Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement, and maximizing potential. It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well being, taking account of variations in health status. (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)

Neuro Physiotherapy is a specialised branch of Physiotherapy that focuses on treating neurological conditions. The therapists are trained in a variety of movement re-education techniques that help to formulate new useful pathways in the brain or strengthen existing ones while trying to prevent formulation of unhelpful pathways that can lead to problems.

Pilates is a form of exercise first developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1940’s. It focuses on beginning movement from a central core of stability and by concentrating on precision of movement, awareness of breath control and a continued flowing movement, the exerciser can alter abnormal patterns of movement and achieve a carry over effect into daily life.

Clinical Pilates is usually taught by a physiotherapist, the movements are practiced in sequences with breathing and focus and can be progressed and adapted for every level and ability. Evidence has shown improvements in balance, core strength, walking ability and a reduction in falls in older people and neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke. Early results also suggest that the flowing, rhythmic sequences in conjunction with increased flexibility and core control can have a beneficial effect on those with Parkinson’s Disease.

A physiotherapist led class is kept small enough to allow for individual corrections to be made and ensure everyone is working safely and at the right level. An assessment will be made prior to the classes starting to establish the right exercises for the participant and to take outcome measures enabling you to track your progress. A physiotherapist trained in Pilates also has the added background skills and training to know the abilities and limitations of individual conditions, meaning a safe exercise environment for all participants. Sense Ability Therapy Classes have a particular background in managing neurological conditions and the complex multi pathology that can be present as people get older.

Dizziness can be caused by a multitude of problems. Physiotherapy exercises cannot help all causes of dizziness but following assessment your physiotherapist will be able to tell you if further assessment or onward referral is required or if a programme of rehabilitation is suitable for you. Vestibular rehabilitation consists of specific eye and head exercises to challenge and retrain the vestibular system in conjunction with general balance exercise rehabilitation.

Women’s Health physios are specialised in assessing the muscles of the pelvic floor in both men and women and working with you to regain strength and control in this area to avoid problems with incontinence, prolapse and constipation for example. They can also advise and treat ante and post natal client’s with issues related to pelvic floor pain, weakness and diastasis of the abdominal wall.

None! All ages are welcome to attend following initial assessment providing no contraindications are present and it is safe for you to do so.

Sometimes it may be necessary for us to contact your GP to check you are ok to start a new programme of exercise. The oldest person treated has been 100 so there really is no limit!

It is recommended that you wear loose, comfortable clothing for all sessions. The classes will often be carried out in bare feet but flat shoes or non-slip socks may be worn if required.

Not a problem. We offer a free initial phone consultation and talk through all the options that are available to you, including if we think you should see another provider. All advice and information given over the phone is free of charge.

You can pay by cash, cheque, card (in clinic) or bank transfer. Payment can be taken at booking or at the time of treatment whichever you prefer.