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Welcome to Nicola Shaw Physiotherapy

Private Physiotherapy & Injection Clinic in Cheadle Hulme

Welcome to Nicola Shaw Physiotherapy

Private Physiotherapy & Injection Clinic in Cheadle Hulme

Experienced, Quality, Professional

Specialist in spinal conditions, sports injuries and medical injections

Nicola is an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions in Stockport based in the centre of Cheadle Hulme. As a leading private physiotherapy clinic, we extend our services to clients across the local area, including Cheshire, Manchester, and beyond.

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Why Choose Us?

Nicola provides a relaxed and caring environment and is passionate about the benefits of physiotherapy in regaining your potential, with a hands on approach to help you achieve your goals. If you're looking for a local physiotherapist in the Stockport area, Nicola Shaw offers advanced physiotherapy practitioner expertise, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care.

 

In addition to regular physiotherapy treatment Nicola offers Advanced Practice skills including corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections and signposting to appropriate diagnostics and Consultants. Our advanced physiotherapy practitioner approach means we look beyond standard treatment protocols, offering a truly comprehensive physiotherapy assessment & treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, whether you're in Cheadle Hulme or a surrounding area like Cheshire or Manchester.


Are you ready to take the first step towards recovery? Book your appointment with Nicola today and start your journey to better health!

Services

The aim of physiotherapy is to restore proper functioning to the body by reducing pain and regaining movement. To achieve this an understanding of the condition or injury is needed before appropriate treatment can be administered.

Using her many years of experience, Nicola will provide a thorough assessment, including history, medical background and physical examination to provide a diagnosis. Treatment options will be discussed to ensure patients are at the centre of their care and their goals are considered. If necessary, recommendations may include further investigations or referral to other specialties.

Orthopaedic knowledge is combined with a physiotherapy background to offer a complete approach to managing your condition. This includes the option of steroid injections that Nicola can provide herself due to post-graduate training and non-medical prescribing qualifications.

  • Soft-tissue and joint mobilisation
  • Exercise therapy
  • Postural assessment
  • Taping
  • Biomechanical assessment
  • Acupuncture
  • Corticosteroid Injections
  • Post-operative rehabilitation
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At N Shaw Physiotherapy, we hear your story and take a detailed note of your medical history. From there we create an individualised treatment plan aimed at achieving the functional goals we set together. Whether you require advanced physiotherapy practitioner skills for a complex issue or are simply looking for a local physiotherapist for a new pain, Nicola is here to help.

Back and Neck Pain

We specialise in treating a range of spinal conditions, including disc prolapse, sciatica, facet joint pain, mechanical spinal pain, spondylosis, whiplash, and postural dysfunction.

Soft-Tissue Injuries

We treat a wide range of conditions, including rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, wrist tendonitis, repetitive strain syndrome, hip bursitis, knee ligament strains, patellofemoral pain, ankle ligament injuries, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis.

Osteoarthritis

We provide expert management for pain caused by degenerative joint disease, affecting all areas of the body, including the shoulder, hand, hip, and knee.

Work related disorders

We address postural dysfunction, repetitive strain syndrome, and spinal pain, offering ergonomics advice and links to workstation evaluations.

Post-operative rehab

We have with orthopaedic consultants and post-operative guidelines, tailored rehabilitation and progressive exercise therapy.

Sports injury

We offer comprehensive rehabilitation for lower and upper limb injuries, along with expert advice on investigations and injury prevention.

Biomechanical Disorders

We offer biomechanical assessments with rehabilitation, advice on orthotics, core stability rehabilitation, and connections to podiatry services.

Work Injury

We provide specialised physiotherapy for workplace injuries, helping employees recover quickly and safely while preventing future issues.

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About Nicola Shaw.

Nicola is a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, qualifying in 1996 with extensive experience in private practice and works as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Orthopaedics for the NHS with a special interest in spinal conditions. Based in Cheadle Hulme, this expertise means you benefit from outstanding physiotherapy whether you're commuting from Manchester or living in Cheshire.


She is highly trained, achieving her MSc in Manual Therapy, gaining MACP membership. She is also trained in acupuncture and is a registered non-medical prescriber providing corticosteroid injections for joint and soft-tissue pathologies.


She is passionate about improving patient's lives and recognises the impact of pain on both physical and mental wellbeing. Nicola brings together her years of experience with evidence based clinical knowledge to provide a high standard of care. Nicola believes in the power of exercise regardless of age or background and has experience treating patients with a wide range of medical conditions as well as athletic individuals. She practices what she preaches, enjoying running, yoga and bootcamp in between work and spending time with her family.

