PhysioWorksNI was established in 2000 by Debbie Matchett, a Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor. Since then the clinic has grown to offer a wide range of treatments to help ease pain and improve health and well being.
SERVICES
Welcome to PhysioWorksNI, Physiotherapy and Pilates Studio
Currently there are nine members of staff. Five Chartered Physiotherapists, three Body Control Pilates Instructors, a Podiatrist/Chiropodist, a Masseur, a Practice Manager and 2 Receptionists. We offer day, evening and week end appointments.
All the staff at PhysioWorksNI are professional and highly qualified and we pride ourselves on our high standard of care.
Areas of expertise include, the treatment of back and neck pain, sports injuries, joint problems, rehabilitation programmes, post surgical physiotherapy, womans health, massage, lymphoedema, physiotherapy for children,acupuncture, myofascial release and Pilates.
There is onsite parking and the practice is accessible from the Newtownards Road and Knock carriage way.
We are registered with all Private Health Companies.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists restore well being to people following injury, pain or disability. A physiotherapist will assess your condition and identify the source of your problem. They will develop an individual treatment and rehabilitation plan for you.
Treatments & Services: - oint mobilisation and manipulation
- Pilates
- Soft tissue mobilisation
- Tailored rehabilitation programmes
- Electrotherapy including ultrasound
- Womens Health
- Children's Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Traction
- Ergonomic and posture advice
- Biomechanical assessment and orthotic prescription
Common conditions we treat:Back Pain
Neck Pain including whiplash
Shoulder Pain
Sciatica
Sports Injuries
Arthritis
Fracture Rehabilitation
Tendon/Ligament injuries
Joint and Muscle problems
Postural problems
Ankle and Knee injuries
Post surgical rehabilitation eg after hip, knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, spinal, shoulder, ankle surgery
Foot problems
Sports Injuries
Treatment
Due to the wide range of experience of our physiotherapists, we offer a wide range of treatments for the sports athlete.
Manual therapy is a big part of our treatment, this includes mobilisations, manipulation and massage.
We offer sports massage pre and post event and also myofascial release to help release tight muscles and ease painful areas.
Other treatments available include acupuncture, kinesio taping, electrotherapy, traction, advice re managing acute and chronic injuries and how to prevent injury. We also design individual rehab programmes.
Pilates is also a very useful treatment modality available. Classes run throughout the week and individual sessions can be organised.
More and more sports people are using pilates to help with conditioning and injury prevention. International rugby players, triathletes, runners and golfers would be the most common sports using this method at PhysioWorksNI at the moment.
Overall PhysioWorksNI is a professional and friendly clinic with a special interest in treating the sports person.
We offer a wide range of treatments and have great facilities and experienced staff to aid recovery.
Should you require any further information please contact us or call into the clinic at any time.
Pilates
What makes Pilates different?
Pilates is body-conditioning method that works in a different way to other fitness techniques. Targeting the deep postural muscle, it work by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment. It helps to reshape your body which will become longer, leaner and more toned. It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility , and is a great way to relieve unwanted stress and tension. Ideal for athletes looking to enhance their performance and avoid the risk of injury, it is equally suitable for first time exercisers. Its low, controlled approach mean that it give longer-term results - and it i especially recommended by medical specialists for those with back problems.
Pilates offers both mental and physical training, literally teaching you to be in control of your body. By improving body awareness and focus, tension is released from the body and correct postural alignment is taught.
One is encouraged to breathe more efficiently by breathing laterally into the lower ribcage. The creation of a 'girdle of strength' is one of the primary aims of the Method and is achieved by strengthening the core postural muscles that stabilise the torso. By correcting balances, sound muscle recruitment patterns are encouraged and the body is realigned. Precise, controlled, flowing movements mean that the muscle and ligament damage, sometimes associated with other fitness regimes, is avoided.
Every exercise is built around its eight key principles: Relaxation; Breathing; Concentration; Flowing Movements; Alignment; Co-ordination; Centring; Stamina
Back Pain
Most of us will experience back pain at some part in our lives. Pain can come on suddenly or gradually. The spine is made up of 24 vertebrae, discs, ligaments that hold the bones together, tendons that connect the muscles to the vertebrae, the spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
Due to this complex structure, even small amounts of damage to any part of the spine can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. Physiotherapy can help to significantly reduce pain and improve movement by using techniques such as- Manipulation
- Massage
- Myofascial release
- Traction
- Acupuncture
- Electrotherapy
- Advice and exercise programmes
Following assessment a structured treatment programme is designed specifically for you.
As pain reduces movement improves and with further advice and exercises, physiotherapy will get you back to normal activities as quickly as possible.
We have found Pilates based exercises are a great way to reduce pain and improve the condition of the spine. It can be introduced relatively early on in your treatment programme to ease symptoms and if continued can help to strengthen the back, improve the flexibility and posture and help to prevent reoccurance.
We are finding that more and more people are using Pilates to help back pain – from the office worker to the professional athlete.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
BScHONS in Physiotherapy
Body Control Pilates Instructor
Service Categories
Acupuncture, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Remedial Massage, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Yoga
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