Welcome to Thrive Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists use exercise therapy as a core part of their treatment to help people improve their strength, joint range of motion, mobility and overall physical function. Prescribed exercises are highly individualised and tailored to each person's specific needs. Exercise therapy is strongly evidence-based and widely supported within clinical research across a variety of medical and rehabilitation fields. It is used as a key intervention by physiotherapists as scientific studies have consistently demonstrated its effectiveness for numerous musculoskeletal conditions.

Manual therapy can be a great adjunct treatment in physiotherapy, meaning it is often used alongside other interventions. Some manual therapy techniques include: joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, trigger point therapy and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation). Whilst manual therapy can be highly effective in reducing pain, improving joint mobility, and releasing muscular tension, it is typically combined with other evidence-based therapies like exercise therapy, patient education and self-management strategies to provide a more comprehensive and long-lasting solution.

Commonly referred to as acupuncture, dry needling is a technique used by physiotherapists to reduce muscle tightness, alleviate pain, improve range of motion and restore normal muscular function. It involves inserting a very fine, sterile needle into specific points within the muscle. Unlike acupuncture however, dry needling is rooted in modern Western medicine and focuses on musculoskeletal conditions and pain management as opposed to traditional Chinese medicine techniques. Consent is always obtained for dry needling and is not a necessity to your treatment, but similarly to manual therapy, dry needling can be an excellent adjunct to your overall rehabilitation.

A variety of evidence-based techniques play a crucial role when it comes to pain management. Physiotherapists often combine different modalities to address both acute and chronic pain effectively. An accurate assessment and diagnosis is key in identifying the source of pain, understanding the person's history and evaluating their functional limitations. Having the knowledge, awareness and clinical mileage to appropriately manage pain in an effective way is imperative when treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Physiotherapists play a vital role when it comes to post-operative or injury rehab. Very often, little information is provided to patients, leaving people feeling lost without knowing where to turn. Thrive Physiotherapy can help right from the word go, and an initial consultation shortly after an injury or surgery is the beginning to your recovery process. In many cases, physiotherapy prior to surgery can be incredibly beneficial too (commonly referred to as 'prehabilitation'). Comprehensive guidance from Thrive Physiotherapy can help you return to the activities, sports and lifestyle you enjoy.