injury Rehabilitation CLINIC in Cheltenham
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Importance of rehabilitation
Physical therapy and rehabilitation play a critical role in helping individuals regain strength, mobility, and overall wellness after injury, surgery, or illness. These services go beyond treatment, empowering patients to reclaim independence and improve their quality of life.
Rehabilitation is the process of restoring physical function after an injury, illness, or surgery. It helps individuals regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall wellbeing. Rehabilitation isn’t just for athletes or post-surgery patients—it’s beneficial for people of all ages dealing with conditions like:
- Sports injuries (e.g., sprains, ligament tears)
- Post-surgical recovery (e.g., knee or hip replacements)
- Chronic pain conditions (e.g., arthritis, back pain)
- Mobility issues (e.g., age-related decline, muscle weakness)
Some people try to skip this phase just because their initial pain from their injury has gone, this can be a costly mistake. Research shows the combination of physiotherapy with quality rehabilitation can shorten the time off work and greatly improve your quality of your life after an injury.
The knowledge by our injury rehabilitation experts and the facilities we have being part of a gym is what gives us an edge, and sets us apart from other local physiotherapists, as we can provide a much fuller recovery.
Sports rehabilitation
For patients that are involved in sports, this phase represents the start of the conditioning process needed to return to sports training and competition. Understanding the demands of the particular sport becomes essential as well as communication with the coach.
This phase also represents an opportunity to identify and correct risk factors, thus reducing the possibility of suffering a re-injury. You will transition from general exercises to sport-specific exercises designed to replicate movements common in given sports.
It is essential that sports rehabilitation is sufficiently vigorous to prepare your injured tissue for the demands of your specific sport. One of the things that makes our rehabilitation better than other local sports physiotherapists is that you benefit from our fully equipped gym.
recovery after surgery
It is common for flexibility to be reduced after surgery as a result of pain, swelling, muscle guarding, or spasm; and shortening of connective tissue and muscle; or some combination of these factors.
Therapeutic exercises are often prescribed for helping people improve their range of movement (ROM) which can help eliminate pain or reduce dysfunctional movement (which can cause pain) and/or to restore normal functional movement to the area.
Restoring normal ROM is one of the primary goals of rehabilitation. Whether it's a joint, muscle, or bone injury, a quality rehabilitation can help you regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion to the affected area, either in our recovery physio sessions, at home or on the gym floor.
Reduce pain and discomfort
Injuries to body parts, such as the ankle, shoulder, wrist, knee, and foot, frequently trigger compensatory mechanisms that can lead to pain and discomfort in other areas. For example, ankle injuries can result in overcompensation in the hips and knees. This can manifest as hip pain due to altered gait patterns, shoulder injuries may cause strain in the upper back and neck, leading to a cascade of musculoskeletal issues.
Balanced recovery physiotherapy techniques are essential for restoring proper movement patterns and preventing overcompensation after an injury. Our specialised rehabilitation therapists can give you advice on the right type of exercise and activity to help you feel and move better so you can get back to your normal activities with ease.
Treated as an individual
Each person responds differently to the treatment phase of an injury and this also applies to the rehabilitation phase. Unique differences in your sustained injury, general body strength, and your body type can change your experience and response to different rehabilitation approaches.
By incorporating both gym-based exercises and home exercises, our injury rehabilitation experts can provide you with a wide range of equipment and resources necessary to address your specific needs. Your individual exercise plan ensures that you receive targeted rehabilitation, focusing on strengthening the affected area, improving mobility, and restoring function at a speed that suits you, and your specific goals best.
“I booked into Straight Back Physiotherapy after a long-term injury showed no signs of recovery. The team were great, getting to the root of the issue and putting me on a course of exercises which fixed the issue enabling me to get back on the bike.”
pete, Google review
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At Straight Back Physio we believe in giving our patients the opportunity to engage and explain their injury history, lifestyle etc. to our physiotherapists therefore each new patient is given 45minutes on their first appointment with follow ups being 30 minutes in length.
Recover faster, our chartered physios can usually get you back to redoing the activities you can't do now within 4 to 8 sessions.
We understand that some people may want to find out a bit more about the cost before they book an appointment at our physiotherapy clinic. Our unique
save as you recover packages can save you up to 20% on the cost of a single session.
Insured
For insured clients we can either work directly with your insurance provider or offer receipts for cash-based plans, allowing you to reclaim your expenses.
Not Covered by Insurance
If you want see the best physiotherapist in your area, feel free to book an appointment at our Cheltenham physiotherapy clinic without needing a referral from your GP.
Why Choose Us
No other local physiotherapy clinic can match our level of expertise and rehabilitation services, thanks to our extensive experience and in-house gym facilities. You'll receive the full benefits of physiotherapy through a tailored combination of interventions designed to guide you on your path to recovery.