World Aquatic Physiotherapy Day

March 22nd is World Aquatic Physiotherapy Day, and I wanted to share a little about the wonderful benefits of aquatic therapy. Some of you may have already experienced it with us, and for others, it might be something new to discover! Imagine exercising in a warm, supportive environment where the water eases your movements. That’s…

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New Patient = Free Massage!

We are now running an offer whereby any NEW Client to the centre will receive a FREE massage once they have attended their physiotherapy initial assessment. To qualify for this offer you would need to be a completely new registration and not been treated for any treatment at the centre (this does not include ear…

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Refer A Friend Offer

I’ve got a little something to brighten your day (and maybe someone else’s too!).  We’re running a “Refer a Friend” promotion, and it’s a win-win!  Refer a friend to us, and we’ll reward you with a free massage!  You can use it yourself, or be super generous and give it to a family member. So,…

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Neuro Fit Classes Now Available!

Neuro Fit is a group class specifically created for people who have had a stroke or suffering from neurological conditions such as MS and Parkinson’s Disease. The class is lead by a fully trained rehab practitioner so the exercises are specific to the conditions and abilities of those taking part. A key component of these…

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We Are More Than Just Physiotherapists, We Are A Team!

Not only do we have a team of physiotherapists and sports therapists, we have an amazing admin team. They work closely with the team of practitioners to enable them to concentrate on what they do best … making you better!  They are also able to provide answers to your questions (well, non-clinical ones).  As you…

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How do I use my Bupa insurance to pay for physiotherapy?

We get asked on very regular occasions as to how to use medical insurance to pay for treatments. We deal directly with many of the main insurance companies, including Bupa – AXA PPP, Aviva, Cigna, WPA.  Dealing directly with the insurance companies means that there is one less thing for you to have to worry…

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How do I book my physiotherapy appointment online?

We have recently updated our online booking system.  We are now using a practice management system called Nookal, which uses it’s own booking system. The system uses a few really simple steps: Select the service you require, e.g. Male Pelvic Health, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and Women’s Health Select which practitioner you prefer – you can…

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What is surfers ear?

Due to prolonged exposure to the elements, surfers ear is best described as bony growths (exotosis) of the ear canal, due to the ear trying to naturally protect the ear from continual exposure to water and wind. In most cases it causes a slight narrowing of the ear canal that does not need medical intervention…

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Is surfers ear the same as swimmers ear?

Swimmers ear normally occurs with people whose ears are exposed to water regularly through activities like swimming (hence the name). This regular exposure can cause bacteria to manifest in the ear canal causing infection of the ear canal. This maybe painful, itchy and have a sensation of fulness or pressure and in some cases may…

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How can the clear clinics and wax removal help?

In regards to surfers ear – as the ear canal is narrow, you are more likely to get up buildup of earwax that doesn’t clear itself naturally, causing reduced hearing (feeling of being under water muffled), feeling of ‘fullness or pressure’ or trapped water in the canal. If water is trapped behind the wax, the likelihood of…

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