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Physiotherapy advice

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  1. CDM
    Member

    Hello

    I don't really post on the forum but always read for good local knowledge on everything cycle related. So wonder if someone might be able to offer some advice.

    I came off my bike at the beginning of the month resulting in a hip fracture and a hip pin operation. Prior to my injury I cycled around 100 miles a month as part of my commute. I am keen to get back on the bike ASAP and think that good physio will be key to getting back to where I was per accident. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to find a good physio experience in cycling related injuries in Edinburgh?

    Posted 6 years ago #

  2. HankChief
    Member

    Sorry to hear that CDM.

    Phil Mack has been very good for my cycle relating treatments in the past.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  3. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    FASIC are brilliant. You don't need to be an elite athlete to go there, contrary to some rumours.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  4. Frenchy
    Member

    I never actually got round to going myself, but someone recommended Kenny Watt at Space to me.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  5. chdot
    Admin

    Any chance of insurance paying?

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    We cover all major insurance companies.

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    http://thephysiotherapyclinics.com/physiotherapy-pricing/

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    We are a multidisciplinary sports medicine team of physiotherapists, podiatrists , physicians and massage therapists treating people at all levels of sport and exercise and are recognised by all the main private insurance companies.

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    https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/fasic

    Update - realise that probably means private health insurance rather than ‘accident’, so will depend on what people have (and no claims bonuses.)

    Posted 6 years ago #

  6. Stickman
    Member

    I recently used Physis on Morrison St. Initial consultation was £50, sessions after that were £40.

    http://www.physis.uk.com

    Posted 6 years ago #

  7. Nelly
    Member

    +1 for FASIC.

    They are £45 for a 45 minutes session, and don't do the "aye, you might need 6-10 sessions" nonsense.

    I was very impressed.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  8. the canuck
    Member

    some physios can get you discounts on good pilates classes, which will help to strengthen all the other muscles that support the hip joint.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  9. Edinburgh Cycle Training
    Member

    +1 for FASIC

    been about 4 years since I went there, but after the first consult/diagnosis, the next session was essentially teaching/equiping me with how to do my exercises at home, saving me a small fortune in fees and time off work to attend sessions!

    Posted 6 years ago #

  10. CDM
    Member

    Thanks to everyone for the advice. I will follow things up in the new year.

    Unfortunately, I only have myself to blame for this accident. I did not secure my shoulder strap on my back pannier correctly resulting in the strap get caught on the back wheel and me going for a wee fly on to the pavement heading down Johnston Terrace.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  11. chdot
    Admin

    “Unfortunately, I only have myself to blame for this accident”

    If you mean in insurance terms, not sure blame is an issue - though probably not worth claiming for (unless bike badly damaged too).

    Posted 6 years ago #

  12. Bigjack
    Member

    My wife , who had a similar accident two years ago, goes to Physis and would recommend. The physios operate from at least three different locations.
    Good luck with your recovery.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  13. Klaxon
    Member

    Another vote for FASIC

    I can echo Edinburgh Cycle Training that once they were able to make a diagnosis the focus was squarely on helping me help myself with a twice daily targeted routine (only prop required was a resistance band) and a friendly "come back in a few weeks if you feel it isn't challenging any more, or it is hurting"

    Posted 6 years ago #

  14. the canuck
    Member

    " I did not secure my shoulder strap on my back pannier correctly resulting in the strap get caught on the back wheel and me going for a wee fly on to the pavement heading down Johnston Terrace."

    good luck with recovery! i very nearly had similar; going down the hill (quite fast) towards the Dean Bridge, i suddenly noticed that pedalling wasn't happening. i managed to get off the road safely, and discovered that a little loop at the bottom of the panniers had come loose and gotten wound up in the chain and the cassette!
    I hadn't even realised that was possible--thought it was a fixed loop. how was i to know--i've only had the panniers for 10 yrs!

    Posted 6 years ago #

  15. CDM
    Member

    I just wanted to thank everyone for their advice last year.

    I organised some physios at FASIC they where great and key to my recovery. I would recommend them to anyone with injuries. I managed to get back on the bike in April although I have been less keen to venture out on these recent colder mornings.

    Thanks again for all the advise it was all really useful in help my recovery.

    Sessions greetings.

    Posted 5 years ago #

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