Max has recently moved to Edinburgh from Wellington, New Zealand to explore the northern hemisphere and see what living on the other side of the world is like.
Max graduated with distinction from the University of Otago with a Bachelors of Physical Education and Sports Science degree along with his Bachelors of Physiotherapy. This set Max up with a comprehensive understanding of the human body, exercise prescription and the ability to help people from all walks of life achieve their health related goals.
Max has since gone on to gain post graduate qualifications in Orthopaedic manual therapy and is an internationally credentialed therapist with the McKenzie Institute, this is a highly reputable and effective treatment technique in the management of neck and back pain. Combining this with his background of physical education and sports science, Max has the ability to provide high quality
research based care for all his patients.
Residing from a sports mad country, Max is no stranger to working with both athletes and weekend warriors alike. Being a keen footballer, golfer and gym-goer himself, Max has a passion for helping people get back out on the field, no matter the level.
Whilst on this side of the world, Max aims to eat his way around Europe, attend as many sports events as possible and summit the local Munro’s.
Your questions answered
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists help patients recover from acute or chronic injury, pain, spinal, neurological, and post-surgery conditions. They help patients of all ages from young children to the elderly, and all walks of life from work or home related conditions to professional athletes.
The main goal of physiotherapy is to reduce pain, restore normal function and movement and prevent further injury. After a detailed assessment and diagnosis, your Physiotherapist will use a combination of hands-on treatment, exercise and other modalities like shockwave, dry needling and laser therapy to help the recovery and repair process.
At The Physiotherapy Clinics, our Physiotherapists take a holistic approach, addressing both the injury or condition as well as the patient themselves. They empower their patients to help with their recovery and return to normal everyday function and activities.
What do we treat?
At The Physiotherapy Clinics, our experienced physiotherapy team specialise in musculoskeletal injuries. For example, joint and muscle injuries or sports injuries, back and neck pain or post-surgery rehabilitation.
Back and neck pain or stiffness and painful joints, are commonly treated at our clinics. Conditions that affect the way we move, sit or walk like postural and muscle asymmetries and poor balance are also seen on a regular basis.
How often should you go to Physiotherapy?
Every patient and injury are different so there is no “standard” answer to this question.
After a detailed assessment your physiotherapist will discuss with you what they think is the best plan to achieve normal pain free function and movement, so you can return to your everyday activities as quickly and safely as possible.
For some conditions, you may only need advice and an exercise/rehab plan, but post-surgery and chronic conditions for example, may take a few appointments. Your physiotherapist will go through this with you.
How quickly does Physiotherapy work?
The speed at which physiotherapy produces noticeable results can vary widely depending on several factors, including the nature and severity of the condition being treated, the individual’s overall health and fitness level, their adherence to the prescribed treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Does Physiotherapy help Arthritis?
Physiotherapy can be beneficial for individuals with arthritis. Arthritis is a condition characterized by inflammation and stiffness in the joints, which can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and decreased function. While physiotherapy cannot cure arthritis, it can help manage symptoms, improve joint mobility, increase strength and enhance overall quality of life for people living with arthritis
Are Physiotherapists qualified?
Our Physiotherapists are all registered healthcare professionals, having studied a physiotherapy Degree or Masters. Most go on to study advanced physiotherapy and specialise in one of the many areas of physiotherapy. Our team specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries.