ROMNEY MARSH PHYSIOTHERAPY

50a High Street, New Romney, Kent

TN28 8AT 

Tel/Fax: 01797 367363

e-mail: info@physio-on-the-marsh.co.uk

About us:

Established originally in the New Romney Oakhall Doctors Surgery by Libby Baxter over 20 years ago, Jo Scott took over the practice in 2003. In 2006 we moved to our new treatment rooms where we have a reception room with waiting area, two fully equipped treatment rooms and a complimentary therapy room.

In 2007 Heidi Bickerton joined Jo Scott as partner after 6 years of working together. Both are highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapists.

Jo having worked for many years in the NHS, in Canada, South Africa and recently in Folkestone.

Heidi has also worked in South Africa and in private clinics in London, Wimbledon, and Cheltenham before moving to New Romney.

They are both long standing members of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, The Organisation of Physiotherapists in Private Practice (Physio First), The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and are registered with the Health Professions Council. Their specialist areas of expertise include Manual Therapy, Sports Injuries, Women’s Health and Acupuncture. We have a program of Continuous Professional Development in order to kept up to date and maintain our high standards of expertise.

Our Approach:

Many of our patients come to us on the recommendation of their doctors and concultants. We believe by listening to you, we can understand your symptoms and on that basis we can treat the cause and tackle the problem at its source. We will devise a program of exercises, posture control and pain relief which will complement our 'hands on treatment' approach.

After a full initial assessment, we are able to advise on an appropriate course of action and prior to starting treatment will discuss with you a treatment plan. We will provide exercises and advice as appropriate throughout treatment. We will communicate with your GP or Consultant with your permission and your employer if required.

Treatments:

Our range of treatment includes:

Manual Therapy and Mobilisation

·         Manual Therapy involves the use of gentle mobilising techniques aimed at restoring normal, natural function. Mobilisation can be directed at joints and soft tissue, which combined with exercise therapy and stretching is effective for all musculo-skeletal conditions.

·         Back pain, sciatica, cervical spondylosis and headaches all respond well to these gentle mobilising techniques.

·         We have facilities for cervical and lumbar mechanical traction used for slipped discs and arthritic problems of the spine.

·         Graded exercise is always an important part of rehabilitation and will be introduced into your treatment plan as is necessary.

·         For other joint problems arthritic hips/knees, frozen shoulders and soft tissue injury.

Electrotherapy
We have a range of the latest Electrotherapy equipment to complement our treatments.

• Ultra-Sound therapy

• Interferential therapy

• Lumbar and Cervical Traction

• TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

Conditions which may benefit from Electrotherapy Treatment, used in conjunction with manual therapy...

Sports Injuries - Ligament and tendon sprains, muscle tears, swollen joints. Runners and jumpers knee.

Strain and over use Injuries - Tendonitis, tennis and golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, repetitive strain injury, frozen shoulder, achilles tendonitis.

Arthritis - Osteoarthritis. Rheumatological conditions. Spondylitis.

Acupuncture
Our physiotherapists are qualified to practice acupuncture for pain relief to complement their established manual therapy skills.

Acupuncture stimulates the brain to produce natural pain relieving chemicals which assist in the healing processes needed to restore normal function to an injured area.

We belong to the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) which ensures we meet the high standards of skills needed to use acupuncture safely and effectively.

Other Practitioners

Aroma Therapy
We have an Aroma Therapist who gives Aroma Therapy massages regularly in our complimentary therapy treatment room.

It is our intention to have visiting practitioners from time to time, as required including a Chiropodist, Podiatrist, Pilates Instructor and a Reflexology therapist.