injury therapy

Anyone who has had a long term injury, posture dysfunction or some kind of chronic pain, knows that it is very difficult to find a health professional that can offer a long term solution.

As well as gaining qualifications in various forms of exercise and manual therapy, I have also been treated by, and trained with a variety of practitioners, who are all experienced in their own field.

So which one do you choose? Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Sports Therapists, Personal Trainers, Sports Massage Therapists?

The world of physical therapy is broken and confused and no one can agree on which is the correct approach, not even within each profession!

To call yourself an Injury Therapist you need to be 'Multi-Skilled' and have a broad understanding of both the human body and the various methods used across the professions. This is what I have tried to do and although I would not claim to be an expert in any one field, I have learned a few truths...

1. There is no one way, every condition calls for a different approach.
2. There is no easy fix, there is always a hard path to follow, of consistency, optimism and grit.
3. Corrective exercise and movement are the key to long term results.
4. Chasing 'Function not Pain' is a far more productive path to follow.
5. The body and the mind cannot be separated, each affects the other.

Back to The Question 

So to answer the question 'What is Injury Therapy' in short and to describe me, it is a mixture of everything I have learned and it will usually entail: