Specialist Services

Local anaesthetic and steroid injections for the relief of pain and reduction of inflamation
Durolane injection for ostec-arthritis

Analysis of Posture and Running Styles
Analysis of Biomechanical cause of Sports Injury
Analysis of Sports problems
Sophisticated Motion analysis and Pressure analysis systems
Orthotic presecription
Footwear adive
Brace prescription

Immediate Diagnosis of shoulder problems
Injection for pain and inflamation
Physiotherapy treatment & rehab
Fast track referral for orthopaedic option

Elite Sports Physiotherapists: Olympic, GB, Enlgand & Club.
Sports specific execercise therapy
Restoration of normal movement
Improved strength, flexability and dynamic posture
Return to sports fitness programmes
Improved performance
Injury Prevention

Isokinetic and Isometric Muscle performance analysis
Scientificly designed programmes for strength, power & endurance rehab.
Follow-up analysis and Bespoke Report

Physiotherapy specilists in Clinical Pilates & core stability trainning.
One to one or group Pilates treatment

Physiotherapy

No matter what your problem, whether you have simply sprained your ankle, twisted your back or are recovering from surgery or illness, help is at hand from ACTIVE VIII, Henley on Thames, Centre of Excellence for Physiotherapy. We offer a wide range of Physiotherapy treatments for all musculo-skeletal problems. Providing a holistic approach, these treatments are usually used in combination and are tailored to your individual needs.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a distinct and holistic health care profession which employs the most extensive portfolio of therapies emphasizing the use of physical approaches in the prevention and treatment of trauma, disease and disability.

Active VIII physiotherapists undertake systematic assessment of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders of function.

We use natural methods based primarily on movement, manual and manipulative physiotherapy, rehabilitation and a range of physical agencies to treat injury and disease.

We aim to speed up the body’s own natural healing mechanisms, restoring physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health status.

Science Based:

Physiotherapy is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice. The exercise of clinical judgment and informed interpretation is at its core.

Active VIII offers help to all ages, from babies through to older people.

Preventative treatment is at the heart of physiotherapy – we are highly skilled in providing preventative treatment and advice to ensure that you remain healthy and the chances of a recurrence of reduced.

What range of Physiotherapy Treatment skills does Active VIII provide:

Manual Therapy Manipulations Mobilisations Muscle energy and Myofascial techniques Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Positional release Soft tissue mobilisation Deep soft tissue massage and more..................	Pain Management Injections Acupuncture Electrotherapy Cryotherapy Many manual therapy techniques Soft tissue massage
Electrotherapy Ultrasound Interferential Laser therapy Muscle and nerve stimulators Deep Vibro-Massage therapy TENS.	Heat & Cryotherapy Hot packs Moist heat Cryotherapy (ice therapy) with compression
Rehabilitation Exercise therapy Pre and post operative exercise rehabilitation Muscle strengthening Stretching Clinical Pilates - Core stability training Posture correction Balance and Stability - Proprioception Co-ordination Re-education - of gait (walking and running), posture and sports technique	Taping, Strapping,Splinting, Bracing and Orthoses Active-VIII physiotherapists are experts in this field. We use a whole range of taping skills including the latest Kinesio/Kinasesiology taping procedures We can measure and supply you with a whole range of bracing products, including knee and ankle braces to tennis elbow supports
EMG and Pressure Biofeedback providing electro-myographical measurement of muscle activity pressure biofeedback information on muscles activity for improving muscle weakness and posture	Hydrotherapy use of water for rehabilitation following surgery, injury or disease following sports injury for fast track recovery
Ergonomic Work Station Assessments We can help with the correct set-up of your desk, chair and computer workstation	and much more...

What happens when I visit my physiotherapist and how will ACTIVE VIII’s physiotherapists determine the best treatment ?

Active VIII's Physiotherapists are trained to provide accurate clinical diagnosis of a wide range of musculo-skeletal problems and their effects on the nervous, vascular and visceral systems, considering the links between all structures of the human body when making their diagnosis.

Active VIII's physiotherapists will assess your condition, provide you with a clinical diagnosis of your problem and help you to understand what’s wrong.

Active VIII's physiotherapists will work with you to develop an effective treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle, leisure activities, general health, and what you want to get out of the treatment. This will include advice on how you can help yourself, and where appropriate, we can also advise your partner or carer how they can help you.

Let ACTIVE VIII’s highly skilled physiotherapists help lead you to a healthier future.