Treatments
Treatments
Advice and Education
At ASK Physio we feel it is of paramount importance that patients understand their condition. We actively encourage you to ask us questions. Reassurance is a big part of what we do too. Knowing that what your experiencing is ‘normal’ for your injury is very helpful.
Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy is hands on treatment, for example joint mobilisation or soft tissue release/massage of tight muscles.
Exercise Therapy
Most conditions require some form of exercises to help strengthen muscles which have become weak or tight as a result of pain or injury. Exercise may be taught to stretch what is tight or to strengthen what is weak.
Rehabilitation
One of our specialities is rehabilitating people following surgery or trauma, i.e. joint replacement surgery or broken bones. It takes time to get things moving again and at ASK Physio we can facilitate this process.
Sports Rehabilitation and ACL Rehabilitation
Several of us at ASK Physio take a keen interest in sport. The main sports that we deal with are; running, cycling and triathlon. Nicki is experienced in treating high level gymnasts through her work with the English Institute of Sport. Charlie plays hockey at high level.
We have invested a lot of time and energy into developing our knowledge and skills in the area of sports rehabilitation. Sarah Kinsella and Nicki Combarro are specialists in ACL rehabilitation, both conservative and post-operatively following ACL Reconstruction and work closely with Mr Chatoo and Mr Thakrar who perform this operation locally, as well as surgeons in several London hospitals and the Fortius Clinic.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is provided by Steve Kinsella. Steve is able to tailor his technique to suit your needs. Regular sports massage (once every 4-6 weeks) is recommended if you are someone who partakes in running, cycling and other sports regularly. Contact Steve on 07523 005743 or email him at sportsmassage@ask-physio.co.uk for more information. If you prefer a female therapist, we can suggest people locally who we recommend.
Shockwave Therapy
We are excited to offer innovative Shockwave Therapy at our physiotherapy clinic. It’s a relatively new treatment for helping to alleviate chronic tendon and soft tissue pain which hasn’t responded to any other therapy. If you have a condition such as Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis Elbow, or pain in your Achilles tendon or shoulder – talk to our physio team, about Shockwave Therapy.
Acupuncture
The practice of Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture involves inserting small sterile single use needles in specific points within the body to facilitate tissue healing and reduce pain.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is Physiotherapy in water, using the properties of water. This enables easier joint movement and assists muscle strengthening.
Hand Therapy
Cat Jones is a HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist who specialises in hands and scar management. Cat can assist you with a number of problems that occur in the hand and thumb including; arthritis, fractures and volar plate injuries, tendon injuries, following Dupuytren’s surgery, trigger finger and De Quervains tenosynovitis. Cat is a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists. Please state that you require a hand therapy appointment when booking (Cat is the only Therapist who does this and does not do any other type of physiotherapy).
Or you can email your enquiry to: handsandscars@ask-physio.co.uk
Scar Therapy
Do you need help with a scar you are not happy with the appearance of? Or do you have a scar that feels tight or is affecting the function of a joint? Regardless of where your scar is, Cat Jones will be able to assess you and advise you on the best way to manage this.
Whether it is a Caesarean section scar, scar from orthopaedic surgery, scar from a trauma or even acne scarring, Cat will be able to advise you. This may include massage, silicone gel or the prescription of a pressure garment (please note that pressure garments are made to measure and incur an additional cost to this service). Please ask for an appointment with Cat Jones for scar therapy.
Email any enquiries to Cat at: handsandscars@ask-physio.co.uk
Cancer Rehabilitation
One of our Physiotherapists, Charlie Humber, has taken on additional training with Pinc & Steel and is now qualified in cancer rehabilitation, including the treatment of cording post mastectomy. If you wish to see Charlie for cancer rehabilitation, please contact her by email to discuss first:
charlie@ask-physio.co.uk
What To Expect
Your initial appointment will last between 45 and 60 mins. This will include us discussing your symptoms and the history of your symptoms, i.e. when it all started, any possible cause of the symptoms starting. After talking to you, we will examine you. Depending on which part of the body this is for, it may require you to undress, so please wear appropriate clothing, i.e, shorts for lower limb problems, for ladies, vest top for shoulder or spinal problems. We will need to see the part of the body that we are going to examine.
Following your assessment we aim to give you an explanation for your symptoms, and some advice for managing these symptoms, which will often include some form of exercise therapy initially. We will discuss your treatment options with you and together we will formulate a plan for your treatment, and discuss any goals you wish to achieve.
We accept credit and debit cards, cash, cheques, or you can pay by online banking.