Manual therapy is an umbrella term for numerous forms of ‘hands-on’ treatment provided by Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists. This includes among others joint mobilisation and manipulation, passive movement of the affected body part, soft tissu
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Joint mobilisation and manipulation is a specific form of treatment used to restore optimal function and reduce pain. Mobilisations are passive movements that exist on a continuum of varying speeds and amplitudes (e.g. small-amplitudes/high velo
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WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING? Trigger point dry needling is a Physiotherapy modality that decreases pain in your muscles. Activate’s trained Physiotherapists adhere to a western medicine approach when using this technique and are not performing acup
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Here at Activate we have a number of Physiotherapists who have gained additional qualifications in Acupuncture treatment. We are therefore able to offer this service for all types of musculoskeletal conditions, including Low back pain, Sciatica, Os
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Game Ready’s innovative technology enables the simultaneous delivery of adjustable continuous cold therapy and intermittent pneumatic compression to virtually every part of the body unlike any other modality. This is achieved by the unique combi
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Activate Physiotherapy offers physiotherapy treatment for children aged 0 – 18 years old by a fully qualified and registered Chartered Paediatric Physiotherapist. We have direct links with consultants and services at the Great North Children’s
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