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I can't recommend Nicola highly enough. From my very first appointment she was kind and welcoming, and it was clear straight away that she really knows her stuff. She explained everything in a way that made sense and always checked in with me, both on how I was feeling and on whether the treatment was actually working, adjusting things as we went. The problem I came in with (hip pain from running) improved dramatically, and far more quickly than I expected. Thank you Nicola. I'm so grateful for your help and would recommend you to anyone.
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I’ve had both cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections in my right knee after a stroke affected my left side. Unfortunately, having to rely so heavily on my right leg meant the arthritis in that knee really took its toll, and without getting it treated my recovery and rehabilitation from the stroke would have been massively affected. Nicola was an absolute find! She is so professional, knowledgeable and reassuring, and her injection skills are second to none. I felt completely at ease and confident in her hands. I would wholeheartedly recommend Nicola to anyone needing cortisone or hyaluronic acid injections, whether privately or through the NHS. She is super skilled at her job and a great physio to boot! Thank you, Nicola — you’ve made such a difference to my recovery. 😊Mark ( Jane’s husband )
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Highly recommend Nicola. Very professional and knowledgeable. She listens to your concerns and adapts treatment to meet your needs. She is very honest about when no further input is required…which is very refreshing.
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I recently had an Osteoarthritis flare-up which left my knee swollen with fluid, leaving me unable to walk or bend my knee and in absolute agony. Nicola was amazing. She arranged a quick appointment, drained the fluid from my knee and injected it with a steroid. The relief was almost immediate and my mobility returned. She also took the time to discuss physio exercises to help going forward and suggested some local Fibromyalgia groups worth joining. She listens, understands your situation and genuinely cares. Highly recommend.
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Robert
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Excellent visit. Nicola is clearly at the top her profession. Steroid jab delivered painlessly after examination and follow up advice/ exercises provided.. Highly recommended .
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Visited Nicola yesterday suffering with severe knee problems for some time. After an examination of the knees it was decided the corticosteroids injection was what I needed. The results are virtually instant. No swelling and woke up feeling brand new. No pain whatsoever. If you're suffering, I highly recommend paying Nicola a visit. Thanks very much Nicola. I honestly feel like I've got my life back. Many thanks Mark
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Having previously received an Ostenil Plus Injection performed by an Orthopedic Consultant for a damaged knee injury last year, the Injection had finally worn off. Nicola, confirmed that she would again inject my knee. Nicola spent time discussing the process, completing consent form and advising on aftercare. The procedure was performed with excellent aseptic technique. The Ostenil plus lubricates the joint, I got relief from the Injection within a few days making movements smoother and reducing pain. Nicola assessed my knee three weeks later, commenting it was now less inflamed & swolen. I am carefully returning to my hospital led weight training sessions.
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I had to find some help for a running injury with just a short time to go before my first big running event. Nicola was fantastic. Very professional, very responsive in all communications and prompt in the consultation. I was assessed and treated at my appointment and the injection was a pain free experience. I had follow up documentation about the treatment and the appointment was conducted in a lovely clinic environment. I can’t recommend Nicola highly enough and would definitely see her again if I develop any other issues.
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Nicola has helped me with with multiple issues (knee, shoulder, lower back), she's is very personable, listens, asks questions to understand the exact problem and provides initial treatment to alleviate any problems but also provides specific exercises to help maintain or improve any issues over time.
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Nicola was fantastic. Very professional and certainly knows what she’s doing. I would highly recommend.

Patient Resources

Managing Your Bone, Joint or Muscle Pain

Supported by NHS England and MSK leadership groups this link provides useful information and exercises for a range of common conditions. If pain continues despite trying self-management exercises and pain relief it is time to contact a professional. Physiotherapists are experts at assessing musculoskeletal pain, get in touch for further information. Choosing a private physiotherapy clinic like ours gives you direct access to this expertise, often without a GP referral.

CSP

Soft-tissue Injury Management

Peace and Love Principle

Up to date guidance on managing acute soft-tissue injuries. Get in touch if you've had a recent injury and need management advice or signposting to investigations.

Physio Pedia

Back Pain

NHS guidance on managing lower back pain includes the benefit of exercises and Pilates videos and patient advice. Nicola Shaw specialises in the assessment and treatment of back and spinal pain working in the NHS with a consultant team. Get in touch to discuss management of your pain and spinal condition. As a trusted local physiotherapist near me for the communities of Bramhall and Stockport, Nicola offers comprehensive, evidence-based care for spinal pain.

NHS

Sciatica - Getting it Right The First Time

NHS England has published new guidelines on managing lower back pain and sciatica, advocating the use of local physiotherapy and pain management programmes supporting the NICE guidelines. 

NHS

Corticosteroid Injections

Steroid injections are often recommended for people with inflammatory or osteoarthritis if joints are very painful or if you need extra pain relief for a time. They can also be useful in reducing inflammation in certain soft-tissue injuries.

Versus Arthritis

Acupuncture

Nicola is a trained Acupuncturist with post-graduate training and offers this for assisting pain relief for musculoskeletal conditions. Research has demonstrated acupuncture can enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process. 

PubMed

Are you moving poorly because you are in pain? Or are you in pain because you are moving poorly?


The answer starts with a thorough physiotherapy assessment & treatment plan from our private physiotherapy and injection clinic.

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Affiliations

Local yoga, Pilates and podiatry services supporting holistic patient care network.

Cheadle Hulme Physio Pilates


Sam is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in MSK and pelvic Health specialist. She has taught Pilates for 8 years and is qualified to teach ante/post-natal, women's health and Pilates for athletes.

 

www.cheadlehulmephysiopilates.com

Kate Oates Yoga


Excellent yoga teacher providing safe guidance and expert instruction to all.

 

www.kateoateselevate.com/yoga/

 

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Get in touch arrange an appointment and discuss any enquiries or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates and information. Book your physiotherapy appointment today.


Nicola Shaw Physiotherapy:

26 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5BB

07967621344

info@nshawphysio.co.uk

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