Evelyn Howard Physio at Home
BSc Hons MCSP, HCPC registered
Physiotherapy in your home with a rehabilitation specialist
Home visits covering Bognor Regis, Aldwick, Felpham, Middleton on sea & Elmer (additional mileage costs for out of area)
I am a rehabilitation specialist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS treating people in the community with a diverse array of medical conditions. I will treat you in your home environment and work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your needs. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. Whether you are recovering from an injury, suffering from a loss of confidence following multiple falls or struggling with a chronic condition, I am here to help. I am highly skilled at motivating and enabling individuals to reach their rehab potential. I take a holistic approach to treatment, focusing on your physical, psychological and emotional well-being. I begin by asking what matters most to you.
Treatments Available
Mobility assessment
Ultrasound treatment
Exercise prescription
Post surgery rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of movement
Falls prevention and balance training
Specific soft tissue massage
Management of respiratory conditions
Rehabilitation of movement and exercise prescription
There are a host of factors that can affect your mobility as we get older. This can lead to a loss of independence and confidence. I can assess your muscle strength and provide you with a tailored exercise program to help you rehabilitate back to your baseline. I can assess you for a walking aid and guide you in progressing from crutches to a walking stick following surgery.
Falls prevention and balance training
Mechanical slips, trips and falls can occur for a variety of reasons as we get older. Not only are they frightening, they can also lead to a loss of confidence with individuals becoming increasingly housebound and reliant on family/carers to get out of the house. This can lead to social isolation which is detrimental to our emotional and psychological well being. I am adept at identifying falls risks in the home environment and can provide you with specific balance training to reduce your risk. I am happy to practise your outdoor mobility with you to support you in regaining your independence. I will also assess for any contributing factors to your falls risk such as low blood pressure.
Airway clearance and breathlessness management for lung conditions
I am adept at treating people with both obstructive respiratory conditions such as COPD and restrictive lung conditions ie Interstitial lung disease. When people struggle with their breathlessness they tend to avoid activities that make them breathless and become increasingly deconditioned leading to worsening breathlessness on exertion. I have a wealth of knowledge and strategies that I can teach you in order to manage your breathlessness. I can further assist you with airway clearance techniques to help you clear the secretions of your chest which will help you with your breathing.
Post surgery rehabilitation
I can guide you in rebuilding your muscle strength, mobility and confidence after surgery or after an acute illness resulting in a long hospital stay. Sometimes we just need some guidance to ensure you are getting the balance right in pacing your activities on your road to recovery.
Specific soft tissue massage and ultrasound treatment
These treatments are highly effective for pain relief and work well with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They work by improving the blood flow to the affected area thus speeding up tissue healing and reducing inflammation. They can also assist in relaxing tense muscle tissue, mobilise joint restriction and improve joint range of movement. Furthermore they promote healing and collagen alignment post surgery.
Pricing
Initial assessment £70 (min of 1 hour) Follow up treatment £65 (45 min session)
Payments; Cash, cheque or BACS transfer
Availability; Tuesday - Fridays