Sports Therapy

shoulder massageGradually over the years Sports Therapy has evolved from treating injured athletes, to treating many common muscular complaints such as back pain, mobility problems, postural problems and work related conditions.In the training and sporting arena, a Sports Therapist can help prepare for a particular event, ensuring correct muscular fitness and functionality as well as treating injuries that occur in situ. Additionally, the Therapist can advise on maintenance and rehabilitative exercises to help maintain and promote physical health and fitness.

physio-leg-stretchYou do not need to be a professional athelete to benefit from Sports Therapy, people from all sporting and leisure backgrounds can be treated in cluding those who keep fit and active for fun as well as accident and injury victims.The Therapist advises on prevention of injuries and can examine, assess and treat those that do occur, as well as helping with the rehabilitation process. Techniques include, massage, stretching, trigger point, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, as well as using electrotherapy devices such as Ultrasound, faradic, and Infra Red heat lamps.

What happens on my first visit?

Initially your practitioner will spend time taking a full medical and lifestyle case history, followed by a detailed description of your problems. They will then do a physical  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 the practitioner will explain the results of the examination and what techniques and methods they propose 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:

  • Pre and post event preparation and massage
  • Damaged and inflamed joint mechanisms
  • Ligament injuries, muscular aches, pains and strains
  • Low back pain and sciatica
  • Neck and headaches
  • Osteoarthritis

  • Whiplash

 

 Neil Beaufoy – Natural Balance

MSc – MRNT – MAST – ASTT – MBIAET – ITEC – MREP – MBCMA – MBTPA – LC.Lic – MBSD – BSYA – CNHC Registered
Neil has more than 15 years experience in the practice of sports injury rehabilitation. He founded Natural Balance, which has become an extremely successful and busy clinic over the years. Having treated more than 20,000 patients, Neil’s reputation and expertise is fast growing. Neil studied human biology at Oxford, gained a master’s degree in Nutrition, and has added systematically to his expertise through continued education and expansion in many therapies each and every year.
Neil is committed to helping patients to return to optimum health as quickly as possible, and provides an environment that puts the patients’ needs first. Neil has built up a formidable support network with links to local medical centres and other alternative practitioners, providing a comprehensive approach to healthcare, and placing the patients’ requirements as the primary concern.
Call Neil for an appointment on 07876 452705 or 01264 339 568.