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Our chain of physiotherapy Clinics are conveniently located in Harley Street London and central Manchester where we can offer prompt appointments.
We have a well-known team of physiotherapists who work within a multidisciplinary team of doctors, podiatrists, sports masseurs, osteopaths, orthopaedic surgeons and complementary practitioners.
Our team of therapists can also offer Podiatry, Acupuncture and Sports Massage to complement your treatment. |
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 We offer prompt appointments aiding you to a speedier recovery.
Telephone: 0844 257 0122
Email:
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We operate out of three locations:
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St Ann's Square, 2-4 Exchange Street, Manchester, M2 7HA
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City-Physio @ GL14 Healthclub, 3 Chepstow Street, Manchester, M1 5FW
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The CityPhysio physiotherapy Clinics are based in the heart of City Centre Manchester and Harley Street, London
Our highly-skilled and experienced physiotherapists, podiatrists, sports masseurs and osteopaths specialise in sports medicine and rehabilitation following sporting injuries and to prevent recurrence.
We work in a multidisciplinary team including our own physios, podiatrists, sports masseurs, osteopaths and doctors. We also maintain an excellent referral network and work closely with the UK's top orthopaedic specialists and consultants.
We have on-site radiology and pathology so we can diagnose and treat rapidly. We also offer prompt appointments aiding you to a speedier recovery.
Whether you have a sprained ankle, aching knees, whiplash or any injury, we are here to help.
Our team of therapists can also offer Acupuncture and Sports Massage to complement your treatment. |
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Physiotherapists can treat anything from sports injuries to headaches, from sprained ankles to tennis elbow. Sometimes treatments are for recent or acute injuries and usually the earlier you see a physiotherapist the easier the injury is to treat.
Physiotherapists are also able to address chronic problems where pain and dysfunction may have been present for weeks or months. Often, treatment progress here is slower but outcomes can still be very effective.
Recurrent problems such as back pain that crops up every few months or a sprained ankle that keeps ‘going over’ can be the most rewarding to treat as reduction or abolition of recurrent problems are particularly satisfying.
Physiotherapists sometimes have to admit that they cannot ‘cure’ every problem they see. Particularly with issues such as chronic pain that has been present for months or years they work as part of a team with other clinicians to help an individual manage their condition in away that maximises their ability to engage with their lives once more.
Physiotherapists often work closely with orthopaedic surgeons to help prepare people so that they are fit and ready for surgery and then work with the same individuals after operations to make sure they areas fit and healthy, as they can be to return to full activity.
Treatments available:
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Mechanical treatments - joint mobilisations, muscle stretching and ligament ‘frictions’
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Electrotherapy treatments such as Ultrasound and TENS machines. These affect the way the body heals and feels pain
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Exercise prescription to help strengthen or stretch the body’s tissues
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Specialised techniques such as dynamic lumbar stabilisation to help reduce the incidence of low back pain
In addition, many physiotherapists use complementary skills such as acupuncture to help with treating a range of issues such as pain and muscle spasm. |
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Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. Like the foundations of a building, your feet distribute the weight of everything above them. When a small mechanical problem develops in your feet, the subtle change in the way you walk can cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. These changes can put stress on joints higher up in your body, and lead to more serious problems.
Biomechanical advice can help to alleviate symptoms of:
- Low back pain
- Hip pain
- Gait / walking abnormalities
- Knee pain
- Shin splints
- Ankle pain
- Heel pain
- Arch pain
- Forefoot pain / metatarsalgia
In our Manchester clinic we have the latest hi-tech clinical equipment that can help our clinicians to assist in biomechanical analysis. |
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Osteopathy is a long-established system of diagnosis and treatment recognised by the British Medical Association as a “discrete clinical discipline.” As such, it uses many of the scientific, diagnostic and clinical assessment procedures used in conventional medicine.
The patient is assessed holistically from functional (what you do), mechanical (how you do it) and postural standpoints which gives osteopaths a thorough understanding of the ways in which an injury or illness in one part of the body can affect another.
What conditions are treated? - Is Osteopathy for me?
