At Cheshire Physioactive, we provide expert, individualised physiotherapy for all ages and a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Our highly trained physiotherapists have extensive clinical experience and are committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring our knowledge and treatment approaches remain current and evidence-based.
We believe that effective physiotherapy starts with a thorough assessment and a clear understanding of you, your symptoms, your lifestyle and your goals. Every patient receives a comprehensive assessment followed by an individualised treatment and rehabilitation plan, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Treatment may include a combination of hands-on physiotherapy, exercise therapy, rehabilitation, education and practical advice, depending on your individual needs. We provide clear exercise programmes that can be progressed as you improve, helping you understand what you can do to support your recovery.
Our large, well-equipped treatment rooms and specialist rehabilitation facilities allow us to provide both hands-on treatment and active rehabilitation in one setting. We have access to a wide range of specialist equipment and services, enabling us to progress your care as your needs change.
Our physiotherapists also work closely and collaboratively with the wider Cheshire Physioactive team, including our rehabilitation specialists and Pilates professionals. Where appropriate, we can combine different areas of expertise to provide a truly integrated approach to your recovery.
We understand that every patient is different. Whether you need short-term treatment for a straightforward problem, support following surgery, or a longer-term rehabilitation programme, there is no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions. We work with you to determine what is appropriate for your condition, your goals and your circumstances.
From your first appointment onwards, our aim is to give you expert advice, clear direction and the right treatment and rehabilitation to help you recover and stay well.
Expert physiotherapists. Individualised care. Comprehensive rehabilitation. No pressure – just the right treatment for you.
At Cheshire Physioactive, our Sports Rehabilitation service provides specialist, evidence-based rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals of all levels – from recreational participants to elite performers.
Sports rehabilitation is about much more than simply treating an injury. Our aim is to understand why the injury has occurred, restore full function and strength, rebuild confidence and safely return you to the activities and sport you enjoy.
Our rehabilitation specialists work closely with our physiotherapy team, and where appropriate, patients are treated collaboratively by both professionals. This integrated approach allows us to combine expert clinical assessment and treatment with structured, progressive rehabilitation and performance-based exercise.
Every programme is individually designed around your injury, sport, goals and stage of recovery. We provide comprehensive exercise and rehabilitation plans, progressively developing strength, mobility, balance, coordination, power, endurance and sport-specific function as you improve.
Our well-equipped gym and specialist rehabilitation facilities allow us to progress your rehabilitation beyond the treatment couch. As your recovery develops, exercises can become increasingly challenging and specific to the demands of your sport, helping you build the physical capacity and confidence required to return safely.
We also use objective performance and rehabilitation testing, including VALD Force Plates and AlterG gait technology where appropriate, to monitor progress, identify weaknesses or asymmetries and help guide rehabilitation progression and return-to-sport decisions.
Our team has experience managing a wide range of sports injuries, from sprains and muscle strains to tendon injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and more complex or recurrent problems.
Whether your goal is to return to weekend sport, complete your next race, get back to competitive competition or simply exercise without pain, our specialist team will work with you to develop a clear, progressive and measurable pathway back to performance.
Expert assessment. Comprehensive rehabilitation. Collaborative care. A clear pathway back to sport.
At Cheshire Physioactive, we use the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill as part of individually tailored rehabilitation programmes, combining reduced-weight walking or running with targeted exercise to help patients move more confidently, safely and effectively.
The AlterG allows us to reduce the amount of body weight placed through the lower limbs, making movement possible when conventional walking or running may be painful, difficult or too demanding. The level of support can be precisely adjusted, allowing patients to gradually increase weight-bearing as their strength, confidence and function improve.
Rehabilitation for Neurological Conditions
The AlterG can be particularly valuable for people living with neurological conditions, where weakness, reduced balance, altered gait patterns or fatigue can make conventional exercise challenging.
