Protec Physio

Protec Physio works from three North Wales sites: its Llanwnda, Caernarfon clinic, plus clinics in Porthmadog and Bangor. The practice provides physiotherapy and related therapies for individuals and organisations across Gwynedd and the wider area, with work centred on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries, aches, pains and musculoskeletal conditions.

Its services include physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, occupational health physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, Pilates, electrotherapy and a Runner's MOT. Physiotherapy at the practice covers back and neck pain, headache and migraine management, joint problems and injuries, arthritis, shoulder pain, knee pain, soft tissue injuries, strains and sprains, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, work and leisure related postural problems, road traffic accident and whiplash injuries, persistent or chronic pain, and pre and post orthopaedic operations.

Treatment may include condition advice and education, targeted rehabilitation, exercise prescription, manual therapy such as massage, mobilisations and manipulation, acupuncture or electrotherapy. A GP or consultant referral is not required for self-referral to physiotherapy.

The physiotherapy team's stated areas include general musculoskeletal disorders, chronic musculoskeletal problems, wear and tear related conditions, occupational health physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, running assessments, Pilates-based rehabilitation, musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, sports injuries, sports massage and medical acupuncture. The practice also delivers on-site occupational health clinics for large organisations.

Professional memberships and registrations named by the practice include the Health and Care Professions Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, the Association of Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics, and the Physiotherapy Pain Association.