Osteopathy is a primary healthcare system complimenting other medical practices, suitable for almost anyone and can alleviate an enormous range of conditions.
It offers a full clinical assessment of patients, treating children, pregnant, elderly, shop, office and manual workers, professionals, dancers and sports people.
Osteopathy treats people who may have various conditions such as: sciatica, low back and neck pain, shoulder, knee, hip or ankle pain, sports injury, whiplash, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injury, jaw pain, migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, osteoarthritis, postural and mobility problems, pregnancy pain and many other problems.
Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial treatment may be deemed appropriate in a particular situation and is a part of the Osteopathic skills “toolbox” for treatment of old and young with individual assessment and gentle treatment.
Cerebrospinal fluid movement around the brain and spinal cord is reflected in movement of cranial and sacral bones. Minor strains or abnormalities of motion can be treated to aim to lead to changes in patient health. Within osteopathy, this is often considered the treatment of choice for babies dealing with colic, sleeplessness and so on and is possible for a range of other problems.
 What happens during treatment?
Patients are assessed through an in-depth questioning process, evaluating factors both historical, causal and aggravating to a condition.
Details of any medications are recorded along with any contraindications to treatment.
Palpation (feeling) and observation are combined with any relevant clinical tests; neurological (reflexes), orthopaedic (nerve/muscle stretch tests), osteopathic (movement tests).
Patients are generally asked to undress to their appropriate underwear or wear loose, comfortable clothing or an examination gown as required.
What does Osteopathy feel like?
Treatment is generally relaxing with positional stretching combined with soft- tissue techniques leading to increased mobility and decreased inflammation using gentle manual osteopathic techniques applied to the body.
Any pops or clicks (the famous ones- like knuckle clicks) may speed treatment but merely sound a little strange. |
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Our massage clinic is based at Doctorcall Manchester in St Ann’s Square, Manchester.
Our Sports Injury and Massage Therapist Maria Mianowska has valuable experience involving soft tissue treatment and sporting injuries.
 Massage can be just about helping an individual to relax but in the right hands it also has powerful physiological and psychological effects and can help with a range of issues.
Maria Mianowska graduated from a physiotherapy school in Poland in 2004. Her course included Diplomas in massage (incl classical, lymphatic, Chinese, and Indian head). She has since gone on to attain experience in Deep tissue techniques, Sport Massage, Hot stones massage and PNF stretching techniques. After her graduation she worked in "Jan Pawel II Specialist Hospital" in Nowy Targ and "Zaklad Przyrodoleczniczy Rabka Zdroj (Institute of Natural Medicine in Rabka Zdroj)", where she provided high quality massages and treatments.
Massage treatments available:
Deep tissue techniques
Sport Massage
Swedish Massage
Reflexology
Hot stones massage
Indian head
Aromatherapy
PNF stretching techniques
A massage can take 60 minutes or 30 minutes and costs £40 or £25 respectively. If you want to know more about how massage might help you why not call 0844 257 0122 or email
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We offer a sports therapy service to bridge the gap between traditional physiotherapy and your return to activity and sport. Traditional physical diagnosis and treatment is effective in managing the symptoms initially. However at times it does not fully address the underlying biomechanical or postural problems. This will increase the likelihood of the condition reoccurring and may lead to further injury to related tissues.
Every injury is unique to the individual depending upon occupation or sport. Many people simply accept their functional ability may never improve and rely on short-term relief from painkillers, surgical supports and topical treatments. While this may provide a ‘quick fix’, the actual cause of the problem is being ignored and therefore the condition is unlikely to be resolved. As their condition worsens, exercise becomes increasingly fatiguing and painful and many people become reluctant to exercise. This creates a vicious circle of inactivity, leading to reduced functional ability, which in turn exacerbates the original problem.
Over 70% of sports, injuries are caused by non-contact situations where there has been no physical trauma. These injuries are therefore due to an inherent weakness or musculoskeletal dysfunction whether it be biomechanical, postural or from overuse. These injuries could often have been prevented with the correct rehabilitation programme.
