NICOLA SHAW PHYSIOTHERAPY
Experienced, Quality, Professional
Nicola is an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions in Stockport based on the border of Cheadle Hulme and Bramhall.
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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.
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In addition to regular physiotherapy treatment Nicola offers Advanced Practice skills including corticosteroid injections and signposting to appopriate diagnostics and Consultants.
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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 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.
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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 or signposting for diagnostics/surgical opinion if required.
Soft-tissue and joint mobilisation
Exercise therapy
Acupuncture
Post-operative rehabiliation
Postural assessment
Taping
Biomechanical assessment
Corticosteroid injections
BACK AND NECK PAIN
Disc prolapse, facet joint pain, mechanical spinal pain, spondylosis, whiplash, postural dysfunction.
SPORTS INJURY
Lower and upper limb injury rehabilitation. Access to expert advise on investigations and injury prevention.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Pain caused by degenerative joint disease affecting all areas of the body. Expert management of shoulder, hand, hip and knee pathologies.
SOFT-TISSUE INJURIES
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 tendonopathy, plantar fasciitis.
WORK RELATED DISORDERS
Postural dysfunction, repetitive strain syndrome, spinal pain, ergonomics advice, links to work station evaluation.
BIOMECHANICAL DISORDERS
Biomechanical assessment with rehabilitation, advice on orthotics, core stability rehab and links to podiatry.
POST-OPERATIVE REHAB
Links with orthopaedic consultants and post-operative guidelines, tailored rehabilitation and progressive exercise therapy.
WORK INJURY
At N Shaw Physiotherapy, we hear your story and take a detailed note of your medical history. From there we create an individualized treatment plan aimed at achieving the functional goals we set together.
Find out more about how our services can help you today!
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.
She is highly trained, achieving her MSc in Manual Therapy, gaining MCAP membership. She is also trained in acupuncture and is a registered non-medical prescriber providing corticosteroid injections.
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 inbetween work and spending time with her family. ​​​​
PATIENTÂ 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.
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.
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. Get in touch if you would like to discuss steroid injections to help with your pain.
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. Get in touch if you're interested in trialling acupuncture for pain.
" Are you moving poorly because you are in pain? Or are you in pain because you are moving poorly?
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 ha taught pilates for 8 years and is qualified to teach ante/post natal, women's health and pilates for athletes. www.cheadlehulmephysiopilates.com.
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CONTACT
Please contact to arrange an appointment or to discuss any enquiries.
Nicola Shaw Physiotherapy
19a Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7LE.
07967621344