Physiotherapy

Karen Giles, M.C.S.P., MSc Sports Physiotherapy, Grad. Dip. Physio.

Karen qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 1990 and completed an MSc in Sports Physiotherapy in 2005, attaining a distinction.

She specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of back, neck and sports injuries and has researched shoulder injuries amongst national and international cricketers, whilst working with the England and Wales Cricket Board for 10 years. Karen has previously worked with hockey, rugby, and football teams and provided physiotherapy support at the London and Everest Marathons, and continues to assist the England Academy Women's Cricket Team. She has had extensive involvement with children, providing physiotherapy services in a variety of sports settings, and has gained valuable experience working in both New Zealand and Australia. She is a Mckenzie credentialed spinal practitioner, and has post-graduate training in acupuncture for pain relief and pilates.

Memberships Include: Mckenzie Institute, Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine, Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice.

Can Physiotherapy Help You?

The human body moves in a unique way with a complex interaction of hundreds of muscles and joints working together. It is not surprising that these structures can become damaged or painful. Most conditions affecting muscles, joints or nerves can benefit from physiotherapy treatment and include:

Back and neck pain, including prolapsed discs, whiplash, sciatica, postural pain, ante and post-natal pain

Joint problems, including arthritis, pain, stiffness

Injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage

Repetitive strain injuries

Fractures- to regain full function once the bones have healed

Neurological Conditions

Arthritis

Headaches

Treatment modalities used by physiotherapists include:

Mobilisation and manipulation techniques to reduce pain and stiffness

Massage

Electrotherapy including ultrasound and interferential

Acupuncture for pain relief

Biomechanical assessments and prescriptive exercise programmes, including core stability and pilates, to improve joint range of motion and muscle strength. These can be sport specific or adapted to suit differing ages or abilities

Injury prevention and performance enhancement advice specific to your sport

Consultation fees for 2008

* payable at time of consultation.

A 10% discount is offered to members and their families, and Leisure Card holders, but will not be extended to insurance companies. Corporate discounts may be negotiated.

Appointments are available between 8.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m. Weekend appointments available.

Physiotherapists are registered with all major insurance companies and HSA. Contacting us. If you wish to make enquiries regarding physiotherapy or sports massage you can do so by contacting the physiotherapists directly. We will be happy to discuss your requirements and organise an appropriate assessment and course of treatment, as necessary, at a time convenient to you. Should physiotherapy not be indicated we would refer you to the appropriate specialist, providing copies of your physiotherapy assessment and a referral letter, with no additional charge.

Karen Giles: Telephone 07977 012725 or email: Karen@firstphysio.com