Be as strong as you can be, with physiotherapy
How physiotherapy can help you be your best.
Strength means different things to different people. Maybe it’s keeping up with your grandkids at the park. Maybe it’s getting back to your Saturday morning run along the front. Or maybe it’s just being able to garden without your back protesting for three days afterwards.
Whatever strength looks like for you, physiotherapy can help you get there.
What Physiotherapy actually does
Here’s the thing about physiotherapy – it’s not just for people recovering from injuries. Yes, it does that brilliantly. But it’s also about understanding how your body moves, what’s holding you back, and building the strength and mobility you need for the life you want to live.
At The Lomond Clinic, our physio and sports rehab team – Zena, Sakshi, Scott and Rachael – don’t just treat symptoms. They look at what’s actually causing the problem. That might be an old injury you’ve been carrying for years, the way you’re moving, or simply that some muscles have got a bit lazy while others are working overtime.
The hands-on bit: Manual Therapy
Sometimes your body just needs the right kind of attention. Manual therapy is where our physios use their hands (and years of training and experience) to help your body move better and hurt less.
This includes things like joint mobilisation to get things moving again, myofascial release for those tight spots that just won’t budge, and sports massage when your muscles need some serious TLC.
There’s nothing quite like the relief you feel when that tension you’ve been carrying for weeks is finally… gone.
Make an appointment for manual therapy or sports massage
Getting back to what you love: Sports Rehabilitation
Missing your weekly golf game? Can’t face the thought of another run because of that niggling knee pain? That’s where sports rehab comes in.
Whether you’re dealing with muscle strains, ligament sprains, or tendon issues, our team can help you recover properly – not just patch you up so you can hobble through, but actually fix the problem.
Because staying active isn’t just about fitness – it’s about doing the things you enjoy that make you feel like you. And that’s worth taking seriously.
Building real strength: Exercise Therapy
Here’s where you do the work. (Sorry, but it’s true.)
Exercise therapy isn’t about turning you into an athlete – unless that’s your goal, in which case, brilliant. It’s about building the specific strength and mobility you need for your life. That might be:
- Core exercises to support your back and improve how you move
- Strength work tailored to what you actually need (not just generic gym stuff)
- Flexibility training to help you move more freely
- Balance exercises if you’ve lost confidence or want to prevent falls
Rachael runs our exercise classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays – small group, chair-based classes designed by a physiotherapist. It’s a sociable class, which will stretch you in a good way. And you’re in good hands, as Rachael’s a qualified personal trainer and exercise referral trainer with over 18 years’ experience.
Getting to the root of it
One thing that sets our physio team apart is that they don’t just look at where it hurts. They look at why.
Biomechanical assessment is about working out how your body actually moves and what might be causing issues. Because sometimes the problem isn’t where you think it is. Your knee pain might be coming from your hip. Your shoulder issue might be linked to how you’re standing. It’s all connected.
We also offer specialised treatments like:
- Acupuncture and dry needling for pain relief and sports injuries (see more about acupuncture)
- Ultrasound therapy to help tissue heal
- Electrical stimulation for muscle strength and pain
- Kinesio taping to support you while you recover
Whatever life stage you’re at
Physiotherapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. And despite a common perception, it’s not just for people who do sport. Our team works with:
- People with musculoskeletal issues – sports injuries, back pain, arthritis, repetitive strain
- People recovering from surgery – knee ops, shoulder repairs, you name it
- Older adults – balance problems, osteoporosis, maintaining independence
- People with neurological conditions – helping improve function and quality of life
- Women’s health – pelvic pain, pregnancy-related issues, menopause support
The point is, wherever you are and whatever you’re dealing with, there’s probably something we can do to help.
What being “as strong as you can be” actually means
Strength means different things to different people. For some of our patients, it means:
- Getting back to hillwalking after knee surgery
- Playing with grandchildren without wincing
- Running again after months of rehab
- Managing chronic pain better
- Not worrying about falling
- Just feeling confident in their body again
It’s not about being superhuman, or being something you’re not. It’s about being the strongest, most capable version of yourself.
Starting is the hardest bit
Nobody loves admitting they need help. Sometimes it’s easier to just put up with something than actually do anything about it.
But you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our team is here, they know their stuff, and they’re genuinely good at helping people get back to doing what they love.
So if something’s been holding you back, or you’re not quite as strong as you’d like to be, why not have a chat with us? We’re right here in Helensburgh. And sometimes, just starting is the biggest step.
Testimonials
what people say
Adrian gave Sakshi Duseja a 5 out of 5 rating
“Sakshi was excellent, explaining everything very clearly and answering all my questions“
Adam gave Sakshi Duseja a 5 out of 5 rating
“Staff are fantastic and beautiful clinic. Great physios too.”
David gave Sakshi Duseja a 5 out of 5 rating
“I would be in a very different place without Sakshi’s excellent treatment and advice. The improvement is quite remarkable.”
The Lomond Clinic offers physiotherapy, sports massage and sport rehab services from a qualified, experience and friendly team based here in Helensburgh – so you can get an appointment at a time that suits you, without having to travel. Make an appointment online or see more about physiotherapy on our Physiotherapy Helensburgh page .
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