SERVICES

At Angus Physiotherapy, our experienced team are trained to provide individually tailored assessment and treatment of a wide variety of both acute and chronic conditions including sports injuries, sprains and strains, back and neck pain. All assessment findings are discussed with you and treatment is aimed at meeting individual goals. Whether that is having step by step support through the rehabilitation process, or advice and exercises to overcome the issues identified.

We have a hands-on approach to ensure rapid improvement in symptoms and use our hands to aid movement re-education. We use a wide variety of treatment options including acupuncture, MacKenzie therapy, Pilates, strapping, manual therapy, massage and exercise therapy. For more information on what we do please click on the links below.

PHYSIO SERVICES

SPORTS INJURY REHABILITATION

Sports injuries can occur suddenly or over a period of a few days or weeks in response to an area being abnormally loaded or loaded too much due to a spike in training. Our approach is aimed at providing the optimum environment for the tissue to heal. In-depth movement analysis skills can look at how you move and identify areas that are tight, stiff or weak. We can provide hands on treatment to get stiff/tight areas moving, and rehabilitation appropriate for the stage of healing.

Individualised rehabilitation programs are provided, tailored to the individuals needs. Our goal is to return patients to full fitness as quickly as possible. This includes strategies to reduced pain, increase self-confidence in your ability to manage your condition, improve function and enhance performance. It may involve home exercises, hydrotherapy and gym based rehabilitation as appropriate. We have access to state of the art gyms at all our premises which we can use to demonstrate appropriate exercises and provide supervised rehabilitation sessions as required for each individual.

Regular re-assessment occurs during the rehabilitation process to ensure mobility, strength, power and stability are improving and that rehab is aligned with individual goals. Through this process we can normalise mechanics to ensure your body is able to cope with the training loads it is being exposed too. We can work closely with you to ensure you are gradually increasing training loads in line with the tissues capacity to cope with load as it recovers from any injury or overload.

ORTHOPAEDIC REHABILITATION

We have a wealth of experience across our team in both conservative management (non-surgical route) and post-surgical rehabilitation and have lots of different rehabilitation options available to us. We can provide you with exercises to do at home or work with you in the gym at all of our locations to create a programme for you to work on in your gym. Whether your goals are return to walking or running a marathon, we can work with you to create an individualised programme to ensure we are working towards your goals. If there are any tight areas that are blocking strength gains we can provide a hand-on approach to release tight areas and give you flexibility and mobility work to do at home to maintain free movement.

BACK AND NECK PAIN

Back and neck pain encompasses a wide-range of problems from traumatic injuries like whiplash to more long-standing problems like Sciatica or occupational-related problems.

In acute stages, we like to provide a hands-on approach. We will utilise manual therapy (soft tissue massage and joint mobilisations) and simple exercises to reduce pain and increase function. We will also offer advice on how to best manage your specific set of symptoms throughout the day and night when you may be struggling the most. When we have settled the acute symptoms we can begin rehabilitation in order to further improve pain and function while working on any underlying issues that have caused the initial problem. This may include a stretching and strengthening programme, postural exercises, and ergonomic advice. We pride ourselves on empowering our client’s with the skills and knowledge to best manage their ongoing symptoms and how to prevent them from reoccurring in the future.

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a technique of Chinese origin where very fine needles are inserted into the skin to try to relax muscles and promote healing. It is one of the oldest healing practices in the world, but has been thoroughly researched in recent years to become a scientifically proven therapy for use in mainstream medicine. It works by stimulating energy pathways (meridians) to regulate the flow of energy through the body restoring equilibrium, targeting any blockages. This practice is used to treat pain and optimise healing by increasing blood flow to the injured area.

MANUAL THERAPY, MASSAGE, STRAPPING

At Angus Physiotherapy we use hands on techniques such as massage, joint mobilisations and taping to try and enhance healing. Massage can help to relax areas of tightness and improve the flow of blood/fluids through the muscle. Mobilisations may be applied to reduce stiffness and encourage normal movement of the joints of both the spine and the limbs. The application of either flexible or rigid tape can be used either short or long term to support injured body parts, helping to control loading of these areas to facilitate healing and return to normal activities.

PILATES

Physio-led Pilates classes involve a variety of exercises focused on strengthening the core muscles. These are a fantastic long term management option for those with chronic health conditions such as low back pain or those just looking for a low impact exercise class. Small class numbers (maximum of 8 participants per class) allow us to closely monitor technique and individualise exercises as required for each participant. Find out more info and class timetable.

PAEDIATRICS

Paediatric musculoskeletal problems are pain or damage to children’s bones, joints and muscles. Musculoskeletal problems are more common in children than people think. They can often have a big effect on children as their bodies are still growing and developing. These problems can also be very restrictive as children are generally very active.

Musculoskeletal problems can be caused in several different ways. Some children may have a congenital problem which means they are born with a condition. Another factor is often the growth and development of the child which can cause pain as the body changes shape. It is also common for a child to simply injure themselves through activity.

