Hands-on treatment to reduce pain and restore movement — alongside a programme, never instead of one.
What is involved
Painful, stiff joints where movement needs restoring before loading
Mobilisation, soft-tissue work and manipulation reduce pain and improve range, which makes the loading work possible. What manual therapy does not do is produce a lasting change on its own, so it is used here to open a window rather than as a treatment in itself. If a clinic offers you hands-on treatment with no exercise, ask why.
What the appointment includes
How it works
01
A full hour. We find out what the problem is, measure where you are starting from, and tell you honestly how long it should take.
02
Reduce the pain enough to make loading possible — with hands-on treatment, taping or activity modification. Usually the shortest stage.
03
The stage that does the work. Progressive loading, measured against your baseline, with most of it happening between appointments.
04
Reintroducing the specific demands of your sport, job or life — and testing against criteria rather than against the calendar.
05
A maintenance programme and a clear statement of what to keep doing. Recurrence is usually a stopped programme.
No. You can book directly. If you are claiming on insurance, most policies do require a GP referral first, so check before you book.
Appointments
Every course starts with a full assessment. Wear or bring clothing you can move in, and bring any scans or letters you have.