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Osteopathy - Physiotherapy


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Osteopathy diagnoses and treats pain, stiffness and dysfunction in the body. Osteopaths use manual techniques including massage and other muscle tension techniques, manipulation of joints, and cranial techniques. Exercises including core stability work may be given, as well as postural advice. Trigger point acupuncture may also be used. More information on osteopathy is available at www.osteopathy.org.uk

Physiotherapy is the diagnosis and management of disorders of human movement. Therapists continue to evolve treatment, based on up to date clinical evidence and incorporate health education, rehabilitation, exercise therapy, mobilization, manipulation & dry needling on trigger points. The physiotherapy team organises 'core-balance' classes which will help you to return back to your normal activities as soon as possible.

The Osteopaths and Physiotherapists work closely together and will often inter-refer if they feel it would be appropriate. They sometimes assess difficult cases together

The Team:

Christien Bird qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 1982 and completed her MSc in research methodology. She also carries out clinical research in the NHS. Christien specializes in management of urinary continence and pelvic floor muscle re-education. BUPA Provider No: 81037169

Leith Brown BSc (Physio) MACP MCSP qualified in New Zealand and carried out his post graduate training in Manipulation whilst in Perth, Western Australia. He has extensive post graduate experience in all fields of private practice treating sports injuries, neck & back problems and most other musculo-skeletal conditions. He is a manual therapist who uses manipulation, mobilization and neural stretching techniques, augmented with yoga core stability exercises. BUPA Provider No: 81030449

Ellen Ernstzen (nee Purcell) BSc (hons) MCSP qualified in 1996 from the University of East London. Her extensive musculo-skeletal experience has been in the NHS as well as private practice. Her post-graduate training includes acupuncture and full pilates training. Ellen has almost completed her masters degree involving clinical back pain research. PPP Provider No:EP 00641; BUPA Provider No: 81050989

Shay O'Malley originally studied a Bachelor of Human movements at the University of Queensland, Australia, before embarking on a physiotherapy degree. She has 10 years post-graduate experience having worked in private practice and hospitals in Australia, England and Scotland. She specialises in musculo-skeletal disorders and sports injuries and has had experience working at the Australian Institute of Sport. Shay has also worked with National level sporting teams in the UK and Australia and is also a fully qualified Bowen Therapist. PPP Provider No: SO 00416; BUPA Provider No: 81053440

Charles Lim (MSc (Ost), DO, MSCC) graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1989. He completed his MSc in Osteopathy in 2004 with a research project in infantile colic. He is a paediatric-cranial osteopath and works as a consultant osteopath at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in Manchester. He is also involved in the post-graduate training of osteopaths working in this field in the UK and Europe. (Paediatric Service ) PPP Provider No: CL 00921; BUPA Provider No: 30016158

David Sheriff (BSc (Hons) Ost.Med., DO, ND) graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. A structural Osteopath treating a range of musculo-skeletal conditions with special interest in ante and post-natal care, work and sports injuries. He also has four years experience as a Sports Massage Therapist. (http://www.osteopath-sheriff.co.uk)PPP Provider No: DS 03413; Norwich Union Provider No: 600030372 BUPA No: 30031732

Steve Baker (BSc (Hons) Ost.Med., DO, ND) Graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. Experienced Structural Osteopath treating range of Muscular Skeletal conditions including sports injuries, postural problems and general aches and pains. PPP Provider No: SBO 3931; BUPA Provider No: 30022462

Emma Bellairs BSc(Hons) Ost Med graduated from Southampton University with a degree in sport and health science and then went on to train as an osteopath at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine; she has a keen interest in sports injuries and structural osteopathy. She is a qualified Pilates instructor and often incorporates this into her osteopathic treatment and rehabilitation.

 

Link to: www.osteopathy.org

Link to: Chartered Society of Physiotherapist www.csp.org.uk

Link to: Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice www.physiofirst.org.uk