TREATMENTS AND SERVICES
HYDROTHERAPY
Hydrotherapy is a fantastic way to soothe stiff and sore joints, recover from an active weekend, a competitive event or heavy training session.
It can be used to bridge the gap in rehabilitation between early-stage exercises to methods that require soft, gentle loading of the affected area. An excellent way to help with managing chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid conditions, it can help to give sufferers lasting relief from painful and stiff joints. Sessions are supervised by our physiotherapy staff who all have qualifications in water safety.
Our practitioners will use their depth of experience to tailor your treatments to your specific needs.
Appointments available on consultation with one of our qualified practitioners.
Utilise all aspects of our purpose-built Hydropool facilities including assisted access equipment, hydro jets, underwater treadmill and you will also have access to our hot and cold plunge pools should this be required. Everything required to support those with a need/desire to return to their hobby or sport.
Prices are currently one standard price for all customer categories.
Price options:
- £50 | 60 minutes
- £45 | 45 minutes
- £40 | 30 minutes
REHABILITATION SUPPORT
GROUP REHABILITATION SESSIONS
These sessions are run once a week in our performance gym area. (Tuesday 4-5 pm). They are led by one of our experienced rehabilitation physiotherapists. The sessions provide an ideal environment to give you confidence to improve your mobility, lift weights, build strength, resilience and develop confidence after your injury or surgery. The process will allow you to progress in your journey to recovery in a supervised environment. You will be provided with an individual programme but work in the gym around other people who are also on their journey to recovery.
This model allows you to see what is possible following your injury/problem and are perfect for people returning from the following injuries/procedures:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries/Surgery
- Meniscal surgery
- Ligament Sprains
- Joint surface injuries
- Patella/Quadricep/Achilles tendinopathy
- Muscle strains/surgery
- Leg/ankle fractures (conservatively managed or surgically managed)
- Ankle sprains
- Hip/groin injuries
- Foot and ankle problems/surgery
- Back pain
- Back Surgery
- Sciatica
These sessions are led by one of our experienced rehabilitation physiotherapists once a week, in our performance gym area.
The group is a great way to progress your rehabilitation and build your confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
TUESDAYS 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Prices are currently one standard price for all customer categories.
Price options:
- £15 per session (60 minutes)
ON-FIELD REHABILITATION SESSIONS
These sessions typically take place on one of our 5th generation AstroTurf pitches. They are introduced in the middle or towards the end of a rehabilitation period. They are designed to expose the injured area to the stress and strains of a specific sport with a view to returning soon to the clients chosen sport or activity.
This is done in a graded way using various equipment to simulate the demands of your sport. Intensity and volume is increased gradually allowing the injured area/structures to adapt and remodel to cope with the forces involved. This graded process allows you to develop confidence, speed and agility with performance and a reduced risk of reinjury the focus of these sessions.
These sessions are tailored to the client’s individual requirements and their chosen sport. Perfect for late-stage rehabilitation, preparing for return to play.
Sessions can be booked for individuals on a one-to-one basis or for small groups of upto 4 clients, with one physiotherapist.
Prices are currently one standard price for all customer categories.
Price options:
Priced per person (pp) for one 60-minute session
- One Client – £50 pp
- Two Clients – £25 pp
- Three Clients – £20 pp
- Four Clients – £15 pp
MEET OUR PRACTITIONERS
Ronnie McGregor
Clinic Lead + Senior Physiotherapist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
Ronnie is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist who specialises in the management and rehabilitation of lower limb and back injuries.
His background is in sports physiotherapy and private practice having worked in high level football for over 10 years and in private practice for around 15 years.
He regularly sees all types of spinal, upper limb and lower limb problems but his clinical interest lies in the rehabilitation of lower limb and back injuries.
He specialises in managing/ supporting people from the acute injury/post-surgical phase and working through a gym-based rehabilitation programme and to the on-field rehabilitation phase of the recovery process. In addition to this he now offers a full return to play testing protocol to complete the service provided. In his spare-time he enjoys running, golf, coaching football and time with his family.
David Gibson
Senior Physiotherapist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
More information from David coming soon.
