Studley Physiotherapy Centre

read moreSPC was established in 1964 by Margaret John, Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (FCRP). Margaret qualified in 1948 from Cardiff Royal Infirmary School of Physiotherapy. She was a founder member of many organisations within the profession, including sports medicine, acupuncture and the McKenzie Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, for which she became a national and international lecturer. Margaret was a council member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for many years, serving on various committees.

read morePhysiotherapists are experts in human anatomy and movement, from the way we move our backs and limbs, to the way we breathe. The prime purpose of physiotherapy is to restore and maintain function, activity and independence, and prevent injury or illness. All treatment programmes aim to reduce pain, restore function and prevent recurrence of the problem. We pride ourselves on offering private appointments within 24 hours where you will be fully assessed by an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist in one of our private treatment rooms.

read moreVestibular rehabilitation is effective in reducing dizziness, vertigo and associated falls hence improving quality of life in people with disorders involving balance mechanisms. If you suffer with or have been diagnosed with a vestibular condition, specialist physiotherapy treatment may be able to help. Our specialist Vestibular Physiotherapist will carry out a series of vestibular and balance exercises and possibly the Epley Manoeuvre.

read morePhysiotherapists are trained to use acupuncture as an adjunct to your treatment to help with pain management and encourage healing. Acupuncture helps to reduce pain by stimulating the body to release it's own pain-mediating chemicals known as Endorphins. Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used since 1000BC in the management of pain and disease. It is based on the theory that pain and illness is caused by an imbalance in the body's energy and acupuncture is used to restore the balance of energy in the body.

read moreHere at SPC we have Physiotherapists who have specialist skills in treating pregnancy related conditions, both pre and post-natal.

read morePilates is a form of exercise that emphasises the importance of "core stability" in the stomach muscles and base of the spine but also strengthens the whole body. Consisting of gentle, non-impact exercises, Pilates focuses on precision of movement, breath control and continued movement and can help with postural alignment and awareness, strength, flexibility and balance, whilst allowing you to work at your own level. Pilates exercises have been found to be useful in managing back and neck problems as well as improving posture and core strength.

read moreThe prime purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body's soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively. It can help prevent niggling injuries can get in the way of performance and achievement, whether you are an athlete, a regular keep-fitter or a once a week jogger. Sports massage is not limited to just sports people though, if fact most people can benefit from sports massage, including people in physically demanding jobs and those not quite so obvious (occupational, emotional and postural stress may produce many similar characteristics to sports injuries).