Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a primary healthcare profession with a very strong, researched, scientific foundation. The range of work is very broad and varied and in particular involves working with people to promote their own health and well being. Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function of various parts of the body that may be affected by injury, illness or by developmental or other disability. Chartered Physiotherapists combine their knowledge, skills and approach to improve a broad range of physical problems associated with different ‘systems’ of the body.
In particular they treat neuro-musculor (brain and nervous system), musculo-skeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones), cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs and associated physiology).
What happens on my first visit?
Initially Jane will spend time taking a full medical and lifestyle case history, followed by a detailed description of your problems. She will then do a physical and neurological assessment to determine the nature of your injuries as well as to assess your general health. Proving that there are no health issues that require a GP referral Jane will explain the results of her examination and what techniques and methods she is going to use to treat you. Treatment may comprise of physical techniques such as massage and stretching, electrotherapy techniques such as ultrasound and interferential, as well as exercise programs.
What are the benefits of treatment:
Jane Lavers is a highly experienced and knowledgable state registered physiotherapist who has worked in both the NHS as well as the private sector.She is therefore able to to assess and treat a wide range of acute and chronic musculo-skeletal conditions such as:
- Damaged and inflamed joint mechanisms
- Ligament injuries, muscular aches, pains and strains
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Neck and headaches
- Asthma
- Cerebral palsy
- Incontinence.
- Multiple sclerosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke
- Whiplash
Jane is also able to offer advice and bespoke one to one exercise and rehabilitative training sessions to further improve a patients condition and help speed up the recovery process.
Jane is now a recognised practitioner of the “Sarah Key” method (as used by HRH Prince of Wales) of treatment for backs and peripheral joints. For more information see Sarah’s website on www.sarahkey.com. Additionally, Jane uses a technique called Adaptive Reflex Therapy which is particularly effective for treating whiplash injuries as a result of car accidents or any serious impact, or fall as the treatment is applied away from the site of injury.
More information:
For more information look at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists’ website.
Jane Lavers
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