Professional physiotherapy solutions to a range of conditions are provided by the team of chartered physiotherapists at this clinic in Edinburgh. A detailed diagnosis is conducted and a treatment plan to make patients live a pain free life is drawn up. Services provided include joint manipulation and mobilization and soft tissue massage, exercise prescriptions for strengthening muscles and stretching soft tissues, core stability exercises, electrotherapy using ultrasound, low voltage TENS, interferential electrotherapy, traction, and massage therapy.
Alison Downie has a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine and sports injuries.
After graduating in 1989 with a BSc in Physiotherapy she combined full time work in the NHS with private sports injury clinic work. This included attendance as the on-site Physio at international badminton and gymnastic events, district level rugby, the Millennium Commonwealth Youth Games and professional tennis in Edinburgh for the Scottish LTA.
In 2001 she obtained a post-graduate diploma in Sports Medicine from the University of Wales.
Alison also has a particular interest in the treatment of spinal pain and pelvic dysfunctions using various treatment techniques and exercises with the emphasis being on education to help prevent a recurrence of the problem.
In addition to her hands on experience, Alison has lectured to Consultants, GPs and Physiotherapists on aspects of musculoskeletal medicine including knee and shoulder problems. She writes and contributes to many articles in various sports and general interest magazines. She is a Partner in McNaughton PhysioGrange.
