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Therapies

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a treatment technique that can help to reduce pain by stimulating the body to produce natural pain-relieving substances. How it works: 1) Stimulates nerves located in muscles and other tissues to release endorphins 2) Reduces inflammation by promoting the release of vascular and immunomodulatory factors (chemical agents which aid immune system function) 3) …

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Musculoskeletal Pain

Musculoskeletal pain is pain affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and nerves. Usually a result of physical injury, it can also occur due to poor posture and inactivity. Everyone suffers from aches and pains, this is often associated with: Everyday activities e.g. heavy lifting and exercise Overuse injuries, also known as ‘Repetitive Strain Injuries’ Age e.g. …

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Shockwave Therapy 

February’s CPD event at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy! One of our Physiotherapists introduced us to Shockwave Therapy; a treatment intervention used to enhance soft tissue healing. Shockwave Therapy has been shown to: – Aid new blood vessel formation – Reverse chronic inflammation – Stimulate collagen production – Break down Calcified Fibroblasts – Reduce pain – Eliminate …

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What is Soft Tissue Release?

At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, our therapists offer both remedial and sports massage services. Soft Tissue Release (STR) is an advanced manual technique used to assess and stretch soft tissues. This technique is used to target specific areas of tension and can be performed both actively and passively. If you are experiencing muscle tightness / soreness, …

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Kinesiology Taping – What is it?

Taping is a technique used by therapists to enhance muscle function, posture and movement patterns. Not only does taping provide muscular facilitation and postural enhancement, but it also increases joint proprioception and stability. It has been suggested that kinesiology tape may only offer a placebo treatment effect; however, with experience many therapists have found its …

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Sports Massage CPD

Great CPD event last night with our team at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy! Our Massage Therapist helped us to brush up on our Sports Massage skills, teaching us new techniques and approaches for a variety of different injuries! Our therapists offer sports and therapeutic massage for rehabilitation and performance enhancement in competitive and recreational sports, as …

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What is Cupping?

We’ve all seen Michael Phelps in the Rio Olympics this year, and what are those circular shaped marks dotted across his body? Cupping; also known as Myofascial Decompression, a treatment technique which originated from ancient Chinese, Egyptian and Middle Eastern cultures. Cupping uses plastic or glass cups which are heated using a flammable substance and …

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Kinesiology Taping

At Jonathan Clark, our therapists are trained in using Kinesiology Taping techniques so help enhance recovery! K-tape has been shown to help: Enhance posture Improve movement patterns Increase proprioception Increase blood flow Reduce pain Reduce swelling

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy isn’t just about the massage! Did you know that Physiotherapy is needed across a wide range of specialisations including: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation Neurologic rehabilitation Wound care Post-operative care Orthopaedics Acute care