Our sports therapists are able to administer short -term pain relief, identify biomechanical weaknesses or abnormalities and correct them via an individual rehabilitation programme tailored to your lifestyle to help with the long-term management of the condition.
Sports therapy is important in treating:
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Overuse and traumatic injuries
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Neurological conditions such as sciatica
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Spinal problems and joint pain
Additionally, it has been shown to be very successful in decreasing pain, increasing ranges of motion and restoring full function following surgery.
Evidence also exists for efficacy of sports therapy prior to surgery to strengthen the affected area, which often results in shorter rehabilitation period post surgery.
Sports therapy plays a vital role in the prevention of injuries through specific exercise programmes with focus on the correction of joint mal-alignment, muscle imbalances and posture.
Combinations of treatments are used including:
Referrals
If our sports rehabilitators feel that you require further specialist treatment or investigation then you will be referred to a relevant member of the Sports Injury team. |
Nick Syrett, Physiotherapy Manager
Nick graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1997 with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree. He has since taken up clinical NHS and senior clinical NHS positions in Yorkshire and the North West, whilst simultaneously working in private practice positions.
The past six years have been spent working and developing a loyal client base in Manchester City Centre. Nick has worked with a wide variety of Rugby League, Union, football teams and dance companies. He is himself a keen sportsman, participating in football, cricket and golf on a regular basis.
A specialist in musculoskeletal disorders (muscle and joint pain), Nick has a special interest in biomechanics (assessing and correcting mechanical faults through structural changes and strengthening the body’s core musculature).
Nick’s easy going yet thorough attitude to life serves him well in both this challenging role and with life at home with his young family.
Email:
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Tel: 0844 257 0122
Linkedin: Follow Nick on Linkedin
Address:
Doctorcall
St Ann's Square,
2-4 Exchange Street
Manchester
M2 7HA
city-physio.com
Registered with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health Professions Council and Medico-legal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Close affiliations with:
Royal exchange Theatre
Northern Ballet School
Dance UK
Sweatshop
NW Law
Recent News: Nick has started working as an expert witness for medico-legal cases.
Jo Thompson, Physiotherapist
Jo graduated in 2003 from the University of the West of England, Bristol with a BSc (hons) Degree in Physiotherapy. Her career has progressed in Manchester and Stockport NHS trusts leading to private sector work in sports injury clinics.
She has worked as a physio for Manchester City Football Academy and at competitions such as the National Badminton and the National Squash Championships held in Manchester. She regularly treats runners, swimmers and ballet dancers and has an excellent understanding of sports related injury.
She has an interest in normal movement and biomechanics and by finding out a person’s movement faults and imbalances aims to correct the causes of the problem as well helping with symptom relief. Jo uses acupuncture and dry needling along with more conventional physiotherapy techniques to ensure successful treatment. She will ensure you have a full understanding of the nature of your symptoms and help you to stop the problem from recurring in the future.
Email:
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Direct Dial: 0161 834 6040
Linkedin: Follow Jo on Linkedin
Address:
Doctorcall
St Ann's Square,
2-4 Exchange Street
Manchester
M2 7HA
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Nicola Shaw, Physiotherapist
Nicola Shaw graduated from the University of Manchester in 1996 with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy.
Nicola's career began in the NHS working in Liverpool, Sheffield & Stockport. She then progressed into the private sector, initially in South Manchester and in the last 3 years at City Physio. Nicola also works as an extended scope practitioner part-time for the NHS.
She has a special interest in spinal conditions and manual therapy, gaining her MACP qualification and nearing completion of her MSc in Manual Therapy. She also has extensive experience in diagnosis and management of sports injuries and also performs acupuncture.
Email:
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Direct Dial: 0161 834 6040
Address:
Doctorcall
St Ann's Square,
2-4 Exchange Street
Manchester
M2 7HA
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Bob Johnson, Physiotherapist
Bob Johnson graduated with a Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from Manchester University in 2002.
He has worked privately across the North West, treating sports injuries, neck and back pain.
He has also carried out post operative rehabilitation, return to work fitness assessments, Biomechanical assessments and uses acupuncture when appropriate.
