Sports Therapy Blackfriars

Our Physiotherapists specialise in musculoskeletal problems. They treat a range of conditions including shoulder problems, sports injuries and more.

12 years treating professional, amateur and non- sports people and elite athletes including members of the GB ski and GB power lifting teams. Lucy often successfully treats injuries that have been treated unsuccessfully elsewhere. She does this by only using the most effective techniques applied in a thorough manner.  Lucy is known for her honest and comprehensive communication of diagnosis, prognosis and plan, including using video analysis. Her experience and extensive post-grad training enables her to provide fast pain relief and injury resolution to enable swift accomplishment of individual goals from being able to pick up the kids or sit in a long meeting to doing an ironman triathlon or running an ultra marathon. ‘Lucy has made a great impact on my training Ed Drake, GB Ski Team She uses hands on techniques like joint manipulation, massage, acupuncture and taping intelligently applied to release restrictive structures and mobilise stiff joints. She then uses advanced rehab skills to strengthen the muscles that are weak but most importantly get them working in the correct way to treat the cause of the problem. Her mantra is its not what you do its how you do it that counts! Lucys use of acupuncture gets glowing reports from patients with its scientifically proven effects on pain (like sciatica) and tendon problems. Three months ago I had a prolapsed disk in my neck. The pain was so acute that the doctor had put me on. After only two sessions with Lucy Macdonald, who treated me with acupuncture and massage, I was able to quit this based medication Anne Nightingale Lucy Macdonald is an expert in snowsports injuries and ski performance - see Skiing pag

Find out what's wrong quickly and efficiently so that you can get started on the road to recovery as soon as possible! We also ensure that your initial assessment includes the start of treatment.

Quote "WhatClinic" for 20% Off Your 1st Session At The Fairlee Wellbeing CentrePhysiotherapists combine their knowledge, skills and approach to improve a broad range of physical problems associated with different ‘systems’ of the body.In particular they treat neuromuscular (brain and nervous system), musculoskeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones), cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs and associated physiology).How can Physiotherapy help?Sports and soft tissue injuries: Sprains and bruising to the soft tissue e.g. muscles, ligaments, cartilage, nerve and tendon problems.Neck and back disorders: Includes prolapsed discs, joint degeneration, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck and referred leg and arm painsHeadaches & Migraines: We look at the cause of your headache and treat them problems accordingly.Postural dysfunction: To correct postural problems and muscle imbalances.Joint problems: Including arthritis, rheumatic disorders, injuries, pain swelling and stiffness in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles can be alleviated with physiotherapy treatment.Repetitive strain and overuse injuries plus other work related conditions: We provide treatment with methods including ergonomic assessments and preventative advice.Fractures: Treatment of fractures can increase the healing rate and return to full function.Orthopaedic conditions: Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery, e.g. knee cartilage operations, ligament repair, shoulder or back surgery.Pre and post natal conditions: Advice on exercise and relaxation and treatment for back pain and associated problems related to pregnancy.

Quote "WhatClinic" for 20% Off Your 1st Session At The Fairlee Wellbeing CentrePhysiotherapists combine their knowledge, skills and approach to improve a broad range of physical problems associated with different ‘systems’ of the body.In particular they treat neuromuscular (brain and nervous system), musculoskeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones), cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs and associated physiology).How can Physiotherapy help?Sports and soft tissue injuries: Sprains and bruising to the soft tissue e.g. muscles, ligaments, cartilage, nerve and tendon problems.Neck and back disorders: Includes prolapsed discs, joint degeneration, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck and referred leg and arm painsHeadaches & Migraines: We look at the cause of your headache and treat them problems accordingly.Postural dysfunction: To correct postural problems and muscle imbalances.Joint problems: Including arthritis, rheumatic disorders, injuries, pain swelling and stiffness in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles can be alleviated with physiotherapy treatment.Repetitive strain and overuse injuries plus other work related conditions: We provide treatment with methods including ergonomic assessments and preventative advice.Fractures: Treatment of fractures can increase the healing rate and return to full function.Orthopaedic conditions: Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery, e.g. knee cartilage operations, ligament repair, shoulder or back surgery.Pre and post natal conditions: Advice on exercise and relaxation and treatment for back pain and associated problems related to pregnancy.

For this Month Only - Mention "WhatClinic" to Receive 20% Discount On Your First Appointment At The Fairlee Wellbeing CentreWhat is Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy?Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine which focuses on total body health by releasing tissue tension, thus restoring balance to the musculoskeletal framework. The Osteopath uses a combination of massage, stretching and joint manipulation techniques to relieve pain by relaxing muscles, improving circulation and calming nervous system function.Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body, including the head. It is can be helpful in treating a wide range of conditions in people of all ages, from birth to old age.What do Osteopaths Treat?Osteopaths treat the whole person, not just the condition. Common conditions that may be helped include:Back and Neck PainMuscle strains & Joint StiffnessDisc & Sciatica ProblemsPostural ProblemsRepetitive StrainHeadaches and MigrainesJaw Pain & Teeth GrindingMusculoskeletal Pain during and after pregnancyTreatments for Children and babiesSports InjuriesWhat happens on my first consultation?The 1st session will involve a detailed case history, both of the main problem, previous injuries and general health history, followed by a careful physical examination before arriving at a treatment plan. In more complex situations, further tests may be required to gain full understanding of the problem.How long does a treatment course last?This depends on the nature and complexity of the problem.Recent issues tend to resolve fairly quickly: 1 to 3 treatments. Longer term more chronic conditions will take longer. Your Osteopath will discuss your individual situation with you.