Used alongside physiotherapy and targeted strengthening exercises, it can help patients:
- Practise walking in a safe and controlled environment
- Improve gait quality and walking pattern
- Build lower-limb strength and endurance
- Increase confidence with weight-bearing and movement
- Exercise for longer with less fatigue
- Progress towards more normal functional movement
- Gradually increase loading as strength and control improve
The ability to adjust the level of body-weight support means that exercise can be carefully progressed according to each individual’s ability and rehabilitation goals.
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
The AlterG is also an excellent rehabilitation tool for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, including post-operative rehabilitation, lower-limb injuries, joint pain and return-to-running programmes.
Reducing body weight can allow patients to start moving earlier and exercise with less pain and impact, while still providing an effective training stimulus. As recovery progresses, the level of support can be gradually reduced to increase the demands placed on the muscles, joints and cardiovascular system.
It can be particularly useful for:
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Knee, hip and ankle injuries
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Stress injuries and fractures
- Osteoarthritis and joint pain
- Gait retraining
- Strength and conditioning
- Return to walking, running and sport
- Gradual return to impact following injury
At Cheshire Physioactive, the AlterG is not used in isolation. Our physiotherapists combine AlterG sessions with strength, balance, mobility and functional exercises to create a progressive rehabilitation programme tailored to the individual.
AlterG for Professional Sports Teams
Cheshire Physioactive also offers AlterG treadmill hire to professional sports teams.
Professional teams can attend our purpose-built facility with their own physiotherapists and performance staff, who remain responsible for managing and directing the rehabilitation or training session. This provides teams with access to our AlterG facility and specialist equipment without the need to invest in their own treadmill.
The AlterG can be used by professional athletes for controlled rehabilitation, reduced-gravity running, conditioning, return-to-running programmes and progressive loading following injury.
Professional sports teams interested in hiring the AlterG are invited to contact Cheshire Physioactive directly to discuss availability, requirements and session hire.
Our sports massage service is designed to support recovery, optimise movement and maintain healthy muscle function. It can be particularly beneficial following exercise, training or sporting events, helping to support recovery and ease the effects of increased physical demand.
Sports massage can also form an important part of general maintenance, helping active individuals manage muscle tension, maintain mobility and support their ongoing exercise and performance goals.
At Cheshire Physioactive, sports massage can be used in conjunction with physiotherapy, rehabilitation, Pilates, strength and conditioning and other treatment modalities, complementing your wider programme of care. Our therapists can tailor the treatment to your individual needs, whether you are recovering from an event, managing regular training demands or simply looking to maintain your physical wellbeing.
It is suitable for a wide range of individuals, from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes, and can be incorporated into a broader programme to help you recover, maintain and perform at your best.
At Cheshire Physioactive, acupuncture can be used alongside physiotherapy as part of a personalised approach to managing pain, improving movement and supporting rehabilitation.
Acupuncture has been extensively researched and there is a growing body of clinical evidence supporting its use across a range of pain and musculoskeletal conditions. Evidence suggests it can provide benefits for some people with persistent pain and a variety of musculoskeletal problems, although the effectiveness can vary depending on the condition and individual.
How acupuncture may complement your physiotherapy:
- Help reduce pain and make movement more comfortable
- Help manage muscle tension and sensitivity
- Support improvements in movement and function
- Help some patients engage more effectively with their rehabilitation exercises
- Provide an additional treatment option when pain is persistent or difficult to manage
- Complement hands-on treatment, exercise therapy and rehabilitation
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal presentations, including muscle and joint pain, sports injuries, persistent pain and rehabilitation following injury or surgery. Your physiotherapist will assess your individual presentation and discuss whether acupuncture is appropriate for you.
A combination approach can often be particularly valuable: reducing symptoms sufficiently to allow you to move, strengthen and rehabilitate effectively, while addressing the underlying factors contributing to your problem.