Bob now specialises in the use of core stability training to work in unison with conventional physiotherapy techniques aiming to not only ease symptoms but to prevent injury in the future.
Email:
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Direct Dial: 0161 236 1414
Linkedin: Follow Bob on Linkedin
Address:
City-Physio @ GL14 Healthclub
3 Chepstow Street
Manchester
M1 5FW
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Registered with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health Professions Council, Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Course list:
MACP Cervical Spine
Specific Soft Tissue Mobilisation
MACP Lumbar Spine
Haemodynamics
Basic Acupuncture Parts 1 and 2
Acupuncture Problem Solving
Electrotherapy Explained
Sports Injury
Get on the Ball parts 1 and 2
The Sporting Shoulder
Evidence Based Practice in MSK
Trigger Point Acupuncture
Sports Injury and the ageing back
Anatomy Trains – Myofascial release
Anterior knee Pain – Differential Diagnosis
Bob is closely affiliated to:
Centre for advanced training in Dance at the Lowry (See links below)
Fighting Fit gym in Manchester (See links below) |
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We have developed an excellent network of consultants and specialists in either the private sector or the NHS who we are happy to recommend
Mr Winston Kim
Mr Winston Kim, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Manchester is a specialist Hip and Knee Surgeon in a University teaching hospital in the NHS. Mr Kim works closely with general practitioners and physiotherapists in Greater Manchester. Click here for further information.
Mr Sanjiv Jari
Mr Sanjiv Jari is a Consultant Lower Limb & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon at Hope Hospital (University of Manchester Teaching Hospital) and at The Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic. He is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery at The University of Manchester as well as an examiner for undergraduate medical students at the University of Manchester.
Click here for further information.
Mr Jari says 'I have had the pleasure of working closely with CityPhysio and specifically Nick Syrett, for a number of years, since the early days of the Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic. I have found them to be very skilled and professional in their dealings and treatment of our mutual patients as well as being very approachable. My patients are very pleased and impressed by the treatment they receive from CityPhysio.
In my role as a Knee and Lower Limb Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, I do see patients with complex problems as well as the more straightforward conditions. I have to be selective as to where I send my patients for the pre- and post –op rehabilitation. I have no hesitation in referring my patients to City physio as I have absolute confidence in them.
I look forward many further years of mutual referrals.'
Mr Lennard Funk
Mr Lennard Funk is a Honorary Professor. Consultant Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgeon and BSc. MSc. FRCS(Tr&Orth). FFSEM(UK).
Mr Funk specialises in arthroscopic (keyhole) and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and elbow, as well as general upper limb surgery and trauma. Over 90% of his shoulder and elbow surgery uses advanced arthroscopic methods he developed during clinical visits to leading centers in the UK and Europe. His special interests include shoulder dislocations, frozen shoulder, arthritis, stiff elbows and sports injuries of the shoulder.
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Basic Stretches
The following stretches are advised to be done when the body is warm. Stretch slow and gently, holding for 30 seconds. Avoid bouncing or jerky stretches unless you know how and when to incorporate dynamic stretches. Take each stretch to the onset of slight discomfort and hold. If you have time, repeat each stretch at least 3 times for maximum benefit.
The stretches should not create lasting pain. If you are concerned about completing these stretches, please consult one of our team prior to doing so. Please undertake these at your own risk. Doctorcall and City Physio accepts no responsibility for any injuries sustained. If completed properly, stretching is a safe and necessary part of an exercise regime and crucial to injury prevention.
Quadriceps Stretch
Balance against a bike or a wall and grasp the right foot behind the back with the left hand.
Gently pull the foot up and away without bending at the waist.
Repeat with the other leg.
Hamstring Stretch
Lean on the bike and bend over at the waist.
Place one foot forwards and the other directly behind to form a triangle.
Lower the body slightly with the weight on the front foot, which is where the hamstring stretch should be felt.
Increase the stretch by lowering the body still further if comfortable.
Repeat with the other leg.
Pulldowns: Lats, Trapezius and Triceps Stretch
Balance on the bike with weight resting on the arms.
