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& Sports Injuries Clinic Effective Physiotherapy; In Capable Hands
Member of the
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& Sports Injuries Clinic Effective Physiotherapy; In Capable Hands
Member of the
Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice |
About Poonam Anandaraj |
What is
physiotherapy |
Conditions
we can treat
Poonam
Anandaraj is a Chartered
Physiotherapist, Registered with the Health Professions Council and she is the
Practice Principal. Having qualified
from Coventry University in 1998 with an Upper Second Class Degree (with Honours) in Physiotherapy, she worked in various NHS and
Private Physiotherapy Departments across the UK, before setting up the
Peterborough Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic in 2003 as a means of
giving patients a more effective and holistic treatment experience without external
pressures.
Poonam is a specialist in back
and neck pain and she excelled in the Physiotherapy McKenzie Credentialing
Exams. She is a also a member of various recognised
sub-groups of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, including the Acupuncture
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, and the Association of Chartered
Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine.
As the Practice Principal, please direct any concerns you may have about your treatment to her.
Physiotherapy deals with human function, movement and helps you maximise your potential.
It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical,
psychological and social well-being, taking into account your individual health
status. It is science and evidence
based, the main aims being to alleviate pain and restore normal movement as
well as function.
The following conditions respond
well to physiotherapy. The list is not
exhaustive. Please contact us to
discuss your problem and how we may help.
Neck and Back
Pain, Including Whiplash and Sciatica
Joint Pains –
e.g. Arthritis/ Problems in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles
etc. / Locking, stiffness or localised swellings
Post-Operative
Conditions e.g. Joint Surgery, Excessive Scarring, Pain, as well as
Rehabilitation
Sporting or
other Soft Tissue Injuries
After fractures
and broken bones
Headaches
Jaw Pain /
Clicking / Locking
Obstetric and Gynaecological Problems – stress incontinence,
Pregnancy-related pains and Ante-/Post-Natal conditions
Ergonomic
Factors & Work-Related Injuries e.g. Repetitive Strain Injury or tennis
elbow
Neurological
Conditions e.g. Stroke, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease,
Bell’s Palsy
Respiratory
Conditions e.g. Asthma, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease, etc.
As a Private Practice, fees are charged for all appointments (please ring
for details).
These may be recovered under most private insurance schemes (please
confirm with your insurer and the Practice
before commencing
treatment).
Referral by your doctor is not essential.
At your initial consultation a detailed case history will be taken,
covering your current complaint, past medical history, any medications you may
be on, your general health and lifestyle.
This is followed by a thorough examination, for which you may be
accompanied by a chaperone. The problem areas will be considered in the context
of your whole body.
By observing your posture, muscle balance, movements and by performing
simple clinical investigations, a diagnosis can be reached and a treatment plan
discussed with you.
Treatment is usually included in this initial session, and we require 45
minutes to 1 hour. All subsequent follow
up sessions last up to 30 minutes.
The Peterborough Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic is located
within the Hampton Hargate shopping complex, to the southwest of
Ample free parking is easily available and Peterborough Train station, as well as the city centre, are 5-10 minutes away by road.
Tel / Fax: 01733 248050
Mobile: 07967
352379
email us at:
info@peterboroughphysio.co.uk
