Active Health Physio
Physical Therapist in Edinburgh, Scotland
Based in Edinburgh, Active Health Physio provides physiotherapy to people living with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Parkinsons disease, head injury and spinalcord injury. We also specialise in rehabilitation of long-term conditions that commonly occur in later life such as hip and knee arthritis, osteoporosis, and reduced mobility and dementia. As well as clinic appointments our service provides home visit physiotherapy in Edinburgh, for treatment when and where you need it.Our Physios are experts in helping older adults to improve their balance and strength for confident mobility in the community. As part of our focus on older peoples health we have exercise classes that cater for different abilities and emphasise the fun and social aspects of group-based activity. The aim of these classes is to maintain peoples ability to stay socially active and independent with activities of daily living. By supporting you to become more active our Physios can help you add more life to years as well as years to life.
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Neurological Physiotherapy
read moreActive Health Physio provides Physiotherapy support for the following neurological conditions:Stroke (cerebrovascular accident)
Multiple Sclerosis
Head injury
Parkinsons disease
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Spinal surgery
An initial neuro-physiotherapy assessment is required to help identify your hopes and goals as well as to determine your current level of physical activity and function. Then we discuss solutions for supporting our clients with a programme to optimise independence with physical activities. Getting the right advice is important for self-management and prevention of secondary complications that can occur with long-term neurological conditions.
Osteoarthritis
read moreHip pain, knee pain and joint stiffness due to osteoarthritis, can leave people feeling irritable, tired and deprived of enjoyment of the things they like doing. Knee arthritis is the leading cause of disability among older adults and affects more than 4.5 million adults in the UK. In some cases the pain and reduced mobility caused by osteoarthritis may be severe enough to need joint replacement surgery. The number of hip replacements and knee replacements has increased dramatically over the last decade while the average age of people receiving joint replacements is now younger.Osteoporosis
read moreReduced bone density that occurs due to osteoporosis can result in greater risk of bone fractures and have a major impact on a persons ability to do activities of daily living and stay independent. The most commonly affected areas in the body to become fragile are the hip, spine and wrist. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation one in three women and one in five men are at risk of osteoporotic fracture.Pilates at Active Health Physio
read moreBack pain? Problems with shoulders, hips or knees? Feeling stiff?Pilates classes led by Physiotherapists can help.
Are you a beginner or tried Pilates before and were lost in a large class?
Our classes are kept small (4 to 6 people) so that you get the attention you need. We have classes to accommodate beginners and intermediate to advanced levels.
Testimonials
Michele
read moreAfter my stroke I used to rely on an elbow crutch to walk and my left arm didnt do much except hang painfully. Now Im walking without a stick and I can use my arm and hand to help dress myself I dont feel disabled now!
Trish
read moreI was diagnosed with osteoporosis and was scared of having a fall and breaking something! Sean worked with me to help get me stronger and improve my balance so that I could get about more confidently again.
James
read moreSean helped me prepare for my knee replacement operation and then guided my rehab after I came out of hospital. Just a few months later I was back playing golf.
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Active Health Physio
read moreBased in Edinburgh, Active Health Physio provides physiotherapy to people living with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Parkinson's disease, head injury and spinalcord injury. We also specialise in rehabilitation of long-term conditions that commonly occur in later life such as hip and knee arthritis, osteoporosis, and reduced mobility and dementia. As well as clinic appointments our service provides home visit physiotherapy in Edinburgh, for treatment when and where you need it.
Dr Sean Prescott
read moreAfter graduating from Queen Margaret University in 2000 Sean travelled abroad to New Zealand. He worked in Auckland City Hospital, the largest public hospital for five years specialising in older peoples health and rehabilitation for neurological conditions such as stroke, head injury, spinal surgery, Parkinsons disease and Guillaine-Barre syndrome. This was followed by a four year post at the Wellington Hospital in London, where Sean continued to specialise in neurological rehabilitation and care following orthopaedic surgery.
Pilates Edinburgh
read moreIt's not just about repeating the same matwork exercises over and over. Our classes also include exercises with Pilates equipment such as Swiss balls, foam rollers, and resistance bands. This helps to challenge you a bit more as your core muscles get stronger, as well as transfer your improvements in body control and flexibility to everyday activities. Active Health Physio also offers a 60 minute one-to-one Pilates service on request, which is ideal for people who are completely new to Pilates or prefer individual attention.