Let the head drop deeply between the shoulder blades to create a powerful stretch in the lats and triceps.
Pulling down with the arms increases the stretch further.
Calf Stretch
Lean against a wall and place the leg to be stretched backwards with the other in front taking most of the weight.
Keep the heel of the rear foot firmly on the floor with the toe pointing in front.
Push the hips forward as far as is comfortable to stretch the calf.
Repeat with the other leg.
Gluteal Stretch
Sit on the floor and cross your right leg over the other.
Slide the heel of the right leg towards your head end.
Use your right arm to support you (behind)
Take your left hand and pull your right knee
Next we look at a full list of extended stretches for those who are serious about improving their flexibility
Cycling Stretches
This list of extended stretches are for those who are serious about improving their flexibility or seriously stiff following an unaccustomed ride. All of these muscle groups and regions of the body are influenced by cycling.
The advice still applies to try these when warm and to hold them for 30 secs in a static position without bouncing. A stiff and achy muscle is OK to stretch. A muscle that is already very painful should not be stretched without advice from a suitable health professional such as a physiotherapist. Please call 0844 257 0122 or email one of our team if you have any doubts or queries about this topic or any other musculoskeletal problem.
The complete list of stretches should take a little over 10 minutes. If carried out daily, I would expect to start to see objective improvements in both muscle length and therefore potential improvements in pedal power in 6 weeks. A 3 month programme should certainly yield very positive results.
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Arch back like a cat |
Hollow back like a cat |
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Neck Retraction |
Calf Stretch |
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Glut & Lateral Sling |
Hamstrings |
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Hip flexors - tuck bottom under and flatten back |
Lats & Tricep stretch |
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Piriformis stretch |
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Right Soleus & Achilles -
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Triceps |
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Upper Hamstrings |
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N.B. The stretches should not create lasting pain. If you are concerned about completing these stretches, please consult one of our team prior to doing so. Please undertake these at your own risk. Doctorcall and City Physio accepts no responsibility for any injuries sustained. If completed properly, stretching is a safe and necessary part of an exercise regime and crucial to injury prevention. |
Shin splints are a popular seasonal injury at this time of the year with many keen amateur runners upping their mileage in preparation for upcoming challenges.
What are shin splints?
Shin splints are generally described as pain in the front of the shins. This pain can be on the inside or outside of the shin bone (tibia).
Typically, this pain gets worse with activity (although in early stages it can ease once warmed up, but then bites later!)
Causes
There are typically 2 causes
Calf length- A calf muscle that is too tight can often cause pain on the inside of the tibia. It can sometimes cause pain on the outside shin muscle too as this is the muscle working in opposition to the calf- a sort of tug of war evolves.
Rest, reduce loading (impact and calf effort can be reduced on a cross trainer or in the pool) combined with plenty of specific stretching to the group of calf muscles will generally solve shin splints caused by a short calf group. Some strength and balance work for the lower limb will also help with the endurance of the calf group and stability around the ankle. Proper instruction should be sought for these stretches.
Biomechanics- the alignment of your leg and back is influenced by a variety of tensions and lengths of muscle and by your foot position. Some or all of these can be present. Poor biomechanics can lead the outside shin muscle to tug at the outer covering of the tibia and cause pain.
Assessment and treatment by an experienced sports physiotherapist is necessary to determine which areas of your leg/body need adjustment. Resting until these symptoms disappear will not fix the cause of the problem. The pains will return once running recommences.
Recommendations
If you seek advice from a specialist sports physiotherapist quickly, you will return to running sooner. Biomechanical assessments and podiatric advice on footwear and Orthotics are available at City Physio.
A good running store will help you select the correct trainer type (control or neutral shoes) to suit your biomechanics. Some supportive insole (Orthotics) may also be required.
About City Physio
City Physio has 4 clinics in the centre of Manchester and on Harley Street, London.
We have helped clients with injuries ranging from sprained ankles and sore knees to sporting injuries.
To book in with one of our experienced physiotherapists call 0844 257 0122
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