Unlocking Wellness: The Comprehensive Guide to Physiotherapy at The Medic Clinic, Bedford
Physiotherapy at The Medic Clinic
The Medic Clinic is a private healthcare clinic, set on the High Street in the heart of Bedford. Here at The Medic Clinic, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art facilities, where we are committed to providing you with excellent patient-centred care. We offer a wide variety services to our patients, ranging from GP appointments to ultrasound scanning, consultant appointments and physiotherapy. Our physiotherapy service is currently delivered by two expert musculoskeletal physiotherapists, Ryan Butler and James Underwood. Our professional physiotherapists have expertise in sports injury treatment, pre- and post-operative care, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, injury prevention strategies and pain management therapies, offering an array of treatments to help you achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Our physiotherapists work closely with The Medic Clinic’s medical team, so can flag up any medical concerns quickly and to arrange further investigations if necessary. If your musculoskeletal problem is not improving, they can also link up with our musculoskeletal sonographer for ultrasound scans or discuss your case with our affiliated Orthopaedic consultant at The Medic Clinic.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a conservative treatment that helps to restore movement, improve function and reduce pain. It can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, back/neck pain, sciatica, tendon problems, chronic pain and mobility issues. Our physiotherapists Ryan and James have over 20 years’ musculoskeletal experience between them and are passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care to help people improve their health and wellbeing. Having worked in various roles, Ryan and James have developed expertise in managing and rehabilitating people with a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain, joint pain, osteoarthritis, nerve injuries, sports injuries, and mobility problems. Ryan and James also have extensive experience of working with pre- and post-operative patients, to help you get the most out of your surgery. Using The Medic Clinic’s state of the art facilities, they can provide a wide array of evidence-based treatments, including manual therapy, exercise prescription and electrotherapy, to help you achieve your goals and improve your overall well-being.
Meet our Physiotherapy Team
Ryan has been working at the Medic Clinic for the past 2 years, having qualified as a physiotherapist in 2010 from the University of Hertfordshire. He is a passionate and enthusiastic member of The Medic Clinic team, with many years of experience. Ryan is currently working as an independent physiotherapist, as well as a practitioner in the minor injury unit at Bedford Hospital. Ryan has a developed a special interest in managing back pain and rehabilitation post injuries/surgery and is currently undergoing training to be a Physiotherapist Consultant at The University of Northampton. He is also training in the use of shockwave therapy and hopes to be able to offer this service for chronic tendon problems in the near future. Ryan is passionate about his profession and delivering healthcare, helping people achieve their goals and have a better quality of life.
James has recently joined the Medic Clinic as part of the physiotherapy team and graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2014. He specialises in sports injury treatment, having worked in outpatient MSK clinics and with amateur sports teams for several years. James also currently works as a triage physiotherapist in a GP surgery, giving him experience of manging patients presenting with a wide variety of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions. He is currently in the process of completing his steroid injection therapy course at the University of Hertfordshire, which he will be able to offer from September 2024. James is a strong advocate of patient centred care and strives to provide the best quality care to help people improve their function and achieve their goals, using evidence-based treatments.
To arrange an appointment with one of our specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapists Ryan or James, please contact The Medic Clinic on 01234 984065. Alternatively, you can submit a request through our online booking system, and one of our admin staff will be able to arrange an appointment at a time that is convenient for you.
At your initial appointment, your physiotherapist will ask questions about your presenting problem and discuss what your goals are. An expert assessment will then be carried out to ascertain the cause of your issue and to develop a bespoke treatment plan. You may then be offered a follow-up appointment to help guide you through your rehabilitation journey, using The Medic Clinic’s state of the art facilities and equipment.
We do not require you to fill out any paperwork prior to your physiotherapy appointment, however, this may be done during your physiotherapy appointment. At The Medic Clinic, we also accept patients with private medical insurance. Please enquire through the admin team when booking an appointment, who will be able to provide you with further information on this process.
At the Medic Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and wellbeing through excellent physiotherapy care. Ryan and James pride themselves on their professional and empathetic approach, utilising The Medic Clinics state-of-the-art facilities to help you to navigate through your musculoskeletal issue and improve your health and wellbeing. Having direct access to the medical team and specialists through The Medic Clinic, our physiotherapists work collaboratively with the team, ensuring that you receive the best possible care and enabling quick access to further investigations when required.
If you are struggling in pain, or simply want to optimise your health and wellbeing, contact our admin team on 01234 984065 Â or via our website here