At Cheshire Physioactive, we believe that rehabilitation should begin before surgery, not after it. Our specialist pre- and post-operative physiotherapy service is designed to prepare you physically and mentally for surgery, optimise your recovery and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Pre-operative rehabilitation, sometimes referred to as prehabilitation, allows us to establish your current strength, mobility, function and confidence before your operation. We can provide carefully prescribed exercises to help optimise your physical condition before surgery, so you are as well prepared as possible for the demands of the recovery period.
It also gives you the opportunity to understand what to expect. We take time to discuss the operative process, likely stages of recovery, rehabilitation milestones and realistic expectations, helping you feel informed and confident about what lies ahead. Where appropriate, we can establish baseline measurements and develop a clear rehabilitation plan that can be reviewed following surgery.
Following your operation, rehabilitation is tailored to your individual procedure, needs and goals. We work progressively to restore movement, strength, balance, function and confidence, while ensuring exercise and activity are advanced safely and appropriately.
Our physiotherapists can also monitor your progress objectively and provide clear reports documenting your recovery, including your starting point, rehabilitation goals, progress and functional outcomes. This can be particularly valuable when working alongside your consultant or surgical team.
Whether you are preparing for a joint replacement, orthopaedic procedure, sports surgery or another musculoskeletal operation, expert rehabilitation can play an important role in maximising recovery and helping you return to the activities that matter to you.
Prepare well. Understand what to expect. Rehabilitate with purpose. Return to what you love.
We offer specialist extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) as part of our comprehensive approach to the management of selected musculoskeletal conditions, particularly persistent tendon and soft tissue problems.
Shockwave therapy is a specialist treatment that is not routinely available in many physiotherapy clinics. At Cheshire Physioactive, it is used following a detailed clinical assessment and as part of an individualised treatment programme, where appropriate.
We do not view shockwave therapy as a stand-alone treatment. It is often used alongside targeted exercise, rehabilitation, hands-on treatment and movement retraining, with the aim of improving symptoms and supporting a return to normal function and activity.
For some patients, shockwave therapy may provide an effective non-surgical treatment option and can potentially help to reduce the need for more invasive interventions where clinically appropriate. Treatment decisions are made on an individual basis, taking into account the latest evidence, clinical guidelines and the patient’s specific condition and goals.
Our specialist physiotherapists will assess whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for you and combine it with the most effective elements of your rehabilitation programme to help you reduce pain, restore function and return to the activities you enjoy.
BPPV is a common inner-ear condition that can cause sudden episodes of dizziness or a spinning sensation, particularly when changing the position of your head. Symptoms may occur when rolling over in bed, getting up, looking upwards or bending down, and can sometimes be accompanied by nausea or a feeling of imbalance.
At Cheshire Physioactive, our experienced physiotherapists can assess and treat BPPV using specialist vestibular physiotherapy techniques. Treatment may include specific repositioning manoeuvres, such as the Epley manoeuvre, which are designed to move the small crystals within the inner ear back into their correct position.
Our physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment to identify the likely cause of your symptoms and provide an individually tailored treatment programme. Where appropriate, we can also provide advice and exercises to help improve balance, confidence and recovery.
If you are experiencing dizziness or vertigo, our expert physiotherapy team can assess your symptoms and help you get back to normal activities with confidence.
At Cheshire Physioactive, we are proud to work closely with Össur, a global leader in innovative orthopaedic bracing and support solutions. Members of our team are registered Össur Brace Fitters, providing an expert measuring, fitting and advice service for a comprehensive range of upper and lower limb braces.
Össur braces are cutting-edge orthopaedic devices designed to support, stabilise and protect joints, helping patients manage injury, pain, instability and a range of orthopaedic conditions. Using advanced bracing technology, they can provide targeted support, compression and alignment while allowing patients to maintain movement and function.
Expertly Fitted to You
We understand that the right brace needs to do more than simply provide support — it needs to be accurately measured, correctly fitted and appropriate for your individual needs.
