DISCOVER ELITE
PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS THERAPY AND SPORTS MASSAGE
WITH
CARL LIVINGSTONE
BSc Phys (Hons), MHCPC, MCSP, MSMA, MSTO
(15+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE)
AT
DYNAMIC MOVEMENT PHYSIOTHERAPY
- HEREFORD & BROMYARD
UTILISING HIGHLY SKILLED HANDS-ON TECHNIQUES & CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
(Scroll towards the bottom of the page to see more details about the main services and types of treatment provided and links to their respective pages).
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS THERAPY OR SPORTS MASSAGE IN HEREFORD & BROMYARD
With over 15 years of experience I have developed a deep passion for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and I am now providing physiotherapy in Hereford and Bromyard. I have worked within both sporting and non-sporting patients in the NHS and private sector, treating a wide variety of patients of all ages, fitness levels and with many different problems.
As a dedicated physiotherapist in Hereford & Bromyard, my goal is to help you achieve your optimal health. I am a highly skilled therapist with a wealth of knowledge in all areas of the body.
I strive to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and treatments through post-graduate training to ensure my clients receive the best possible care with physiotherapy in Hereford.
I am registered with the Health Care, Professions Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Sports Massage Association. Check out my training and work experience here to learn more about my working history and click here to see more information about treatment techniques used.
My unwavering commitment is to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be and I am thrilled to offer my expertise at Dynamic Movement Physiotherapy in Hereford & Bromyard.
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ARE YOU TIRED OF WAITING FOR NHS PHYSIOTHERAPY IN HEREFORD OR BROMYARD?
Depending on the requirements. the waiting time for NHS physiotherapy can be a very long time.
By the time you see a physiotherapist, your symptoms may have become worse and may have progressed to a stage that requires more drastic action.
Even when you receive your appointment you may only have a few before being discharged. Due to the length of the appointment times, the appointments that you do have will often just include general exercise programs (without suitable progression), minimal, if any hands-on treatments, and there are rarely enough appointments to see rehabilitation through adequately.
After working as an NHS physiotherapist for several years I understand that there is a lot of pressure to discharge patients quickly in order to get through the waiting lists.
At Dynamic Movement Physiotherapy, Hereford, you will rapidly receive a thorough assessment and treatment program, involving both manual therapy, electrotherapy, and progressive exercise programs
Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and Sports Massage are all available to satisfy your needs.
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MAIN TREATMENT SERVICES PROVIDED
Various services can be incorporated into assessment and treatment sessions. These include:
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PHYSIOTHERAPY:
The core service used for assessing and treating many musculoskeletal conditions.
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SPORTS MASSAGE:
Can complement physiotherapy as part of the treatment or may be provided as a standalone service.
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SPORTS THERAPY:
Utilizes expertise from specific postgraduate qualifications. This can be included as part of the overall treatment with physiotherapy as required for assessing and treating sports injuries, injury prevention or improving sports performance.
For more details, see the following links.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE
At Dynamic Movement Physiotherapy - Hereford & Bromyard, we also utilize advanced technology that can be used during the assessments and treatments as required. The application of these modalities can be tailored to individual needs, taking into account any contraindications or risks that may restrict their use.
The following is a brief introduction to the technology used, but click on the links that follow for more detailed information.
Technology Used During Assessment
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ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG):
Captures data on muscle activation and contraction using electrodes placed on the skin. These then transmit information to the computer for easy analysis.
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DYNAMOMETERS:
The ActivForce dynamometer evaluates the overall muscle strength in a specific limb. This is connected to an app.
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STABILISER PRESSURE BIOFEEDBACK CUFF:
Measures the strength of abdominal and neck muscles.
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PALM PAPLPATION METER
Assesses pelvic position and leg length, which gives information on how the dynamic chain through the body is being affected.
The data gained from the above can be analysed at the assessment and monitored throughout treatment, giving information on how rehabilitation is progressing.
For more information on any of the above, please click on their links below.
Technology Used During Treatments
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ELECTRICAL MUSCULAR STUIMULATION (EMS):
As with the EMG, EMS uses electrodes placed on the skin. However, this time they have a different function. Rather than transmitting data for measuring muscle activity, they provide stimulation to areas of weakness. When working, the advanced technology will be measuring what part of the muscle requires assistance and is able to assist the muscle during the contraction. This can then help improve the strength of the specific muscles.
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THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND (US):
This method helps to alleviate pain and swelling and promotes faster recovery of any damage to soft tissues (muscles/ligaments).
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NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - NMES (INTERFERENTIAL THERAPY):
Either used individually or along side therapeutic ultrasound to help stimulate uscles and/or reduce pain.
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SHOCKWAVE THERAPY:
This treatment also supports recovery and can be scheduled independently, provided there are no contraindications.
For more information on any of the above, please click on their links below.
COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSKD's) TREATED AT DYNAMIC MOVEMENT PHYSIOTHERAPY
There are many different musculoskeletal disorders that may be treated .Click on any of the links below for more information about the most common musculoskeletal disorders treated at Dynamic Movement Physiotherapy Hereford & Bromyard.
An introduction to what musculoskeletal disorders (MSKD's) are and how they effect the body when there are any disorders within the MSK system.
Including acute (sudden) injuries and chronic (prolonged) injuries such as muscular tears/strains, tendon tears/strains, tendonitis, ligament sprains, shoulder/hip impingement, rotator cuff pain, frozen shoulder, dislocations, tennis/golfers elbow, repetitive strain injury, meniscal injuries, plantar fasciitis.
Including disc injuries/pain, nerve root compression, muscular/ligament injuries, muscular tightness, degenerative changes, inflammation around nerves, postural dysfunctions, low back pain caused by areas higher up or lower down in the body such as the hip, knee, foot posture and walking patterns etcf
Including disc injuries/pain, nerve root compression, muscular/ligament injuries, muscular tightness, degenerative changes, inflammation around the nerves, postural dysfunctions, neck pain caused by areas in the shoulder or changes in the posture lower down the body such as the lower back, hip, knee, foot posture and walking patterns etc
Stiffness within the joints caused by general immobility, degenerative changes or tightness in the soft tissues
General muscular tension throughout the body, especially the neck, shoulders and lower back.
Chanes in the muscular balance around a joint caused by muscle tigntess and weakness
A reduction in the bodies ability to maintain balance and stability.
Degenerative changes caused by osteoparthitis or rheumatoid arthritis.
General rehabilitation following surgery within the joints of the body.
People with musculoskeletal disorders such as the above will often have a collection of symptoms, including:
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Localised and Referred Pain
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Muscle Spasm
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Muscle Tightness
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Numbness
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Joint Pain
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Postural Deviations
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Joint Stiffness
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Impaired Muscle Function
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Reduced Range of Movement
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More details about these symptoms are available through the previous links above for the musculoskeletal disorders.
The manual therapy techniques and exercise programs used for treatments will help to alleviate all these symptoms. See the links for the 'Treatment Services' above to find out more about the treatment techniques and how they can help the above MSK disorders.
There is a lot of evidence on the use of physiotherapy and sports massage in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Click here to find out more about evidence and learn about the 'National Institute of Clinical Excellence' guidelines.
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