I had tenosynovitis for most of eight months before I visited Newington Physiotherapy. I had one appointment with an occupational therapist who specialises in hand therapy. We went through a lot of lifestyle modifications that would ease the strain on my wrist. I still use a lot of the modifications that she suggested. She was very knowledgeable and professional.

I was given some hand exercises to do at home which were helpful to a point. I made my own adjustments as I went along according to my pain levels. Eventually, I chose to ease off the exercises as I began to heal. I only now have occasional pain flare ups that do not last long.

All of the above was undertaken in conjunction with two lots of cortisone therapy, which was arranged through my GP. I would really recommend that the whole treatment plan is coordinated through a doctor rather than going straight to a hand therapist. The two worked very well together. I only needed one appointment with the hand therapist.

I was satisfied with the advice and the treatment programme which was able to be undertaken by myself.

As I was on government benefits at the time, I was given a pensioner discount by Newington Physiotherapy. It's always worth asking!
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The clinic also offers mainstream physiotherapy treatments, remedial massage, dance rehab and clinical pilates classes.