Treatments

Treatment Options

Tailored Physiotherapy Treatments to Support Your Recovery

At The Village Surgery Physio, we offer a wide range of evidence-based treatment options designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your overall quality of life. Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, condition, and goals.

Assessment & Diagnosis

• Comprehensive physical assessment
• Postural and movement analysis
• Diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues
• Personalised treatment planning

Manual Therapy

• Joint mobilisations
• Soft tissue massage and release
• Trigger point therapy
• Stretching and mobilisation techniques

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a targeted treatment aimed at athletes and active individuals. It focuses on preventing and treating sports-related injuries, improving performance, and reducing recovery time.

Benefits include:

• Reduces muscle tension and stiffness
• Improves circulation and flexibility
• Enhances recovery after training or competition
• Helps prevent injury through regular maintenance
• Supports optimal sports performance

Sports massage is not just for professional athletes — it is suitable for anyone who exercises regularly or has an active lifestyle.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic treatment that works on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It is especially effective for chronic aches, muscular tightness, and postural problems.

Benefits include:

• Relieves chronic muscle pain and stiffness
• Breaks down adhesions and scar tissue
• Improves posture and mobility
• Supports recovery from long-term muscular stress
• Promotes relaxation and stress relief

Deep tissue massage can be tailored to your needs — from general tension release to focused treatment for problem areas such as the back, neck, or shoulders.

We believe in active, informed recovery. That's why we involve you in every step of your treatment—ensuring you leave each session with the knowledge and tools to take control of your progress.

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

• Helps relieve pain by stimulating the nerves and blocking pain signals to the brain
• Commonly used for back pain, arthritis, and chronic pain

Ultrasound Therapy

• Uses sound waves to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation
• Effective for ligament injuries, tendonitis, and soft tissue strains

Exercise Therapy & Rehabilitation

• Tailored exercise programmes that can be used within an app, emailed or printed for you to easily follow.
• Strengthening and flexibility routines
• Core stability and balance training
• Post-operative and injury rehabilitation
• Group exercise sessions within the surgery
• Support accessing the local gym with guidance during your gym sessions as required

Education & Advice

• Pain management strategies
• Posture and ergonomic advice
• Lifestyle and activity modification
• Injury prevention guidance

Taping & Support Techniques

• Kinesiology taping
• Supportive strapping for joints and soft tissue

Home Visits (Upon Request)

• Observation of your mobility, posture, and functional abilities in your home setting.
• Identification of safety concerns (e.g., trip hazards, space for exercises).
• Balance and walking re-education if needed.
• Recommendations for simple equipment or adjustments to your home environment to aid function and mobility.
• Tailored exercises you can perform safely at home.

Referral & Collaborative Care

• Liaison with your GP or other healthcare professionals when needed.
• Referral for scans or specialist input if appropriate.