Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy treatments are aimed at anyone suffering pain and injury, specifically those with complex medical or health problems. Post operative rehabilitation, the older person, and those with chronic health problems such as arthritis would benefit from physiotherapy treatment.
What makes us different?
Ian is our Chartered Physiotherapist and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area and is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
In addition to his Physiotherapy degree, he also has a Sports Science degree, and diplomas in Sports Therapy, Sports Massage and Personal Training. Meaning he looks at your issue in a very different way.
When Ian assesses you, he is looking at your whole body, not just your injury or pain area. Specifically he is looking for the cause of that injury, whether it is local to the injury or elsewhere within the body. It is not unusual for him to treat your shoulder to solve hip pain, or to look at your foot for a knee issue.
He will then use all his knowledge, to not only deal with the local pain or injury, but ensure it doesn’t return. He does this by retraining your biomechanics elsewhere in your body that led to the problem in the first place.
Learn more about Ian by clicking here.
Do we offer hands on Physiotherapy?
Absolutely! Massage techniques were always historically a part of Physiotherapy treatments, but has become less so in the last few years.
Here at the Reinge Clinic we use hands on techniques in every Physiotherapy treatment. Whether we are muscle testing to check for weakness, or using massage techniques to loosen overly tight muscles. Hands on work allows us to get a faster response to treatments.
When we use our hands to loosen a muscle, we get a much faster response than if we rely solely on stretches to do that for us. We can loosen a muscle very quickly and then see how that effects your pain immediately.
This not only allows you to leave the session with less pain than you came in with, but it also allows us to understand better what is causing your pain in the first place.
This is why every appointment we do lasts the best part of an hour, even our follow up appointments. This allows us the time to reassess you, loosen you and change your exercises at every follow up.
As an example, let’s say you are suffering with back pain. We would start by looking at your pelvis. Pelvis position is very important in spinal pain. The position of your pelvis affects the muscles of the spine, but also the muscles of the legs and shoulders! So this is an important place to start when assessing spinal pain.
During our treatment session, we will use soft tissue techniques to release your tight muscles, allowing your pelvis to return to a neutral position. We will then strengthen those muscles, often known as “core” muscles, to ensure the spine stays in the correct position. This will ensure your back pain is removed and is very unlikely to return.
Without using hands on massage techniques, this process would take a long time as we would be reliant on stretches to lengthen the muscles. Instead we can get an instant response and faster response in those muscles.
Why do I need to do strength work?
Strength work is integral to Physiotherapy treatments. We can use hands on techniques to help reposition your body, assessments to check where pain is and even mobilise joints and nerves. But sadly we can’t strengthen your body for you.
Due to Ian’s in depth knowledge of strength training, he is able to target your strength work to ensure you get the result needed without pages of exercises to complete.
Sometimes one really well targeted exercise can create superior results to a whole page of strength work. We will target our exercises to get the results you need and tailor them to your circumstances and lifestyle. So if you travel for work, or hate the gym, this isn’t a problem. Almost every exercise is modifiable.
For a long term solution to pain and injury, strength work is always needed. Without strength, the body simply cannot function properly and over time will cause pain and injury.
Frequently Asked Questions about Physiotherapy
Absolutely not, all our appointments can be booked directly with us by calling or emailing us. There is no need to contact your GP.
All our Physiotherapy sessions are 50 minutes long.
Unlike many of our competitors all of our follow up appointments are also 50 minutes long.
Having 50 minutes means that we can reassess your condition at every appointment.
This allows us to check that the exercises are doing what we need and you are progressing.
Each follow up will also involve hands on work in the form of massage or soft tissue techniques and we will also check and change exercises at every appointment session.
We don’t feel we can do that effectively in less that 50minutes, so all our appointments last 50 minutes.
Depending on the area that needs to be assessed, we would ask you to bring a pair of shortish shorts or a strappy top.
This allows us to see as much as possible, so we can effectively assess you.
Our assessments often involve taking measurements and watching how muscles interact, so the ability to see muscles is very useful.
Physiotherapy is rarely a painful treatment.
Assessing an injury or a sore joint can be painful, but allows us to understand where the pain is.
We use hands on techniques within our treatments and these can sometimes be uncomfortable but rarely painful.
If things are painful, please let us know so we can modify our assessments or treatments.
Ian is our only Chartered Physiotherapist so the only one able to give Physiotherapy Treatments.
However, if you would prefer to see a woman, Gina is an advanced level Sports Therapist as well as having an Exercise and Health Sciences MSc and can therefore treat most conditions whether acute or chronic.
Give us a call to talk over your situation and we can ensure you see the right therapist for you.
If you wish to claim on your private insurance, in most instances, you will need to book in with Ian rather than Gina, as many Insurance companies don’t cover Sports Therapy Treatments.
