The Oxford Physiotherapy Service

Chartered Physiotherapists registered with the Health Professions Council

          Musculoskeletal Conditions & Therapies.

           Physiotherapy can play a vital part in pain relief and assisting the natural resolution of..

  • Back pain (+/- sciatic or buttock pain) and Neck pain (associated headaches or arm pain)
    Has it just started, is it not getting better, or do you want to avoid it happening again?
  • Hypermobility problems. The need for improved muscle stabilization - local and general in the form of TOPS clinical pilates, individually or group sessions
  • Joint sprains & pains Knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, tennis or golfer's elbow or arthritic pain. Do you think you should be strengthening, mobilizing, stretching, or a little of all or them?
  • Muscles pulls, sprains & tears Calf, hamstrings, achilles - typical sports injuries. Should you use ice or warmth? Should you rest or move it?
  • Neurological Conditions to help gain better movement control, using a Movement Science based approach and Bobath techniques
  • Overuse injuries such as RSI & WRULDS. Are you worried having read about these problems? Do you want practical help and advice to lessen the stresses?
  • Paediatric Support and Advice for all conditions, musculoskeletal, and neurolgical affecting babies and children, whether short term, or longterm developmental. Also botulinum toxin.
  • Postural problems Find those deep muscles to help support you.
    Scientific evidence suggests that a balanced stable posture provides the best protection against joint strain.
  • Post operative care & advice
    Do you want to speed your recovery following a hip or knee replacement, or ligament repair?
  • Respiratory problems. We can direct you to a specializing physiotherapist.

Treatment programmes follow a thorough assessment of your condition where a specific treatment regime will be tailored to your individual requirements.

Treatment modalities may include:

Manual therapy, manipulation & mobilisation - Maitland, Mackenzie, Snags, MAPs, soft tissue techniques
Core stability work - dynamic muscle balance, Pilates exercises
Exercise & stretching programmes
Electrotherapy - ultrasound, laser, interferential, TENS
Advice & self help techniques including simple ergonomic
guidance for the work station
Group sessions
· Muscle stability - Pilates style
· Relaxation