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Online booking is available again

Good News! Online booking is again possible at e-physiotherapy. COVID restrictions have eased and both new and existing clients can book and pay for physiotherapy appointments online at http://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/book-an-appointment/ If you are a new client or are an exisiting client attending for a few problem/condition, you will need to fill out a questionnaire online and have [...]

By |May 7th, 2022|e-physiotherapy, Physiotherapy|Comments Off on Online booking is available again

Reschedule your appointments online

You can now reschedule an appointment you have booked if you keep your confirmation email. The link is near the bottom of your appointment confirmation email and is shown in the first image in this article with a red circle around the text. You can see each stage of the rebooking process as the images [...]

By |July 22nd, 2021|e-physiotherapy|0 Comments

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a procedure where shockwaves are passed through the skin to the injured tendon or ligament. (Extracorporeal means outside of the body) The shockwaves are mechanical, audible, low-energy sound waves, which are applied to the injured area and stimulate increased blood flow and blood vessels growth. This facilitates healing, cell [...]

COVID19 recovery advice

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

By |June 24th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Physiotherapy during coronavirus/COVID19

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 [...]

By |April 28th, 2020|e-physiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Best Options for Treating Tendinopathy (Tendinitis).

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 [...]

By |February 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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