You can book using our online booking system. Or you can email us or call us directly.
We don’t use receptionists, so when you call or email you get directly either Ian or Gina, who can answer any questions you may have about your condition, prior to making a booking.
Please contact us before you book in and let us know that you would like to use your Private Insurance.
We can then check you are booked with the right therapist and that the insurance company will cover your treatment session.
Most insurance policies can be used for Physiotherapy treatments with Ian although we are not registered with Bupa.
Please be aware that Gina is a Sports Therapist and not a Physiotherapist, so if you want to use your health insurance you will need to book in with Ian.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Hilary Hardwick
November 4, 2022
My first appointment with Ian and very impressed, I may finally get somewhere with my dodgy hip
Brian Turner
September 5, 2023
We race sidecar Motocross, which is possibly one of the most demanding sports on the planet. After a large crash where we both sustained injuries we visited the Reinge Clinic. I was treated by Gina and my passenger by Ian. Both are fantastic knowledgable therapists who clearly explained what we had broken and how they were going to fix it. We have been able to continue racing through both the treatment sessions but the strengthening programmes they designed to ensure injuries do not reoccur.
Alyson Pettifer
September 5, 2023
Went to see Gina after injuring my ankle and knee. She was very professional and soon got me back on my feet again. I would highly recommend her.
Kate Harrison
September 5, 2023
I can highly recommend Ian's unique approach to physiotherapy. He doesn't just treat the symptoms, he works like a detective to get to the root of the problem. He found that my back pain had started with a weakness in my foot and so has treated me from the ground up to straighten me out. After 2 sessions I am so much more comfortable and should stay that way if I do my exercises! Very comprehensive and thorough, thank you Ian.
Barry Elkington
September 5, 2023
I went to the clinic for a running gait assessment with Ian. No specific injury problems, but from the wear on my running shoes I knew there was something not quite right. A very professional approach to not only analysing my style but also identifying the cause of the problem. Suggested exercises provided which should help, and the offer to review again in a few months if I sent a video. Couldn't really have asked for more.
Wynford Dore
September 5, 2023
I needed the pain to go away....yet had discovered in recent years that not all physios are equal! So I put more effort into finding one that was good - and subsequently went to Gina at The Reinge Clinic. Bottom line .... the pain has completely gone - she seemed to know quickly where the root cause of the problem was hiding, and addressed it. Only took 3 sessions - I had expected it to take far longer. Huge thanks.
Sarita Bhardwaj
September 5, 2023
Gina was very informative, patient and she successful in completely eliminating my shoulder and arm problems - Thank you so much!
Kate Hunter
September 5, 2023
I took my 10 yr old son to see Ian at the Reinge Clinic after he suffered with painful heels for many months. Even after the rest during lockdown he was still in extreme pain after any physical exercise. We visited Ian for a consultation where he examined Archie and gave us some exercises to try. When after a week there was no improvement, I contacted Ian who invited us back to the clinic as part of the initial consultation. Ian adjusted my son’s pelvis and within two days the pain had stopped. We couldn’t believe it, but after months of pain and discomfort, he remains pain free after essentially one treatment. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ian and the team at Reinge Clinic.
John Hayden
September 5, 2023
I attended the Reinge Clinic with a back problem and painful right hip caused by some rather over enthusiastic running. Gina immediately identified the underlying cause and over three sessions together with her recommended exercises the problems have been resolved. A very friendly and professional service. I would definitely recommend the clinic.
Simon Perkin
September 5, 2023
I was introduced to Gina & Ian, the owners, who are in the process of transferring their long established business in Bristol to Kenilworth in Warwickshire. A few weeks earlier, I had a calf strain & over the years, my calfs have tended to be tight with me pulling my calf 18 months ago & some 10 years or so. Despite this, I have managed to get back, ran a half marathon in 1.29, 5k in sub 20 minutes & represented my country at 5k, 1500m & 800m. I have, however, always worried about calf niggles. I went to see Ian in his impressive Kenilworth practice. He did both a running gait & complete assessment, a bit of treatment & recommended no running for 6 weeks & 2 specific exercises which would take me no more than 10 minutes each day. I did not need to see Ian again but was determined to get back running & preferably injury free. Over the next 6 weeks, I continued with the exercises & started walking. After easing back into the running, I can now confidently report that I have ran 3 park runs in sub 22 minutes, jogged 2 hours & my calfs feel so good. As a precaution, I will book in to see Ian again in the next few days. What I like most about both Gina & Ian is that they are professionals, on your side & wanting to get to the root cause of the real problem; something many other health professionals just don't do. I can fully recommend both Gina & Ian. Thank you for your advice & support.
