Services

Pilates classes with a difference.  Functional Pilates classes developed by physiotherapists and modified to be evidence based and effective in improving dynamic movement, balance and flexibility, core stability and strength.
Classes are designed to meet specific needs of everyday life and sports.
Invest in yourself.  Pilates is an incredible exercise system that balances the body, strengthens and lengthens the muscles and focuses the mind. Sessions are payable in a block of 6.  We offer an online package and an option of live steaming sessions as part of this unique package.

For more information and to book your slot contact the clinic 01257 230140.

Radial ShockWave Therapy (R-SWT) is a modern and effective method of treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Radial shockwave therapy will normally give a good outcome of treatment after 3-8 sessions. Scar tissue and calcification in tendons, ligaments and muscles is broken down. Metabolism and circulation is increased, stimulating the healing properties of the body. Damaged tissue recovers and heals itself. This will cause the pain to decrease and mobility to improve. Average success rate of treatment with shockwave is 80%. Normal amount of treatment is between 3-8 sessions.

The therapist determines the location of the pain by searching for painful trigger points. These points can also be localised using the hand piece or ultrasound. Gel is then applied to the treatment zone. This improves the contact between the skin and the hand piece to allow the shockwaves to penetrate the body properly. The hand piece is placed on the pain zone and it then emits shockwaves. In general, this is painless but sometimes perceived as ‘unpleasant’. In a number of cases, the therapist will use a different treatment head, the D-Actor. This combination of shockwaves and vibrations is also used for muscular disorders.
For certain conditions, it is estimated that a single shockwave session is more effective for chronic pain than 6 sessions of deep massage.

Which conditions can be treated at A6 Physiotherapy?

• Shoulder pain, e.g. shoulder calcification & Tendonitis
• Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
• Inflammation of the patellar tendon (jumper’s knee)
• Shin pain/Tibial periostitis
• Achilles tendon pain
• Heel pain (heel spur, plantar fasciitis)
• Tension headaches
• Muscle tension caused by painful muscle knots (trigger points)
• Pseudoarthrosis
• Scar Tissue

Don’t let pain control your life!
Radial shockwave therapy is an effective treatment method for the complaints listed above.

Benefits of Shockwave:

• Quick and effective
• An alternative to surgery
• No long-term revalidation needed
• Treatment by your physiotherapist
• Medication no longer required

Shockwave appointments (40minutes) £55.00. For further information contact the clinic on 01257 230140.

RUNNING BIOMECHANICS – Includes video analysis of running and of dynamic movements with a personalised exercise program. (up to 90 minutes) £100

GOLF BIOMECHANICS – Assessment of dynamic movements with analysis and liaison with golf coach on golf swing with a personalised exercise program. (up to 90 minutes) £100

OTHER SPORTS – Assessment of dynamic movements relevant to the sport with a personalised exercise program.
(up to 90 minutes) £100

WHO DO WE WORK WITH?

•  Non-athletes, Elite athletes and Professionals  •
•  Absolute beginners  •
•  Recreational athletes  •
•  Children and young athletes  •

Bio-mechanical sports screening of individuals. We use a variety of functional movements & performance tests to identify limitations or asymmetries in individuals with no current pain or with known musculoskeletal problems. By placing the individual in extreme positions, weaknesses and imbalances become observable and can help point the way to appropriate personalised exercise programs to improve performance in sport and help towards resolving persistent injuries.

MEDICAL INSURANCES
We are recognised by most health insurance companies. You will probably be required to have seen your GP prior to the commencement of treatment. Insurance details such as policy number/authorisation number are required on the first visit.
Some policies have an excess applied to them. This must be paid to the clinic directly.

If your insurance company does not cover the cost of your treatment, the patient is liable for these costs.

FAILED APPOINTMENTS/LATE CANCELLATIONS
The clinic reserves the right to charge full treatment costs for any appointments that are not attended. If an appointment is cancelled with less than 48 hours/2 working days notice a charge will be made up to the full cost of treatment.

LATE PAYMENTS
Payment terms are that invoices are paid within 30 days. Any late payments are liable to incur an administration charge of £20.00. If any invoices remain unpaid after 60 days these accounts will be given to a debt recovery service.