Rachael Clayton
Physiotherapist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
Rachael’s background in sports massage and remedial therapy, has led to her developing her skills to become a highly respected sports therapist. Rachael gained her physiotherapy degree with honours and her skills cover every aspect of physical well-being, from stress through to injury diagnosis and rehabilitation.
Rachael was the team sports therapist for Scotland’s national rugby team, for the Six Nations Tournaments, four Autumn International Tests and worked with the team, post-covid across Argentina, recognised by the team for her great competency under pressure.
Rachael’s background in sport has proved to be a great benefit to working as a physiotherapist in private practice. She also has personal experience managing and rehabilitating her own chronic hip pain whilst leading a very active lifestyle.
Rachael has great empathy relating to the mental and physical aspects of pain injuries. Her approach focuses on listening to assess and create manageable rehabilitation goals tailored to fit with your lifestyle and personal goals.
Jeffrey Webster
Psychologist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
Jeffrey Webster GMBPsS, MSc, MSc, BSc.
Jeffrey is an experienced sport psychology practitioner who works with a variety of teams, individual athletes and organisations in order to improve performance and cater for health and well-being.
He believes that all of his clients know the answers to their questions. He is there to help them understand, develop, and use them in training, competition and life in general.
Jeffrey aims for his services to be inclusive for all ages and levels and he strives to do this through raising awareness of what sport psychology is, helping everyone enhance their performance and ensuring that health and well-being is at the forefront.
He works with Olympic, Commonwealth, World and European medallists and also children at the start of their sporting journey.
Jeffrey carries out continuous research to ensure that his practice is as up to date and relevant as possible. A combination of current theory and past experience shapes Jeffrey’s practice.
He is now in the process of progressing onto stage 2 of training to become an Accredited Sport and Exercise Psychologist through the British Psychological Society.
Katherine Halewood
Senior Massage Therapist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
More information about Katherine coming soon.
Kat Preston-Hynd
Senior Massage Therapist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
Kat began her career in the beauty industry working in some of the best spas in Scotland. Her love of massage developed from there, but she became frustrated with the lack of MSK knowledge involved and with not being able to treat patients in real pain. She decided after injuring her own shoulder and having clinical massage herself within a physio, that this is a route she wanted to go down.Kat applied for and completed her Advanced Clinical Massage Certificate (ACMT)with Jing Advanced Massage training in Brighton. They combine a west meets east fusion of massage techniques to help an array of chronic/acute ailments. She has since worked within a Physiotherapy environment for 5/6 years.
In 2020 she also completed the BTEC level 6 with Jing which is the 3 year degree level massage qualification. This allowed her to pin point pain patterns,muscles, exercises and massage techniques to best help people. She aims combine this knowledge with spa training to create a relaxing yet very effective treatment.
Ramsay Sloss
Podiatrist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
Ramsay is an experienced podiatrist with extensive experience treating disorders of the lower limb and back related to foot and ankle dysfunction. He graduated from Glasgow School of podiatry in 1975 and gained a diploma in biomechanics in 2000 from Strathclyde University and a degree in Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics in 2003 from Staffordshire University. He has a wealth of experience in private practice treating athletes.
Jamie Kennedy
Podiatrist
PRACTITIONER PROFILE
Jamie qualified as a podiatrist in 2020 from Queen Margaret University. Since then, he has gained experience in various aspects of foot health including skin conditions, corns and calluses (hard skin), verrucae, fungal nails, ingrown nails and nail surgery.
He also currently plays football for HWUFC 1st team, and a keen golfer so he understands the impact that sport can have on your foot health.
OUR FACILITIES
Treatment Rooms
Gyms & Fitness Suite
Hydrotherapy Pool
Halls and Pitches
Specialist Equipment
FIND US
We have two clinic spaces, both located at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus:
- Riccarton Medical Centre
- Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre
Both clinics are accessibility friendly however, if you have severe mobility difficulties, we recommend booking appointments at the Medical Centre due to proximity of accessible parking and bus stops.
Parking is free across campus with disabled parking spaces available near both venues. There is also a regular bus service with a bus-stop a short distance from both venues. Service including the Lothian Busses No’ 25, 35, 34 & 45.
If you have any concerns about getting here, please drop us an email before you book your first appointment.
