Neurological Rehabilitation
Improving balance, walking and everyday function after stroke, MS, Parkinson’s and nerve injuries.
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
A structured, step-by-step programme for back and neck pain, disc problems, joint conditions and recovery after surgery.
What is orthopaedic rehabilitation?
Back and neck pain, joint problems or recovering from an operation can make everyday movement difficult. Orthopaedic rehabilitation aims to manage pain, rebuild lost movement and strength step by step, and help you return to daily life with confidence.
We begin with a thorough assessment: the history of your complaint, your posture, joint range of motion, muscle strength and daily habits. I plan your programme in line with your doctor’s diagnosis and recommendations, taking these findings into account.
Sessions combine hands-on techniques where helpful with a strong focus on therapeutic exercise. The home programme you follow between sessions is an important part of the process.
Common conditions
- Low back and neck pain
- Disc herniation in the lower back or neck
- Shoulder problems such as impingement, frozen shoulder and rotator cuff conditions
- Knee problems including meniscus and ligament injuries and osteoarthritis
- Rehabilitation after surgery, e.g. ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, knee or hip replacement
- Stiffness and weakness after a fracture or time in a cast
- Sports injuries: sprains, muscle strains and tendon overload
- Tendon problems such as tennis elbow and Achilles tendinopathy
- Postural and desk-related aches
This list is for general information. The right approach for you is decided after an assessment.
When to see a doctor
If the pain started after a fall or an accident, or if you notice increasing weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, changes in bladder or bowel control, unexplained weight loss or a fever, please see a doctor promptly.
How we work together
I plan each step with you, at a pace that suits you.
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Assessment
I listen to the history of your complaint and use posture, range-of-motion, strength and functional tests to understand where the problem comes from. If you have a doctor’s report or scans, we look at them together.
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A plan built around you
We agree on your goals together, such as sitting without pain, managing stairs or getting back to sport, and I build the plan around them and the stage of your recovery.
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Hands-on work and exercise
Sessions use manual therapy techniques where they help, with the main emphasis on strengthening, flexibility and balance exercises.
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Home programme
You leave with a short, clear exercise programme for the days between sessions, and we practise it together so you know you are doing it correctly.
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Reviewing progress
I reassess your progress at regular intervals and adjust the programme as you improve. If I think it is needed, I will suggest that you see your doctor again.
The first step: an assessment
If you have questions about orthopaedic rehabilitation or would like to start, leave a request and I will call you so that we can find a suitable time together.
Frequently asked questions
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Should I bring my doctor’s report and MRI results?
Yes, please do. They make the assessment easier. If you have not seen a doctor yet, I recommend a medical assessment before you start physiotherapy.
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How soon after surgery can I start?
That depends on the type of operation and your surgeon’s advice. Please confirm the start date and any early restrictions with your surgeon, and I will plan your rehabilitation around them.
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Will the sessions hurt?
The aim is not to increase pain but to regain movement within safe limits. You may feel some tiredness or muscle soreness after certain exercises. Throughout the session we talk about how you feel, and I adjust the programme accordingly.