Services

Our primary objective of physiotherapy is to promote optimum health and well-being.

Physiotherapy helps prevent, identify, correct and alleviate movement dysfunction. Specifically aimed at:

• Relieving pain caused by surgery or medical problems,
• Preventing and managing pain from physical impairments,
• Improving muscle strength and mobility,
• Improving basic functions such as standing, walking, and grasping, and
• Promoting independently maintained healthy physical lifestyles.

At LifeStrong we focus first and foremost on resolving pain and stabilising injuries. Then to restoring strength, movement and function as much as possible. With the ultimate goal being to enable you to manage their own physical well-being independently.

We do this by starting with a thorough diagnostic assessment, and then guide you from the recovery, and maintenance right through to prevention phase. Ensuring to always take your individual lifestyle and preferences into consideration.

At our physiotherapy clinic, we offer a specialized service for measuring and assessing body strength using the advanced “Axit” system. This system combines digital push and pull dynamometers with force plates to provide precise and objective data on muscle strength and functional performance. The dynamometers measure the force exerted during specific movements, while the force plates assess the distribution and balance of force during standing or dynamic activities. This comprehensive evaluation helps us identify weaknesses, imbalances, or areas of concern, enabling us to create tailored rehabilitation and strength training programs for optimal recovery and performance.

Our massages are performed by a trained Physiotherapist – the benefit being an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.

This can mean a more educated and focused massage, targeting areas that are causing tension or discomfort.

Massage can be performed to relieve stress, tension, pain and improve mobility for all ages.

We are also able to offer pregnancy massage, utilising a special pregnancy pillow that allows room for the client to lie on their stomach.

Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing. It is often used in conjunction with physiotherapy as a means of treating a variety of injuries, particularly those of the neck and back.

Based on literature that demonstrates strong evidence to support the use of therapeutic exercise in the management of patients with injuries, particularly low back pain. Clinical Pilates focuses on the retraining and recruitment of these stabilising muscles (core stability) as well as improving posture, strength and flexibility.

Benefits of clinical Pilates include:

• Improved posture and core stability
• Increased muscular strength and flexibility
• Prevention of injuries
• Aiding rehabilitation
• Restoration of normal movement patterns
• Enhanced breathing control
• Increased co-ordination and muscular control
• Firmer and flatter stomach muscles
• Improved overall body tone and fitness
• Improved balance

There are 6 basic Pilates principles that need to be applied to all Pilates exercises to ensure maximum benefit.

1. Concentration

Focus on correct performance of each Pilates exercise and the specific muscles involved.

2. Centering

Focus on achieving neutral spine and activating the core stabilising muscles support the lower back and pelvis.

3. Control

Maintain optimal posture and control with all movements.

4. Flowing Movement

Work smoothly and efficiently with all movements.

5. Precision

Perform each Pilates exercise with attention to detail to ensure correct technique.

6. Breathing

Maintain relaxed, normal breathing throughout all Pilates exercises. Do not hold your breath.

Podiatrists are university trained foot and ankle experts who can assess your foot or ankle problem and help you recover safely.

The Walk On Podiatry Chelsea team, help people with everyday foot and ankle pain as well as more ongoing or complex issues. This includes pain related to joints, muscles, tendons, and foot posture, as well as conditions like arthritis or problems caused by the way you walk or run.

We also help with routine foot and nail care as well as treat ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, fungal nails, skin problems, and complete annual diabetes foot screenings. So, no matter if you’ve developed a foot or ankle problem through sport, exercise, work, or daily life, our podiatrists can help.

If you’re experiencing foot pain, ankle pain, nail or skin issues, or anything that’s stopping you from doing the things you love, a podiatry appointment can help you understand what’s causing the problem and get you back on your feet sooner.

This is a specialised area of Physiotherapy involved with helping both women and men of all ages take control of their continence, pelvic and lower back pain as well as working with women before, during and after pregnancy to achieve their health goals.

Utilising Real-Time Ultrasound, our ‘WMPH’ Physiotherapist Ariana Axarlis provides a safe environment for clients experiencing any of these challenges to be assessed and formulate a management plan.

Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based program aimed at promoting central nervous system compensation or calibration for inner ear disorders. 

Vestibular Physiotherapy can help with a variety of conditions, including BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) and unilateral or bilateral deficits in vestibular function associated with Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis amongst other inner ear conditions.

Make an appointment today to find out if this may be of benefit for your balance/dizziness condition.