Expert Physiotherapy Clinic in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
Be Strong, Flexible and Active
Being active is fantastic for your health, but it also puts your body through a great deal of stress. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a fitness enthusiast, or a seasoned athlete, we recommend that you incorporate sports physiotherapy into your regular activity schedule.
The benefits of hosting our expert physiotherapy and sports injury clinic within an active gym is that you will have access to a range of equipment that standalone clinics could only dream of, you will get a fuller recovery, and you will enjoy your active life for longer.
It is important to remember that active lifestyles aren’t purely for the young. As we age, the ability to maintain our mobility becomes just as crucial. Physiotherapy helps the active older adult stay active, manage any joint pain, and even preventing falls. It’s like looking after your car, by having regular maintenance, and treating early signs of trouble, will keep the car running smoothly for years. We believe that to stay fit and active it is essential that you recognise early signs of injury, treat injury and maintain long-term conditions so that you can keep reaping the rewards from following an active lifestyle.
If you have health insurance for physiotherapy then you can be reassured that we are registered with all the major providers, if you have to pay for your own treatment then we have plans that can save you up to 20% of the cost. For anyone who has a long-term issue, that needs ongoing treatment, we can offer a regular maintenance plan at reduced cost.
Well-qualified
We’re Chartered Physiotherapists, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You’ll benefit from high quality assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation, as we draw on proven techniques and technologies to achieve results. Our staff hold a range of qualifications to enhance patient experience. This includes a pilates instructor qualification with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI); pilates is a fantastic rehabilitation tool. Plus we’re qualified and registered with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).
Highly Experienced
We’re sporty and active, with almost 40 years’ combined experience recovering from our own injuries, and helping people recover from theirs.
We understand what you’re going through. Plus we’ve worked for different organisations and professional teams including the prestigious Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Town Academy FC and the Welsh Ladies Hockey team.
Well-connected
We have a strong network of word-of-mouth referrals in place from local GP’s, running clubs, rugby clubs and gyms. This is how we’ve established our reputation as the go-to clinic for the fit active and sporty type of person who is looking to recover from pain or injury.
Person-centered
It’s our unique person-centred approach to physiotherapy and rehabilitation that will get you where you want to be. We’ll take into account your individual challenges, lifestyles and goals to design and manage your recovery journey. We have an excellent reputation for recovering patients when no-one else can.
Technologically-advanced
We stay abreast of the latest technologies and developments within the world of physiotherapy. This enables us to provide you with the most sophisticated care. New interventions are always evidence-based. From our shockwave therapy machine to adopting new acupuncture techniques, our skills and technologies have tangible benefits for our patients.
Experienced with children
Teenage is a time of rapid growth and development for children - it's common for teenagers to experience a range of physical challenges. Our experience in treating preteens and teens, as Cheltenham College’s physiotherapist partner of choice, is unique. We’re Chartered Physiotherapists and fully DBS Certified to work with children. We’re experienced in dealing with their individual needs.
“I booked into Straight Back Physiotherapy after a long-term injury showed no sign of recovery. The team were great, getting to the root of the issue and putting me on a course of exercises which fixed the issue enabling me to get back on the bike. Would definitely recommend!”
Pete, Google Review
Do You Suffer From Any of These Conditions?
Back pain is more common as we age, we use physiotherapy as a effective back pain treatment in Cheltenham Gloucestershire, don't suffer in silence.
Sciatica is pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve, running from your lower back down one / both legs. Physiotherapy is often the best treatment option.
We are all prone to ankle and foot pain because we work our foot muscles and bones more than any part of our body, physiotherapy is an effective option.
We have a reputation for hip pain treatment which is why we are the preferred provider of post-surgical hip care for the world-renowned surgeon Professor Damian Griffin.
Knee pain is very common, we are experienced in resolving knee issues such as ACL injuries, torn meniscus, knee bursitis and patellar tendinitis.
Shoulder pain can make a simple task like drying your hair or reaching behind your back almost impossible, we can get to the cause and resolve the issue quickly.
Elbow pain from tennis, golfers elbow or fractures causes huge annoyance day to day. Physiotherapy fast tracks your recovery so you can do what you want, when you want.
Our Physiotherapy Treatments and Services
It’s our unique person-centred approach in our private physio clinic in Cheltenham that gets our patients quickly to where they want to be that makes us the best. We consider their individual challenges, lifestyles and goals and create a unique treatment plan to promote the best recovery
Make the most of our expert physiotherapy services-from manual hands-on techniques and sophisticated technologies to education and exercises for home.
Treating children is one of our specialities that is because children's body structures are very different to adults, so they need treatment by a paediatric physiotherapist.
We use acupuncture to support your body’s natural healing process though specialist techniques, which are effective in reducing inflammation and pain.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive tool that uses acoustic waves to promote healing, reduce pain and swelling – accelerating your healing process.
After Surgery we will assess your mobility, strength and function and prepare your own rehabilitation program that varies to match your progress and your recovery goals.
As Chartered Physiotherapists we fully understand a person's biomechanics and how to apply this to the bike fit assessment to give you a better and pain free ride.
Sports massage reduces tension in muscles from regular activity. Alleviate stress on joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles to speed up recovery and prevent future injury.
Physiotherapy can help kickstart your recovery, but it's the addition of quality rehabilitation afterwards that will get you back to feeling 100% again.
Physio led Pilates provides a low-impact method for muscle strengthening, crucial for rehabilitation without placing excessive strain on the body.
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About Us
No other local physiotherapy centre can offer you the same level of physiotherapy and rehabilitation that we can, simply because they don't have our level of experience and our in-house gym facilities.
We provide the highest quality of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, children's physiotherapy, post surgery after care and sports rehabilitation.
We’re intelligent and experienced Chartered Physiotherapists in Cheltenham and you can have confidence in our knowledge and skills.
We’re passionate about helping people move freely, be strong, flexible, and feel great. We’re professional yet personal and, above all, we place you at the heart of everything we do.
Registered With the HCPC, CSP, AACP, APPI, & Major Health Insurers
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