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Lindsay Hunter
Registered Physiotherapist BSc (Physio) MSc (Manual Therapy) Lindsay has been working in the field of muskulo-skeletal physiotherapy since she qualified in South Africa in 2000. She spent equal amounts of time working in private practice in South Africa and London, prior to relocating to Hong Kong 8 years ago where she has been working in a private practice in Central. Lindsay completed her post-graduate diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) in 2003 and in 2013 graduated Cum Laude with a Masters in Physiotherapy (OMT). OMT is a specialised area of physiotherapy for the management of neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions based on scientific evidence. Her Masters research, involving running biomechanics and injury prevention, was published in the international Journal of Sports Rehabilitation and has resulted in Lindsay's ability to help runners of all abilities. Lindsay implements clinical reasoning skills and highly specific hands on techniques in the assessment and treatment of her patients, which include the following areas: back and neck pain; neural symptoms; headaches and TMJ pain; post-surgical conditions and overuse injuries pertaining to the office and sporting environment. Lindsay is also a certified Pilates instructor. In her spare time she is a keen runner and since moving to Hong Kong she has enjoyed exploring the hiking trails. Physiotherapy At The London, our qualified physiotherapist offers the following services:
Our qualified physiotherapist specializes in neck, back and nerve pain. An accurate assessment is vital to identify and treat the symptoms and source of the pain. In order to carry out a comprehensive physiotherapy treatment program, our qualified physiotherapist will use the combination of manual therapy, acupuncture, Clinical Pilates to address the spinal issues.
Our physiotherapist use very “hands on” techniques in treatment. Manual therapy is the use of joint and soft tissue mobilizations and where necessary, manipulation of specific locked joints. Manual therapy offers an efficient and effective treatment style with the aim of restoring your function and activity levels.
Dry needling provides pain relief and is effective in treating tight muscles and injured soft tissues by promoting increased blood circulation to the injured areas and enhancing quicker healing process.
It is common that pregnant mothers experience back pain during and after delivery. Our Ante natal and Post natal care, provided by our physiotherapist, will include safe manual therapy techniques, education on back saving techniques and Clinical Pilates. Clinical Pilates during the ante-natal period will aim to maintain strength and joint mobility while the body accommodates to the changes occuring during pregnancy. During the post-natal phase we will aim to enhance core stability and strength. A common condition during this period is separation of the abdominal muscles post delivery, known as Diastasis Recti, which can be addressed using specific pilates based exercises. Mastitis, another common condition of the breastfeeding mother in the post-natal period, is described as pain and swelling of the breast which can be alleviated using massage and ultrasound techniques.
After an orthopedic surgery (knee arthroscopy / low back discectomy etc), our physiotherapist will design an appropriate strengthening program and progress you accordingly so that you are able to resume daily activities and return to sports safely. |