Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
The term relates to the physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system. This involves muscles, bones, joints, nerves, ligaments, cartilage and spinal discs.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy uses a ‘physical’ approach that involves manual assessment and treatment techniques, which aim to:
- Encourage tissue healing by controlling and reducing pain and inflammation
- Restore normal range of motion by integrating the muscular joint and nervous system
- Identifying and treating problems and reduce the risk of re-occurrence
What conditions do we treat?
- Chronic Pain conditions
- Lower limb problems
- Pre/post operative physiotherapy (in collaboration with associated Consultant)
- Spinal problems
- Sports injuries
- Upper limb problems
What treatments can we offer?
- Aquatic Therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Management of sports related injuries
- Massage Therapy
- Mobilisation of joints and soft tissue structures
- Pilates based rehabiltation
- Rehabiltation after prolonged immobilisation or surgery
- Exercise Prescription
- Advice & Education
- Pain Management
Prices
- Per 30 minute session £72
- Per 45 minute session £95
- Per 60 minute session £115
- Per 60 minutes home visit £140 (when available)
Therapists
Janine Santer
Janine possesses strong manual skills complemented by a solid background in rehabilitation, enabling her to engage comprehensively with the entire patient journey. She has worked alongside some of the leading Orthopaedic and Neuro Surgeons in England and maintains firm links with her Harley Street colleagues.
She has a broad and varied sporting background and has continued involvement with post operative patient care. Janine is well versed in Mat and Reformer based Pilates practice.
Nicki Bolingbroke
Nicki graduated in 1992 and arrived in Guernsey in 1994. Since arriving she’s developed a keen interest in shoulder rehabilitation and sports injuries and more recently, has become passionate about cycling and related lower limb pathologies. She is a qualified BikeFitPro.
