Integral Physiotherapy - Stuart Dixon
Stuart Dixon - Bachelor Physiotherapy (Hons)
I specialise in treating the whole body where I take a holistic patient centred approach in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. This approach is not only therapeutic for the patient but is also meaningful in their understanding and knowledge of their own body. I have a multifaceted approach that treats multiple systems from the muscular system, the articular system, the nervous system, the visceral system, the vascular system, all the way through to the emotional system. My greatest achievement as a physiotherapist is seeing joy return to patient's lives as I help provide them with an understanding to their body and ultimately work towards their own innate health.
About Integral Physio
Approach
At Integral Physiotherapy, I take a holistic approach to physiotherapy, focusing on the whole person rather than just their symptoms. I work with the patient to identify the root cause of their pain or discomfort, and develop personalized treatment plans to address their unique needs.
Expertise
At Integral Physiotherapy I use manual therapy combined with specific rehabilitation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. This includes:
- manipulative physiotherapy
- joint mobilisation
- dry needling
- soft tissue release
- active release techniques (ART)
- visceral therapy
- cranio-sacral therapy
- neuromeningeal manipulation
- peripheral nerve release
- vascular release.
Philosophy
The human body is an integrated system and needs to be treated as such. At Integral Physiotherapy I prioritise high-quality care. Whether it be sports physiotherapy, physiotherapy for children, or simple maintenance and physiotherapy for daily aches and pains, I am here to help. No problem is too advanced and I am able to facilitate an approach for anyone, at any any age. From acute injuries to chronic pain. I specialise in all areas of the body.
Types of Treatment
Integrated Systems Model (ISM Physio)
This is a unique and highly effective approach to assessment and treatment. This was developed by Diane Lee with Linda Joy Lee (who developed Connect Therapy). This is a patient centred approach to assessment and treatment. Diane Lee's Integrated Systems Model (ISM) assessment truly encompasses a whole body approach.
Integrated Dry Needling
This is a comfortable and effective form of dry needling therapy. This was developed by Andrew Hutton. This embodies the holistic approach taken by Integral Physiotherapy. This is not trigger point dry needling. Integrated dry needling is far more effective and comfortable for the patient.
Active Release Techniques (ART)
This is a specialised form of soft tissue release developed by Dr Mike Leahy. This an extremely effective method for treating soft tissue adhesions and trigger points. It is extremely precise and and an effective form of soft tissue release. It will utilise movement to facilitate release of a particular soft tissue. ART can be used to treat muscles, joints and nerves.
Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT)
This is a highly specialised form of assessment to assist in diagnosis of joint and muscle dysfunction. It utilises muscle testing assess muscular dysfunction, scar tissue dysfunction and balance dysfunction. This helps finds the root cause of the issue being presented.
Cranio-sacral Therapy
This form of treatment helps treat nervous system dysfunction that can attributed to trauma to the nervous sytem. This can include things such as concussion, whiplash, prolonged stress, and visceral dysfunction. The methods used were created Dr William Garner Sutherland. He pioneered this method of treatment, which can be the missing link to recovery from injury.
Visceral therapy and Neuromeningeal Manipulation
The was developed by John Pierre Barral at the Barral Institute. This is a gentle form of release work that involves the visceral, nervous and vascular system. This highly effective form of treatment, like the cranio-sacral work, is often the missing link as to why a patient may have poor recovery from injury.