Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries
At your first appointment, we take a full history and perform a thorough physical examination to understand your injury and overall health. We assess posture, movement, strength, and joint function to provide an accurate diagnosis. Your treatment plan may include tailored exercise programs, manual therapy, and other hands-on techniques specific to your needs. We treat a wide range of conditions — from back, neck, and joint pain to sports injuries and post-surgical rehab — and are happy to advise if you’re unsure whether physio is right for you.
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Sports massage isn’t just for athletes — it helps anyone who wants to move better and feel their best. It can improve flexibility, reduce muscle pain and stiffness, boost performance, and help prevent injuries. Beyond physical benefits, it also supports relaxation, better sleep, and mental well-being. We use a range of techniques, including electrotherapy and advanced stretching, to tailor each session to your individual needs and goals.
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Home visit Physiotherapy, also known as Domiciliary care, is ideal for those who need physiotherapy but are unable to visit a clinic.
At Whitson Wellness, we proudly offer home physiotherapy as one of our services as we know we can help you with daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of bed. Whether you have balance issues, have suffered falls, or are recovering from surgery, we can help improve your strength, balance, mobility, and confidence both at home and outdoors.
What Home Physiotherapy Involves:
Initial Telephone Triage: Please call the clinic on 01494 935925 so we can gather details about your situation and discuss how we can tailor our service to you.
First Appointment: This is approximately a 45 minute session and entails all the elements of a regular initial Physiotherapy appointment.
Follow-Up Appointments: This is approximately a 30 minute session tailored to your goals, focusing on improving your quality of life.
Benefits of Home Physiotherapy:
Convenience: No need for travel, saving time and reducing fatigue. Familiarity: Comfortable and relaxed in your own home, enhancing treatment effectiveness. Safety: Home risk assessments and ergonomic advice to make daily tasks easier. Post-Surgery Recovery: Ideal for those who can’t travel post-operation, ensuring no time is lost in recovery.
Who Benefits from Home Physiotherapy?
Post-operative patients Those with musculoskeletal issues Individuals with reduced mobility or balance Patients with fear of falling or leaving home General weakness after illness or injury
Why It Costs More: Home physiotherapy involves additional travel and time away from the clinic. However we believe the benefits far outweigh these costs and if it becomes appropriate we can then arrange follow ups in clinic at a later date.
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Radial Shockwave Therapy (r-ESWT) is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure using acoustic pressure waves to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain, such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy. It increases blood flow, breaks down scar tissue, and stimulates tissue healing. Sessions usually take 10–15 minutes, with full results within 3–6 sessions.
How It Works Mechanism: A pneumatic system launches a projectile within a handheld applicator to generate pressure waves. Wave Pattern: Unlike focused shockwave therapy, radial shockwave disperses pressure waves superficially (highest energy at the skin surface), making it ideal for large-area or shallow tissue treatment. Action:Radial Shockwave Therapy (r-ESWT) is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure using acoustic pressure waves to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain, such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy. It increases blood flow, breaks down scar tissue, and stimulates tissue healing.
Common Conditions Treated Plantar fasciitis Achilles Tendinopathy Tennis/Golfers Elbow Gluteal/Patellar Tendinopathy Myofascial Trigger Points
Shockwave Therapy for Tendinopathy & Chronic Pain Shockwave Therapy in Amersham
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is an evidence-based treatment commonly used for persistent tendon pain and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
At Whitson Wellness Physiotherapy, shockwave therapy is integrated alongside physiotherapy rehabilitation rather than used in isolation.
Shockwave therapy may help stimulate tissue healing, improve local blood flow, and reduce pain sensitivity in chronic tendon conditions.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Shockwave Therapy Achilles tendinopathy Plantar fasciitis Patellar tendinopathy Gluteal tendinopathy Tennis elbow Hamstring tendinopathy Calcific shoulder pain Chronic calf tightness and trigger points Evidence-Based Rehabilitation
Current NICE guidance supports the use of shockwave therapy for several chronic tendon conditions when combined with appropriate rehabilitation.
At Whitson Wellness Physiotherapy, treatment plans may also include:
Progressive strengthening Tendon loading programmes Mobility work Running modification Gym rehabilitation Return-to-sport planning
Patients are assessed individually to determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for their condition and stage of recovery.
Tendinopathy Treatment & Tendon Rehabilitation Specialist Tendon Rehabilitation
Persistent tendon pain often requires more than rest alone. Modern tendinopathy management focuses on progressive loading, strength development, and restoring tissue capacity.
At Whitson Wellness Physiotherapy, we treat a wide range of tendon conditions using evidence-based rehabilitation strategies.
Common Tendon Conditions We Treat Achilles tendinopathy Patellar tendinopathy Gluteal tendinopathy Hamstring tendinopathy Rotator cuff tendinopathy Tennis elbow Golfer’s elbow Understanding Tendon Pain
Tendons often become painful when load exceeds tissue capacity over time. This may occur due to:
Rapid increases in training Repetitive strain Reduced strength capacity Biomechanical overload Poor recovery
Treatment focuses on gradually rebuilding tendon tolerance and improving overall movement quality.
Our Approach to Tendon Rehab
Rehabilitation may include:
Isometric loading Heavy slow resistance training Plyometric progression Shockwave therapy Gym-based strengthening Running load modification Return-to-sport progression
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