Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy
Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy Sessions
From muscular back pain, sciatica, post operation rehabilitation,
overuse injuries, to tendon and ligament sprains, frozen shoulders, neck pain, joint arthritis, nerve pain and sports injuries. We offer treatment for a wide range of conditions to help aid healing, improve function and get you back to doing what you love.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is used extensively to treat a wide range of conditions from arthritic pain, sciatica and asthma to Psoriasis and anxiety. NOT suitable for pregnancy and some health conditions - please contact us if you are unsure or check out our separate Acupuncture page
Top rated Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy in Leicestershire
All of our Physiotherapists are fully qualified and registered with the Health & Care Professions Council ( HCPC ) and hold full insurance. We are covered by many insurance providers for Physiotherapy and Acupuncture but politely remind you to please check with your individual provider BEFORE booking as cover can vary across policies.
Got a question? See what people ask us!
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Why choose Physio?Physiotherapy uses physical methods like exercise, heat, postural analysis, manipulation of the joints and soft tissue release to treat aches and pains and get you moving more freely. It is suitable for all ages and we see a variety of problems within the clinic such as: - Muscular back pain - Sciatica - Tendinitis - Chronic overuse injuries - Tendon and ligament sprains - Frozen shoulder - Neck pain - Arthritis - Nerve pain - Sporting injuries
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Do all of the physios & sports therapists offer the same treatments ?Not necessarily. The main difference is Acupuncture or Deep Oscillation as not all our therapists have additional training in these areas. If in doubt or you are looking for a particular therapy then it's always best to give us a ring.
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Do you accept insurance funded patients?All our Physios are state registered ( HCPC ) and carry full liability insurance. We are covered by many insurance companies but we would always politely ask that you please check with your individual company before booking an appointment to ensure your level of cover is able to cover the cost of treatment and to obtain any necessary authorisation. Any excesses will need to be settled by yourself if not covered by your policy.
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Do I need to get referred by my GP?No. All of our clinics are totally privately funded so you are able to book independently of your NHS GP. Occasionally your examination may revel some underlying issues requiring the advice and involvement of your GP, in these circumstances with your consent, we may refer you to your GP for additional investigations e.g blood tests, X-rays, or MRI scans. I'm afraid we are unable to see NHS patients.
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What to expect on a first session?Our first session with you will always be a consultation to take a good history of the problem, how it is behaving and a run down of any other ailments and medications that you may be taking. It is helpful if you are able to bring a written list of your current medications with you on the day. Following your consultation your therapist will then discuss their findings and form a treatment programme tailored to your needs. This is different for each person as every individual has different needs.
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Do I have to take my clothes off?Always amazed at how often we get asked this ! We're not shy but we appreciate that you may be ! We do need to get you undressed to a certain degree so we can see the affected body part. If you would prefer to stay covered then please feel free to bring a pair of shorts or vest so that you can change and still feel comfortable. You will never be asked to undress to a level that would make you feel uncomfortable. Likewise if you would prefer a therapist of the same sex or be accompanied to your appointment then please do let us know before your appointment date and time so we have time to accommodate any requests. .
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Does my first session include any treatment?First consultations last up to 45 minutes and whilst we always endeavor to include some treatment this may not be appropriate on the day depending on what your therapist has uncovered during the consultation. If in doubt then please do ask your therapist. However, no-one gets out without an exercise programme so expect some homework to be going on with. We use a video exercise system called Physitrack to provide you with short videos of your exercises so no excuses for not doing them !
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What happens after my first appointment?Follow up sessions last 30 minutes and will always be carried out by your chosen therapist. Our exercise programmes are delivered by an emailed video link accessible via an App on your phone if you wish. This programme will be customised by your therapist to ensure you have exercises suitable for your individual condition. Please note not all therapists are qualified in all modalities e.g Pilates or Acupuncture - if you have a specific therapy that interests you then please do ask at the time of booking or approach your therapist to ask.
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Do you do any packages of treatment?Yes, we do have packages - please ask your therapist for details.
Sports Injuries
We all know the importance of staying active and healthy but this can lead to sports injuries affecting many different structures in the body.
Poor warm up techniques, overtraining, poor biomechanics or accidents can all lead to pain and dysfunction from mild muscle strains and sprains to ligament and cartilage problems that can have a major impact on one's day-to-day life.
Different sports will place a variety of demands on our muscles, ligaments, and tendons such as tennis elbow, shin splints or cruciate ligament problems.
Many sporting injuries benefit from a multi-therapist approach with input from different specialities to help maximise recovery and ensure a swift return to activities.
For further information regarding the best therapy and treatment for YOUR problem then please contact us to discuss your needs.
Running Injuries
Physiotherapy uses varying physical methods like massage, manipulations, electricity and movement to help promote health and wellbeing. Clearing pain, restoring movement and function to help you return to activity. So, no medicines or surgery - instead you may find your Physio using a variety of other techniques to help you recover your health.
Running injuries usually happen when you push yourself too hard too soon. This may be whether you are training for a marathon or your first Park Run PB ! However, you can prevent many of them.
So our first tip is to get your biomechanics checked (by a qualified Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist ). You're looking for things like flat feet or leg length discrepancies. Whilst these small asymmetries are perfectly normal and don't always cause issues they can rear their ugly heads when the mileage starts to rack up! Strength is often overlooked in training programmes so it's important to get a proper personailised exercise programme to address any issues.
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The 6 most common running injuries are:
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Patellofemoral Pain (Runner's Knee)
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Hamstring Strains
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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Achilles Tendinopathy
Don't let that little niggle turn into a full blown problem which is likely to impact your training and enjoyment.
For further advice from our Running Coach please contact us.