Through our close collaboration with the Össur team, we can provide access to their extensive range of specialist bracing solutions and ensure each brace is carefully selected and fitted to the individual.
Our service includes:
- Expert assessment and accurate measurement
- Professional fitting by registered Össur Brace Fitters
- Bracing for both upper and lower limbs
- Support following injury or surgery
- Bracing for joint instability and pain
- Solutions for conditions such as osteoarthritis
- Guidance on correct use, application and care
- Integration of bracing with your wider physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme
While knee braces are particularly well known, Össur provides specialist bracing solutions for many areas of the body, allowing us to offer comprehensive support for a wide range of orthopaedic and rehabilitation needs.
Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a long-term condition, experiencing joint instability or looking to return to activity with greater confidence, the right brace can provide valuable support while complementing your rehabilitation.
Expert physiotherapy. Specialist bracing. Personalised fitting.
At Cheshire Physioactive, our collaboration with Össur allows us to combine clinical expertise with advanced bracing technology to help you move with greater confidence, comfort and support.
Our yoga sessions provide a welcoming and supportive way to improve mobility, strength, balance and overall wellbeing, while complementing physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Yoga combines movement, stretching, breathing and mindfulness to help develop body awareness, flexibility and control. It can be particularly beneficial for those looking to maintain mobility, build confidence in movement, manage everyday physical demands or support their recovery alongside physiotherapy.
Our sessions can complement physiotherapy, rehabilitation, Pilates and exercise programmes, helping you continue to build on the progress made during treatment.
Alongside the physical benefits, yoga can provide an opportunity to slow down, switch off and focus on breathing and mindfulness, supporting relaxation and a greater sense of wellbeing.
Whether you are new to yoga or already practise regularly, our sessions are designed to help you move well, feel stronger and support both physical and mental wellbeing.
Our Specialist Knee Rehabilitation Class is designed for anyone looking to improve the strength, stability and function of their knee in a safe, supportive environment.
Led by an experienced rehabilitation specialist, the class is suitable for those recovering from total knee replacement, following knee surgery, or living with osteoarthritis (OA) and ongoing knee pain. Exercises are carefully selected and adapted to individual ability, ensuring everyone can work at an appropriate level.
Sessions focus on knee strength and stability, alongside balance, mobility, coordination and functional exercises that help you regain confidence in everyday activities. The aim is not simply to strengthen the knee, but to improve how you move and function as a whole.
Our small, friendly and supportive classes provide expert guidance and individual attention without the pressure of a traditional gym environment. Whether you are at the early stages of rehabilitation or looking to maintain your progress, the class provides a structured way to continue building strength and confidence.
The class can also complement your wider physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme, helping you progress safely towards greater independence and returning to the activities you enjoy.
Expert-led. Small and friendly. Focused on strength, stability and getting you moving with confidence.
Our Specialist Rehabilitation Circuits provide a welcoming, expert-led approach to exercise for all ages and abilities – from younger people looking to build strength and fitness to those wanting to maintain strength, mobility and independence as they get older.
Delivered in our well-equipped, private gym, sessions are individually tailored to your ability, confidence, previous injuries and personal goals. This is not an intimidating gym environment. Our circuits are supportive, non-threatening and designed to help you exercise safely, whatever your starting point.
Led by an experienced rehabilitation specialist, sessions incorporate strength, cardiovascular fitness, balance, mobility, coordination and functional exercise. We place particular emphasis on strength and bone health, recognising the importance of resistance and weight-bearing exercise in maintaining muscle strength, bone density, balance and physical independence throughout life.
Our circuits also work seamlessly alongside our other specialist services, including physiotherapy and Specialist Rehabilitation Pilates. They can form an important part of an individual’s rehabilitation journey, helping bridge the gap between physiotherapy treatment and returning to normal activity, sport or regular exercise.
