Lindsay Hunter
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 3 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 offer a Running Screening program. 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 and back problems. An accurate assessment is vital to identify the source of the pain and to efficiently solve the problem. In order to carry out a comprehensive physiotherapy 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 mobilization of joint, release of tightened muscle , manipulation of specific locked joints . Manual therapy can efficiently target these issues and regain functions.
Acupuncture is effective in treating tight muscles and injured soft tissues by promoting increase of blood circulation of the injured areas and enhancing quicker healing process.
Research has shown that the therapeutic effects of acupuncture include pain relief and relaxation of muscles. Acupuncture increases the threshold of pain perception; this action is mediated by stimulating the release of natural adenosine and endorphins in the body. According to clinical demonstrations, when the appropriate body points have been selected and the proper needling sensation is attained to stimulate the affected area, the analgesic effect can be assured.
It is common that pregnant mothers experience back pain during and after delivery, some even have diastasis recti after delivery, a condition with a split abdominal muscles. Ante natal and Post natal care are provided by our physiotherapist to help pregnant mothers to regain and improve their abdominal muscle. Our physiotherapist will provide education on back saving techniques as well as providing ante and post natal clinical Pilates. Pregnant mothers who undertake Clinical Pilates during pregnancy and continue the exercise post- partum are able to improve their abdominal strength and get back into shape quickly.
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.
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 3 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 offer a Running Screening program. 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:
- Spinal assessment and treatment
Our qualified physiotherapist specializes in neck and back problems. An accurate assessment is vital to identify the source of the pain and to efficiently solve the problem. In order to carry out a comprehensive physiotherapy program, our qualified physiotherapist will use the combination of manual therapy, acupuncture, Clinical Pilates to address the spinal issues.
- Manual Therapy
Our physiotherapist use very “hands on” techniques in treatment. Manual therapy is the use of mobilization of joint, release of tightened muscle , manipulation of specific locked joints . Manual therapy can efficiently target these issues and regain functions.
- Acupuncture
Acupuncture is effective in treating tight muscles and injured soft tissues by promoting increase of blood circulation of the injured areas and enhancing quicker healing process.
Research has shown that the therapeutic effects of acupuncture include pain relief and relaxation of muscles. Acupuncture increases the threshold of pain perception; this action is mediated by stimulating the release of natural adenosine and endorphins in the body. According to clinical demonstrations, when the appropriate body points have been selected and the proper needling sensation is attained to stimulate the affected area, the analgesic effect can be assured.
- Ante natal and Post natal Care
It is common that pregnant mothers experience back pain during and after delivery, some even have diastasis recti after delivery, a condition with a split abdominal muscles. Ante natal and Post natal care are provided by our physiotherapist to help pregnant mothers to regain and improve their abdominal muscle. Our physiotherapist will provide education on back saving techniques as well as providing ante and post natal clinical Pilates. Pregnant mothers who undertake Clinical Pilates during pregnancy and continue the exercise post- partum are able to improve their abdominal strength and get back into shape quickly.
- Post Operative Rehabilitation
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.