What we do
At Improve Your Move Physiotherapy, we offer specialized rehabilitation services for two distinct areas: workplaces and combat sports. Our highly trained and experienced therapists are dedicated to helping individuals recover from work-related injuries or enhance their performance in combat sports. We provide customized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual and promote long-term healing and improvement.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a specialized technique that involves the insertion of a thin needle into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point. When the needle is inserted, it elicits a local twitch response which triggers a reaction that results in an analgesic effect.
This therapy is particularly effective for treating pain and discomfort caused by muscle tension or injury. In addition to providing pain relief, dry needling therapy can also increase blood circulation, improve range of motion, and enhance the strength and functionality of the muscle.
In summary, the benefits can include:
- Pain relief.
- Increased circulation of blood.
- Increased range of motion.
- Increased strength and functionality of the muscle.
- Return of proper biomechanics
Sports Recovery and Maintenance
Improve Your Move Physiotherapy’s Sports Recovery and Maintenance service is designed to help athletes maintain their peak performance, prevent injuries and speed up recovery time. Our skilled physiotherapists offer hands-on treatment, kinesiology taping, and personalized exercise programs to address specific needs. We use a range of techniques including massage therapy, which has been proven to reduce muscle tension and enhance tissue healing, to help athletes recover quickly and maintain their physical health. Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, our sports recovery and maintenance service can help you reach your full potential.
Our Sports MassageTherapy is not limited to the treatment of injuries and can also be used to relieve stress and tension. Some of the benefits of massage therapy are:
- Reduced muscle tension and stiffness
- Increased joint and limb flexibility and range of motion
- Increased ease and efficiency of movement
- Relief of points of tension and overall stress; inducing relaxation
- Deeper and easier breathing
- Improved blood circulation and movement of lymph
- Faster healing of soft tissue injuries, such as pulled muscles and sprained ligaments
- Reduced pain and swelling related to injuries
- Nourishment of skin
- Improved posture by changing tension patterns that affect posture
- Reduced emotional or physical stress and anxiety
Chronic Pain Management
Improve Your Move Physiotherapy’s Chronic Pain Management service aims to provide effective long-term pain relief and management strategies for individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions. Our experienced physiotherapists develop individualized treatment plans that address the underlying causes of pain and help manage symptoms, thereby improving quality of life.
Our physiotherapy approach includes a combination of hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, education, and lifestyle modifications to achieve long-lasting pain relief and optimal function. We focus on empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their pain and improve their overall well-being.
Sports Performance
Improve Your Move Physiotherapy’s ‘Sports Performance’ service is designed to help athletes achieve their best performance level.
Our qualified physiotherapists use a range of techniques to evaluate and enhance the athlete’s physical abilities, such as strength, flexibility, agility, and balance.
We provide customized training programs that target the athlete’s specific needs and goals, with the aim of improving their overall sports performance. With our help, athletes can achieve optimal performance levels and avoid injury while on the field or in competition.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is the use of water, both internally and externally and at varying temperatures, for health purposes. Also known as water therapy, hydrotherapy includes such treatments as saunas, steam baths, foot baths, contrast therapy, hot and cold showers, and water therapy.
Hydrotherapy is used to treat several conditions and ailments including osteoarthritis, athletic injury and rheumatoid arthritis. The warmth of the water allows your muscles to relax and eases the pain in your joints, helping you to exercise. In addition, the water supports your weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement of your joints. The water can also be used to provide resistance to moving your joints. By pushing your arms and legs against the water, you can also improve your muscle strength.
Our hydrotherapy treatment programs can help improve a number of conditions, including:
- Back pain/sciatica/lumbar instability
- Whiplash and other neck pain
- Sports injuries
- Tendinopathy
- Balance/coordination problems
- Shoulder and arm pain
- Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy
- Work and accident-related injuries
- Rehabilitation after bone fractures, joint replacement or tendon repair