Angela Tadd
September 5, 2023
I went to Ian after with a chronic condition, diagnosed as compression whiplash. Ian offered great advice and also explained how this was affecting me. It helped considerably to understand the issue and why these exercises were so important particularly in relation to my posture. I needed a few appointments as I also developed a frozen shoulder. Ian was extremely supportive and offered friendly guidance, amending the exercises as the symptoms changed along the way. I would highly recommend the Reinge Clinic.
Rob Wilding
September 5, 2023
I went to Gina at Reinge with ongoing shoulder issues. Due to past experiences I was skeptical of physio work, but Gina was fantastic: patient, friendly, and put's everything in layman's terms so I could actually understand what was actually going on. She also identified a long-term undiagnosed issue (which many other 'specialists' have failed to even note before) within one session. After a few sessions, my shoulder is improving! Highly recommend to anyone.
Debbie Cooper
September 5, 2023
I began seeing Gina towards the end of 2020 due to having severe back pain. I have a lower lumbar fusion and 2 slipped discs. After a thorough inspection and assessment Gina was able to begin her diagnosis and spec out a plan for me. At the point of first meeting Gina I was in so much pain that I could barely be touched and now I am able to train, run and cycle again without feeling pain. I am now undergoing running assessments to understand where my issues are, how to rectify them safely and set realistic goals.
Joe Parker
September 5, 2023
The clinic has an ethic of finding, treating and eliminating the cause of pain, not just treating the effect. Gina has been tenacious in treating me with regard to my problems, even contacting my GP to initiate further help for me. I have conditions that haven't readily yielded to treatment, but that hasn't deterred Gina who has constantly, and consistently, sought answers and treatments that will work for me. She has stabilised my back problem - Spondylolisthesis - until surgery is carried out. Her work on my right knee has been exemplary. I have no hesitation in recommending her and Ian. Thank you, Gina . . .
Nick Lawton
September 5, 2023
I am a keen cyclist and runner. I visited the Reinge clinic as a result of continued tightness and discomfort in my IT band. Gina was fantastic. Her approach was friendly and professional. She had fantastic knowledge and was able to articulate this in a way that was easy to understand. Gina was focused on addressing the underlying causes of the injury and providing long term solutions. I would highly recommend the reinge clinic for both injuries and ongoing maintenance.
Scott Brookes
September 5, 2023
5 stars for Ian! Deciding to get physio after an injury can be a daunting prospect, especially when trying to find someone who you can trust to take you from being in chronic pain and not being able to move, to moving in the right direction. Ian is extremely passionate about the mechanics of the body and isn't phased by taking on someone with a badly herniated disc. I was told that surgery was looking likely, but I wanted to try all other options first as surgery was no guaranteed silver bullet. Ian has been extremely supportive with explaining the issues, deciphering MRI scans and providing a tailored set of key stretches, both face to face and via videos to help in my road to recovery. I am back now cycling and swimming (better than i was before my injury!) and while i am less dependent on intense sessions with Ian, I am still a regular client as daily life still puts pressures on my body that need a professional to reset. I highly recommend Ian to anyone looking for injury recovery or general physio support, but also for anyone looking to change their mindset towards investing time and effort into trying to future proof their bodies from the risk of issues.
Ciprian Ormenisan (Chip)
September 5, 2023
I used The Reinge Clinic to help me with my gait as I was training for the London Marathon. My running technique was all wrong, but with their help, it improved significantly, and I finished my first marathon at the age of 46. The sports massages kept me in top form and free from injuries. I would give them 5 stars and will definitely return to them in the future!
Steve Tipson
September 5, 2023
Gina solved my back problem. Having seen a number of physios with no success, Gina quickly identified the problem and put a plan in place. Within 4 weeks my back problem had gone and I was sleeping much better!
Lesley Waldron
September 5, 2023
Gina has become my ‘go to’ therapist for all my training niggles and injuries as well as for many of my clients. I enjoy her no nonsense approach that addresses so much more than the specific joint or muscle causing me discomfort. I tend to learn a lot from each appointment and I am convinced it has helped both my running as well as my own work with personal training clients. Gina keeps me running and keeps me working – both of which I love, so I thoroughly recommend her. I even recommend a visit even if you’re not injured! She can help you improve your posture and technique as well as help with race recovery.
Vicki John
September 5, 2023
I came to see Ian on recommendation of my husband after being in a lot of pain with my feet and also having a numb little toe and having had no luck with a number of other people. He diagnosed me with having a trapped nerve in my hip causing the numb toe, he worked on it for a just couple of minutes and it improved! He then gave me ‘homework’ exercises to do and after three visits I was back to normal. I still can’t believe that it wasn’t picked up on by anybody, Ian was the first person to look beyond my foot to find the problem. As for my painful feet which turned out to be Plantar Fasciitis, he worked wonders on those too.
