Physical Therapy UK

Ann is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience and is registered with The Health Professions Council. After qualifying she initially worked for the National Health Service within the Physiotherapy Department of a large Sheffield teaching hospital and in more recent years moved into private practice. She now practices from a treatment room set up at her home in the Peak district. During this time she has gathered a wealth of experience treating a wide range of conditions. She gained interest and trained in the Bowen Technique after having been successfully treated herself for a shoulder injury and is a registered practitioner with The Bowen Association Uk.  She now uses the Bowen Technique as her main method of treatment as she finds that despite being a very gentle form of body work the results can be remarkable.  She also uses her extensive background knowledge as a Physiotherapist to help with diagnosis and in teaching appropriate exercises and giving advice that can help support a return to health. She practices yoga daily and is able to use the knowledge she has developed through her practice and study of yoga in her work.  For many years she has had a keen interest in personal and spiritual development and alternative natural approaches to healing. She adopts a holistic approach to treatment taking into consideration all factors that may be contributing to a persons current state of health and well being.

We take care of all aspects of your recovery! Your physiotherapy treatment will be geared towards restoring normal movement as quickly as possible.At your first appointment one of our team of Chartered Physiotherapists will carry out an in depth assessment of your symptoms to ensure they get the treatment to the root of the problem quickly and efficiently. Although we are focused on bringing you back to full recovery we also aim to provide pain relief immediately and during your treatment. In order to effect rapid recovery we advise you how to interpret the pain you experience and how much or how little activity you can do with that level of pain and injury. We offer a full range of pain relief techniques including soft tissue and joint mobilisation, electrotherapy, acupuncture, and taping. Your physiotherapist will make a full assessment and decide what is best for your condition.Treatments are predominantly hands-on and always on a one-to-one basis.If you suffer an injury such as a sprain, strain, muscle pull, or tear, immediate first aid can prevent complications and help you heal faster. Until you are able to attend for your appointment the R.I.C.E. method is recommended for all early minor injuries.  Please contact us for further information. Our range of treatment techniques include: Strapping and Taping Soft tissue massage and release techniques Trigger point therapyFrictioningManual tractionJoint mobilisation Grade V manipulationMuscle energy techniquesAcupuncture ElectrotherapyPilates Exerise prescriptionPostural evaluationLifting re-educationErgonomc assessment and adviceBiomechanical evaluationwalking / running analysisSport specific rehabilitationMuscle imbalance correction