Physiotherapy In London

1. ST. JOHNS WOOD NW8TOP CLASS PHYSIOTHERAPY BARNET N20 HIGHLY QUALIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS Our team of Chartered Physiotherapists specialise in managing office base d and sports injuries-neck, back, shoulder, elbow,hip,knee and foot and ankle pain.We also have specialists in women's physiotherapy, paediatric physiotherapy, vestibular and respiratory physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, neuro. rehabilitation and hypermobility. We pride ourselves in effective ev idence-based management, seeing you for fewer follow up appointments than many of our London competitors. OTHER HEALTH & WHY CHOOSE OUR FITNESS SERVICES PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICS? We offer hydrotherapy, Our reterrals come from GPs, massage, acupuncture, consuItants and companies, occupational therapy, though our main source of Pilates, personal training, referrals has always be en, and ergonomics assessments, continues to be,word of mouth. manual handling training We NEVER over treat, but Will and other health serv ices. ensure that we rebuild your health and fitness. We are the team that the medical specialists want to refer to, clients want to see, and therapists want to work for. CENTRAl HEALTH physiotherapy

2. PHYSIOTHERAPY IN LONDON CENTRAl HEALTH If you suffer from back, neck, knee, shoulder pain; headaches; knee, softtissue,work related and sports injuries; ligament& tendon problems we can help. Our include services: Physiotherapy Massage Acupuncture Women's Heakh Physiotherapy Gait and Running analysis Cycle Assessment Respiratory Physiotherapy Neuro Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Hydrotherapy Pilates Home Vis its Other Services - Falls Management, Dietetics, PersonalTraining,Ergonomics, Health Screening, Vestibular Physiotherapy. INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Trust us to return, maintain and build your health and fitness. By keeping up ·to-date with medical developments, and constantly appraising the Central Health Physiotherapy practice and staff, we strive to provide you with an exceptional quality of care. Our reputation and success have grown from our core strength in physiotherapy. The Health Care Commission assesses us annually and we encourage feedback from our clients, many of whom are from personal recommendations. WHERE TO FIND US City - Chancery Lane City - Farringdon Nolting Hill StJohn's Wood Roehampton Barnet physiotherapy

3. CENTRAL HEALTH physiotherapy 020 7404 6343 reception@central-health.com ASK A PHYSIO•.. INDIVIDUAL SERVICESPHYSIOTHERAPY Trust us to return,maintain and build your health and fitness All the Central Health Physiotherapy physiotherapistsare chartered, experienced, skilled and up to date with the latest relevant Physiotherapy is a non-invasive form of treatment that addresses problems in joints, discs,muscles,tendons, ligaments and nerves (musculoskeletal systern) that cause pain,stiffness and weakness. cutting edge research and developments.Our approach relies on accurate assessment, skilled technique s and appropriate a dvice. Conditions commonly treated are: • spinal pain·bacWneck pain • shoulder pain • knee injury I pain • ankle injury I pain • sports injury • women's health problems • strokes • soft tissue injury • work related injury • ligament & tendon problems • headaches • dizziness • balance problems • And,if ne cessary,we have excellent links to some of the top orthopaedic and rheumatology surgeons in London. OUR CORE FOUNDAliON: Central Health Physiotherapywasfounded by Chartered Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy is the foundation on which all our seivicesare built. Natasha Price MCSP is the Managing Director and owner of Central Health Physiotherapy.

4. CENTRAL HEALTH 020 7404 6343 reception@central-health.com INDIVIDUAL SERVICESMASSAGE Trust us to return,maintain and build your heakh and fitness Massage has a profound positive effect on health by maximising the bodys potential for regeneration and recovery.It can promote a feeling of wellbeing.calmsand soothes·and can also have a stimulating, refreshing and inv igorating effect. HENRY STCLAIR Henry specialises in deep tissue massage for muscles that are tired from over·use . Henry wa s a professional ballet dancer fortwelve years, finishing his career at the prestigious Royal Ballet company in London'sCovent Garden. Thisled him to a deep understanding of the human body and particularly the effects of hard physical training. After hisfair share of injuries and the resulting physiotherapy and many hours of massage Henry felt he had an ideal career to step into after dance.After graduating wi th distinction in holistic and deep tissue massage therapy from ITEC Henfy now divides his time between the Royal Ballet School where he is on the medical staff as their massage therapist and Central Health Physiotherapy clinics in Chancery Lane and the Hospital of St John &St Elizabeth. Henry counts numerous intemational baIlet dancers as his private clients. At Central Heakh Physiotherapy we believe that massage is the perfect balance to a stressful life and a fantastic complement to maximise sport performance. It can improve circulation, rela x muscles, aid digestion,stimula te the lymphatic system and spee d up the elimination of wa ste from the body.

