From 19th July: We are continuing to adhere to strict Covid cleanliness protocols, and our staff are continuing to wear PPE.
As we are classed as ‘close contact’ please can you continue to wear a face-covering unless you are exempt.
Please wait in your car/outside the side door and we will collect you at your appointment time. You do not need to let us know you have arrived.
You MUST NOT attend the clinic if you have any Covid 19 symptoms or are awaiting the result of a Covid test.
Abbey Physiotherapy
Quality care from the people who care
Happy New Year to all our lovely clients! We want to reassure you, that even though we are now in tier 4, we remain open, adhering to strict Covid secure Procedures. Existing bookings will continue u ...
From 53,932 Patients 43,389 patients, which is 80.5% achieved their goals.
Patients who experienced their symptoms for 6 weeks or less experienced a greater FPS change score compared to patients who had experienced their symptoms for more than six weeks
Treatment outcome is dependent on how quickly patients seek private physiotherapy, The sooner the better! The percentage of patients that were successfully discharged following treatment was signific ...
95% of patients seeking private physiotherapy treatment are seen within one week it has been revealed by Physio First the trade organisation for chartered physiotherapists. Of the 52,193 patients who ...
Over the summer we have made some changes to the way our clinic runs. We continue to adhere to our strict policy of hygiene and safety for our patients and staff and as such have had to make some adj ...
We are delighted to announce that Dan will be rejoining the team back at Abbey as from Monday 20 July. We are still needing to undertake a COVID 19 screening and risk assessment triage for all patien ...
It was Catherine's first week back in the Clinic this week and we have taken this opportunity to put together a short video of the changes with have made at Abbey Physiotherapy to keep our Patients a ...
We'd like to update you on a few changes we have made at Abbey Physiotherapy that come into force from the week beginning 29 June 2020. Firstly and most importantly Catherine is returning to work at ...
We are really keen to offer our patients a safe opportunity to come and visit Abbey Physiotherapy, here at Abbey we have been working hard to make the changes required and avoid chances of passing on ...
Sports massage is a firm deep tissue massage therapy which is the most effective therapy for treating muscular pain, tension and for putting your body in balance
Sports Massage
Joint mobilisation techniques focus on attaining a normal range of pain-free joint motion.
Mobilisations
Our Acupuncture Clinic treatment aids tissue healing and based on scientific evidence that shows the treatment can stimulate nerves under the skin and in muscle tissue to allow the body to produce pain-relieving substances
Acupuncture Clinic
TENS is an abbreviation of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A Tens machine may assist in modest short-term pain relief. Ultrasound aids tissue healing for soft tissue injuries
Electrotherapy
the use of taping and strapping techniques to aid both the treatment and prevention of injury
Sports taping
Rehabilitation is the process to regain full function following injury. This involves restoring strength, flexibility, endurance and power and is achieved through various exercises and drills
Exercise Rehabilitation
An exercise programme that aims to improve stabilisation and support to the spine. This is achieved by re-training specific trunk muscles, which may be under used
Core Strength
Treatment for a sports injury will depend on factors such as how severe the injury is and the part of your body affected.
Sports Injuries
Upper back and neck pain can stop you in your tracks, making it difficult to go about your typical day.
Back Pain
The most common soft tissues injured are muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These injuries often occur during sports and exercise activities, but sometimes simple everyday activities can cause an injury.
Strains and Sprains
A fracture is when a bone has been broken. A dislocation is where a bone has been displaced from its normal position at a joint.
Fractures
Whiplash is a term that describes a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways
Whiplash Symptoms
A Headache is a pain in any region of the head. Headaches can occur on one or both sides of the head, or be isolated to a certain location. A headache may be a sharp pain, throbbing sensation or dull ache
Headachesis a pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back, often owing to degeneration of an inter-vertebral disc.
SciaticaArthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age
Arthritis
a condition in which the prolonged performance of repetitive actions, typically with the hands, causes pain or impairment of function in the tendons and muscles involved
RSI
pre-operative interventions for hip and knee osteoarthritis awaiting joint replacement surgery.
Pre and Post Op
Director
Alison is one of the 2 Directors of Abbey Physiotherapy with a special interest in Sports injuries. She is a keen Triathlon competitor, who has also recently undertaken a gruelling 10Km outdoor swim for charity! She has links to the Triathlon group, masters swimming group and also Nuneaton Rugby Club. Alison belongs to a sporty family - she is married with 3 children who enjoy active holidays and the British countryside. Alison is always up for a challenge - so feel free to ask away!
Director
Catherine is one of the directors of Abbey Physiotherapy, who has a special interest in Spinal Complaints and Scoliosis in adolescents. She is married with a young daughter who has just started school. She enjoys family life and is a chilled out character who loves Christmas and the Great British Bake off! Her favourite places to visit are St Ives in Cornwall, and Centre Parcs!
Physiotherapist
Sandra has a specialism in Low Back Pain and can treat all areas including MSK and Acupuncture.
Physiotherapist
Richie is an avid sports fan and has played competitive football since a young age. He is a big Liverpool fan. He enjoys going to the gym and all things Health and Fitness. Richie loves travelling to different countries and meeting people of different cultures and traditions
Admin & Paperwork
Helen has been with us here at Abbey for over 5 years - she looks after our admin and paperwork, and generally keeps us all on track! She is the voice you will speak to on the 'phone between 9.30 and 2pm. Helen is married with 2 children and in her spare time enjoys days out with the family. Her favourite place is St Ives in Cornwall where she has spent many a happy holiday!
