Our Services
Harbourside Physiotherapy offers a wide range of services with our team of specialist Physiotherapists and Sport rehabilitation Therapist to clients in Newlyn and throughout West Cornwall
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We provide a detailed initial assessment, taking time to understand your problems and goals. We will provide evidence based treatment and rehabilitation along side personal home based exercise programmes and advice to help you to achieve your goals
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What to expect during your first appointment
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At your initial appointment, your Physiotherapist will spend 10-15 minutes talking to you about your problem, how it started, what makes it better & worse.
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They will also need to find out about your medical history & any medications you are on.
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Your Physio will then do a thorough physical examination & aim to get you started on a treatment programme.
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This will likely include a combination of manual therapy, advice & exercise prescription.
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You may also be advised on hydrotherapy or exercise classes
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Using your Insurance to pay for treatment?
If you are using insurance to pay for your treatment please call 01736366224 or email main@harboursidephysiotherapy.co.uk to arrange your treatment to avoid being charged for you appointment by our booking system
MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Musculoskeletal physio is the treatment of a wide range of injuries, disorders and diseases that affect joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. With a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, our physiotherapists are able to analyse the causes of pain and Injury and provide effective treatment to improve symptoms
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The initial consultation will provide a comprehensive assessment of movement with specific testing of structures that may be involved and other functional tests. The physiotherapist will explain the causes of your pain and discuss how best to manage the problem. Treatment is likely to include joint and spinal mobilisation, myofascial release and deep tissue massage, exercise prescription, advice and graded rehabilitation.
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Our team has wealth of experience in treating.
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Back and Neck pain
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Whiplash and pain following accidents
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Tendon injuries (eg achilles tendonitis, plantarfasciitis)
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Muscle pain and injuries
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Ligament injuries (eg ankle sprains)
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Joint pain and stiffness (eg. osteoarthritis)
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Repetitive strain injuries (eg Tennis Elbow)
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Nerve pain (eg Sciatica)
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Sports and work related injuries
Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy focusing on individuals with a neurological condition such as Stroke, Head Injury, Spinal Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or any condition that affects the Brain, spinal cord and nerves affecting a person’s ability to function. Neurological physiotherapy utilises the brain and nervous system’s ability to adapt or relearn by using differing techniques and approaches.
An initial assessment will identify how your neurological condition affects you whether it is weakness, changes in muscle tone, sensory loss, coordination, reduced balance, difficulty walking and how it affects your everyday life. From this assessment we will identify a rehabilitation plan that will help you achieve your goals whether it is to maintain or improve function with the aim to maximise your potential. Treatment will include promotion of normal movement, strengthening, management of muscle tone, pain management, self-maintenance, advice on equipment, supports and braces, gait re-education, hydrotherapy and fatigue management.
HYDROTHERAPY
We provide Hydrotherapy ( Aquatic Physiotherapy) in our purpose built hydrotherapy pool to treat patients with a range of neurological conditions and more general rehabilitation needs. the buoyancy of the water gives people the ability to move more easily, and is a gradual yet effective way to improve your mobility, strength and balance and can help reduce pain and muscle spasms.
Our salt water chlorinated pool is maintained at 34 degrees and is equipped with a hoist for those clients that need help to enter and exit the pool .
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There is evidence that hydrotherapy can improve range of movement and mobility, reduce pain and stiffness and make exercising more comfortable. Hydrotherapy can give patients a huge sense of achievement and independence in enabling functional tasks and activities not achievable on land
Hydrotherapy is great for people with:
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Neurological conditions
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Rheumatlological conditions
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joint conditions including osteoarthritis
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Reduced mobility and balance
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Post orthopaedic surgery and fractures
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pain and stiffness
MASSAGE
Remedial massage therapy with Claire Rhodes provides effective treatment for muscle pain, injury recovery, and movement problems. Claire offers personalised massage treatments designed to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve mobility.
Remedial massage focuses on identifying and treating the cause of musculoskeletal pain rather than just the symptoms.
Claire uses a combination of advanced hands-on techniques including deep tissue massage, sports massage techniques, trigger point therapy, stretching and neuromuscular techniques to support recovery and improve muscle function.
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Deep tissue massage is particularly effective for treating chronic muscle tightness, postural strain and injuries. This treatment works on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release tension, improve flexibility, and support long-term pain relief.
