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Struggling with muscular pain, mobility issues, or a work or sports injury? At Spencer Private Hospitals in Ashford and Margate, we offer a comprehensive range of private physiotherapy services to patients seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain, injuries, and other conditions.

We provide a superior quality, professional private physiotherapy service to our clients — one that’s competitive, effective, and based on the latest scientific evidence. 

We believe that your health is your choice. That’s why, in our hospitals, our physiotherapy services are customer-focused, allowing every person to be treated as a whole, with their needs listened to. 

 

Experienced physiotherapy specialists 

As a leading private physiotherapy provider in East Kent, our staff are all senior Physiotherapists with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (some have over 25 years’ experience) and are very friendly. Our highly-skilled Advanced Practice Physiotherapists are dedicated to the complex diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.

We are committed to continuous learning and staff development as an investor in people. All our Physiotherapists are Chartered Physiotherapists and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

 

Our private physiotherapy services

From Physiotherapy for arthritis relief and shoulder rehabilitation Physiotherapy to sports injury rehabilitation and spinal injury assessment and treatment, our experienced Consultants can provide personalised treatment designed to restore function, lessen pain, prevent further injury, and improve your mobility. 

We offer everything from chronic pain management physiotherapy to post-surgical Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics). So, whatever your condition may be, our team can assist you on the road to recovery.

 

Referral to our physiotherapy services

It may not be necessary to be referred by your GP or Consultant to receive physiotherapy treatment at Spencer Private Hospitals, unless you are paying for your treatment through private healthcare insurance.

 

Inpatient & outpatient physiotherapy

We provide extensive therapeutic services for our inpatients (patients having operative intervention), as well as outpatient physiotherapy services.

Following on from the in-patient care you receive from us, we also offer follow-up post-surgical treatment and rehabilitation. We can provide most forms of physiotherapy for people attending from outside the Hospital.

We offer the following private physiotherapy services. Click on any to find out more information. 

Sport injury clinic

Sport injuries are a common occurrence in people who are active. They can be caused by repetitive stress/strain, and by traumatic accidents. Areas of the body that could be affected are ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons, and bones. Our skilled private physiotherapy specialists can help during your journey to recovery, so you can get back to your hobbies and the sports you enjoy playing.

Our specialist sports injury physio services are based on an evidence-centred approach in the management of the following common sports injuries:

Tennis & golfing injuries

A golfer in white gloves holds his elbow, which he has injured in play.

Tennis and golf are both hugely popular sports that can, unfortunately, cause muscle and joint inflammation and pain. While preventative measures can work wonders, from time to time, injury happens — whether due to repetitive movements, overextension, or otherwise. One of the most common issues we see with tennis and golfing lies in the elbow. 

Golfing and tennis injuries are not limited to the elbow, however, and can also affect your back, knees, shoulders, and wrists. 

 

  • Tennis elbow or tendonitis - The pain from tennis elbow – also known as tendonitis – can often be excruciating, and occurs around your outer elbow and your forearm. It’s caused by injury to the outer tendon as a result of overextending your swing.

  • Golfer’s elbow  - Golfer’s elbow, on the other hand, is an injury to the inner tendon and can be caused by striking the ground first during your shot, or overusing your forearm muscles to grip, flex, and rotate your wrist and arm when you swing. As opposed to tennis elbow, the pain from golfer's elbow will be focused on the inside of the elbow and forearm.

  • DeQuervain's tendonitis - This is one of the most common wrist injuries in golf and is caused by gripping your club and turning your wrist while swinging. A high-speed swing can cause overuse of your extensor and flexor wrist tendons, especially in your dominant arm.

 

Wherever your pain lies, our private Physiotherapy specialists will thoroughly examine and tell you about the causes of tennis and golf injuries, plus the steps you can take to avoid them. Fortunately, most golfing and tennis injuries are preventable and treatable with the help of our seasoned private Physiotherapists, who will assess, diagnose, and put together a treatment plan that works for you. We’ll also focus on the prevention of re-injury, so you can keep doing what you love.

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Knee pain

Knee pain can be caused over time by the excessive strain and repetition placed on vulnerable knee joints to stabilise the rotation of your hip at the beginning of your swing. Common sports knee injuries include ACL and meniscus tears. These can result in severe pain and loss of function. Our expert private Physiotherapy specialists will diagnose and treat your pain, while building a longer-term treatment plan that sees you back in the game as soon as possible.

Shoulder pain 

Playing sports can put a lot of strain on the muscles, tendons, and joints in your shoulders, which can be prone to overuse injuries - such as inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons, impingement syndrome, arthritis, and strain and sprain injuries. In extreme cases, you can even dislocate your shoulder if your swing is too aggressive. We’ll treat both your pain and the cause of your injury, so you can avoid further issues in future.

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Rehabilitation of back and neck pain

A physiotherapist assesses a patient's back to diagnose the cause of their pain.

