Physical Treatments
Providing therapy in Holker, near Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria, for many types of musculoskeletal issues and injuries.
KS Therapy’s Awards
- VTCT Sports Therapy Diploma
- VTCT Complementary Therapy Diploma
- Myofascial Release Practitioner
- Clinical Assessment and Rehabilitation Diploma
- Spinal Manipulation Certificate
Manipulation, Massage & Rehabilitation
The Benefits of Massage:
- Improve Range of movement and flexibility
- Reduce muscle spasm
- Improve circulation
- Accelerate the healing process of injuries
- Aid recovery after exercise by limiting muscle soreness (DOMs).
- Can help enhance performance prior to exercise
- Assists in relieving trigger points and correcting imbalances in soft tissue
- Improve posture and gait
Physical Practitioner and Sports Massage using the manipulation of soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments and tendons. Whether you are someone who is active in sports or live a more sedentary lifestyle confined to a desk in the work place, sports massage can benefit everyone. (Sessions of 60 mins or 30 mins)
Physical Treatments Offered
Dry / Trigger Point Needling
CPDA – Dry Needling Foundation Diploma
Dry needling is a technique used to help reduce pain and movement impairments. It is an effective therapy to treat muscle spasm and myofascial trigger points, which commonly accompanies conditions such as arthritis, nerve irritation, herniated discs or bulges, muscle and ligament strains. It is a very safe and painless experience using a solid filament needle, which is inserted into the trigger point of the muscle. This creates a local twitch response and is the first step in breaking down the pain cycle.
Kinesiology – Rock Tape
Kinesiology Specialist using Rock Tape
This can be used to help compliment other treatments. It can treat many different types of injuries and/or postural issues and lymphedema problems. The way Rock tape is applied it helps to lift the skin away from the muscle and fascia, which decompresses the area and promotes blood flow. It helps strengthen and protect the muscle, whilst also reducing swelling. Despite its flexibility, as to allow full movement, it is very beneficial in stabilising muscles and correcting posture, resulting in an improved pain free performance. The tape can be worn in the shower and will remain effective for three to five days.
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy Diploma
Ultrasound – This can be used in conjunction with other treatment methods. It is very effective when used along side manual therapy. Ultrasound is used to heat soft tissue for minor injuries, which increases circulation and cell activity to help accelerate the healing process. It is a very comfortable and therapeutic procedure used within a treatment between 5 – 15 minutes depending what is necessary for the symptoms
Tens – This machine can be used to help reduce the pain of muscle spasm and strains. It increases blood flow, stimulates the body’s nerve endings by producing pain-killing endorphins, and reduce oedema. Tens machine can be recommended for the self – management of pain at home in some cases.