Whether you are recovering from injury, managing an ongoing condition, returning to exercise, looking to improve your fitness, or simply want to become stronger and more confident, our circuits provide expert guidance in a supportive environment without the pressure of a traditional gym.
All ages. All abilities. Individually tailored. Expert rehabilitation. A stronger, healthier you.
Our Specialist Rehabilitation Pilates service is unlike any other Pilates offering locally. Delivered from our bespoke Pilates studio, sessions are designed around the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, our Pilates is particularly valuable for those managing an injury, recovering from surgery, living with persistent pain, or looking to improve strength, mobility and physical performance. Pilates can help develop core strength, flexibility, balance, posture, coordination and body awareness, while supporting safer, more confident movement.
We offer small, intimate groups where you receive expert guidance and individual attention, as well as 1:1 sessions for those requiring a completely bespoke programme. Every session can be adapted to accommodate your specific needs, abilities and goals, allowing you to exercise safely while continuing to progress.
Our experienced Pilates instructor works closely and collaboratively with our physiotherapy team, making this an ideal service to use alongside physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation. Where appropriate, Pilates can form an important part of your rehabilitation programme, helping you transition from hands-on treatment and injury management towards greater strength, confidence and long-term physical wellbeing.
Whether your goal is to manage an existing injury, prevent recurrence, improve your movement, return to sport or simply become stronger and more capable, our Specialist Rehabilitation Pilates provides expert, individualised support in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Expert Pilates. Individual attention. Rehabilitation-led. Completely tailored to you.
Understanding how you walk or run can provide valuable information when you are experiencing pain, recovering from injury, or looking to improve your movement and performance.
At Cheshire Physioactive, our Gait & Movement Analysis service is carried out by specialist members of our physiotherapy team using our AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, standard treadmill and AlterG Stride Smart gait technology.
Stride Smart provides objective information about your walking and running pattern, helping our physiotherapists identify differences between the two sides of your body, changes in gait, and movement patterns that may be contributing to pain or limiting your recovery.
Gait analysis can be particularly useful if you are experiencing pain when walking or running, recurrent running injuries, changes in your walking pattern, or difficulties returning to activity following injury or surgery. It can also be used to help assess running technique and identify opportunities to optimise movement and performance.
The information gained from your assessment is combined with a thorough clinical assessment by our experienced physiotherapy team. This gives us a clearer understanding of how you move and helps us develop a rehabilitation or treatment programme specifically for you.
We can also use gait analysis to monitor your progress throughout rehabilitation, providing objective information to demonstrate changes and improvements as you recover and return to normal activity, running or sport.
Our approach is simple: we use technology to better understand how you move, then combine this information with expert physiotherapy to help you move better.
At Cheshire Physioactive, we use VALD Force Plates to provide objective, measurable information that helps our physiotherapists understand how you move, perform and recover.
Force plate testing is not just for elite athletes. We use this technology as part of routine rehabilitation for patients of all ages and abilities, as well as for performance assessment in both recreational and elite athletes.
The data provides valuable information about strength, power, loading, symmetry, balance and movement, allowing our physiotherapists to track progress objectively rather than relying solely on how you feel or what you can do in a single session. This information helps us guide exercise selection and progression, ensuring your rehabilitation programme continues to be appropriately challenging as you improve.
For athletes, VALD Force Plates are particularly valuable when assessing readiness to return to sport or play following injury. Objective testing can help identify remaining deficits and asymmetries and provide useful information to support clinical decision-making when progressing back to training and competition.
Force plate testing is equally valuable in general rehabilitation. We use it with patients experiencing lower or upper limb problems, balance difficulties, reduced mobility or loss of strength, helping us understand where deficits exist and monitor improvements throughout rehabilitation.
By combining objective technology with expert physiotherapy assessment, we can provide a more individualised and evidence-informed approach to rehabilitation and performance.
Measure progress. Guide rehabilitation. Build confidence. Return stronger.
