TLF Sports and Occupational Therapy
TREATMENTS
There are many different types of treatment which form the basis of many therapies. The benefits of massage, acupuncture, manipulation and exercises are both physical and mental. Physical benefits include relaxation and improved circulation, easing tension from muscles and increased lymphatic circulation, which helps to rid the body of waste products. They can also be used to break down scar tissue and adhesions after surgery. Mental benefits include reduction in stress and anxiety levels, promoting a feeling of release and wellbeing.
Pre-treatment assessments
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Before giving you a treatment plan, I must collect certain information about your goals. The process can take up to 30 minutes. Using the information and tests I will create a treatment plan, which gives you the best chances of recovery. This will also be the start you treatments.
​​Postural assessment
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Good posture promotes good health. A posture assessment is an evaluation to determine whether your back ache is from having a bad posture.
Once completed I produce a treatment plan which will help return you to a pain free posture.
​Remedial Treatments
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Remedial massage manipulates the soft tissues of the body by using relevant techniques, lubricants and movements according to the client’s needs. This speeds the healing process, aiding the soft tissues and restoring back to health.
Advanced Sports Therapy
Advanced sports therapy utilises varies techniques
like massage, cryotherapy, thermotherapy, ultrasound and TENS, when combined these techniques provide pain relieve and promote healing.
Sports Massage
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Sports massage is not just applicable to elite athletic sports people, anybody wishing to guard against or recover from a soft tissue injury including muscles, tendons and ligaments, should have regular treatments.
​Injury Recovery Exercise Program
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Recovery from an injury can be hard, after an initial assessment a remedial exercise program will be created, I will then take you through the program with the exercise explained in full, this will help you gain strength and return to full fitness quicker
Medical Acupuncture
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Medical acupuncture is a modern adaptation of the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture. It is defined as a therapeutic technique that involves the insertion of fine needles into certain points across the body to encourage healing and pain relief.
Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation
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I use the High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) technique to manipulate the thoracic and lumber spine. This is used in conjunction with massage therapy to alleviate discomfort in the back.