Physiotherapy & sports injury clinic in Barnstaple

All of our staff are experienced qualified physiotherapists who have been working for many years in musculoskeletal medicine. Physiotherapy brings together the best parts of all forms of manual treatment (manipulations, joint mobilizations, deep tissue massage, joint stabilization to name but a few) enabling a tailored treatment approach for each individual.

Our physiotherapists have also undertaken specialist post graduate training and qualifications in the areas listed here.

The role of the physiotherapist within sport is fairly simple. They diagnose the injury at the start and then manage the rehabilitation of the athlete back to competition, using other professions along the way if they wish.

So don't settle for a therapist that treats the occasional sporting enthusiast. Next time you're injured, call us and you'll see why many North Devon athletes choose us.

Physiotherapy is often considered the most effective treatment of low back pain because it can draw on a combination of treatment approaches. Here at The Physio Co. we have had many years' experience treating back pain and have even been part of clinical research into the area of non-specific back pain.

If you are not progressing with your current form of treatment, or you are expected to keep going back for reviews and adjustments, why not see if physiotherapy is more effective?

The key to a successful treatment program is an accurate assessment. Your treating physiotherapist must identify the damaged tissue causing the pain, but more importantly the reason why these structures have become damaged in the first place, and give you a tailored and structured strengthening program to accompany your treatment.

We commonly see patients ranging from athletes who need to get back to their training, to the elderly patient whose GP has been unable to help. Even if you have been putting up with your pain for years, call us for an appointment.

Every week we hear patients tell us 'my doctor told me to give up running'. Many running injuries happen when the biomechanics of the knee are not at their optimum, and they can be fixed with the appropriate treatment and strength training. We work with runners of all standards and ages.

Arthritis is one of the easiest conditions to treat, but one which is rarely given a chance. Put simply: Physiotherapy works for arthritic knees.

Our treatment protocols are derived from world renowned treatment programmes, including the Carr & Shepherd Concept (motor relearning), the Brunstrom Approach (synergistic movement), the Bobath Concept (normal movement), Conductive Education and Functional Rehabilitation.

In practice that means stretching, re-educating normal movement patterns, developing gross and fine motor skills, balance, strengthening, and improving standing and walking quality. Please note that home visits are available with this service.

Tailor your massage or sports massage from a variety of techniques. Choose a 30 minute session or an Extended Massage of a full hour.

Step 1 is an initial consultation, where we look at your past medical history, lifestyle and current medication to guide your treatment plan.

Step 2 is a programme of regular acupuncture sessions here at the clinic. A typical programme runs for around 6 sessions, weekly or at greater intervals as required.

It is used particularly when symptoms have not responded to exercise-based rehabilitation alone. The research shows shockwave works best with the correct supporting exercise plan, which is why you should have an experienced chartered physiotherapist administer your shockwave therapy and treatment plan.

Clinical Pilates has been developed alongside scientific research, making it evidence based, and it is the Pilates used by major sporting institutions such as the British and Australian Institutes of sport. If you are interested in starting Pilates for your injury, it is essential to have a review with a physiotherapist to assess the suitability of a core stability program for you.