Sports Therapy
“Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.
It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work".
Josephine Mitchell
Josie Mitchell BSc (Hons) is a Sports Therapist and a full member of the www.society-of-sports-therapists.org.
She has had over 10 years experience with 7 and 1/2 years working within a busy physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice followed by 2 years at the M8 Group developing their clinic and being involved in the training and management of their rehab team. With the years of experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team her holistic approach in assessing individuals, in order to make them realise why their body is hurting and therefore help them to move more freely, has further developed.
Josie achieves amazing results with each person both elite athletes and people from all walks of life. Her focus is not to simply treat the symptoms, but to identify the cause of the problem and then aim to restore function in a realistic way, that has meaning for every individual and where appropriate refer on for specialist/alternative advice and intervention.
Her aim is to EDUCATE, MOTIVATE and REHABILITATE every individual back to optimum levels of function through the use of proper assessment, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, manual therapy, rehabilitation exercises, stretching techniques and gait analysis. She aims to integrate dry needling techniques in her treatment and also real time ultrasound in determining whether the deep muscles in the trunk are working.
A comprehensive history will be taken from you and then usually a head to toe assessment will be completed depending on what your problem is. Sometimes it is necessary to perform a gait analysis so that your gait pattern can be analysed.
A diagnosis is then given alongside a treatment plan so that you are well aware of how you will progress.
What to wear
As it is usually essential to be able to see the body in order to provide a comprehensive assessment, it is recommended that you wear shorts unless you are comfortable in your underwear.
What to bring
Any x-rays or MRI’s or test results that is appropriate for your injury should be brought with you. You should also bring your trainers if appropriate and also a pair of your favourite shoes that are worn in so that your gait patterns can be analysed.
Please feel free to call if you have any other queries on 07976 202 766.
A comprehensive history will be taken from you and then usually a head to toe assessment will be completed depending on what your problem is. Sometimes it is necessary to perform a gait analysis so that your gait pattern can be analysed.
A diagnosis is then given alongside a treatment plan so that you are well aware of how you will progress.
What to wear
As it is usually essential to be able to see the body in order to provide a comprehensive assessment, it is recommended that you wear shorts unless you are comfortable in your underwear.
What to bring
Any x-rays or MRI’s or test results that is appropriate for your injury should be brought with you. You should also bring your trainers if appropriate and also a pair of your favourite shoes that are worn in so that your gait patterns can be analysed.
Please feel free to call if you have any other queries on 07976 202 766.
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