5. CENTRAL HEALTH ASK A PHYSIO... 020 7404 6343 reception@central-health.com physiotherapy INDIVIDUAL SERVICESWOMEN'S HEALtH PHYSIOTHERAPY PREGIIAIICYAND PDSHIATAL CARE CDUDITIDIIS TREATED ADDITIDIIAL SERVICES CONTlNENCE AIID THE PELVICFLDDR COMMON CONDITIONS TREATMENTS AUTE NATAL PILATE S CLASSES POSTNATAL PILATES CLASSES LIFE AFTER BIRTH CLASS TE STIMDUIALS CLAIRE-ANNE HEAD Our Women's Health Physotherapy department is lead by Claire-Anne Head. She specialises in the treatment of obstetric musculoletal conditions aswell as urogynaecologicalconditions and pelvic floor dysfunctions including prolapses, urinary incontinence and sexual discomfort. WOMEN'S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY At Central Heakh Physiotherapy we recognisethe sensitivity around Women's Health relatedissues and the importance of providing a private,discreet and relaxed environment in which women can seek advice and treatment. Confidentiality is assured at all times. Women's Health Physiotherapy focuseson all issues related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Whether you are a woman experiencing bladder, bowel or pelvic floor concerns, if you are suffering from musculoletal back/pelvic pain during your pre gnancy or as a new mum then women's Health Physiotherapy has been proven to provide sgnificant relief. Women's Health Physiotherapy is available at Chancery Lane and St John's Wood. Please click for more information on the St John's Wood clinic.

6. 020 7404 6343 physiotherapy ASK A PHYSIO•.. reception@central-health.com INDIVIDUAL SERVICES GAIT AND RUNNING ANALYSIS Trust us to return,maintain and build your heakh and fitness The ideal service if you experience pain during walking or running despite previous treatment, gait analysis is also useful for injury prevention and enhancing sports performance. Central Health Physiotherapy is one of the few placesin london that offers a combined assessment performed by both a podiatrist and physiotherapist experienced in the management of running injuries Initially you complete a pre·assessment form followe d by a full screening that includes examining your walking or running pattern,your shoe s, discussion of your current e xercise and WHO WILL BENEAT? This service is beneficial to all people whose training needs pain during walng or running is unresolved, despite previous treatment. It would also be useful for injury prevention and enhancing sports performanee. We discussour findings with you and make recommendationsfor management of your injury: this ma y include advice on footwear and orthotics, specific exercise rehabilitation, general training advice etc. And finally we present you with a report with ourfindingsand recommendations We offer a podiatry service in conjunction with the Gait lab.

7. CENTRAL HEALTH ASK A PHYSIC... 020 7404 6343 reception@central-health.com physiotherapy INDIVIDUAL SERVICES ACUPUNCNJRE Acupuncture is a medical system which originatesfromChina,where it has been used for over two thousand years to restore and maintain good phy!ical and mental health. MISCHELL WATSON The traditional a cupuncturistMischeIIWatson holds a degree in acupuncture and is a member of The British Acupuncture Council which keeps the national register for traditional acupuncturists within the United Kingdom. MischelI trained at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine,where she studied both Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) under tutorswho themselves trained and worked alongsde J. R.Worsey, renowned for bringing Five Element Acupuncture to the We st. 'Acupuncture is an amazing treatment and has helped bring balance to my life on so many levels and would recommend it to anybody. MischelI is a fantastic Acupuncturist and very mowledgeable and experienced within her field. She has a very caring, supportive and consderate approach to her clients. She is a great listener, very patient and always makes you feel calm,safe and reassured during the treatment sessons.' Zehra Physotherapists use acupuncture as an effective a djunct to enhance their phy!iotherapy treatment. All Central Health Phy!iotherapistsusng acupuncture hav e done additional training and are members of the AACP (Acupuncture Association for Chartere d Physotherapists).The phyliotherapiststend to combine both Traditional and We stern techniques. They tend to focus their acupuncture ses9ons on pain relief. Acupuncture can be v ery effective in the treatment of low back and neck pain,mee pain (especially osteoarthritis) and a wide range of other musculoskeletal pro blems. Traditional acupuncturists use a wider range of points and specific combinations to ma ximise the effect of each individualtreatment,treatingnumerouscomplaints such as headaches, migraine, hayfever,sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, menstruaI disorders, tiredness, stress, eczema and other skin conditions, arthritis, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, joint and back pain. It is worth noting that some patient attend acupuncture as a preventative measure to maintain goo d health and well being. At the initial consultation the patient will be asked about their main complaint!symptomsandtheir me dicalhistory.During treatment fine nee dles are inserted into the body and lightly manipulate d to stimulate Qi (pronounced 'chee'), the body's natural vitality and communications system.Traditional acupuncture is a holistic approach,where the acupuncturist will lookto treat the underlying cause/weamess at both a phy!ical and mental level,while addressing the presenting symptoms. \ 'MischelI showed great 9411 in identifying locationswhich were senstive and introduced an air of calmness and profes9onalism. The acupuncture ses9onshav e worked.! am most grateful.' S Thorley

