Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Sports Massage and Other Services
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a proven method of treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders including spinal pain, joint aches and pains and ligament and muscle sprains and strains.
At Physiokinetic, we provide a holistic approach to treatment. This involves a detailed assessment resulting in a diagnosis and timescale for recovery. Treatment is focused on alleviating symptoms as well as addressing the causes to prevent recurrence. It will involve combination of mobilisation and manipulation techniques (similar to those used by chiropractors and osteopaths)
Our success is based on an honest and hard working approach to patient care allowing individuals to achieve their aspirations and goals. Our diagnosis and treatment is formulated by years of experience as well as an up to date knowledge of the latest medical evidence. We are proud as a company that our greatest referral source is word of mouth from previous customers.
Sports Medicine Clinic
SPORTS MEDICINE DOCTOR / PHYSIOTHERAPHY / PODIATRY
In conjunction with University Sport Birmingham, our physiotherapy patients have access to a number of specialist services offered by the Sports Science and Sports Medicine Unit. The unit is manned by a team of experienced professionals who deal with elite sports people on a daily basis.
Our patients benefit from the knowledge and experience of Dr Mark Gillett, Consultant in Sports Medicine. He will be running clinics on a fortnightly basis at our clinic at Birmingham University. This service will be particularly relevant for a number of scenarios, examples are listed below:
- athletes with acute injuries who require urgent information on diagnosis / prognosis
- athletes who are suspected of having injuries that may not respond to conservative management and require further investigations (i.e. MRI / ultrasound scan, bone scan)
- athletes who have particularly complex injuries that have not responded to physiotherapy
- athletes who are feeling ill or fatigued as a result of training
Dr Gillett is registered with all major medical insurance companies and further details about his sports medicine experience can be found in the “meet the team” section. Appointments to see Dr Gillett can be organised by contacting 0121 440 7736.
These services can help you add that all important edge to your personal or clubs performance.
For details of the services on offer, see the list below and click on the link to the USB web site, “Performance Sport” and finally, “Athlete Support Services”.
Therapy and treatment modalities include:
- Sports nutrition
- Sports psychology
- Physiology and fitness testing
- Strength and conditioning
- Isokinetic testing
Contact the Sports Science Unit directly on 0121 414 3344.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is the assessment and manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the human body; the ligaments, tendons, muscles and fasciae.
It can be used at all stages of participation from training and conditioning, pre and post competition and during injury rehabilitation.
This form of treatment is a highly effective way of identifying and treating areas of specific tension in tissues which if left untreated could lead to pain and injury.
Podiatry
An average adult human being walks 5-6,000 steps per day. This number significantly increases with exercise. The foot is designed to deal with this repetitive loading and the associated stresses; however, symptoms can occur with poorly designed footwear, obesity and abnormal lower limb biomechanics.
Podiatry is the branch of medicine involved in the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle and lower limb disorders. Podiatrists undertake biomechanical analysis, primarily of the bony and soft tissue structures of the ankle and foot.
Management strategies involve footwear advice, home exercises, manual therapy techniques, injection therapy and the potential provision of orthotics
We do not currently have a podiatrist working at our clinic but suggest either Mark Gallagher on 07790 671437 or Paul Scwiercz on 01384 396777
