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Simon Pendlebury Physiotherapy Westhoughton Physio
Services
When you are suffering from an injury, or when you require attention to a longstanding problem without waiting for an appointment, we are the provider you need. Simon has the knowledge and skills to handle a comprehensive range of physical conditions and injuries. He has particular experience in dealing with sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries and neck and back problems.
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​You can be assured – there is a commitment to excellence when it comes to the level of care provided.
Assessment and Consultation
Your 30 minute consultation will commence with a series of questions about your problems. Followed by a physical examination of the area. You may be asked to partially undress for this part of the assessment.
Clinical diagnosis
Evidence based treatment
At the end of the assessment you will be given a diagnosis of the problem as far as is clinically possible.
Simon can inform you of the likely prognosis of the problem and assist you in setting realistic goals for recovery/prevention.
Simon will inform you of the most appropriate and effective treatments available based on the latest evidence.
You will be given concise information and your consent gained before any treatment commences.
Acupuncture
Involves the insertion of fine needles into the body around the site of pain and down the limbs of the body.
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Electrotherapy
Is the application of an electrical device to help aid recovery.
Joint mobilisation and manipulation
Joint mobilisation is the application of a force being skillfully applied by your therapist to the joints of your body.
Manipulation is a high velocity low amplitude application of movement to the joints of your body to push it beyond its current range of motion and restore normal function.
Massage and soft tissue therapy
Massage can be used in a variety of ways with a variety of techniques.
It is particularly used for muscle relaxation, increasing circulation and increasing lymphatic drainage.
Exercise and rehabilitation
Exercise will almost always be used as a method of improving your condition.
Simon will guide you on specific exercises for the particular problem you have.
This way you can continue with your rehabilitation at home.
Sports strapping and functional taping
This can be used for a variety of conditions and can be used for a few days after treatment.
Short term relief. Long term remedies.