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HIGHLY QUALIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS Our team of Chartered Physiotherapists specialise in managing office base d and sports injuries-neck,back, shoulder, elbow,hip,knee and foot and ankle pain.We also have specialists in women's

physiotherapy,paediatric physiotherapy,vestibular and respiratory physiotherapy, hydrotherapy,neuro. rehabilitation and hypermobility. We pride ourselves in effective ev idence-based management,

seeing you for fewer follow up appointments than many of our London competitors.

OTHER HEALTH & FITNESS SERVICES We offer hydrotherapy, massage,acupuncture, occupational therapy, Pilates,personal training, ergonomics assessments, manual handling training and other health serv ices.

WHY CHOOSE OUR PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICS? Our reterrals come from GPs, consuItants and companies, though our main source of referrals has always be en,and continues to be,word of mouth. We NEVER over treat,but W ill ensure that we rebuild your health and fitness. We are the team that

the medical specialists want to refer to,clients want to see,and therapists want to work for.

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CENTRAL HEALlH Physiotherapy is one of the largest and most respected London physiotherapy companies. Our aim is to Return, Maiintain and Build your health and fitness.

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WHERE TO FIND US City - Chancery Lane City - Farringdon Nolting Hill StJohn's Wood Roehampton Barnet

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rel ated and sports injuries; ligament & tendon

Our include: Physiotherapy Massage

Acupuncture Women's Heakh Physiotherapy Gait and Running analysis Cycle Assessment Respiratory Physiotherapy Neuro Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Hydrotherapy Pilates

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Other · Falls Management,Dietetics, PersonalTraining,Ergonomics,Health Screening, Vestibular Physiotherapy.

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from personal recommendations. feedback from our clients,many of whom are assesses us annually and we encourage physiotherapy.The Health Care Commission

quality of care.Our reputation and success have grown from our core strength in

we strive to provide you with an exceptional Central Health Physiotherapy practice and staff, developments,and constantly appraising the By keeping up to-date with medical ·

If you suffer from back, neck, knee, shoulder pain; headaches; knee, softtissue, work

problems,we can help.

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All the Central Health Physiotherapy physiotherapistsare chartered,experienced, skilled and up to date with the latest relevant

discs,muscles,tendons, ligaments and

pain,stiffness and weakness.

cutting edge research and dev elopments. Our approach relies on accurate assessment,

OUR CORE FOUNDAliON: Central Health

Physiotherapywas founded by Chartered

Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy is the foundation on which all our seivicesare built.

Natasha Price MCSP is the Managing Director and owner of Central Health Physiotherapy.

• spinal pain·bacWneck pain • shoulder pain • knee injury I pain • ankle injury I pain • sports injury • women's health problems • • soft tissue injury • work related injury • ligament & tendon problems • headaches • dizziness • balance problems

surgeons in London.

Physiotherapy is a non-invasive form of treatment that addresses problems in joints,

nerves (musculoskeletal systern) that cause

skilled technique s and appropriate a dvice.

Conditions commonly treated are:

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And,if ne cessary,we have excellent links to some of the top orthopae dic and rheumatology

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INDIVIDUAL SERVICES MASSAGE

HENRY STCLAIR

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Massage has a profound positive effect on health by maximising the bodys potential for regeneration and recovery.It can promote a feeling of wellbeing.calmsand soothes·and can also have a stimulating, refreshing and inv igorating effect.

At Central Heakh Physiotherapy we believe that massage is the perfect balance to a stressful life and a fantastic complement to maximise sport performance.

It can improve circulation,rela x muscles, aid digestion,stimula te the lymphatic system and spee d up the elimination of wa ste from the body.

Henry specialises in deep tissue massage for muscles that are tired from

over·use . Henry wa s a professional ballet dancer fortwelve

years, finishing his career at the prestigious Royal Ballet company in London'sCovent Garden. Thisled him to a deep understanding of the human body and particularly the effects of hard physical training. After hisfair share of injuries and the resulting physiotherapy and many hours of massage Henry felt he had an ideal career to step into after dance.After graduating wi th distinction in holistic and deep tissue massage therapy from ITEC Henfy now divides his time between the Royal Ballet School where he is on the medical staff as their massage therapist and Central Health Physiotherapy clinics in Chancery Lane and the Hospital of St John &St Elizabeth. Henry counts numerous intemational baIlet dancers as his private clients.

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MISCHELL WATSON

ACUPUNCNJRE

Acupuncture is a medical system which originatesfrom China,where it has been used for ov er two thousand years to restore and maintain good phy!ical and mental health.

