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Guyon’s Canal Syndrome: How MSK Physiotherapy Can Help
If you're looking for effective treatment for Guyon’s Canal syndrome. Victor the physio combines education, exercises, activity advice and focused shockwave therapy to help relieve symptoms, speed recovery and reduce future flare-ups.
ACL Injuries: How Physiotherapy Can Support Your Recovery
Suffered an ACL injury? Learn about ACL symptoms, surgery and non-surgical treatment, and how physiotherapy can help restore strength, stability, movement and return to sport.
Knee Pain When Running: Causes, Treatment and How to Prevent It
Experiencing knee pain when running? Learn about common causes including runner's knee, IT band syndrome and patellar tendinopathy, plus treatment, prevention and when to seek physiotherapy.
Focused Shockwave Therapy for Scar Tissue & Adhesions: How Can It Help?
Discover how focused shockwave therapy may help painful, tight or restricted scar tissue, including its potential role in improving scar elasticity, mobility and function.
Focused Shockwave Therapy vs Radial Shockwave: Which Is Better for MSK Conditions?
Not all shockwave therapy is the same. The two main technologies used in MSK physiotherapy are focused shockwave therapy (FSWT) and radial shockwave therapy (RSWT). Although they are often grouped together under the term "shockwave therapy", they produce different types of acoustic energy and interact with the body's tissues in different ways. Focused shockwave therapy offers an important advantage: the ability to concentrate acoustic energy at a defined depth and treatment target. For certain MSK conditions, this precision may make focused shockwave an attractive treatment option. If you have a persistent tendon, muscle or soft-tissue problem that has not responded to conventional treatment, a physiotherapy assessment can help determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for you — and whether focused or radial technology is the most suitable option.
Book an assessment today to find out whether focused shockwave therapy could form part of your rehabilitation programme.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: How MSK Physiotherapy Can Help and the Role of Focused Shockwave Therapy
If you're looking for effective treatment for Carpal tunnel syndrome. Victor the physio combines education, exercises, activity advice and focused shockwave therapy to help relieve symptoms, speed recovery and reduce future flare-ups.
MSK Diagnostic Scans: Understanding MRI, Ultrasound, X-Ray, CT and Other Scans
Do You Need a Scan Before Seeing a Physiotherapist?
Usually, no.
In many cases, it is more appropriate to have a clinical assessment first.
A physiotherapist can assess your symptoms, movement, strength and functional limitations and determine whether further investigation may be appropriate.
If imaging is required, the physiotherapist or another healthcare professional can help guide you towards the appropriate investigation or onward referral, depending on the healthcare setting and their scope of practice.
Having an MRI before your assessment can sometimes provide useful information, but it can also identify incidental findings that may not be relevant to your symptoms.
Meniscus tear
If you're looking for effective meniscal tear rehab, Victor the physio may be best suited for you.
Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
If you're looking for effective treatment for rotator cuff related shoulder pain. Victor the physio combines a loading program with activity management and a course of combined shockwave therapy to stimulate healing.
Calcific Tendonitis
If you're looking for effective treatment for calcific tendonitis. Victor the physio combines a loading program with activity management and a course of focused shockwave therapy to break down the calcium deposits.
Osteoarthritis
If you're looking for effective treatment for joint osteoarthritis, Victor the physio combines exercises, manual therapy and focused shockwave therapy. Appropriate lifestyle modifications alongside pain relief will also be advised.
Deep Scar tissue
If you're looking for effective treatment for deep scar tissue, Victor the physio combines focused shockwave therapy with exercises, massage and advice on skin hydration and compression techniques.
Plantar Fasciitis
If you're looking for an effective treatment plan for Plantar fasciitis. Victor the physio combines activity modification, a rehab program with soft tissue work. For plantar heel pain that is not improving with conservative management, a course of combined focused and radial shockwave therapy can help stimulate the healing process.
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
If you're looking for effective treatment for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome. Victor the physio combines a loading program with activity management. A course of radial and focused shockwave therapy can also be used to stimulate healing.
When is a Knee replacement the best course of action?
If you're looking for effective post knee replacement rehab, Victor the physio may be best suited for you.
Hamstring Tendinopathy
If you're looking for effective treatment for a Hamstring tendinopathy. Victor the physio combines a loading program with activity management. A course of radial and focused shockwave therapy can also be used to stimulate healing.
Patella Tendinopathy
If you're looking for effective treatment for Patella tendinopathy. Victor the physio combines a loading program with massage and activity management. A course of radial and focused shockwave therapy can also be used to stimulate healing.
When is a Hip replacement the best course of action?
If you're looking for effective post hip replacement rehab, Victor the physio may be best suited for you.
Bony Stress Fractures
If you're looking for an effective treatment plan for Stress Fractures. Victor the physio combines activity modification and a rehab program with cross training. For delayed healing or non union fractures, a course of focused shockwave therapy can help stimulate the healing process.