Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It places emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong/coordinated core, and improving coordination and balance.

The core, consisting of the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips, is often called the “powerhouse” and is thought to be the key to a person’s stability. These muscles must be worked in a functional way and not in isolation.

The Pilates system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty, from beginner to advanced. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises.
We run a range of classes from Physio led seated and mat classes (see Clinical Pilates), through to low level mat to advanced level mat classes. We also offer machine based pilates and 1-1 sessions in our studio here at WG.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a primary health care system, complementary to other medical practices. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to the treatment and management of a wide range of health problems.

Osteopaths use a combination of movement, stretching, targeted deep tissue massage and manipulation of a person’s muscles and joints to improve function, relieve pain and aid recovery.

A core principle behind osteopathy is the idea that the body is an integrated and indivisible whole, and contains self-healing mechanisms that can be utilised as part of the treatment. No part of the body works, or can be considered, in isolation. Relevant psychological and social factors also form part of the process of patient diagnosis. The body has the natural ability to maintain itself and, by helping this process, an osteopath can promote restoration of normal function.
An osteopath will take the time to understand their patient, and their unique combination of symptoms, medical history and lifestyle. This helps to make an accurate diagnosis of the causes of the pain or lack of function (rather than just addressing the site of the condition), and from that, to formulate a treatment plan that will achieve the best outcome.

Osteopaths frequently work alongside other health professionals, such as GPs, nurses and midwives as well as alternative medical practitioners. Osteopathy works well to complement other medical interventions including surgery and prescribed medication. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) advises that GPs’ can safely refer patients to an osteopath for treatment. Osteopathy is available on the NHS in some areas of the UK.

At Walnut Grove we have 7 osteopaths all have different areas of special interest so please call reception for advice.

Physiotherapy is a research based and evidence led profession that plays a vital role in helping restore movement and function following injury, disease, pain or surgery.

Here at the clinic we treat musculoskeletal conditions that include bone, muscle, nerve and ligament problems. We treat a wide range of conditions including back, neck and shoulder pain and injuries; knee and ankle problems; and post surgery rehabilitation. The Physiotherapists offer a comprehensive assessment taking into account your lifestyle, work, hobbies and sports in order to select an appropriate treatment plan. This aims to facilitate your recovery, helping you to return to your previous level of activity and prevent reoccurrence. Treatment is patient focused and includes education, self management strategies including home exercises, as well as hands on manual therapy, Electrotherapy, Acupuncture and taping techniques.

The Physiotherapists treat patients from 9-10 years to adulthood. They also specialise in treating conditions that occur during pregnancy and post natal, and sporting adolescent problems.

Sports Massage does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s specifically for sports related injuries, stresses, strains and complaints – or for when you require deeper myofascial release.

We treat occasional athletes, weekend warriors, those trying an event for charity all the way through to professional athletes here at Walnut Grove. If you have a nagging injury, or require massage akin to deep tissue, why not give sports massage a go?

Physio led clinical Pilates is offered at Walnut Grove for those patients with particular clinical needs requiring extra support and specialist skills. We run both seated classes for those who cannot get to/up from the floor and mat classes.
Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It places emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance.
The core, consisting of the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips, is often called the “powerhouse” and is thought to be the key to a person’s stability. These muscles must be worked in a functional way and not in isolation.

Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It places emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong/coordinated core, and improving coordination and balance.

The core, consisting of the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips, is often called the “powerhouse” and is thought to be the key to a person’s stability. These muscles must be worked in a functional way and not in isolation.

The Pilates system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty, from beginner to advanced. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises.
We run a range of classes from Physio led seated and mat classes (see Physio led rehab Pilates), through to low level mat to advanced level mat classes. We also offer machine based Pilates and 1-1 sessions in our studio here at WG.

Physio led clinical Pilates is offered at Walnut Grove for those patients with particular clinical needs requiring extra support and specialist skills. We run both seated classes for those who cannot get to/up from the floor and mat classes.
Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It places emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance.
The core, consisting of the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips, is often called the “powerhouse” and is thought to be the key to a person’s stability. These muscles must be worked in a functional way and not in isolation.

This includes a range of classes for people who are referred by the NHS and self referred. The patients may have a range of issues which include but not limited to: cardiovascular, pulmonary, stroke, arthritic pain in hips and knees.
Sally is registered with the British association for cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation (BACPR) in Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation, the Wright Foundation community Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Chartered institute for the management of sport and physical actitvity (CIMSPA) and is ESCAPE trained in knees and hips (enabling self management and coping with arthritic pain using exercise).
Patients are referred or self refer to Sally to continue with their rehabilitation programmes, or to begin a new journey to better fitness and wellbeing.
Passionate about her work, Sally’s mission is to encourage and support clients to remain as independent as possible. Through good conditioning of the cardiorespiratory systems, good functional capacity, and the general feeling of wellbeing that physical activity brings.