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Apex Clinic was established in 1998 by chartered physiotherapist, Rebecca Nelson. The practice expanded to the extent that a purpose built clinic was completed in 2001 in the Stormont area to accommodate the growing demand for our specialist services. The range of services which we offer has expanded over the years and we now boast a multidisciplinary team of seven full time physiotherapists, three podiatrists headed by Martin McGeough, a chiropodist, a massage therapist and a Consultant in pain management. All of our practitioners have many years of experience treating injuries from the nonsports participant to the elite athlete. Let our professionals explain to you why you hurt and how they can help. They will ensure that you receive the highest quality treatment and advice to facilitate a speedy recovery. We treat the cause of your problem and not just get rid of your pain. You can expect competitive pricing for our services, prompt and convenient appointment times both during the day, in the evenings and at weekends with parking right outside the practice.

flexible opening hours

The availability of daily, evening and weekend clinics offers a wide range of appointment times:

Monday & Thursday: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: Saturday:

8.30am - 9.00pm 8.30am - 6.00pm 9.00am - 1.00pm

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Appointments are usually available within 24 hours of calling. We are registered with all major health insurance companies.

5-11 Summerhill Avenue Stormont Belfast BT5 7HD

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028 9048 4153 028 9048 7218

info@apexclinic.co.uk www.apexclinic.co.uk

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physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists treat spinal injuries, joint injuries and soft-tissue injuries (which are injuries of muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves). At Apex Clinic we treat the non-sports person right through to the professional athlete and treat a variety of conditions from long-term pain to the most recent injuries. The range of conditions that we can help is comprehensive and includes Back pain and disc problems Neck pain Sciatica Foot pain / Heel pain Sports injuries Headaches Arthritis Joint problems such as frozen shoulder, knee pain, ankle pain Tennis elbow & golfers elbow After surgery, for example spinal surgery, hip and knee replacements and many more

chiropody
Chiropody at Apex Clinic offers all the benefits of having healthy happy feet. Our state registered chiropodist has a wealth of experience and can help many conditions through the following specialised services Treatment of corns, calluses and hard skin Treatment of in grown toe nails Treatment of verrucas Treatment of toe pain Treatment of toe nail disorders Minor skin surgery Minor toe nail surgery Cutting and care of toe nails if you are unable to cut them yourself We believe in the prevention of potential foot conditions as well as curing existing conditions. For example a build up of hard skin on your feet from prolonged periods of standing, or from regular running in sport can eventually crack and become painful if left untreated. We treat male and female patients alike, from children to older folk.

podiatry
Podiatrists are professionals who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of pains which are related to poor foot function, such as painful conditions affecting the feet, ankles, shins, calves and even the knees, hips and lower back. Our podiatrists treat a wide spectrum of patients from the non-sports participant to the elite athlete who has pain related to their feet. The early detection of poor foot function such as flat feet, fallen arches or high arched feet can prevent the person from developing associated problems later on in life. The podiatry team is headed by Martin McGeough who has over 20 years of experience of successfully treating painful feet and related conditions. Computerised F-Scan walking (gait) analysis Video walking (gait) analysis Custom made foot insoles (orthoses) to correct poor foot function Pre formed foot insoles (orthoses)

pain management
At Apex Clinic we have a specialist Pain Management team headed by a medical consultant in Pain Management. Our specialized Pain Management clinic usually requires a written referral from your GP or another medical professional, such as a physiotherapist. The aim of the clinic is to reduce your level of pain, to restore your function and to improve your sense of well being. Common conditions treated: Back pain, neck pain & shoulder pain Sciatica Thigh & groin pain Fibromyalgia Nerve pain & neuralgias Facial Pain Pain after stroke Scar pains (Referral for MRI scans) Common therapies offered: Spinal injections - epidural, trigger point & facet joints Specialised medication advice/ prescription and recommendations for effective pain control Advice/prescription for the safe use of morphine based drugs for pain control Medical advice and help on reducing pain medication. Referral for a pain psychology assessment and treatment

massage therapy
Our fully qualified massage therapist specialises in deep soft tissue massage, sports massage and relaxation massage. Massage can be used to improve the health and flexibility of muscles by increasing the blood circulation and accelerating the healing process if muscle injury has occurred. It can be used on a preventative basis before any muscle pain has occurred. In this case any muscle knots or trigger points will be worked on to release them. These muscle knots may be work related or may have occurred due to the physical stresses of every day living. Massage can also be very effective at relieving a feeling of generalised tension in muscles particularly around the neck and shoulders and lower back area. Sports massage can achieve a faster recovery time and reduce down time allowing you to return to sports more quickly. When it is appropriate our massage therapist works closely with our physiotherapists and uses massage to compliment physiotherapy treatment ensuring the best possible outcome for our clients.

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