Other Services

Sports Massage

What is it good for?

Sports Massage is good for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. It reduces strain and discomfort caused by training or participating in sport, and it encourages the body to repair any injuries sustained.
The main benefit of sports massage is that it improves muscle flexibility, blood circulation and reduces swelling, aids the prevention of sports injuries and assists the body with recovery and repair after sports injuries have been sustained .
Sports massage can also be used for general relaxation for those who prefer a deeper massage.

What are the side effects and when should it be avoided?

Sports massage, although relaxing and soothing, can also be quite vigorous. If the client has muscle soreness the massage may, initially, cause some discomfort.
Sports massage should be avoided if you have open wounds, muscle tears, sprained ligaments or burns; varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis ,cancer, tumours, melanoma or haemophilia.

Orthotics

Here, at Willaston Physiotherapy clinic we are delighted to announce that we have improved and expanded our services to our patients by introducing an Orthotics service.

What is Orthotics?

Orthotics is concerned with the accurate design and fitting of supportive braces and splints to patients with orthopaedic joint problems and injuries.

The Orthotist

Ian Spencer is a recognised specialist who is HPC registered.
The HPC is the only body that monitors and provides State Registration.
This is obtained following a 4year degree course specialising in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Ian has been working with the NHS for 15 years gaining a wealth of specialist knowledge including sports injuries.

The role of the Orthotist

This is to listen to the patient and assess their needs. Once this has been established and a treatment plan agreed by both patient and clinician, the orthotist will measure or cast. The orthosis is made and subsequently applied to the body, or in a shoe, to assist the patient’s function. Clinical conditions that may be treated using orthotics could include:

Sports injuries
Foot pain
Foot deformities
Knee pain
Shin pain
Tendinitis
Ankle injuries

Chiropody & Podiatry

Willaston Physiotherapy Clinic are pleased to welcome Mark and Julie Brennan to their team.

Mark and Julie are both State Registered and HPC registered Chiropodists, who have been qualified for 20 Years, and run their own successful practice in Moreton. Mark and Julie practice highest standards of Podiatry care covering all Podiatry and Chiropody conditions.

Chiropody can help…

Hard Skin
Bunions
Blisters
Nail Problems
Corns/Calluses
Diabetic Checks
Nail Surgery for Ingrowing Toe Nails
Verrucas

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Training & Life Coaching

The Kinsella Whay Partnership are Therapists with over 10 years experience, and are now offering counselling sessions and Personal Development / Life Coaching Programmes at the clinic.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help deal with many problems for example:

Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
Alcohol Abuse
Loss & Grief
Trauma
Relationship Problems

Life Coaching can be helpful in:

Putting together a life plan
Finding ways to reduce stress in our lives
Building a work/life balance
Effective Communication
Improving Self-discipline & Motivation