New Brighton physio at Sundial

Written by Sundial Clinics Friday, 23 December 2011 07:41

Quentin is a keen sportsman and was involved in windsurfing at national level as well as volleyball in the French University league. Following repeated injuries, and therefore dealing with physiotherapists, Quentin decided to move from Paris, France, to study for his BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton.

Having a passion for sports Quentin has learnt from some of the top Physiotherapists in the UK and, consequently, was involved with the support of elite sportsmen and women in Football, Rugby, Athletics and Martial arts. Quentin is now part of Eastbourne Borough FC concentrating on their Reserve and under 18’s squads, developing injury prevention programs alongside the players’ treatments and providing pitch-side trauma management during matches.

Quentin’s passion for sports brings him to always improve his skills in order to be at a top level and, therefore, apply the highest standard of physiotherapy management as much pitch side as at Sundial Clinics.

He says “Being able to work in a clinic that invests in the best treatment tools on the market, such as the THOR Laser, is a great advantage for the patient to achieve the optimal recovery”.

Quentin is now available at Sundial Clinics in Queens Road and St James Street, Brighton to help you with any problems, sport or non-sport related, in order to get you back to your full potential.

How a Brighton Physiotherapist Can Help With Shoulder Pain

Written by Sundial Clinics Friday, 16 December 2011 07:02

If you are looking for a physio in Brighton to help with shoulder pain then we can help.  Shoulder pain can affect up to 1 in 3 people at some time. But how does physio help with shoulder pain? What does a physio do and how successful is it?

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. Unlike the hip joint which has a deep socket for the ball of the thigh bone to sit in the upper arm bone, the humerus, sits in a shallow cup. Ligaments tie the bones together. The cup is deepened by a rim of cartilage but this itself can tear and cause pain. The shoulder and chest muscles wrap around the shoulder joint to hold the bones in place as well as move the bones themselves. It is this complexity and the competing goals of flexibility and stability that make the shoulder joint a target for injury.

Physiotherapy Examination

With so many possible structures to go wrong in the shoulder, the first thing our physios do is examine and probe the tissues, testing ranges of movement and looking for restrictions  and weaknesses. Simple tests often show up where the problem is but sometimes x-rays are needed which are carried out at Sundial or we refer for MRI or ultrasound scans.

Brighton Physiotherapists

Our physios are some of the best in Brighton and are experts at diagnosing shoulder problems. Once a firm diagnosis is made then treatment can start. The treatment for shoulder problems is a partnership between you and the your physio. You may be given exercises to gently mobilise stiff joints as well the physio carrying out precise mobilisation procedures here. You may also be given muscle strengthening exercises which can work wonders at getting to the root cause of the problem as well reducing the pain signals from the injury.

Brighton Physiotherapists Secret Weapon

Our secret weapon in the treatment of shoulder injuries is our Thor laser. It is one of the few units in the whole of Sussex. Laser is remarkably effective in reducing pain and inflammation and also at  improving  healing. Studies have shown laser to be more effective than many other treatments for shoulder pain including ultrasound.

Our physios work with other practitioners where needed to bring about the quickest benefits. Sometimes bringing one of our chiropractors to work alongside can improve the outcome of treatment especially where spinal joint problems are playing a part in the shoulder dysfunction and pain.

So if you have pain in the shoulder and would like to get rid of it make an appointment to see one of the physiotherapists at our Brighton clinics. To download a free physiotherapy check certificate go here.

References

Comparison of the effects of low energy laser and ultrasound in treatment of shoulder myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized single-blinded clinical trial.

Physiotherapy Exercises You Can Do at Home

Written by Sundial Clinics Wednesday, 5 May 2010 07:44

Physiotherapy is a therapy that makes use of physical techniques to relieve pain and increase mobility. Physiotherapists will often use exercise as a treatment. So here are a few easy physiotherapy exercises for your back, neck and foot that you can do at home to help yourself.

Take note. If you are suffering significant pain do NOT undertake these exercises and seek medical advice immediately. If you suffer pain during these exercises then stop and seek medical advice.

Tips to get the most out of these exercises.

• Repeat each exercise at least 5 times and increase this number over time.
• Remember quality of exercise is better than quantity, so, stay focussed on the area of the body you are exercising.
• Slow, smooth movements are best.

Back exercises. Many people go to physiotherapists with back pain. Here are two exercises that help to relieve pain and reduce stiffness in the back:

• Exercise 1. Lie on your back with both of your legs straight. In this position, bring your left knee up close to your chest. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Return your leg to the straight position. Repeat with the right leg.

• Exercise 2. Stand up with your arms on your side. Bend to the left side while slowly sliding your left hand down your left leg. Come back up slowly and relax. Repeat with the right side of your body.

Neck exercises. These are great exercises if your neck is strained from staring at a computer screen all day long. Do these exercises sitting up straight in your chair and do not slouch!.

• Exercise 1. Keep your eyes centred on one object directly in front of you, now slowly move your head back. You will now be looking at the roof. Keep your whole body still. Hold this position for 5 seconds and slowly return your head to the start position.

• Exercise 2. Keep your eyes centred on one object directly in front of you, now slowly move your head down. You will now be looking at the floor. Keep your whole body still. Hold this position for 5 seconds and slowly return your head to the start position.

• Exercise 3. Keep your eyes centred on one object directly in front of you, turn your head to the left, your vision should be in line with your left shoulder. Turn your head as far as you can and hold the position for 5 seconds. Slowly relax as you return your head to the start position.

Foot exercises. Do the following exercises barefoot:

• Exercise 1. First write digits 1 to 10 using your toes raised up in the air.
• Exercise 2. Sit on a chair, raise your toes and curl them
• Exercise 3. Pick up a small piece of cloth off the floor using your toes.
• Exercise 4. Still in a sitting position, point your toes and circle your ankles in a slow counter and clockwise motion.
• Exercise 5. Stand up from the sitting position and go on tip toe for 5 seconds.

You can even do these exercises at work, so there is no excuse! You’ll be happy with the results. For more information visit our physio page by clicking here.