Some of the benefits of Clinical Pilates:

• Effective rehabilitation of injuries and post-surgical conditions
• Increased flexibility
• Improved posture
• Improved balance
• Reducing lower back and pelvic pain during and after pregnancy

Clinic appointments

Our physiotherapists are available for bookings that best suit your needs. At Sport and Spinal physio we maintain flexible diaries in order for you to make appointments when best suits your diary. Instant bookings of specialised physiotherapists that supply a high level of service are available now.

• Full access to specialist equipment
• Secure private treatment rooms
• Disabled access
• Access to studios/ gym
• A comfortable waiting area
• Reception facilities
• Café

Gym Appointments

At Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy we recognise that the goals of every patient are individually specific, and therefore we understand that a clinic visit is not always a preferred setting for some patients. Therefore at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy our physiotherapists can provide you with gym based physiotherapy assessments and treatments at your local gym, or alternatively in the gym space we have located in Northern Ballet in central Leeds.

Injury Prevention

Our physiotherapists understand the importance of maintaining an injury free life. The role of our Sport and Spinal physiotherapists is to minimise the potential of injury whilst maximising the quality of life.

Functional movement screening

Functional movement screening is a service widely used in the prevention of injury to sports participants. Our physiotherapists will analyse the functional patterns with a holistic view of the client with an aim of preventing injury and increasing sporting performance.

Dance screening

At Sport and Spinal physio we employ specialised physiotherapists that conduct dance screening solely with the purpose to prevent injury and prolong the dancer's career whilst educating the need to perform correct functional movements to reach their maximum potential.

Personal Injuries

At Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy we can provide a medico-legal service for personal injury litigation. Following an accident which was not your fault, such as a roads traffic accident or an accident at work it is important that you get the best possible care in order to maximise your recovery. At Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy our specialist physiotherapists can provide you with a thorough assessment of your current capabilities and provide you with physiotherapy rehabilitation you need in order to manage your condition. Our physiotherapists can provide your insurance company / solicitor with their professional opinion on your current medical condition by completing any necessary paperwork, such as assessment reports and discharge reports. We can invoice your insurance company/ solicitor directly in order to cover the costs of treatment.

Exercise programmes

Exercise can be best defined as any level of activity that sustains and enhances a level of fitness so that overall health and wellbeing can also be maintained. Exercise can be performed for a wide variety of reasons depending on the goals and targets that have been set my oneself or for example a physiotherapist as part of a rehabilitation programme.

Following a thorough initial assessment with one of the specialist physiotherapists an extensive rehabilitation program will be devised specially based on the aims and goals that are set during the assessment. As the programme is tailor made for each individual it will be based around the progression and physiology of the condition that is being treated.

What an exercise program consists of:-

• Strengthening and stretching exercises
• Balance control
• Muscle control exercises
• Postural exercises
• Functional activity exercises
• Correct technique exercises
• Overload exercises
• Specificity exercises

Our physiotherapists have a comprehensive background in prescribing exercise programs to their patients so that there recovery is as fast as possible and normal functional activities and hobbies can be restarted.

The physiotherapists not only just prescribe exercises programs as part of a treatment plan but also to those that may want to gain an improvement within their given sport and need specialist advice on how to make these improvements.

Ergonomic Assessments

An ergonomic assessment within the physiotherapy profession refers to an inspection of the workplace from the positioning of work related tools in relation to the worker to the posture of the worker so that adjustments can be made so that tasks can be performed as safely as possible to the highest standard required without increasing the risk of injury.

The main injuries include:-

• Poor posture
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Lower back pain
• Neck and shoulder complaints
• Visual impairments

Sport and spinal offer ergonomic assessments for any type of work place. the specialist physiotherapist will visit the work place to perform the a one on one initial ergonomic assessment. They will be interested in evaluating how the worker is in his or her working environment and will use their extensive knowledge and experience in correcting functional movement and posture.

The physiotherapist will use movement analysis to gauge an understanding of how the worker operates in day to day working life. Advice and correction of movement will be integral to the assessment so that the worker can perform these tasks with less chance of injury whilst maintain productivity.

Return to Sport Service

Here at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy our sport specialists have vast experience of working with professional athletes. Therefore we understand that as a working athlete payment is dependent upon performance, however an injury can have a detrimental effect upon your working life. At Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy our experienced sports physiotherapists can provide injured / recovering athletes with a return to sport service. Your physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment of your current level of ability and provide you with and advice on exercises which will help promote the restoration of your ultimate physical peak. The aim of our return to sport service is to get you back to practicing your sport at the level you previously were pre-injury as quick as possible. Your physiotherapist will also advise you on preventative measures you can take in order to prevent the re-occurrence of injury in the future.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation in the physiotherapy world refers to the restoration of an impaired area through specialised techniques that aid in the recovery process that helps to regain physical strength. Physiotherapy rehabilitation aims in improve patient function through a wide range of evidence based practices whilst integrating the individual back in to their normal routine.

Rehabilitation should be started straight away as this will aid in a faster recovery period following injury.

Rehabilitation aims to:-

• Encourage functional movements
• Improve mobility
• Increase stability
• Increase rate of healing
• Increase range of movement
• Improve quality of life
• Reduce inflammation
• Reduce pain

The specialist physiotherapists at Sport and Spinal physio use a wide range of treatment modalities to aid in the rehabilitation of their clients. The physiotherapists are fully equipped with experience and up to date evidence based practices so that their clients receive the best possible treatment.

The physiotherapist can use a combination of the following in their tailor made treatment plans:-

• Manual therapies
• Acupuncture
• Electrotherapy
• Postural re-education
• Mobilisations
• Massage therapy
• Gait analyses
• Movement analyses
• Stretches
• Strengthening exercises

The physiotherapists can treat a wide variety of problems that arise in all areas of the body.