Pilates Studio

Initial physiotherapy assessment and treatment at Trust Physio Bristol is for people seeking assessment and treatment for muscle and joint pain, sports injuries, muscle tightness and problems linked to movement, strength or joint range of motion. The physiotherapists use a hands-on manual therapy approach and provide follow-up physiotherapy treatment where needed.

Specific services include a sports injury clinic, sports massage therapy, dry needling acupuncture, myofascial release therapy, gait and running analysis, Pilates, sports kinesiology taping, stretching, physio for triathlon and Iron Man, and physio advice for running. Sports injury care includes assessment of movement patterns, muscle strength and length, stability, mobility and joint range of motion.

Sports massage therapy is offered for muscle pain and tightness, including areas such as the neck, shoulders, low back, buttocks, thighs and calves. The treatment uses light pressure followed by firmer strokes along and across the tissue, within the patient's tolerance.

Dry needling, also referred to as medical acupuncture, is used as part of physiotherapy treatment for muscle trigger points. The physiotherapists use acupuncture needles placed into muscle knots for a short period. They do not offer Chinese acupuncture.

The office clinic and ergonomics service includes workplace desk assessment. With the employer's agreement, a therapist can visit the workplace to assess desk, chair and computer setup, then provide advice and a written report for the patient and employer.

Care is delivered in person in Bristol, including at Pilates Studio, Trust Physio at Always Developing Gym and Trust Physio at Berkeley Centre Health. The practice is registered with major insurers, and the Clifton clinic has on-street parking outside.