PHYSIOTHERAPY
The physiotherapists at Bonne Santé are specialised in the identification and treatment of acute and chronic sports / skiing injuries. They come from various sporting backgrounds & hence their integrated knowledge is extensive.
Physiotherapy plays an invaluable role in the return to health after injury and therefore our aim is to keep you fit to ski. A precise history taking will allow a maximum understanding of the present problem and analysis of why the injury may have occurred. We can provide treatment for a range of different problems, including recently acquired or long standing orthopaedic conditions and sporting injuries. The physiotherapists at Bonne Santé are highly trained to offer a comprehensive functional and musculoskeletal assessment of the problem. A precise treatment programme tailored to your individual needs can then be implemented.
Conditions that can be treated include:
- Muscle and joint problems
- Soft tissue injuries, strains and sprains
- Neck and back pain, including whiplash injuries and sciatic pain
- Knee injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Shoulder pain
- Wrist injuries
- Antenatal, postnatal and continence problems
- Postural dysfunction
- Arthritis
- Joint pain
- Foot and ankle injuries
We offer relief through a broad range of treatment techniques and modalities. Treatment may include a variety of the following:
- Pain anti-inflammatory management
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Passive & joint play movement
- mobilisations
- Muscle energy techniques (MET) and proprioception neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
- Soft tissue techniques and massage
- Biomechanical assessment & analysis
- Postural evaluation / correction
- ergonomic advice
- Muscle re-education, re-programming,
- Taping techniques
- Spinal adjustments / balancing, core stability training
- individual exercise programmes
- Injury prevention / fitness training
- Strengthening and conditioning training
- Advanced rehab programmes
We work with all levels of skiers and snow boarders, so whatever your level of fitness or your experience, your treatment will be personalised to your needs.
In the world of skiing where holidays are always too short, time to get the correct diagnosis and the most effective physiotherapy for your injury is crucial.