Our woman’s health physiotherapist, Noelia Mendoza shares some information about this condition that can affect woman after pregnancy… The recti divarication, also called diastasis rectus or separation of the abdominal wall, occurs when the rectus abdominis muscle separates during pregnancy…
Did you know the NHS deals with over 1 million patients every 36 hours? The UK population is expected to continue ageing – the life expectancy of an English man in 2013-15 is 79.4 years and English women in 2013-15 – 83.1…
Complete Rehabilitation Centre Opening! On Monday the 23rd of July we will be opening the doors and welcoming you to our new Rehabilitation Centre in Caversham. The team will be working at both the Wellington House and Archway House sites throughout…
Introduction Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation or IASTM is a non-invasive manual therapy technique used by therapists to release soft tissues including muscles, tendons and scar tissue. It’s roots date back to the 2nd or 3rd century and originate from…
Many of you will know that our Physiothearpist Carmen Luxton has left us to head up north. Carmen has been a great asset to the team at Complete Physiotherapy during her time with us and will be greatly missed. Her…
What does the term ‘Sports Massage’ really mean in terms of the treatment you get? Alexa will explain more… As a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and Soft Tissue Therapist Alexa has training in muscular anatomy and the knowledge to assess, treat and…
The acromioclavicular joint, or ACJ, is formed by the end of the clavicle (collar bone) and the acromion (part of the shoulder blade). There are ligaments that keep this joint stable and a small disc between the ends of the bones…
Doing a sporting event, or have a big match coming up? Sports massage can help you both to prepare and to recover! In the weeks prior to your event it’s worth booking in for treatment to iron out any tightness…
Chronic or persistant pain can be debilitating – Andrea one of our expert Physiothearpists shares some information on this condition… When someone is asked to think about pain, they imagine a wound or a limb bent at an unnatural angle.…
Patients are often unsure what to expect at their massage therapy sessions. Alexa our Massge Therapist shares some information with what to expect when you arrive for massage. “Your inital session I will start by taking your medical history and…