Physio & Sports Therapy at Halo
At Halo Physio, our treatment approach is carefully tailored to your diagnosis and personal recovery goals. Whether your needs are simple or complex, we offer a range of therapies designed to support your rehabilitation. Our therapists take pride in being hands-on, favouring manual techniques over electrical equipment to achieve the best results.
Physiotherapy Services
Mobilisations and Manipulation
These techniques involve small, repetitive, oscillatory movements designed to restore lost mobility in any joint of the body. By gently encouraging the joint to move, we help you regain flexibility and improve overall function.
Specific Soft Tissue Massage
Our soft tissue massage is a targeted therapy focused on releasing muscle tension, improving circulation, and promoting lymphatic flow. This process not only helps to relax your muscles but also increases endorphins, which boost your mood and strengthen your immune system. The combination of physical touch and therapeutic technique is aimed at enhancing your body's natural healing process.
Myofascial Release
This specialised form of soft tissue massage allows us to gently work into your body’s fascia—an interconnected web of tissue—releasing restrictions and promoting mobility. It’s a slow, deliberate technique that stretches and unwinds this tissue, encouraging a smoother, more relaxed movement pattern.
Trigger Point Release
Designed to provide relief from chronic muscle pain, trigger point release focuses on targeting specific points of tension within your muscles. By easing these ‘knots’, we help to restore flexibility and function, relieving discomfort and reducing stiffness in the connective tissue.
Acupuncture
We integrate acupuncture into our physiotherapy treatments to manage pain and inflammation effectively. By inserting fine needles into precise points on the body, acupuncture stimulates your body’s natural healing mechanisms, providing relief from a variety of conditions.
Tailored Exercise Programmes
Our personalised exercise programmes are a cornerstone of your recovery. These exercises are designed to help you regain movement, build strength, correct muscle imbalances, and fully rehabilitate your body. With our advanced software, we can email or print your programme so you’ll always have easy access to your exercises, ensuring you stay on track even at home.
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
We are experienced in managing rehabilitation protocols for a wide range of surgeries. Whether you’ve had a joint replacement, ligament repair, or other procedures, we work closely with you to ensure a safe, effective recovery, helping you regain strength and mobility with confidence.
Taping
Our taping techniques are used to provide additional support to joints and muscles, improve posture, and reduce strain on structures that are under pressure. Whether for stability, protection, or to encourage better alignment, taping is a valuable tool in your recovery journey.
Sports Massage at Halo Physio
Focusing on the manipulation of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue, collectively referred to as the soft tissues of the body. It is an effective technique for enhancing athletic performance, supporting rehabilitation, and treating general aches and pains caused by lifestyle or work-related factors. Additionally, it is an excellent way to promote overall health and well-being.
Many individuals find that regular Sports Massage helps their bodies function with less pain and fewer restrictions. It is also highly beneficial in addressing and reducing the physical and emotional stresses that can impact the body.
During your initial session, we’ll begin with a consultation to determine how best to support your needs and ensure that treatment is appropriate and safe for you. Postural assessments and muscle testing may be conducted to evaluate how your body is currently functioning. Depending on your specific requirements, treatment may include deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, functional stretches, and soft tissue release.
While these techniques can sometimes be intense, we always work within your pain tolerance, ensuring you're comfortable and fully informed throughout the process. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your body, helping it cope with the stresses and strains of everyday life.
Sports Massage can offer numerous benefits, including:
- Reducing muscle tension caused by both sporting activities and daily life
- Accelerating recovery from training and competition
- Minimising the risk of injury by identifying and addressing potential issues early on
- Preventing minor injuries from developing into chronic problems
- Increasing range of motion and flexibility in joints and muscles
- Alleviating pain associated with poor posture
- Reducing stress levels, calming the mind, and promoting a sense of well-being
By incorporating regular Sports Massage into your routine, you can enjoy greater physical freedom, enhanced performance, and improved overall health.
Podiatry
At Halo Physio, our podiatry services provide expert care for a variety of foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions, led by specialist Mark Gallagher. Podiatry focuses on diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating sports injuries, musculoskeletal trauma, joint and soft tissue problems, and inflammatory joint diseases. We offer treatments like foot orthotics, nail surgery, injection techniques, footwear modifications, and gait analysis. Whether for injury recovery or preventative care, podiatry at Halo is tailored to enhance foot function and improve overall mobility.