RACHEL LEWIS MCSP HCPC
Specialist Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Practitioner
Tel: 07810 641755
Rheumatology
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Rachel is specialist in management and prevention of osteoporosis especially vertebral fracture management. Her publications on vertebral Fracture. She is an expert advisor to the Royal Osteoporosis Society. She was part of the recent expert steering group for Strong Straight and Steady representing the ROS and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. These are new national guidelines for vertebral fractures for physiotherapists/ exercise instructors, health care professionals.
Rachel will assess your individual needs such as acute pain from a new fracture to fracture prevention after hearing a member of your family has osteoporosis. Advice regarding pain relief and pain relieving treatment modalities, hydrotherapy and strengthening or postural exercises are some of the treatments available.
Home/ domiciliary visits available to quickly advise and get you out of pain and active again.
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but it's thought to be related to abnormal levels of certain chemicals in the brain and changes in the way the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and nerves) processes pain messages carried around the body.
It's also suggested that some people are more likely to develop fibromyalgia because of genes inherited from their parents.
In many cases, the condition appears to be triggered by things that are physical or emotional like an injury, an infection or stress.
Gentle hydrotherapy is often one of the most beneficial treatments for pain relief and wellbeing. Rachel will also provide advice and treatment to help manage yourself and guide you through your care.
We want all of our clients to experience the impressive level of professionalism when working with Rachel Lewis. Rachel is well known locally, nationally and internationally for her expertise in hypermobility/ EDS. Rachel specialises in looking after all of you as a whole person, not just one joint at a time. This prevents your pain from just moving around your body and never being resolved. Some of Rachel's research has been used in recent international guidelines in the management of hypermobility. She is often asked to speak at national and international conferences regarding hypermobility and educates GP's, registrars etc. Rachels feedback from patients and social media patient forums give you all the reasons to attend for treatment with Rachel. All of our services, especially this one, exist to make your life easier and stress free.
Psoriatic arthritis ; skin psoriasis and arthritis affects people of all ages. Some people have psoriasis and then develope arthritis in their joints. Psoriatic arthritis can also affect the joints in your spine and physiotherapy is important to make sure you keep all the movement in your joints, help relieve stiffness and pain and ensure your bone is strong for the future. Arthritis causes pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints. As a rheumatology specialist physiotherapist Rachel can liase with your rheumatologist to ensure you have the optimal treatments and physiotherapy to both treat and prevent further problems.
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Rachel can advise regarding pain relief, exercise, maintaining your joints and preventing deformities, posture, ergonomics and hydrotherapy etc. Individual and group hydrotherapy sessions are available. Gymastic ball treatments can be excellent for your spine.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, often described as degenerative arthritis. There are many causes for osteoarthritis and these can be explained individually to you. These can be due to the different strains you put on your joints during life such as sports, injuries, bodyweight, previous broken bones (fractures).
Osteoarthritis causes pain, stiffness sometimes swelling in your joints and can alter your biomechanics and how you use your body. Osteoarthritis affects spines, necks, knees, hips, hands and feet especially. Shoulders and elbows less frequently. It is the most frequent cause for a hip or knee replacement.
Rachel can assist you at any stage of your journey with osteoarthritis to help with pain, stiffness, maintaining your joints and your range of movement and strength; aiming to keep you active to whatever level you choose such as sports, walking, just getting around your house. Rachel is also a level 2 cricket coach so can keep you on the pitch with great technique!
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Pre and post operative treatment plans are available
Individual and group hydrotherapy
Biomechanical assessments
Exercise programmes
Domiciliary appointments in your own home
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