Dry Needling UK

Western Acupuncture

Louise graduated from Aberdeen University in 2004 with a degree in sports and exercise science. Modules achieved were: Human and exercise Physiology, human anatomy, Pharmacology, human movement and biomechanics, nutrition, health and biochemistry, human performance and sports psychology. From there she then studied Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh progressing the modules above and looking into psychosocial issues and neurological physiotherapy. Since graduating Louise has gained qualifications in sports massage, trigger point, myofacial release, strapping and taping, sports first aid, shoulder course and ultimate knee rehab. Her main job has been at the Edinburgh Royal infirmary progressing her career within respiratory, elective and trauma orthopaedics, neuromuscular disorders and musculoskeletal. Louise also works as a sports Physiotherapist at Murrayfield Wanderers RFC and has previously worked with Edinburgh Accies RFC and Livingston RFC. Physiotherapy treatments include: •Diagnosis of MSK complaints•Diagnosis of spinal problem including: disc, muscular strain, joint and nerve•Myofascial release•Soft tissue massage•Sports massage•Trigger points•Plyometric health advice•Gait re-education•Muscle Flexibility•Muscle imbalance•Muscle strengthening•Traction•Friction•Spinal mobilisations•Core muscle work•Acupressure•Proprioception•Balance work•Exercise prescription•Postural advice and exercises

At Perth Chiropractic Clinic we can perform acupuncture as a stand alone treatment or combine it with manipulation. We will always discuss the options with you. Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles; it is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicine. While Western medical acupuncture has evolved from Chinese acupuncture, its practitioners no longer adhere to concepts such as Yin/Yang and circulation of qi, and regard acupuncture as part of conventional medicine rather than a complete “alternative medical system”. It acts mainly by stimulating various trigger points probably nerve fibres to release the bodys own opiods. Western medical acupuncture is principally used by conventional healthcare practitioners, most commonly in primary care.  Ask one of our Clinicians if Medical Acupuncture maybe of benefit to you.

Includes active( patient based) and passive ( clinician performed) measures.