8. CENTRAlHEALTH ASK A PHYSIO. .. 020 7404 6343 reception@central-health.com INDIVIDUAL SERVICESRESPIRATORY Physiotherapy has been found to provide significant benefit for patients suffering from chronic lung disease. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY The respiratory physiotherapy service,run by Corrine Ward, tas place on Fridays at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.Corrine has extensive specialist e xperience of respiratory conditionsfrom intensive care,the acute setting and through to out patientswith 22 years post graduate e xperience. PHYSIOTHERAPY Central Health Physiotherapy provides an outpatient respira tory service at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth. Our respiratory physiotherapists treat patients of all ages and with a wide v ariety of respiratory problems including: • Dysfuncuonal breathing • Dyspnoea tranagemmt (shorlness of breath) • conservation • lmproving enetgy • Ambulatory oxygen assessrrent. • Exerdse advice • Asihtra action pl anning physiotherapy

9. INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Your cycling technique is cri tical to ensure you optimise performance and remain injuryf·ree.Abiomechanics assessment might make all the differenee,whether you cycle for pie asure, weight loss, general fitness, competition or rehabilitation after illness or injury. TRY OUR TURBO TRAINER... ..FOR A FULL BIOMECHANICS ASSESSMENT ON YOUR OWNBIKE! Do you cycle to work? Are you taking adv anlage of the Governments Cycle to Work initiative? Is cycling your hobby? Are you training for your nexttriathlon? Book an appointmentFaye Pec k at St with John'sWood or Paul King at Chancery Lane and bring your bike to our gym for an assessment of your individual cycling style. £150 for full 90 minutes assessment including software analysisandphysicadvice £50 for quick assessment your bike checking settings BIOMECHANICAL CYCLE ASSESSMENT A biomechanical cycle assessment takes 60-90 minutes in which time a full subjective history and objectivemeasurements are carried out to assess any injuries you are currently e xperiencing. Muscle length,strength and core are checke d and problematic or weakareasidentifie d. Our ergo trainer enables our physiotherapists to conduct an assessment of your individual cycling style on your own bike,or the one you are about to buy to make sure it's right for you. U9ng video analysis, measurements are taken of the trunhip, knee and upper limb angles. Advice is given regarding ideal cycling techniques. Adjustments are then made to your bike se t up to optimiseca dence and reliev e stress on musculoskeletal structures. You are then giv en an infonnation sheet of the changes and any exercises to perform,and you have the opportunity afteiWards of emailing or calling a physiotherapist for further a dvice.

10. physiotherapy ASK A PHYSIO... 020 7404 6343 reception@central-heal th.com INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Hydrotherapy is proven to be a safe and effectivetreatment in accelerating the rate of recovery. What happens if Ican't swim? Do not worry if you cannot swim. A physiotherapist will be with you in the water at all times. The pool is not deep and you can hold onto the hand rails which surround the pool. You will not need to put your head under water. What should I bring? A swimming costume and any acute medications. We provide towels and dressing gowns. How do I get in the pool? Access to the pool is via stepswith hand-rails if you are able.Electronic hoist accessis available to those patients who are less mobile. What are the side-effects? The warmth of the water and the exercise may make you feel tired afterwards. What happens if Ihaveasurgical wound? Waterproof dressings will be applied to prevent contact with recent surgery sites. We have stringent disinfectant measures which ensure clean water. The pool water is tested weekly for micro-o rganisms by the Health ProlectionAgency in accordance with their guidelines. When is hydrotherapy not appropriate? You will be assessed by a physiotherapist before yourfirst hydrotherapy appointment. Certain conditions may prohibit you from hydrotherapy. Contact us at the Barnet Clinic or theChesl ea Clinic for more information. HYDRO'TliERAPY Hydrotherapy is the perfect therapeutic solution for those who may not be so physically able on dry land.Thebuoyancy,support,and the resstance of water enhance d exercises create a safe environment for rehabilitation.The pool, heated to a comfortable 36'C and complete with automated hoist to aid entry and exit, reduces gravity to one seventh when a patient is immersed,facilitating e xercise techniques that provide both resstance and support.Thetemperature of the water prompts muscle relaxation,facilitates stretching and generally helps reduce the sensation of pain. Conditionswhich would benefit: Arthritis including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and AnkylosingSpondylitisLow Baclthoracic or neckpain Sciatica Non weight bearing following surgery Fibromyalgia Sports injuries· muscular I joint injury or fracture Post surgery: • hip/ knee / shoulder replacemml • ACL reconstruclion • Knee and shoulder arthroscopy • surgically managed fracture • 'I had a hip replacement and I was very apprehensive when discharge dasIfelt it would be difficult to cope and recover on my own. Fortunately I ha d booke d into the SpringdeneClinic which continued where the hospital had left off,a must for patientsthat need ongoing care.Most important was the Physioepartmentwhich also had a Hydrotherapy pool. The unit is staffed by caring and e xperienced personnel, who not only put you through your pacesbut are very understanding to your needs. In the time I spent there my confidence grew and my courage was built up to enable me to cope at home on my own at the end of my stay.' • Nino Polledri