Complete Physio Clinic

Physio at Broadgate

Physiotherapy is about helping people to achieve their maximum potential through movement and function.

This will mean different things to each of us – be it training for the London marathon or triathlon, enabling us to train hard in the gym or to be able to get through the week at work in the office without pain.

We have vast experience treating a very broad range of conditions. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and will work closely with you through the entire rehabilitation process to ensure they are met.

• 1. Back, neck and spinal pain
• Whiplash injuries
• Headaches
• Discogenic lesions ‘Slipped disc’
• Muscular back pain
• Posture related back and neck problems
• Chronic pain

Experience teaches us that no two back pain sufferers are the same. There are common and often predictable patterns but overall presentation will always be unique. Thorough analysis is key making communication between therapist and patient vital.

All our therapists are highly skilled taking precise history and analysing movement dysfunctions to form accurate diagnosis to facilitate optimal treatment and management strategies.

We work closely with 'The Pain Clinic' at 9 Harley Street, who offer a comprehensive individually tailored pain management service. The clinic is run by Drs Serge Nikolic and Jayne Gallagher who are both consultants in pain medicine and anaesthesia and have a wealth of experience in managing acute and chronic pain. They perform many different procedures to reduce pain including epidural and facet joint injections.

• 2. Sports injuries
• Tendon sprains and strains e.g. Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, tennis elbow and ligament sprains
• Acute muscular injuries/tears
• Chronic overuse injuries – biomechanical problems

If you have painful joints or muscles, we can help. We have a proven record in the treatment of running related injuries e.g Achilles tendon problems, muscle tears and knee pain. We are also experts in sports massage and biomechanical analysis, to ensure that your running technique is not going to slow you down or cause you injury. It is our aim to help you to reach your goals and achieve your running potential.

• 3. Post surgical rehabilitation
• ACL reconstruction
• Arthroscopy
• Shoulder decompression or rotator cuff repair
• 4. Post fracture rehabilitation
• Expert rehabilitation post trauma to ensure fast return to full function and sport

What to Expect

The initial consultation will normally require 45 minutes depending on the complexity of your problem. The physiotherapist will conduct a thorough initial clinical assessment to identify the source of your symptoms and uncover any underlying causes. The findings will be discussed with you - it is important for you to have a full understanding of your problem so that an agreed plan of action can be implemented which focuses on achieving your specific individual goals. Treatment would normally begin in this session.

It is advisable to bring a pair of shorts if the problem is related to your leg or lower back.

Follow-up consultations/treatments are 30 - 45 minutes. During these sessions your symptoms will be reviewed and treatment conducted.

How We Treat

At Complete Physio we are highly skilled and experienced physiotherapists who are qualified in the use a very broad range of treatments to help you achieve your goals:

• Joint manipulation and mobilisation
• Soft tissue mobilisation
• Acupuncture
• Gym based rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation Pilates
• Sports massage
• Ergonomic analysis and advice

All our therapists are experienced in the requesting and interpretation of scans and diagnostic tests e.g X-rays, MRI scans... We have close working relationships with leading orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists and consultant anaesthetists (pain specialists), so however complex your problem we can help you manage it successfully and refer you to the appropriate specialist.

If you would like to discuss if we can help you with your problem you are very welcome to call for a free telephone consultation to talk in confidence with a physiotherapist. We will advise you if physiotherapy or another form of management would be most appropriate.

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Meet the Therapist

David Luka   david@complete-physio.co.uk Clinical Director, BSc (Hons) Sport Science, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP MAACP MHPC David initially qualified as a Sport and Exercise Scientist in 1994 and subsequently qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1999. These two qualifications have complemented each other in his treatment of a wide range of patients from the sedentary to the high level athlete. He has fulfilled roles both in a major London teaching hospital and the private sector working extensively with patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal conditions including sporting injuries, both traumatic and overuse, work-related disorders, problems related to inactivity, and chronic pain. He has also worked alongside an occupational health team in managing work-related problems, including the assessment of task ergonomics, and has worked closely with orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons in optimising post-operative recovery.

David Luka works at:     Broadgate     Victoria

Stuart Wildman   stuart@complete-physio.co.uk BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP SRP MACP, PGDip Orthopaedic Medicine Stuart is a highly qualified and specialised Physiotherapist, who has worked at the Broadgate clinic for three years. He has a significant amount of experience in dealing with sports injuries through to complex spinal complaints. He is a member of the MACP, a highly regarded small group of specialist Physiotherapists, who have a recognised level of excellence in Physiotherapy. He also works as an Extended Scope Physiotherapist within the NHS, where he performs soft tissue and joint injections. Since qualifying from The University of Southampton, Stuart has continued to develop his knowledge by undertaking Masters level post-graduate study in musculoskeletal imaging, and an MSc in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy. “ I enjoy meeting people and helping them address their specific needs whether it be returning to a gym program, completing a marathon or being able to work without pain ”

Stuart Wildman works at:     Broadgate

Sarah Kneller   sarah@complete-physio.co.uk Chartered Physiotherapist, HPC & CSP Member Sarah qualified as a Physiotherapist from Sheffield Hallam University in 2001. After graduating, she worked in the NHS for six years in north and east London and quickly specialised in musculoskeletal complaints and conditions. From this early stage Sarah was keen to develop her love of sporting injuries and worked every weekend with her local rugby team. Sarah has worked in the private sector in the city for the last three years and has become very experienced in treating the spinal problems that today’s sedentary lifestyle often creates. Sarah has been an accredited member of the Acupuncture Society for the last seven years and uses this as a successful accompaniment to her conventional physiotherapy skills. Another string to Sarah’s bow is that she is a fully qualified Pilates instructor and regularly teaches both mat and equipment based Pilates. " I think the key to successful physiotherapy is to address the root causes of a person’s problem. Treating the symptoms is the easy part, stopping the pain or injury reoccurring is the sign of ‘Gold standard’ physiotherapy ".

Sarah Kneller works at:     Broadgate