Physiotherapy Clinic based in the centre of St. Albans
Orchard Clinic: Experienced Physiotherapists in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Our physio services include: Physiotherapy, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Core Muscle Ultrasound and Exercise, Vestibular Rehab Therapy, Electrotherapy and Clinical Pilates.
Common conditions we treat include: Back and Neck Pain, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Limb Pain, Trapped Nerves, Joint Problems, Shoulder and Hip Impingements, Sports Injuries, Abdominal, Pelvic and Muscle Weakness, Knee Pain, Balance Problems and Headaches.
Our Physiotherapy services aim to reduce your pain, restore movement and return you to your optimal function whether you are affected by illness, injury, disability or ageing.
Experienced Physiotherapists
Established in 1987 Orchard Clinic is a very successful and highly regarded Physiotherapy Service in St Albans. We have assembled a very experienced team to offer the best assessment and treatment for a comprehensive range of conditions. We offer expert “HANDS ON THERAPY” such as Manual Therapy, coupled with therapeutic Exercise Prescription:
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment used by physiotherapists for various musculoskeletal conditions to alleviate the pain and stiffness experienced with muscles, joints and nerves throughout the body.
Exercise Prescription
Home exercise programmes are extremely effective in assisting patients to recover from injury and are very often used in conjuction with other treatment techniques.
We also offer other Physiotherapy treatments Acupuncture, Core Muscle Ultrasound Scanning, Electrotherapy, Sports Massage, Exercise Prescription, Postural Education and Ergonomics Advice and Vestibular Rehab Therapy. We also offer a variety of specialist lead Pilates classes to maintain and optimise your physical health.
Conditions Treated
Here are some of the more common conditions we treat:
Back Pain – Bad Back
Acute and chronic back pain can be debilitating and due to a range of conditions. Pain may be felt in upper, mid or low back, pelvis, rib cage or shoulder girdles.
Neck Pain – Sore Neck
Neck pain can be caused locally or can arise from other problems in the spinal joints, discs, ligaments and muscles. Your neck muscles spread out from the neck to attach to the upper eight ribs, shoulder girdles, skull and jaw bone.
Joint Problems
Arthritis or other joint pain and problems throughout the body, for example, tennis elbow, foot, knee and hip pain, rotator cuff and frozen shoulder and impingement problems, neck and back pain all improve with physiotherapy.
Sports Injuries
If you are experiencing acute or on-ongoing sports injuries such as pulled muscles, ligament strains, bursitis and shin splints, we can help to rehabilitate you back to your sport.
Suffering Aches and Pains?
If you are suffering from a physical health condition, sports injury or general pain and discomfort then we are here to help you.
Our goal is to treat your symptoms, reduce your pain, increase your range of motion, improve your flexibility and help you return to your optimal function. Our physiotherapists are able to treat a range of complaints, such as a bad backs, sore necks, muscle and joint pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, knee pain, hip problems, as well as many more conditions.
Head Physiotherapist and Clinic Director.
About Orchard Physio
We have extensive knowledge and expertise in diagnosing and treating common and not so common conditions.
Paul Carnell is the Clinic Director and the Head Physiotherapist. Along with his like minded physiotherapists he promotes the importance of detailed clinical assessment to correctly diagnose your problem. Together with hands on therapy, corrective exercise, advice and education to treat conditions and prevent their recurrence.
The team are all CSP and HPC registered Chartered Physiotherapists. They have undergone post graduate training and individuals have gained Masters Degrees and Membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.
From reception staff to clinicians, we provide a friendly and professional experience.
Comments from our Patients
“ I have been attending Orchard Clinic since the 1980’s. I have always received excellent treatment and would highly recommend their physio services. Prompt treatment from highly experienced professional staff. “
Sue Churchhouse
” Orchard Physiotherapy practitioners provide me with the frequent and vital treatment I need to manage my degenerative chronic health conditions. Without their specialist knowledge and care I would be unable to work and live the full and happy life I enjoy. Their reception staff, Pilates teachers, and physiotherapists provide invaluable support with a smile! “
Angela Clarke
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Suffering Aches and Pains?
If you are suffering from a physical health condition, sports injury or general pain and discomfort then we are here to help you.
Our goal is to treat your symptoms, reduce your pain, increase your range of motion, improve your flexibility and help you return to your optimal function. Our physiotherapists are able to treat a range of complaints, such as a bad backs, sore necks, muscle and joint pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, knee pain, hip problems, as well as many more conditions.