Rugby star supports Physio clinic that donates profits to brain charity
International rugby star Chris Henry from Lisburn has praised a new state-of-the-art physiotherapy clinic which is ploughing all of its profits into a charity helping brain injury victims rebuild their lives.
The flanker has thrown his weight firmly behind Rebound Physio, located in Castlereagh Business Park off the Castlereagh Road which is donating all of its profits to the charity Brain Injury Matters, a charity dedicated to supporting people with Acquired Brain Injury.
He said: “I really like that Rebound Physio is supporting the charity Brain Injury Matters. It’s great that a business is giving something back to the community and helping people during a critical time in their lives.”
Henry was diagnosed last year with a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain which has kept him out of the sport. He is back in training and is hoping to be available for the Rugby World Cup later this year.
He added: “Being part of a professional rugby team I am well used to the physiotherapy couch. After my recent illness, I understand the importance of physiotherapy in rebuilding your health as well as your confidence in your own body.
“It was an anxious time for me and for my family and really brought home to me what it’s like to deal with serious illness. The team at Rebound specialise not only in sports injury treatments but also in recovery from neurological conditions.”
The physio team at Rebound is comprised of Dr Katy Pedlow and Dr Erin Byrd, an expert in sports injury treatment. Dr Pedlow is one of only a handful of practitioners in Northern Ireland to attain a PhD in neurological rehabilitation. Dr Byrd has competed as a gymnast and in the pole vault before training as a physio in the United States.
“The area of sports injury management is rapidly growing. Through use of evidence based protocols, optimum management of sports injuries is achieved. Here at Rebound Physio we use these protocols with all our patients to ensure a quick return post injury,” Dr Byrd said.
The 2000 square foot ground floor clinic has large private treatment rooms and a purpose-built gym with the latest equipment to offer therapy for musculoskeletal conditions like back and neck pain, sports injuries and neurological conditions.
“When we set up Rebound Physio, the aim was to give something back to the community, to help those that need it most to rebuild their lives that is why we are supporting Brain Injury Matters. We work on a one-to-one basis focusing solely on our patients’ needs, developing a treatment and exercise programme to support their recovery,” Dr Pedlow said.
For more information on ReBound Physio go to www.reboundphysio.co.uk or 028 90002444.
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Rugby star Chris Henry has lent his support to the team at brand new clinic Rebound Physio, on the Castlereagh Road in Belfast, which will give all its profits to the charity Brain Injury Matters. Chris, who was diagnosed with a TIA (a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain) in November, explained that he supports the idea of the business giving something back to the community and helping people during a critical time in their lives. He is pictured with the physio team at Rebound – Dr Katy Pedlow (centre) and Dr Erin Byrd (left).
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On the ball! International Rugby star Chris Henry has lent his support to the team at brand new clinic Rebound Physio, on the Castlereagh Road in Belfast, which will give all its profits to the charity Brain Injury Matters. Chris, who was diagnosed with a TIA (a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain) in November, explained that he supports the idea of the business giving something back to the community and helping people during a critical time in their lives. He is pictured with the physio team at Rebound – Dr Katy Pedlow (left) and Dr Erin Byrd (right).
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Rebound Physio, which is based at Castlereagh Business Park in Belfast, features the highest quality equipment and experienced specialist practitioners delivering therapy for musculoskeletal, sports injuries and neurological conditions.
The clinic includes a number of large private treatment rooms and a fully equipped, purpose built gym perfect for those recovering from sports injuries. The clinic specialises in both general and neurological physiotherapy.
The gym includes:
· Electrotherapy equipment
· Free standing weights
· Cybex total body arc
· Treadmill
· Trampoline
· Assisted pedal exerciser
· Core work equipment e.g. gym balls / yoga bosu (something is missing here?)
· Theraband / resistance bands
General Physiotherapy We can treat a wide range of musculoskeletal problems including:
· Sports Injuries
· Back and neck pain
· Arthritis
· Headaches
· Sciatica
· Joint pain
· Post-surgery rehabilitation
Neurological Physiotherapy Using the latest evidence based practice, we offer a range of treatment options for:
· Acquired brain injury
· Stroke
· Multiple Sclerosis
· Subarachnoid haemorrhage
· Post brain cancer
· 2 week intensive neurological physiotherapy
For more information contact Rebound Physio on Info@reboundphysio.co.uk or visit www.reboundphysio.co.uk
Brain Injury Matters is a charity dedicated to supporting people with Acquired Brain Injury to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential in the community.
Its services aim to promote independence, foster personal development and support people to adapt to life after illness or accident. Its services are delivered by a combination of professional clinicians and staff with specialist knowledge of ABI rehabilitation.
For more information go to: www.braininjurymatters.org.uk