At Angus Physiotherapy, we realise a painful condition is often concerning to both children and parents so we provide a detailed and caring assessment and diagnosis. Due to the varying nature of musculoskeletal problems there are many different treatment techniques – we’ll guide your child though individualised, age-appropriate rehabilitation at a pace that’s right for them.

Our physiotherapists work with recreational and elite junior athletes from a number of clubs and schools. Our specialist knowledge of physical growth and development alongside that of sports biomechanics puts us in an ideal position to provide rehabilitation to young sports people. We aim to help your child recover and return to their normal level of function and activity as quickly as safely possible.

If we feel your child has a problem that physiotherapy cannot treat, or if the physiotherapist feels the child would benefit from other treatment we can refer you on to other specialities and guide you on the best course of action to take.

Paediatric physiotherapy treatment can be carried out either at one of our clinics or in the child’s home or school depending on the child’s needs.

Also, look out for tasters of our kids and teens Pilates classes on our you tube channel and please get in touch if interested.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Our physiotherapists provide hands on, out-patient neuro rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on providing client-centred rehabilitation. This involves individualised assessment and treatments allowing a very personalised rehabilitation or maintenance programme to be developed. Whether your goal is to try to maintain your current level or make progress,; to be able to turn in bed, stand from a chair, walk to the bathroom or outdoors or to return to your favourite sports and activities; we will work with you to try to achieve these goals.

We offer treatment within our well equipped clinics at David Lloyd Leisure and Strathmore Rugby Club, both of which have full wheelchair access. We can utilise the gym space at both of these locations to facilitate rehabilitation.

We can also provide neuro rehabilitation sessions for those who are able to walk( with or without aids) at the BMS hub in Monikie or can provide home visits if this is preferred.

Conditions we can treat:

Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinsons disease
Head injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Other neurological conditions

OTHER SERVICES

Sports First Aid

With training in advanced pre-hospital care and sports first aid, we can provide elite first aid cover for sporting fixtures and events. This can include pre-match strapping, first-aid provision and aftercare advice/onwards referral as appropriate.

Remedial massage

Remedial Massage combines a range of massage techniques to manipulate the soft tissue of the body combined with gentle movements for a specific therapeutic effect, rather than for a general therapeutic effect. The therapist may use a range of styles, individually tailored to target a specific problem that you have. This type of massage is applicable for anybody who is feeling like a specific area of the body requires assessment and treatment which is not necessarily related to a sporting complaint. This could be anything from postural issues to overuse problems.

At Angus Physiotherapy all of our massage therapists are trained to assess and treat common injuries safely and effectively. If there is an issue they feel cannot be addressed by massage, they will refer you in to our physio team for a full physiotherapy assessment.

Sports massage

Sports Massage is a fantastic treatment that everyone can benefit from – it’s not just for elite sports people! Our massage therapists use a a variety of deep, slower strokes combined with individual stretching techniques to relax tight muscles, reduce imbalances, improve flexibility, reduce aches and pains, improve blood flow and more! Sessions are highly individualised and tailored to your body’s requirements. This can help reduce your injury risk, restore normal postures, maintain optimal biomechanics, improve performance and enhance recovery.

As the name suggests, the service is geared towards sports people but is beneficial for everyone. Our clients range from 16 to 65+ and from sedentary individuals to international athletes. Do not think that you are not fit or sporty enough for a sports massage. Each session is highly individualised in location, pressure and intensity and the benefits can be enjoyed just as much by non-sporty clients as athletes.

Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise science, incorporating physiological and pathological processes to optimise performance, preparation and injury prevention.

At Angus Physiotherapy the key roles of our sports therapist are:

To provide injury prevention programs and interventions to help prepare sports people for the demands of training, competition and work.
To assess, treat and rehabilitate sports injuries, using a range of physical techniques and therapies such as massage, taping and exercise-based rehabilitation to facilitate a return to sport and work.
To provide the immediate care of injuries and basic life support as required in a recreational, training & competitive sporting environment.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a holistic complementary therapy which is based on the theory that different points on the feet, hands, face and ears correspond to different areas within the body. This is done by using thumbs, fingers or knuckles to apply pressure to the reflex points which may feel tender when pressed but this will pass. By working the body as a whole Karen aims to create a state of deep relaxation which can in turn help with improved sleep, improved frame of mind and a release of tension but happens very much on an individual basis.
Karen offers feet, hand, face, ear, and Maternity Reflexology and also seated Indian Head Massage.

Maternity Reflexology aims to support you throughout your pregnancy with you changing body shape and “minor disorders of pregnancy”. There is no evidence to support an increased risk of miscarriage with Reflexology and have supported clients with morning sickness in early pregnancy. It is recommend booking a monthly appointment throughout pregnancy until 37 weeks and increasing the frequency to weekly until birth to prepare for labour. Please note, reflexology does not induce labour but instead prepares your body.
Each appointment lasts approximately 60 minutes, but if you would like any combination treatments these will last approximately 90 minutes and Karen is happy to facilitate these.

Visit Karen’s website at www.aureenreflexology.co.uk for more information.

