What We Treat
Help with pain, injuries and getting back to activity
Whether pain is affecting your work, sleep, sport or everyday movement, we can help you understand your symptoms and plan your next steps. Rise Rehab provides musculoskeletal physiotherapy for muscle, joint and tendon problems, sports injuries and recovery after surgery.
You do not need to know your diagnosis before booking. We will listen, assess how you move and explain the options. If you need a different type of care, we will advise you.
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Back · Neck · Shoulder · Elbow · Wrist and hand · Hip and groin · Knee · Foot and ankle · Sports injuries · After surgery
The examples below are a guide, not a diagnosis. Symptoms can overlap, so your assessment is the starting point.
Back pain and sciatica
Lower back pain, stiffness when getting up, pain with bending or lifting, and pain travelling into the buttock or leg can make everyday tasks difficult. We assess recent and recurring back pain, muscle strains and symptoms that may be associated with sciatica or disc-related irritation.
We look at your symptoms, movement and activity demands. Your plan may include advice, exercises and a gradual return to lifting, work or sport, with hands-on treatment where appropriate.
What happens at a physiotherapy assessment
Neck pain and stiffness
We assess neck pain, restricted turning, muscle tension around the neck and upper back, and ongoing symptoms after whiplash. Let us know if pain travels into your arm or you have tingling or numbness.
We can work with you on comfortable movement, strength and ways to manage the activities that aggravate your symptoms, including desk work and driving.
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Shoulder pain
Pain when reaching overhead, putting on a coat or lying on your side may be linked to several different shoulder problems. We assess rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, tendon problems and rehabilitation needs after a previous dislocation or shoulder surgery.
Your rehabilitation may focus on movement, shoulder strength and gradually rebuilding confidence with reaching, lifting and sport. The approach depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.
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Elbow pain
Pain with gripping, lifting, racket sports or gym training can occur with tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and other tendon or muscle problems. You do not need to play tennis or golf to develop these symptoms.
We assess your elbow and the activities that load it, then help you adjust those activities and build strength gradually. For some persistent tendon problems, we may discuss shockwave as part of a rehabilitation plan after checking suitability.
Wrist and hand pain
We assess musculoskeletal wrist and hand pain, including sprains, tendon irritation, overuse symptoms and stiffness after an injury. Tell us about any tingling, numbness or loss of grip strength so we can consider whether further assessment is needed.
Advice and exercises may help you rebuild movement and tolerance for work, gripping and everyday tasks. If your problem needs specialist hand care or medical investigation, we will explain the next steps.
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Hip and groin pain
We assess pain around the hip, buttock or groin, including muscle strains, adductor injuries, gluteal tendon problems and symptoms associated with hip osteoarthritis. These may affect walking, stairs, sitting or sport.
We look at hip movement, strength and the activities that bring on your symptoms. Rehabilitation may include changes to activity and progressive exercises to support walking, strength and return to sport.
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Knee pain and injuries
Pain on stairs, with squatting or during running can have several causes. We assess kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain), tendon problems such as patellar tendinopathy, ligament injuries, meniscus-related symptoms and pain associated with knee osteoarthritis.
Your plan may include strength and movement exercises, advice on managing activity and a staged return to walking, running or sport. We also support rehabilitation after knee surgery, guided by your surgical team’s instructions.
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Foot and ankle pain
We assess ankle sprains, recurring ankle instability, Achilles tendon pain, heel pain commonly called plantar fasciitis, and other foot or ankle symptoms affecting walking or running.
Rehabilitation may include progressive strengthening, balance work and advice on activity and footwear. Persistent tendon or heel pain needs an individual assessment before considering treatments such as shockwave.
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Sports injuries and running problems
From a recent muscle strain or ligament sprain to a recurring training niggle, we help recreational and competitive sportspeople work towards returning to their chosen activity. This includes running-related pain, hamstring and calf injuries, and problems linked to changes in training demands.
We consider what your sport requires and build rehabilitation around those demands. Your plan may include strength work, gradual increases in training and a staged return to sport. Running gait analysis may be useful when understanding your running mechanics would help guide the plan.
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Post-operative rehabilitation
We support recovery after orthopaedic surgery, including knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus surgery, hip and knee replacement, and shoulder procedures such as rotator cuff repair.
We will consider your operation, current symptoms and your surgeon’s restrictions. Rehabilitation may work on movement, strength, walking and a gradual return to daily activities or sport. Bring your discharge summary or rehabilitation protocol if you have one. Progress and appointment needs vary with the procedure and your recovery.
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How we plan your care
We start with your history, an assessment and the activities you want to return to. Together, we agree a practical plan and review how you respond. This may include exercise rehabilitation, strength work, advice and manual therapy. Additional treatments, such as acupuncture or shockwave, are considered individually with an appropriately trained clinician; they are not needed for every problem.
Physiotherapy in Ipswich and Linton
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Before you book
Can I book without a diagnosis?
Yes. Describe what you feel, when it started and what it stops you doing. Your physiotherapist will assess the problem and discuss what may be contributing to it. If further investigation or a different service is needed, we will advise you.
Do I need a GP referral?
You can book a private physiotherapy assessment directly. If you are using health insurance, check your policy, referral requirements and pre-authorisation before booking.
Which appointment should I choose?
For a new problem, choose a physiotherapy initial assessment at your preferred clinic. If you are unsure about the appointment length or whether you need physiotherapy, massage or another service, contact us before booking.
Do I need a scan before physiotherapy?
You do not need to arrange a scan just to book an assessment. We will discuss your history and examination findings and advise if medical review or further investigation may be appropriate. Bring any existing scan reports or surgical letters that relate to your problem.
How many appointments will I need?
That depends on the problem, your goals and how you respond. We will discuss a plan after assessing you and review it together, rather than promise a fixed recovery time.
Can I book shockwave or gait analysis at any clinic?
Shockwave and gait analysis appointments are listed in our online booking system. Suitability and appointment availability depend on the clinician and service. If you are unsure, start with a physiotherapy assessment or contact us.
When to seek urgent help
Do not wait for a routine physiotherapy appointment if back pain is accompanied by new loss of bladder or bowel control, difficulty passing urine, numbness around your genitals or bottom, or weakness or numbness in both legs. Go to A&E immediately.
For a serious injury, a hot swollen joint with fever, or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent medical advice through NHS 111 or A&E as appropriate. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
Not sure where to start?
You do not need to choose your own diagnosis or treatment. Book a physiotherapy assessment and we will work through your symptoms and next steps together.
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