Musculo-SkeletalShockwave therapy 
Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy or Radial Pressure wave therapy We are now able to offer shockwave therapy at Springbank Clinic. What is radial Pressure wave therapy? RPW therapy is a non invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to generate oscillations in the tissue. These waves can promote blood flow, activate connective...
UncategorisedHamstring injuries playing Padel 
Hamstring injuries playing Padel
This is purely anecdotal but worth raising if it helps some people avoid injury. Padel courts are being built as fast as they can in response to the great popularity of the sport. I have not played, but have watched it and heard people describing what they enjoy about the sport. The...
Musculo-SkeletalWear&Tear in the Spine – the dreaded ‘DEGENERATIVE’ word! 
Wear&Tear in the Spine – the dreaded ‘DEGENERATIVE’ word!
You may have heard a health professional describe your spine as “degenerative” and it doesn’t sound good does it!! I am always aware that this is a term commonly used by us in the business which actually often simply refers to the normal aging process in joints and the tissues around...
Musculo-SkeletalClaire Edwards 
Claire Edwards
Claire graduated in 2002 with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Keele University, and has worked in both England and Australia, predominantly in Musculoskeletal, Sport and Orthopaedics specialties. Her passion for sport and fitness, and the desire to provide a holistic service to her clients led to post-graduate qualifications including an...
Musculo-SkeletalPhysiotherapy 
Physiotherapy
There is considerable overlap between Osteopaths, Massage therapists and Physiotherapists, with individual therapists evolving their own ways of treating. Physiotherapists generally will use more exercise therapy to treat patients, with Osteopaths doing more hands on work. Over the years the clinic has sponsored several local sports clubs and has been able...
Musculo-SkeletalMarathon Injury prevention 
Marathon Injury prevention
A number of the major city mass participation marathons take place in April. For those taking part training should be well underway by now. As the weekly distance covered and some longer runs take place some may experience some niggles and discomfort. Don’t ignore early warning signs. There is nothing...
UncategorisedPsycho-neuroimmunology (PNI) 
Psycho-neuroimmunology (PNI)
Our Physiotherapist Angel Lopez is trained in Sports Physiotherapy and Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (cPNI) He uses both scientific pathways to treat patients. What does PNI actually mean? Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a holistic approach to treating patients. PNI looks at the patients’ diet, physical exercise, psychology, anatomy, etc. with the aim of boosting the...
UncategorisedAppointment Procedure during CV-19 
Appointment Procedure during CV-19
Updated 15th May We are now able to offer Emergency / Urgent / In need appointments from Monday 11th May with Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and podiatrists (book online or telephone). Please see www.springbankclinic.co.uk and follow the online booking link to see available practitioners and the days they are working. Neuro Physiotherapists are also going...
Musculo-SkeletalJames West GB athlete interview 
James West GB athlete interview
James West is a local athlete who has been selected for Great Britain last summer. He is a 1500m / 3000m runner who is on the cusp of making the Olympic team, he is one for who the years delay may well be beneficial. After attending Loughborough Uni, he has...
UncategorisedFurther Practitioners available Online 
Further Practitioners available Online
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (Osteopath) and Jay Jindal (Audiologist) are now available for online video appointments via the book online button on the website. Mark will be available between 10.30am and 12 noon each weekday morning for 15 minute consultation. The aim of these appointments will be to discuss any symptoms that...