How long will I need to attend physiotherapy sessions?

The length of your treatment plan will depend on several factors including your pathology, pain level, history of presenting condition, aspects involved and the needed treatments and progressions to aid in recovery. Some cases can improve in 4-6 weeks while others more towards 8-12 weeks. Maintenance following treatment plans are also valuable aspects of care with a physiotherapist to reduce the chance of relapse or reinjury.

Can a physio help with injury prevention or sporting conditioning?

A physio can provide good advice and insight into lifestyle, diet and exercise levels/training for general conditioning and mobility for all ages. o A physio can also assist with personalised injury prevention strategies and training programmes for athletes, delving into correct techniques, posture training, movement analysis, sport-specific conditioning and recovery enhancement modalities.

What should I wear or bring with me?

Comfortable attire you can easily move around in. o As part of your assessment, your physio may require you to remove aspects of clothing, so easily changeable or loose baggy clothing suited. o It can be useful to bring any recent scans/ medical reports, medication lists and referral letters. o If using insurance, it can also be useful to bring this information along also. o Any current braces, supports or orthotics being used on personal accord or based on recommendation from a healthcare provider.

🔗Exercises, strengthening, rehabilitation & manipulation

Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy in Christchurch, Ringwood & Verwood

Are you experiencing pain that is stopping you from completing day-to-day tasks? Spending time with family and loved ones? Or reaching your goals and dreams? Whether you want to climb mountains and participate in sports or simply get through a day at work or pick your grandchild up without pain…we can help.

To discuss your needs with an experienced Physiotherapist, call 01425 473093

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🔗Common problems we treat

No two people’s pain is the same, which is why we assess each individual to come up with a
bespoke treatment plan that will work for them.

🔗Back Pain

🔗Shoulder Pain

🔗Neck Pain

🔗Ankle Pain

🔗Elbow Pain

🔗Hip Pain

🔗Knee Pain

🔗Heel Pain

🔗Wrist Pain

🔗Foot Pain

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🔗Types of treatments

🔗Soft tissue mobilisation

Soft tissue mobilisation is a form of manual physiotherapy using hands-on techniques on your muscles, ligaments and fascia in order to break adhesions, reduce swelling, improve blood flow and optimize your muscle function.

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🔗Joint mobilisation

A joint mobilisation is a form of manual physiotherapy using hands-on techniques on the joints to decrease pain and increase the range of movement for optimum joint health.

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🔗Post orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation

Specific individualised post-surgery rehabilitation programme to optimise your recovery with a variety of manual hands-on treatments and specifically tailored exercises.

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🔗Range of motion exercises

Range of motion exercises are done to preserve flexibility and mobility of the joints on which they are performed. These exercises reduce stiffness, decrease pain and allow you to move more freely.

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🔗Strength exercises

Strengthening exercises are exercises that are designed to increase the strength of specific or groups of muscles. Weak muscles can increase the risk of injury to the surrounding joints and soft tissues. Specifically tailored strength exercises will reduce injury risk, improve function, improve quality of movement, delay the onset of arthritic conditions and improve performance in all areas of life.

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🔗Sport-specific rehabilitation

A sport-specific tailored rehabilitation plan will give you the best chance of reducing aches and pains, reducing injury risk, returning to play and improving all-round performance.

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🔗Kinesio taping

Kinesio tape can be applied straight to the skin and is a great way to stabilize the joints and muscles.

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In lockdown I fell head over heels with running and it quickly became the highlight of my day, I am not a fast runner or someone who will ever challenge at the front of races but I fell in love with the action of being outdoors and using my body again after many years of Sub Par activity levels after having children. My initial over-enthusiasm led to multiple areas of aches and pains; however, Josh was able to tackle each of them head on and after 4 months of consistently working together I am enjoying 3-4 runs a week pain free and my next goal is to complete my first half marathon.

Rachael

I have suffered with aches and pains for many years and after seeing 4 different health care professionals with minimal improvements, I was becoming very frustrated and did not think I would play golf again. A friend of mine recommended Josh’s services and Josh was reassuring from the first session; he asked me to bring my golf club to the session and showed me why my hip was hurting and helped me make the necessary changes.

Paddy

Josh worked with my sons aged 11 and 14. My oldest son is training for his international debut and my youngest son goes to athletics to see his friends. Despite some resistance from my boys at the start, they both ended up looking forward to seeing Josh each week. My youngest son is now pain free and enjoying his athletics twice per week and no longer needs to see Josh. My oldest son is continuing to work with Josh to help him reach the next level in his athletics. Josh has great knowledge around competition, training, sleep and much more.

John

🔗Our approach

Here at Body Consultancy, we offer 3 phases of care which will help to treat, stablise and maintain your condition:

🔗Treat

We believe in working with the whole person – not just the painful area. So we’ll spend time really understanding not only your current symptoms but your daily activities, interests, experiences and goals.

🔗Stablise

We’ll advise you on what needs to change in the way you, move and hold yourself so that your problem doesn’t re-occur. We’ll help you build new habits to support your continued progress to full mobility and movement.

🔗Maintain

This ongoing phase is usually especially important for conditions we refer to as chronic (over 6 months), sub-acute (over 3 months) or acute (last few weeks) with significant re-occurring previous episodes.

🔗How much will physiotherapy cost?

Once you have met one of our physiotherapists for your complimentary consultation, we will be able to provide you with a plan based on your requirements.

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FAQs

Have a question? You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common queries we hear — designed to give you clarity, reassurance, and confidence before booking your appointment.

How long will I need to attend physiotherapy sessions?

The length of your treatment plan will depend on several factors including your pathology, pain level, history of presenting condition, aspects involved and the needed treatments and progressions to aid in recovery. Some cases can improve in 4-6 weeks while others more towards 8-12 weeks. Maintenance following treatment plans are also valuable aspects of care with a physiotherapist to reduce the chance of relapse or reinjury.
Can a physio help with injury prevention or sporting conditioning?

A physio can provide good advice and insight into lifestyle, diet and exercise levels/training for general conditioning and mobility for all ages. o A physio can also assist with personalised injury prevention strategies and training programmes for athletes, delving into correct techniques, posture training, movement analysis, sport-specific conditioning and recovery enhancement modalities.
What should I wear or bring with me?

Comfortable attire you can easily move around in. o As part of your assessment, your physio may require you to remove aspects of clothing, so easily changeable or loose baggy clothing suited. o It can be useful to bring any recent scans/ medical reports, medication lists and referral letters. o If using insurance, it can also be useful to bring this information along also. o Any current braces, supports or orthotics being used on personal accord or based on recommendation from a healthcare provider.