Neck and back pain tend to have a substantial health and economic burden on the sufferers, and are the leading cause of years lived with disability. Cases can often progress to persistent or recurrent pain if the sufferer doesn’t fully recover from the acute phase.

Our private back and neck pain relief Physiotherapy services will use the best evidence-based approach to resolving this burden for you. Our treatment includes exercise prescription, education/advice, psychological treatment, and lifestyle interventions.

• Work injury recovery physiotherapy
• Back and neck pain relief physiotherapy
• Spinal physiotherapy
• spinal injury assessment and treatment
• Chronic pain management physiotherapy
• Physio for arthritis relief
• Knee pain physiotherapy
• Shoulder rehabilitation physiotherapy
• Post-surgical physiotherapy (orthopaedics)
• Orthopaedic physiotherapy
• Total knee replacement rehabilitation
• Hip replacement physiotherapy
• Shoulder surgery recovery
• Arthroscopy physiotherapy
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Muscular, bone, and joint issues back and neck pain
• Injuries (sprains and strains).

• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Manual therapy specialist
• Dry needling physiotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Gait re-education
• Postural re-education
• Ultrasound
• Electrotherapy
• Joint injection therapy
• Shockwave therapy physiotherapy
• Exercise rehabilitation programs
• Education and advice

Group rehabilitation classes

At the Spencer Private Hospital, we have an excellent team of Physiotherapists who can help with 1-to-1 and small group rehabilitation classes. Our team goes above and beyond in the treatment room and ensures you reach your recovery and fitness goals. From exercise rehabilitation programs to total knee replacement rehabilitation, our expert Physiotherapists provide personalised and high-value care.

The 1-to-1 session(s) with your Physiotherapist will take you through your rehab program and establish baseline measurements to monitor your progress. The Physiotherapist will also advise on the recommended number of required sessions within a period of 6 weeks to help you gain maximum recovery benefits.

Acupuncture clinic

We are fortunate to have staff who use acupuncture as an adjunct to the routine Physiotherapy modalities and offer specialist assessment and treatments for patients at our facility. These Physiotherapists are fully accredited members of AACP and can provide private dry needling Physiotherapy treatments for musculoskeletal and myofascial conditions, alongside other treatments, exercise prescriptions, and advice.

The physiological benefits of acupuncture have long been established. It can aid in activating pain control and has an analgesic effect that makes it useful for a range of painful conditions. There’s also increasing evidence of its effectiveness in the treatment of fibromyalgia and knee osteoarthritis.

Why choose us for private Physiotherapy services?

Why choose us for private Physiotherapy services?

ticked We are a happy, experienced and dynamic team of private Physiotherapy specialists who strive to be leaders and innovators in our field.

ticked Delivered in friendly and comfortable surroundings, our Physiotherapy team are experienced in developing a good rapport with their patients throughout Physiotherapy treatment.

ticked We are in a unique position at our hospitals in that we work closely with Consultants, General Practitioners, Radiologists, and more to ensure holistic treatment in the best interests of our patients.

More information about our private Physiotherapy services

If you have any questions about our private Physiotherapy services or would like us to send you more information, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01843 235019.

In the meantime, you can find out more about us and our facilities here.

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Private Physiotherapy FAQs

Physiotherapists offer services that use massage and exercise techniques to treat pain, injuries, and mobility issues, including (but not limited to) sports injury treatments, rehabilitation, acupuncture, and shockwave therapy. 

Physiotherapists are able to treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

  • Muscular, bone, and joint issues such as arthritis, back and neck pain, and sports injuries (sprains and strains) can be treated with procedures like joint injection therapy.

  • We also offer acupuncture, shockwave, gait re-education, postural re-education, ultrasound, electrotherapy, spinal assessment and treatment.

  • Regaining mobility post-surgery with the help of post-surgical Physiotherapy for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.

The three main types of Physiotherapy are:

Musculoskeletal - Focusing on the muscles, joints, and bones.

Neurological - Dealing with conditions affecting the nervous system and brain (EG: a stroke or Parkinson’s disease).

Cardiothoracic - Focusing on respiratory and cardiovascular conditions (EG: COPD or asthma).

Yes, it is largely worth paying for private Physiotherapy services; however, every patient’s needs are different, so it depends on individual circumstances and priorities. Private Physiotherapy services usually provide access to faster treatment with reduced waiting times and more personalised care.

Typically, a private Physiotherapy appointment will take between 30 and 60 minutes; however, it can differ based on the patient’s needs and individual circumstances. Usually, an initial consultation with a private Physiotherapy specialist takes slightly longer (around 45 minutes) since the healthcare professional will need to gain details about your lifestyle, condition, medical history, and more. 

During a Physiotherapy appointment, you will meet with one of our expert Consultants who will ask you about your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. They will also likely conduct a physical assessment of core things like your balance, mobility, and strength, depending on your condition. 

After this, the Consultant will explain your condition and discuss viable treatment options with you. For more information, see our FAQ page.

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