The traditional a cupuncturist MischeII Watson holds a degree in acupuncture and is a member of The British Acupuncture Council which keeps the national register for traditional acupuncturists within the United Kingdom.

MischelI trained at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine,where she studied both Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) under tutorswho themselves trained and worked alongsde J.R.Worsey,renowned for bringing Five Element Acupuncture to the We st.

'Acupuncture is an amazing treatment and has

helped bring balance to my life on so many lev els and would recommend it to anybody. MischelI is a fantastic Acupuncturist and very mowledgeable and experienced within her field. She has a very caring, supportive and consderate approach to her clients. She is a great listener, very patient and always makes you feel calm,safe and reassured during the treatment sessons.'

Zehra

'MischelI showed great 9411 in identifying locationswhich were senstive and introduced an air of calmness and profes9onalism. The acupuncture ses9onshav e worked.! am most grateful.' S Thorley

Physotherapists use acupuncture as an effective a djunct to enhance their phy!iotherapy treatment. All Central Health Phy!iotherapists usng acupuncture hav e done additional training and are members of the AACP (Acupuncture Association for Chartere d Physotherapists).The phyliotherapiststend to combine both Traditional and We stern techniques. They tend to focus their acupuncture ses9ons on pain relief. Acupuncture can be v ery effective in the treatment of low back and neck pain,mee pain (especially osteoarthritis) and a wide range of other musculoskeletal pro blems.

Traditional acupuncturists use a wider range of points and specific combinations to ma ximise the effect of each indiv idual treatment,treating numerouscomplaints such as hea daches, migraine,hayfever,sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome,menstruaI disorders, tiredness, stress, eczema and other skin conditions, arthritis, high blood pressure,depression and anxie ty, joint and back pain. It is worth noting that some patient attend acupuncture as a preventative measure to maintain goo d health and well being.

At the initial consultation the patient will be asked about their main complaint!symptomsand their me dical history.During treatment fine nee dles are inserted into the body and lightly manipulate d to stimulate Qi (pronounced 'chee'), the body's natural vitality and communications system.Traditional acupuncture is a holistic approach,where the acupuncturist will lookto treat the underlying cause/weamess at both a phy!ical and mental level,while addressing the presenting symptoms.

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PREGIIAIICYAND PDSHIATAL CARE

CDUDITIDIIS TREATED

ADDITIDIIAL SERVICES

LIFE AFTER BIRTH CLASS

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WOMEN'S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY

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CONTlNENCE AIID THE PELVICFLDDR

COMMON CONDITIONS

TREATMENTS

AUTE NATAL PILATE S CLASSES

POSTNATAL PILATES CLASSES

Our Women's Health Physotherapy department

At Central Heakh Physiotherapy we recognise the sens itivity around Women's Health relatedissues and the importance of providing a private,discreet and relaxed environment in which women can seek advice and treatment. Confidentiality is assured at all times.

Women's Health Physiotherapy focuseson all issues related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Whether you are a woman experiencing bladder, bowel or pelvic floor concerns, if you are suffering from musculoletal back/pelvic pain during your pre gnancy or as a new mum then women's Health Physiotherapy has been proven to provide sgnificant relief.

Women's Health Physiotherapy is available at Chancery Lane and St John's Wood. Please

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the treatment of obstetric musculoletal conditions aswell as urogynaecological conditions and pelvic floor dysfunctions including prolapses, urinary incontinence and sexual discomfort.

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Central Health Physiotherapy is one of the few placesin london that offers a combined assessment performed by both a podiatrist and physiotherapist experienced in the

management of running injuries

WHO WILL BENEAT? This service is beneficial to all people whose

despite previous treatment. It would also be useful for injury prevention and enhancing sportsperformanee.

We offer a podiatry service in conjunction with the Gait lab.

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GAIT AND RUNNING ANALYSIS The ideal service if you experience pain during walking or running despite previous treatment, gait analysis is also useful for injury prevention and enhancing sports performance.

shoe s, discussion of your current e xercise and

We discussour findings with you and make recommendationsfor management of your injury: this ma y include advice on footwear and orthotics, specific exercise rehabilitation,general training advice etc.And finally we present you with a report with ourfindingsand recommendations

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pain during walng or running is unresolved,

followe d by a full screening that includes Initially you complete a pre·assessment form

examining your walking or running pattern,your

training needs

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INDIVIDUAL SERVICES RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY

• Dysfuncuonal breathing • Dyspnoea tranagemmt (shorlness of breath)

• conservation • oxygen assessrrent.

