Treatments

This page will tell you more about the treatment we offer at Scorpio, and also information about what to expect and what to bring with you.

Scorpio Clinics undertake to provide the following:

• A thorough assessment to establish a diagnosis and to identify the underlying causes of your condition.
• A discussion of your diagnosis and of our aims of treatment.
• An explanation of the likely course of the treatment
• Selection of an appropriate form of treatment
• Use of hands-on techniques
• A specific exercise programme tailored to your condition
• Advice on how to prevent a recurrence of the injury
• Prompt liaison with your GP and / or consultant if further referral is necessary

With your permission - a detailed report to your GP once treatment has finished. With such a diverse group of therapists in the practice we offer the following treatment modalities:

• Massage and a wide spectrum of soft tissue techniques
• Passive joint mobilisation
• Manipulation (high velocity thrusts)
• Post-operative regimes
• Rehabilitative exercise programmes (including core stability work)
• Acupuncture - Chinese traditional and Western dry needling
• Pilates instruction
• Ultrasound
• Osteotron IV to speed up fracture healing
• Ergonomic advice
• Graston Technique
• Kinesio tape
• ATM2
• Mobiliser
• Dorn Method
• Robbie Goodrum manipulative technique

What to expect

On your arrival you will be shown into a private treatment room by your therapist. He or she will ask you a large number of questions about yourself and your medical history as well as about your current condition, and then will carry out a clinical examination.

On the basis of his or her findings, the therapist will make a diagnosis. He or she will discuss this diagnosis with you and recommend a treatment plan.

The agreed treatment plan will normally commence during this first session.

What to bring

• If appropriate, details of your referring doctor or consultant
• Any x-rays or medical letters you may have
• Health insurance details including your policy and / or reference number
• Where necessary, your therapist will ask you to undress to your underwear. Please bring shorts if you prefer
• For sports injuries, bring the appropriate shoes
• Feel free to bring a friend or relative

Patient protection

Registered Osteopaths - The Osteopathic Act was passed in 1993 and as a result of this a statutory regulatory body known as the General Osteopathic Council was developed. Membership of the GOSC is mandatory for anyone wishing to practise as a Registered Osteopath: only those practitioners who have been assessed as safe and competent within osteopathic practice are licensed by the Council.

Chartered Physiotherapists - In the United Kingdom the title "physiotherapist" is not protected by law, and therefore anyone can call themselves a physiotherapist. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the sole recognised examining and professional body within the UK and its members may be recognised by the designatory letters "MCSP" after their name. All members of the CSP are entitled to become State Registered Physiotherapists, thus enabling them to work in the National Health Service.

All the physios at Scorpio Clinics are Chartered and State Registered Physiotherapists, and all the osteopaths practising at Scorpio Clinics are Registered Osteopaths.

Examples of conditions treated:

• Back pain or stiffness
• Neck pain and headaches
• Sciatica
• Whiplash
• Arthritis
• Shoulder pain
• Knee pain
• Sports specific injuries
• Tennis and golfers elbow
• Ankle sprain
• Groin strain
• Hand and foot injuries
• Repetitive strains and work related injuries
• All other muscle, tendon, ligament, joint and nerve injuries
• Solicitor or insurance referrals

Examples of treatment techniques used:

• Mobilisation
• Massage
• Manipulation
• Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
• Graston Technique
• Dorn Method
• Breuss Massage
• Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Neck traction
• Chinese traditional acupuncture
• Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
• Nielsen deep needling techniques
• ATM2 device
• Exercise and stretching programmes
• Conditioning programmes and muscle rebalancing
• Back and neck postural re-education
• Pilates
• Gait rehabilitation
• Advice about orthoses and sport supports
• Sarah Key Method