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Hot stone massage therapy can be used alongside remedial massage to relax tight muscles and enhance treatment effectiveness while providing a comfortable and therapeutic experience.​​
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person typically engaged in regular physical activity. It is often more area specific than other forms of general massage. It is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue caused from repetitive and/or strenuous physical activity and trauma, involving various massage techniques to help aid recovery from activity or increase range of movement (ROM). ​
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Though many sports people have massage to aid their recovery after events or training, it can also be used by the general public to help aching muscles. When lifting at work or maintaining a prolonged position such as sitting in front of a computer, your muscles are working hard, and can develop delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS can begin 24-48 hours after your muscles have worked and can often be uncomfortable. Sports massage is known to reduce this
discomfort and reduce the effects of your week at work or build up of stress. Sports massage also helps with ROM. When paired with stretching and conditioning, the three can help to keep your body healthy & enhance the overall outcome of treatment.
Domiciliary Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy in the comfort of your home or in a care home setting might be more appropriate for you or a loved one. this can negate difficulties travelling to a clinic and allow us to identify and address any specific problems that are being experienced in life at home. We can work with carers and families to help achieve optimal levels of independence.
What we treat
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Reduced mobility and impaired balance (eg falls, fractures)
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Home physiotherapy after a prolonged hospital stay or illness
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Post-operative rehabilitation (eg orthopaedic or surgical)
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Neurological conditions (eg stroke, Parkinson's, MS)
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Post-Orthopaedic Surgery Physio
After your surgery or fracture you want to be sure you are doing the right exercise in the right way and be supported to make a full recovery. It is normal to be apprehensive about your rehabilitation but we can guide you through each stage of your recover from early care when you leave hospital to return to activities and sport. Hydrotherapy and our classes may also be beneficial to your recovery.
We can provide expert physiotherapy following
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Total Knee Replacement
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Total Hip replacement
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Spinal surgery
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Shoulder and upper limb surgery
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Hip, Knee, Ankle and foot surgery
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Fractures that have been conservatively managed or require surgical fixation
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Tendon, Ligament and Cartilage surgery.
Pre-Operative Physiotherapy
Evidence has shown the benefits of physiotherapy before undergoing orthopaedic surgery. Following an assessment we would design you an exercise programme to help maintain movement and strength and prepare you for making the best recovery following your surgery.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary health therapy that can be effective in promoting deep relaxation and wellbeing; reducing stress in people’s lives can be key in optimising good health and building resilience. It is a touch therapy that is based on the theory that different points on the feet, lower leg, hands correspond with different areas of the body and reflexologists work these points and areas.​
​The principle theory is that systems and organs of the body are mapped on the feet and pressure and manipulation can relive such things as
Stress
Insomnia
Anxiety
Indigestion and gut issues
Hormonal imbalances
Nordic Walking
​Nordic walking in Penzance, Cornwall, run by Harbourside Physiotherapy, offers a safe, effective, and enjoyable way to improve fitness while exploring the area’s stunning coastal and countryside routes.
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Led by a qualified instructor, these Nordic walking sessions focus on correct technique to maximise full-body benefits, helping to improve strength, posture, balance, and cardiovascular health while staying gentle on the joints. Ideal for all ages and fitness levels, including those recovering from injury or managing long-term conditions.
Harbourside Physiotherapy’s Nordic walking programme combines expert guidance with the natural beauty of Cornwall to support long-term health, mobility, and overall wellbeing.
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Acupuncture & Dry Needling
What is acupuncture?
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The western approach to acupuncture integrates knowledge of anatomy, physiology and neurology to target areas of sensitivity and reactivity in the body.
The very thin, filament like needles can trigger the body’s own relaxation, healing and pain-relieving pathways and help with:
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Chronic pain
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Relaxation and improved sleep
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Joint pain
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Neck pain, tension and cervicogenic headaches
What is dry needling?
Whilst similar, dry needling specifically targets muscles that often become irritable from overuse, sustained postures (such as desk work or driving), injury or exercise.
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Dry needling can be useful for:
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Muscle tension
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Knots or muscle spasm
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Enhanced recoveryImproved range of motion
Braces
Harbourside Physiotherapy works in partnership with Ossur to provide a professional fit service for Ossur Unloader braces. We will help you identify the right brace and fit it here in Newlyn.
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Ossur Unloader Knee Braces are clinically proven to provide pain relief from knee osteoarthritis by relieving stress on the joint. The Unloader Brace can help defer surgery and help you continue to lead an active life
Unloader 1 X – used for moderate to severe uni-compartmental OA
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OA EASE – used for mild to moderate uni-compartmental OA
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CTi – for ACL instability or protection
Can be worn post injury, injury prevention, post ACL reconstruction.
Can be worn in water eg surfing
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Prices vary depending on self paying or insurance, as some insurance companies have contracts with osssur.
Give us a call on 01736 366224 for more information
Insurance Companies
Harbourside is registered with most health insurance companies. We are able to bill some insurance companies directly and these rates may vary according to the contract we have with them.
When making your appointment please inform us of your policy number and authorisation number.
