At Falcon Health, we provide a wide array of physiotherapy services to our clients. Our treatments can be tailored for various clients with many different ailments, conditions or injuries. Our expert physiotherapists can work with you to develop bespoke care plans to help your recovery or rehabilitation process.

Manual Therapy

What is Manual Therapy?

Likely the most common of all physiotherapy services is manual therapy. Massage and manipulation are the cornerstones of physiotherapy, and are used to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore function. This treatment tends to consist of the physiotherapist using their hands to manipulate the muscles, joints, and tissues.

Common physiotherapy services that fall under the manual therapy umbrella are:

Massage: There are different types of massage that physiotherapists can use to help relieve pain and improve function. The most common type of massage is Swedish massage, which uses long strokes and kneading to relax muscles. Other types of massage that may be used include deep tissue massage, trigger point release, and myofascial release.

Joint Manipulation/Mobilisation: This treatment involves the physiotherapist moving a joint through its range of motion to increase mobility and decrease pain. Manipulation is a more aggressive form of this and is often used when there is a joint restriction.

Soft Tissue Release: This physiotherapy service involves the physiotherapist using their hands to stretch and loosen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This can help to relieve pain and improve the range of motion.

Heat and Ice: Physiotherapy services often use heat and ice as a form of treatment. Ice is used to reduce swelling and inflammation, while heat can help to loosen muscles and increase blood flow. This helps to reduce swelling around an injured area. Furthermore, it supports recovery as it helps to replenish muscles with fresh oxygen.

Taping

Taping, also known as kinesiology tape, is a type of adhesive tape that is applied to certain areas of the body to encourage recovery and provide support. The tape is applied in a specific way to help improve blood flow and reduce pain and inflammation.

The tape works by providing support to the muscles and joints. This helps to improve blood flow and reduce pain and inflammation. The tape also helps to keep the muscles and joints in their correct position, which can speed up recovery.

Electro-Therapeutic Treatments

Electro-therapeutic treatments use electrical stimulation to provide pain relief and promote healing. This physiotherapy service is often used to treat chronic pain, as well as injuries that are slow to heal.

Different types of electrical stimulation can be used, including:

• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): This treatment uses low-voltage electrical stimulation to help relieve pain. The electrical stimulations block the pain signals from reaching the brain.

• Interferential Current Therapy (ICT): This treatment uses medium-voltage electrical stimulations to help reduce inflammation and promote healing.

• Direct Current (DC): This treatment uses high-voltage electrical stimulations to help reduce muscle spasms and promote healing.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a physiotherapy service that uses sound waves to provide pain relief and promote healing. The sound waves create vibrations that help to reduce inflammation and pain. Ultrasound is often used to treat chronic pain, as well as injuries that are slow to heal.

Traction

Physiotherapy Services such as traction may be used to treat back pain. Traction is a physiotherapy treatment that uses gentle force to stretch the back. This helps to separate the vertebrae and relieve constriction and compression on the nerves which run down the spine. This can help to reduce pain and improve mobility.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture or medical acupuncture is a physiotherapy service that involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body. This helps to release endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. Additionally, acupuncture helps to stimulate muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. This can help to reduce pain and improve circulation. Acupuncture can also help to improve blood flow and reduce inflammation. This can help to speed up recovery and provide pain relief.

Exercises

Exercise rehabilitation is a physiotherapy service that uses exercise to help people recover from injuries. The exercises are designed to improve range of motion, flexibility, strength, and endurance. Additionally, exercise rehabilitation can help to improve balance and coordination.

This physiotherapy service can help people recovering from injuries return to their normal activities. It can also help to prevent further injuries from occurring.

Self-Management Training

Self-management training is a physiotherapy service that helps people to manage their health. This includes learning about healthy lifestyle choices, as well as how to prevent and manage injuries. Self-management training can help people to stay active and healthy, as well as reduce the risk of re-injury.

Benefits of Physiotherapy

There are many benefits to physiotherapy services that fall under the manual therapy umbrella. These benefits include:

Reduced pain: One of the most common reasons people visit a physiotherapist is to receive help for pain relief. A physiotherapist can provide manual therapy techniques that will help to reduce pain in the affected area.

Increased Mobility: Another common goal of physiotherapy is to increase a patient’s range of motion and mobility. This is often done through stretching and exercises that are designed to improve flexibility.

Improved Circulation: Massage and other physiotherapy techniques can help to improve circulation by promoting blood flow to the affected area. This can help to reduce inflammation and pain.

Rehabilitation: physiotherapy can also be used as part of the rehabilitation process following an injury or surgery. A physiotherapist can help to speed up the healing process and get you back to your normal activities as soon as possible.

Prevention: In some cases, physiotherapy can also be used to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. A physiotherapist can provide guidance on how to properly care for your body and avoid activities that may put you at risk for an injury.

Physiotherapy also has psychological benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety levels. The one-on-one time with a physiotherapist can also be beneficial, as it provides an opportunity to talk about any concerns or issues you may be having. Additionally, it can improve confidence among those suffering an injury, or older clients. Our physiotherapy services, as well as exercises and self-management, allows for people to understand their bodies and identify causes of pain as well as how to prevent injury from occurring. This gives people peace of mind and allows them to live their lives and exercise without fear.

All of these factors contribute to speeding-up recovery and strengthening the affected areas. Furthermore, this supports those with chronic conditions as it can help to improve their quality of life. Whether you are looking for pain relief, increased mobility, or help with rehabilitation or prevention, physiotherapy services can be a great solution.

Contact Us

At Falcon Health, we provide various physiotherapy services for our clients. Regardless of their age or condition, we can tailor our treatments to suit the individual and support their recovery or rehabilitation. Our expert team are highly qualified and experienced in providing high-quality physiotherapy services to a wide array of clients.

If you would like to learn more or book one of our physiotherapy services, explore our website or contact us today at 01444 257555 or info@falcon-health.com.

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