What we do

What do we do?

All treatment begins with a thorough discussion of your problem, followed by an in-depth physical assessment. This allows us to diagnose and target your problem precisely. After this we will discuss with you our main findings, a plan for treatment and a prognosis.

What do we treat?

We treat a wide range of conditions from acute injuries to work-related pain as well as longstanding aches and pains. Below are some of the more commonly seen conditions but this is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure whether our service is appropriate for you, please contact us to discuss it further.

Post-operative and post-fracture rehabilitation

Head & Neck

Shoulder

Elbow

for all parts of the body.

Local neck pain; whiplash-associated problems; headaches; posture-related pain; work-related neck pain; nerve-related pain; arthritis.

Rotator cuff issues; dislocations; instabilities; frozen shoulder; arthritis; fractures; impingement-type problems; muscle strains.

Tennis elbow; golfer’s elbow; nerve-related pains; muscle strains; fractures; dislocations.

Wrist & Hand

Carpal tunnel syndrome; wrist sprains; carpal bone problems; thumb and wrist arthritis; tendon problems.

Trunk & Ribs

Thoracic spine pain; rib problems.

Lower Back

Muscle strains; persistent lower back pain; posture- and work-related pain; sciatica; arthritis; disc, facet, and joint problems.

Hip

Arthritis; impingement; clicking hips; ITB pain; trochanteric bursitis; gluteal tendon problems.

Knee

Ligament sprains, including cruciate ligament injuries; muscle strains; meniscal injuries; arthritis; patello-femoral (knee cap) pain and dislocations; runner’s knee; patella and quadriceps tendon problems.

Ankle & Foot

Ligament sprains; Achilles tendon pain; muscle injuries; plantar fascia pain; arthritis; biomechanical faults.

Hypermobility

& related pains.

Other

We can treat all manner of symptoms and pains; some are listed here but if your condition or pain is not then please get in touch with us.

How we treat

Manual Therapy

We have a very hands-on approach and are highly skilled in a range of techniques to reduce muscle, joint and nerve pain. These include myofascial release, trigger point release, hold-relax, muscle energy techniques, PNF, massage and joint mobilisation.

Exercise

Exercise – whether for strength, flexibility, fitness, pain relief or posture – is an essential part of most rehabilitation and preventative programmes. Any exercise programme will be specifically tailored to your physical capabilities and lifestyle and will be designed to complement and enhance treatment you receive.

Acupuncture

The ancient Chinese treatment can be extremely useful in managing pain and reducing muscle spasm. At Uxbridge Physiotherapy we are highly experienced in its use alongside other treatment options at our disposal.

Taping

Taping can be a useful addition to treatment. It helps to:

Support and protect – Offloading recently-injured areas can help reduce pain and promote optimal healing
Improve postural awareness – Tape can be useful in giving you the gentle reminder you need to stop slouching your shoulders, jarring your knees, or slumping your back.

At Uxbridge Physiotherapy we use a range of tapes which have different properties and benefits, including Kinesio tape.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound can be useful in the management of acute soft tissue injuries, optimising the healing process and speeding up your return to full function.