ONE TO ONE SPORTS PERFORMANCE CONSULTATIONS

This is suitable for a wide variety of individuals – those striving to achieve high performance in their sport, increase fitness to complete that first event or improve on a PB this year or those just starting out on their fitness journey who feel they would benefit from some support or guidance. The consultations and programs provided will be individually tailored to your goals and needs but may include:

One-to-one strength sessions.
Individual nutrition programs around sport activity levels, weight loss, muscle gain.
Advice around recovery strategies to enhance performance.
Pitch conditioning work – a fitness baseline will be recorded so the drills will be individual to the person.

SCREENING

RUNNING GAIT ANALYSIS

Running gait analysis involves a treadmill based assessment of running technique. The aim is to identify any areas of concern related to injury, recurring niggles or performance enhancement. This is followed up with some specific tests targeted at any issues identified. An individualised rehab program is provided to address any areas of tightness, weakness or poor technique.

BIOMECHANICAL SCREENING

Sport specific profiles are used to analyse the specific movement and patterns and relate these to both injury history and performance in many different sports. We will look at flexibility and strength of various body parts relevant to your sport as well as the way your body moves. We then use these findings to provide customised programmes focussed on making physical improvements to reduce injury risk and improve performance.

CLASSES

PILATES

Pilates is a low impact form of exercise designed to strengthen the deep abdominals and gluteal muscles, which all help to support the lower back and hips. By strengthening the core you provide your body with a strong stable base from which to move. We also work on muscles further up the spine and around the shoulder blades to support good posture throughout the body.

As Chartered physiotherapists, our expert knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and the role of exercise therapy means we are perfectly placed to teach Pilates classes. Pilates specific training with the APPI allow us to modify exercises to suit the individual client within a class, ensuring that every client is working at a level appropriate to them. Our team of instructors will make sure you are challenged, but will also ensure precision and control of the exercises so that you gain maximum benefit from them.

To familiarise you with the 5 basic principles of Pilates and get a clear medical history we complete a 1:1 induction with everyone coming into our classes. This also allows us to get an idea of the right level for you to be working at in class and to answer any of your questions beforehand.

Find out more info and class timetable.

Fit For Running

A 60 minute class specifically targeted at runners. Regular strengthening exercises can improve running endurance, speed and efficiency. As well as improving performance, increasing strength can also reduce the likelihood of picking up a running related injury.

Classes involve progressive strengthening and flexibility exercises with a focus on the functional movements required for running. Plyometrics are gradually introduced in later weeks. The classes run in 8-week blocks with gradual progression over the course of the eight weeks with a maximum of 8 participants. We complete a 1:1 with each participant pre- and post- class to guide the level of the class and track improvements. All equipment required is provided.

Schedule: Thursday 5.30. New block start dates available on our Facebook and Instagram profiles

SEATED EXERCISES

This class is suitable for all and designed to provide a gentle strengthening session to those who may not manage something more vigorous. Worryingly 34% of adults aged over 55 don’t meet the UK strengthening guidelines. The benefits of increased strength include reducing risk of falls, reduction of joint stiffness and pain, improving and maintaining bone density, improving physical and psychological health.
The class is targeted towards those who struggle with mobility, are low on energy or are looking for some low impact exercise to kick start a routine – remember any strengthening activity is better than none!!

Schedule (online): Tuesday 10am and 3.30pm at Strathmore rugby club

Neuro rehab class

This class is for those with neurological conditions such as CP, MS, Guillan Barrie Syndrome, stroke, Parkinson’s, TBI, functional neurological disorder and other similar conditions/syndromes who would like to improve their level of function and/or get fitter.

The class will involve group exercise sessions which are individually tailored to focus on strength, balance and coordination. All classes will be led by a chartered physiotherapist at Strathmore Rugby Club, Forfar. We do a 1:1 session with each person before the classes start to set some individual goals and ensure the exercises are at the correct level for each participant. Classes then run in 8 week blocks.

Schedule: Tuesday 11.40, Strathmore Rugby Club

Current online class schedule:

Current class schedule

Monday
10:40am Pilates (Letham)
11:30am Pilates (Letham)

Tuesday
10am Seated exercise (Strathmore)
10:45am Intermediate Pilates (Strathmore)
11:40am Neurological Rehabilitation (Strathmore)
12:30pm Supervised rehabilitation (Strathmore)
3pm Seated Exercise (Strathmore)
5:45pm Pilates (Eassie)

Wednesday
10:00am Pilates (Monikie)
10:00am Pilates (Strathmore)
5:50pm Beginners Pilates (Strathmore)
6:40pm Beginners Pilates (Strathmore)
7.30pm Advanced Pilates (Strathmore)

Thursday
5:30pm Fit for Running (Strathmore)
6:45pm Intermediate Pilates (Strathmore)

Friday
8:30am Intermediate Pilates (Monikie)
9.20am Pilates (Newtyle)
11.30am Pilates (Strathmore)
4:15pm Intermediate Pilates (Strathmore)

Recordings are available for all classes for those who cannot attend live!