Please see below for information on the treatments and approaches we offer at Elementary Health.
Osteopathy Treatment
Osteopaths treat using gentle soft tissue and manipulation techniques on the body; these are usually non-invasive, helping encourage the body to return to better structure and function.
The person as a whole is taken into account and therefore the osteopath will not only help reduce the symptoms you present with, but will also help to find out the reason they occurred and try to stop that reoccurring.
Therefore, at times, treatment may be given to very different areas of the body to the primary complaint.
Osteopathy, one of the primary focuses of this clinic, is an independent system that can be applied to all conditions of ‘dis-ease’, yet can be incorporated alongside ‘traditional’ medical procedures and treatments.
Osteopathy is based on these key theories, integrated together to aid structural performance and bodily functions, ensuring their continued healthy function.
- The body is a whole, and functions as such.
- Structure and function may be reciprocally interrelated, i.e. one affects the other.
- The body has a self protecting and regulating mechanism, that has a tendency towards the normal.
- Movement of body fluids is essential to maintain health.
- When normal adaptability is disrupted, or when environmental changes overcome the body’s capacity for self-maintenance, disease may follow.
- There are structural components to disease and these are not always manifestations of the disease, but are factors in the development and maintenance of the dis-ease state.
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Osteopathy consultation procedure
For new patients, or the application of new therapies, a full case history is taken, and any prior investigations discussed, so these can be taken into consideration.
Next, if clinically appropriate, you may be asked to dress down to your underwear to allow us to look at the presenting problem. (However, feel free to wear small shorts, if it makes you feel more comfortable). You will then be asked to perform simple motions to help us gain information and understand your posture and interpret this in regards to your presenting complaint.
Then, a detailed passive examination, along with some specific investigations will be performed. A diagnosis will then be discussed, and if appropriate at this point, treatment will begin.
During this process and any subsequent treatments, you are welcome to have another adult individual present, to act as a supportive chaperone, if required.
The Initial Consultation will last 45 minutes, and all follow up appointments for treatment will last 30 minutes.
Dynamic Treatment
The Dynamic Exercise Therapy Treatment is performed by dynamic training, a mixture of postures, motions and training patterns (dynamic treatment); with verbal and physical guidance, to elicit independent control. These are usually non-invasive, helping encourage the body to return to better structure and function. With a primary focus on function over structure. Working to assist motor control and restore ideal functional postures.
The person as a whole is taken into account and therefore the clinician will not only help reduce the symptoms you present with, but will also help to find out the reason they occurred (the key link), to aid you in your journey of preventing reoccurrence. This helps to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance training. Transitioning from injury management, into rehabilitation, and then later into full performance. While working towards a functional performance goal.
Therefore, at times, treatment may be given to very different areas of the body to the primary complaint.
Guidance for aftercare is provided, which assists by aiding to establish and prioritize training components, which can be initiated independently. As an adjunct in achieving your goals.
The system of dynamic assessment and treatment, can be applied to all conditions of ‘dis-ease’, yet can be incorporated alongside ‘traditional’ medical procedures and treatments.
Dynamic exercise therapy is based on these key theories, integrated together to aid functional performance and bodily functions, ensuring their continued healthy function.
- Function is more important than structure.
- Motor control is key, and functional control of motor systems is required.
- There will normally be a ‘key link’, which is often non-symptomatic.
- Motor control can be treated, by re-grooving healthy motor and movement patterns.
- People can be taught to self-manage many aspects of their condition.
- Inherent programmes of the central nervous system are present, and can be used to restore ideal functional postures.
- Sports performance and competition longevity can be improved, by achieving ideal functional postures (you are only as strong as your ‘weakest link’).
- The body is a whole, and functions as such, with a global kinetic pattern.
- A ‘functional pathology’, is a ‘software problem’, and is always reversible.
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Dynamic Assessment Consultation Procedure
For new patients, a full case history is taken, any prior investigations and current goals discussed, so these can be taken into consideration.
Next, if clinically appropriate, you may be asked to dress down to your underwear to allow us to look at the presenting problem. (However, feel free to wear small shorts, if it makes you feel more comfortable).
You will then be asked to perform a mixture of postures, motions and training patterns (dynamic assessment), to help us gain information and understand your posture and movement capacity, and then interpret this in regards to your presenting complaint and goals. Identifying key links in your case.
If required, additional examination, and questioning will take place. A diagnosis will then be discussed, and if appropriate at this point, treatment will begin.
After dynamic treatment intervention, you will be re-assessed to ensure efficacy, and optimize, the development of therapeutic strategies, for precision care and training.
Guidance for aftercare will be provided, which assists by aiding to establish and prioritise training components, which can be initiated independently. As an adjunct in achieving your goals.
During this process and any subsequent treatments, you are welcome to have another adult individual present, to act as a supportive chaperone, if required.
The Initial Consultation will last 45 minutes, and all follow up appointments for treatment will last 30 minutes.
The Perrin technique
A Specialised Osteopathic approach. Which is currently undergoing in-house NHS trials for its effective diagnostics.
Michael Parr is the registered practitioner of the Perrin Technique for the Cambridge and Stevenage zones, and is also the Official Locum for the Perrin Clinic.
The technique is a specialised doctoral research-based Osteopathic approach, which is currently undergoing NHS trials for its effective diagnostics.
For more information on this approach, please look at the official Perrin Technique website (www.theperrinclinic.com).
If there is any other questions, or, you wish to book a consultation, please don’t hesitate to call or email.
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Perrin technique consultation procedure
Initial Assessment for The Perrin Technique; for new patients, or patients of who have had other therapy approaches at Elementary Health.
You are asked to attend the clinic 30 minutes before the start time of the appointment, to complete a consultation form with your full detailed past history, and a specific diagnostic questionnaire.
Then, during the one hour first appointment, a more specific and detailed case history is taken, and any prior investigations discussed, so these can be taken into consideration.
Next, if clinically appropriate, you may be asked to dress down to allow us to look at the presenting problems, and perform the required diagnostic assessments (please ensure you are fully aware of what this entails, and have had this explained to you when booking the initial consultation, and before attending appointment).
You will then be asked to perform simple motions to help us gain information and understand your posture and interpret this in regards to your presenting complaint.
Then, a detailed passive examination, along with some specific investigations will be performed. A diagnosis will then be discussed, and if appropriate at this point, treatment will begin.
During this process and any subsequent treatments, you are welcome to have another adult individual present, to act as a supportive chaperone, if required.
The Initial Consultation will last 60 minutes, and all follow up appointments for treatment with the Perrin Technique will last 30 minutes.