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Meet the physio There is no magic sponge for injuries so we talk to physiotherapists who help people enjoy moving freely again
Stuart Galise
erika hayward 07801 536735 physio@erikahayward.com www.erikahayward.com
The Pure Practice 07971 050968 www.thepurepractice.co.uk
The Recovery Studio 07843 643112 www.therecoverystudio.co.uk
Describe physiotherapy in one sentence? The restoration of normal movement and activity with the use of hands-on manipulative techniques, soft tissue release, acupuncture and taping combined with tailored rehabilitation exercises in those prone to or suffering from injury/pain.
What is your background and where did you qualify? I am an independent chartered physiotherapist with my practice based in a relaxing countryside environment. I have over 10 years experience in physiotherapy, having graduated with a First Class Honours in Bsc Physiotherapy from Coventry University.
What area of physiotherapy do you specialise in? I specialise in musculoskeletal (or MSK) problems which covers bones, muscles, nerves and joints. Typically I see people with common physical symptoms such as sciatica, whiplash, sports injuries and pain from arthritis.
What area of sports therapy do you specialise in? I am a sport and remedial massage therapist specialising in the treatment of aches, pains and injuries caused by muscular dysfunction from sport or busy lifestyles.
What inspired you to make physiotherapy your career? Having played rugby at school and a local club side, injury was inevitable. Getting match fit in a fortnight rather than a month was often facilitated with some private physiotherapy. I enjoyed the process of rehabilitation and now, after some 18 years as a physiotherapist, I still feel lucky that I’m in a profession that I continue to enjoy greatly.
What sets you apart from others in the field? I believe in a professional, holistic approach to treatment and use this to work with individual patients to create a treatment plan specifically for their needs. It is important for me that people feel relaxed when having treatment, and understand the cause of their symptoms and the effects these can have on their everyday life. What area of physiotherapy do you specialise in? During my professional career I have gained valuable experience through work in outpatients, respiratory, musculoskeletal, orthopedics, neurology, pain management, women’s health and professional sports physiotherapy, including five years working with Somerset County Cricket Club.
What inspired you to make Physiotherapy your career? Growing up, my parents had friends whose daughter had cerebral palsy. I used to really enjoy taking her swimming and from then on wanted to work with children with special needs, which led me to physiotherapy.
What inspired you to make sports therapy your career? Growing up as a keen sportswoman, I have always had a passion to contribute to the development of likeminded athletes. It can be a very rewarding job relieving pain or following an athlete’s journey to success!
Physioimpulse 01225 683007 www.physioimpulse.co.uk
What sets Physioimpulse apart from others in the field? We offer a bespoke service including hands on treatment from both Physiotherapists and Chiropractors, to running analysis and the provision of Orthotics for biomechanics problems and Ostenil injections for pain management. We are a local, well established company with a fantastic team.
sonja bass
What sets you apart from others in the field? Having worked in the elite sport world for the last 20 years, I’m now focusing more on building the private practice in St James’ Parade. It has taken me two years to find the ideal premises to be able to develop a more rehab centred outlook, and we now have our own studio space and an AlterG anti-gravity treadmill. I have worked for Bath Rugby as well as the English Institute of Sport.
Sophie Gover
What professional sports people have you worked with? I have been fortunate enough to work with various professional athletes. My main focus has been within professional rugby, predominantly the England and the Team GB sevens squads in preparation for Rio 2016. Other athletes include GB triathletes, professional golfers and cyclists.
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