Physiotherapy

The knowledge, experience and hands-on skills of our therapists means they are able to provide you with the very best, evidence-based, physiotherapy treatment.

Our ethos is to help you to feel good and to inspire you to stay fit and healthy. Our team of expert Physios share a passion for health and well-being and will help you to recover from injury, pain, illness and surgery.

We will make sure that you understand the nature of your problem, how we can help you and what you can do to help yourself. Our tailored advice and exercises ensure you recover as quickly as possible. We aim to get you feeling better and back to the things that you love doing as fast as possible.

Our Approach to Physiotherapy

At Stretch, we listen. During your appointment we will listen to your story and specific needs. We believe that most of the information we need, in order to provide you with the best possible physiotherapy treatment, will come from you. Our clinical examination will then show us what is going on. Our thorough assessment allows us to see what your problems are and how best to help you. We will explain to you the problems that we’ve identified and the treatment options available. We will then agree an effective management plan with you.

At Stretch, we can help you if you are struggling with day-to-day tasks. We can also help elite athletes recover from sports injuries. We will design a physiotherapy treatment programme to cater for your specific needs, taking into consideration your lifestyle, career and sporting aspirations.

Conditions we treat

At Stretch we specialise in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems. Our expert Physiotherapists have extensive knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions including:

Physiotherapy treatment

We want to get you better as soon as possible and will use a range of of physiotherapy treatment options to boost your recovery. Our treatments provide pain relief, ease stiffness, restore good posture, muscle strength, flexibility, mobility and function. We will provide you with a personalised treatment plan that will address your individual needs. We also provide after-care advice and exercise programmes to help you maintain the improvements that you’ll experience after receiving physiotherapy treatment at our Chelmsford-based clinic.

Treatments include:

At Stretch, we believe in you

Successful treatment needs to be underpinned by you understanding exactly what is going on and how, with our help, you can then get back to the things that you enjoy. We understand that when you feel in control of your problems, your pain level is turned down and your problems will have less of an impact on your life. In addition, we will give you all the information and advice that you need to look after yourself as much as you can.

What to expect at your appointments

Your first physiotherapy appointment will last 30 minutes and will include a discussion about the history of your problem and a physical examination. Your assessment gives us the opportunity to fully evaluate your problem and talk about an effective treatment strategy. The appointment will include Physiotherapy treatment. Our follow-up Physiotherapy treatments last up to 30 minutes.*

*Nb. Please note that some insurance companies only cover the cost of 30 minute appointments, in which case we will ensure you have 30 minute follow up sessions, in line with our agreement with your insurer.

Excellence as standard

We are committed to providing the best possible patient care, continually updating our skills. You can be sure that our team is up to date with the latest research, ground-breaking techniques and treatment approaches.

Our Clinical Director also works in the NHS as an Extended Scope Physiotherapy Practitioner, which is one of the top jobs in the Physiotherapy profession. Ellie works closely with Consultants, who are also involved in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. She has an MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy practice, in addition to her undergraduate Physiotherapy degree. Ellie is also involved in Physiotherapy research and is passionate about professional development. She regularly teaches the team of therapists at the Stretch clinic.

When you need a little extra help

All our Physiotherapists are highly skilled and have post-graduate training in the interpretation of MRI scans, x-rays, blood results and other diagnostic tests. Our team, also have good links with Neurosurgeons, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, Pain Management Consultants and Councillors. Therefore, if we feel that you’d benefit from having further tests, or from seeing another specialist, we will let you know. We can then liaise with your GP or arrange a direct Consultant referral.

Private health insurance can cover the cost of your treatment

Our therapists are registered with all the leading Health Insurance companies including: BUPA, AXA PPP, Aviva, Cigna, Pru Health. Therefore, you should be able to use your private health insurance to cover the cost of your treatment at our clinic.

 

Review:

Customer: Gillian

Rated: 5 stars

 

“I saw Ellie at Stretch Physio following extensive abdominal surgery, including a hysterectomy, following a cancer diagnosis. I had seen several other physiotherapists whilst in hospital, and although helpful with immediate surgical recovery, they had all focused solely on strengthening and straightening the body. Ellie knew, within the first five minutes of our meeting, that I first needed to focus on relaxing and realigning. She recognised that much of my discomfort was actually related to being incredibly tense, and our first sessions included hands-on manipulation and mindfulness work; very different to my previous experience of physiotherapy.

“As the weeks went on, I saw incredible improvements, and Ellie gently began to introduce yoga-based stretches and strengthening movements. Ellie’s approach was holistic, and as such, always flexible; she began each session by asking what I felt I needed, and tailored the time to suit me. I felt incredibly comfortable discussing my physical AND mental health with Ellie, and her support during a difficult time was invaluable. I was genuinely sad when our sessions came to an end, but I honestly think Ellie took that into consideration, and that she worked towards preparing me to listen to my body and my instincts, helping me to rediscover my own confidence in my ability to take responsibility for my health.”