Rapid COVID testing is now being used at e-physiotherapy. The physiotherapist is tested twice a week and if clients would like to be tested they can pay for testing prior to their appointment. The fee for this is £45 in addition to the usual appointment fee. This is to reassure clients who are at higher [...]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has released a video with some general guidance about recovering if you have had COVID 19 using a gradual increase in activity levels. Simple, reassuring advice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sURTAaxmc8&feature=youtu.be
Physiotherapy is still possible during the coronavirus lock down, with some restrictions. Non urgent cases can be dealt with remotely via video consultation. If you are having your initial assessment, no palpation or specific tests can be done but a lot of information can be gained by watching how someone moves and what movements are [...]
There are a number of options for treating tendinopathy/tendinitis. Initially non-surgical options are explored such as strengthening, eccentric strengthening, ultrasound, deep tissue massage, non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and dry needling. If these do not work, more aggressive and costly treatments such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and corticosteroid injections may be used. Even more costly are [...]
Sometimes it is necessary for physiotherapy to be provided in the home or nursing home and this is a service provided by e-physiotherapy. Lack of mobility is one of the main reasons for requiring a home visit and we can help with getting mobility back whether it is due to low back pain, a stroke, [...]
If you have difficulties breathing when exercising, you may have been diagnosed with asthma. There is a lesser known cause of breathing difficulties when exercising and it is called Exercise Inducted Laryngeal Obstruction (EILO). It used to be called Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion. The symptoms are only present with more intense exercise, near your maximum [...]
