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Emma
The Hurtwood Physio
Emma Higson is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Emma's vision is to help people in the local community achieve their goals whether these are sport related or not. Her focus is on providing quality physiotherapy with enough time to build rapport and understand her clients to the best of her ability in order to help them achieve their goals.
About Emma
Emma graduated from the University of East Anglia in 2014. She spent 2 years working in Musculoskeletal outpatients before completing her MSc in Sports Rehabilitation alongside working with British swimming and the English institute of Sport. During this time, she led research based on shoulder pain in swimmers, which was published in the Shoulder and Elbow Journal 2018.
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Emma then went on to work with athletes from various Olympic sports teams within the English Institute of sport. She spent a year with British Triathlon working with both the Junior elite triathletes across England and World class program athletes based in Bath. With a keen interest in triathlon herself she completed a half ironman in Mallorca in 2018 and has the goal to complete a full ironman in the future.
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She worked full time with the British Sailing team in the lead up to the Olympic games in Tokyo, traveling internationally for both training camps and competition. During 2020 she made the decision to come back to the Surrey Hills bringing her sport physio experience back to private practice.
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Emma specialises in helping patients return to sport following time out for injury, especially focusing on the prevention of further injury through education and rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone has been affected by injury, illness or disability.
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Musculoskeletal physio specialises in treating injuries and conditions which affect the muscles, joints and soft tissue. Examples of injuries treated include:
-Low back pain (sciatica, nerve pain, postural related pain)
-Neck pain
-Ligament sprains
-Shoulder pain
-Muscle strains
-Arthritis
-Pre and post surgery rehabilitation
-Fracture rehabilitation
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During physiotherapy sessions we will complete a thorough assessment, diagnose which structures are involved and develop an appropriate individualised rehabilitation plan. This might include:
-Exercise therapy
-Manual therapy
-Self management techniques
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Together we will develop relevant goals based on returning to pre injury function and what you might wish to achieve longer term.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Whether you have been injured playing high level sport or during a recreational activity, Sports Injury Rehabilitation is about allowing time for appropriate soft tissue healing and recovery whilst restoring pre injury level fitness and strength so that you can return to your sports or exercise without limitations.
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We can treat both acute or chronic sports injuries, refer on to a consultant or scans (if required) and develop a individualised sports specific rehabilitation plan based on your goals and sports.
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Examples of sports injuries:
-Ankle pain/ Sprained ankles
-Knee ligament injuries
-Fractures
-Shin splints
-'Runners knee'
-Shoulder pain (Rotator cuff injury, Shoulder instability, 'Swimmers shoulder')
-Foot pain (plantar fasciitis/ heel pain)
-Concussion
Physio-led Pilates
Physio-led pilates is a low-impact conditioning exercise focusing on developing core strength, restoring flexibility and muscle balance (important for joint stability and function) and improving postural awareness.
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It combines the APPI pilates method with a physiotherapist's knowledge of; the body, movement, injury prevention and injury rehabilitation to improve sports performance or general health and well-being.
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Perfect for all ages and for weekend walkers through to high performance athletes!
Pilates classes
Albury Sports Club
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Monday:
Mixed ability- 9.30-10.30am
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Thursday:
Mixed ability- 6pm-7pm
Mountain Bike Specific Pilates- 7.15-8pm
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Heartworks Coffee, Holmbury St Mary
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Wednesday:
Mixed Ability- 9.30-10.30am
Rates
Physiotherapy Initial Appointment
1 hour
£70
Physiotherapy
follow up
50 minutes
£60
Sports Massage  (1hour)
£60
Sports massage is an effective technique for releasing tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system
Sports Massage (30mins)
£40
Sports massage is an effective technique for releasing tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system
Pilates class (1 hour)
Pay as you go
£14
Pilates course (6 weeks)
Block of six classes
£75
The Hurtwood Physio is recognised by the following private medical insurers.
AXA PPP
WPA
Cigna
Vitality
Aviva
Contact Me
If you would like to book an appointment or find out more about me; please call, email or fill in the form below. I will do my best to get back to you within 24hours!
Alternatively, book a session online with the 'Book Online Here' button at the top of the page. Emma
Unit 2, Bulmer Farm, Holmbury St Mary, RH5 6LG
07799 563 604