• Exerdse advice • Asihtra action pl anning

Physiotherapy has been found to provide significant benefit for patients suffering from chronic lung disease.

RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY The respiratory physiotherapy service,run by

Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.Corrine has extensive specialist e xperience of respiratory conditionsfrom intensive care,the acute setting and through to out patientswith 22 years post graduate e xperience.

Central Health Physiotherapy provides an outpatient respira tory service at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.

Our respiratory physiotherapists treat patients of all ages and with a wide v ariety of respiratory problems including:

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Corrine Ward, tas place on Fridays at the

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Do you cycle to work? Are you taking adv anlage of the Governments Cycle to Work initiative?

Is cycling your hobby? Are you training for your nexttriathlon?

Book an appointment Faye Pec k at St John's Wo od or PaulKing at Chancery Lane

£150 for full 90 minutes assessment including

£50 for quick assessment your bike settings

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BIOMECHANICAL CYCLE ASSESSMENT

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Your cycling technique is cri tical to ensure you optimise performance and remain injuryf·ree.A biomechanics assessment might make all the differenee,whether you cycle for pie asure, weight loss, general fitness, competition or rehabilitation after illness or injury.

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and bring your bike to our gym for an assessment of your individual cycling style.

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A biomechanical cycle assessment takes 60-90 minutes in which time a full subjective history and objectiv emeasurements are carried out to assess any injuries you are currently e xperiencing. Muscle length,strength and core are checke d and problematic or weakareas identifie d.

Our ergo trainer enables our physiotherapists to conduct an assessment of your individual cycling style on your own bike,or the one you are about to buy to make sure it's right for you. U9ng video analysis, measurements are taken of the trun hip, knee and upper limb angles. Advice is given

regarding ideal cycling techniques. Adjustments are then made to your bike se t up to optimise ca dence and reliev e stress on musculoskeletal structures.

You are then giv en an infonnation sheet of the changes and any exercises to perform,and you have the opportunity afteiWards of emailing or calling a physiotherapist for further a dvice.

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HYDRO'TliERAPY

Hydrotherapy is proven to be a safe and effectiv etreatment in accelerating the rate of recovery.

What happens if Ican't swim? Do not worry if you cannot swim. A physiotherapist will be with you in the water at all times. The pool is not deep and you can hold onto the hand rails which surround the pool. You will not need to put your head under water.

What should I bring? A swimming costume and any acute medications. We provide towels and dressing gowns.

How do I get in the pool? Access to the pool is via stepswith hand-rails if you are able.Electronic hoist accessis available to those patients who are less mobile.

What are the side-effects? The warmth of the water and the exercise may

make you feel tired afterwards.

What happens if Ihave asurgical wound? Waterproof dressings will be applied to prevent contact with recent surgery sites. We have stringent disinfectant measures which ensure clean water. The pool water is tested weekly

micro-o rganisms by the Health Prolection

Agency in accordance with their guidelines.

When is hydrotherapy not appropriate? You will be assessed by a physiotherapist before yourfirst hydrotherapy appointment. Certain conditions may prohibit you from hydrotherapy.

Chesl ea Contact us at the Barnet Clinic or theClinic for more information.

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Hydrotherapy is the perfect therapeutic solution for those who may not be so physically able on dry land.The buoyancy,support,and the resstance of water enhance d exercises create a safe environment for rehabilitation.The pool, heated to a comfortable 36'C and complete with automated hoist to aid entry and exit, reduces gravity to one seventh when a patient is immersed,facilitating e xercise techniques that provide both resstance and support.The temperature of the water prompts muscle relaxation,facilitates stretching and generally helps reduce the sensation of pain.

Conditionswhich would benefit:

Arthritis including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Low Baclthoracic or neckpain Sciatica Non weight bearing following surgery Fibromyalgia Sports injuries· muscular I joint injury or fracture Post surgery:

• hip/ knee / shoulder replacemml

• ACL reconstruclion

• Knee and shoulder arthroscopy

• surgically managed fracture

'I had a hip replacement and I was very apprehensive when discharge dasIfelt it would be difficult to cope and recover on my own. Fortunately I ha d booke d into the Springdene Clinic which continued where the hospital had left off,a must for patientsthat need ongoing care.Most important was the Physioepartment which also had a Hydrotherapy pool. The unit is staffed by caring and e xperienced personnel, who not only put you through your pacesbut are very understanding to your needs. In the time I spent there my confidence grew and my courage was built up to enable me to cope at home on my own at the end of my stay.'

Nino Polledri