New Forest Physiotherapy Clinic

New Forest Physiotherapy Clinic (NFPC), which is based at Gang Warily Recreation Centre, is committed to providing high quality physiotherapy care to the people of the New Forest and Waterside region of Southampton. NFPC is registered with all major insurance companies (including BUPA, AXA PPP and Norwich Union), the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine and the Society of Sports Therapists

Treatments

Physiotherapists can diagnose and treat most musculoskeletal conditions using a variety of different treatment modalities. Commonly treated conditions include low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, whiplash, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, osteoarthritis, plantar faciaitis of the foot, sprained ankle, achilles tendinitis, strained muscles, and chronic pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia to name a few.

Treatment modalities used by physiotherapists can include exercise to improve muscle strength, range of movement, or posture; manual therapy to mobilise or manipulate joints; electrotherapy such as ultrasound to reduce inflammation or TENS to reduce pain; cognitive behavioural therapy to alleviate chronic pain behaviour patterns.

Physiotherapists are highly trained in anatomy and physiology, and as part of our treatment will educate the patient on their condition and how to manage it in the future. We also work very closely with orthopaedic surgeons and can offer advice and treatment for anyone considering an orthopaedic operation or help with rehabilitation following surgery, such as a joint replacement or ligament reconstruction.

Therapists

Adam Smith-Connor: Chartered Physiotherapist & Clinical Manager

Adam qualified as a physiotherapist at Birmingham University in 1994. His first job was at the Northern General Hospital (NGH) in Sheffield, where he developed an interest in sports injuries whilst working for the NGH Sports Injuries Clinic. In 1998 he set up Crestworth Consultants Limited, and has been working on a contract basis for the Armed Forces, NHS and Private Health sector. He is director of NFPC, as well as working part time for Spire Southampton Hospital (formerly BUPA Southampton), where he works closely with Orthopaedic and Neuro Surgeons. He recently completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Science at Southampton University, which included modules on Extended Scope Practice in spinal pain, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Principles of Rehabilitation. Adam also completed two research proposals on Exercise Performance at high altitude and Joint Position Sence following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Adam is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine and the Organisation of Physiotherapists in Private Practice. He is registered with the Health Professions Council and has full Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance.

His hobbies include mountaineering (he has successfully climbed Mont Blanc in the European Alps, Alpamayo in Bolivia and Island Peak in the Everest region), running (he has completed several half marathons) and rugby.

Mary Tebb: Chartered Physiotherapist

Mary qualified in 1990 with a BSc (Hons) in physiotherapy. She has worked in a variey of places, including Florida and New Zealand. She moved to Southampton in 1995 and has worked in the area since then, forging a good relationship with local orthopaedic surgeons. She has many years experience assessing and treating an extensive variety of musculoskeletal complaints. She has a particular interest in neck and shoulder complaints, such as whiplash, rotator cuff problems and frozen shoulders.

Mary has gained further qualifications in acupuncture and is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.

In her spare time Mary enjoys long distance off road running and has recently competed in a series of coastal half marathons.

Emily Crawford: Sports Therapist

Emily completed her degree in Sports Therapy at the University of Chichester, and is registered with the Society of Sports Therapists. Emily is experienced in both clinical and sporting environments, and has worked as the sports therapist for the University of Chichester’s men’s rugby team, where she delivered treatment and pitch side first aid, and the University of Chichesters Sports Therapy Clinic. She has a clinical interest and specialist training in core stability exercises.

Her interest in sport began at an early age; she was always part of her school’s netball, athletics, tennis and lacrosse teams. She is also a keen surfer and sailor. It was this love of sport, knowledge and experience of injuries that inspired her interest in sports therapy.

Emily’s approach is always to find and treat the underlying cause to each problem, her aim is to treat the root of the problem not just the symptoms. She also believes that educating the patient in understanding the cause and mechanism of their pain is a major part of the rehabilitation process.