Bodybalance Clinic | Our Philosophy | Physiotherapy Team | Standards & Ethics | Price List
About Bodybalance Physiotherapy
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Bodybalance Clinic
Bodybalance Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic was established in 1999 to initially provide student athletes and staff at the University of Hertfordshire with an opportunity to regain their full fitness and return to activities following injury.Since this time the clinic has expanded, has new facilities and is now fully accessible to the local community, sports clubs and International athletes alike.

Our Philosophy
At Bodybalance Physiotherapy our philosophy is a holistic approach to patient centred care ensuring that the patient is viewed as a whole individual rather than just ‘body parts’.

Whatever your needs our detailed assessment process will ensure that we identify the cause of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. Evidence over the years has indicated that there are multiple pathogies that can affect the same joint. ‘Anterior knee pain’ for example affects 60% of athletes and 25% of the general public. Treatment of this condition is not as straight forward as ‘strengthening the knee’. The Chartered Physiotherapists at Bodybalance will ensure that you are comprehensively assessed; this may require looking at the foot, hip and back in addition to how you walk, run and play sport. It is also important to understand your fitness levels, how you train, your motivation, your footwear, as well as your knee!

It is our aim to empower you to manage your own condition to ensure that you do not become reliant on physiotherapy.

The Physiotherapy Team
Bodybalance Physiotherapy and Sports Injury clinic is run by Nicki Combarro and Julie Brumby, two highly experienced Sports Physiotherapists.

Gemma Hammond has recently joined the clinic and brings with her a wealth of Sports Physiotherapy and rehabilitation experience and knowledge.

Nicki, Julie and Gemma all have an extensive clinical experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of Sports Injuries following a broad training within the NHS before specialising in this field.

To read the Physiotherapists clinical biographies click HERE

The Physiotherapists are running a variety of clinics. All bookings are to be made by contacting the Hertfordshire Sports Village on 01707 281182, please state if you would like to see a specific physiotherapist

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Professional Standards, Ethics and Safety
All our Physiotherapists are Chartered and registered with the Health Professions Council (www.hpc-uk.org). They also adhere to the professional codes of conduct set out by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (www.csp.org.uk).

Nicki Combarro is a member and the Public Relations Officer of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (www.acpsm.org) and is on the register of Physiotherapists qualified to do acupuncture (www.aacp.uk.com). Both of these special interest groups within Physiotherapy have their own additional guidelines for clinical practice ensuring a recognised standard of service provision is met.

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Prices for Appointments
The current prices for Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment are shown below (as of February 2008).

An intial assessment will take approximately 1 hour and follow up appointments 1/2 an hour.

 
Assessment
Follow Up
UH Student
£25
£20
HSV Member /Staff
£40
£35
External / Insurance
£48
£37

Payment is due at the time of treatment in the form of cheque or cash. We are hoping to be able to except credit and debit card payments by March 2008.

The Physiotherapy Clinic is registered with BUPA, AXA PPP and all major insurance companies. Please obtain an authorisation number from your medical insurance provider before booking your appointment. All appointment costs must be paid to the Physiotherapist at the time of your appointment and an invoice will be given to you to enable the fees to be claimed back from your insurance companies.