Team Buckley Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & Sports massage

06/06/2025

Always a pleasure coming back to the University of Bath to teach on their renowned Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy

Manipulative techniques were very limited in much of my training except for in osteopathy where we taught from day 1 surface anatomy , palpation techniques and observed human anatomy at dissection labs. Manipulation techniques are often highly sort after by many patients and elite athletes that I have and do work with. When in combination with other modalities such as exercise rehabilitation can be an effective treatment for many.

I am now in my 13th year teaching these techniques at the university of Bath and have been teaching these techniques also within elite sports since 2009

Later in year I will open up this teaching to GP’s , consultants , chiropractors, physiotherapists and osteopaths looking to enhance their knowledge in this area.

Always appreciate the testimonials from my colleagues and for more details please look at my website https://www.teambuckleyphysio.co.uk/services/manipulation-teaching

Having worked with Andy on several occasions in both the elite competitive and teaching environments, I have always been impressed by his work ethic and dedication to both athletes and colleagues, ensuring he is sharing his wealth of knowledge, experience and skills. Andy’s expertise and delivery of relevant manual therapy and manipulative techniques embedded within clinical evidence-based teaching is excellent.

Dan Guillmette, Sports Physiotherapist Mitchelton-Scott World Tour Professional Cycling Team & Former Lead Physiotherapist Team Sky

I have been teaching alongside Andy for a few years, and his sessions are engaging and adaptable to the learning needs of the participants. Furthermore, he is a highly professional, evidence-based clinician with excellent hands -on and manipulation skills.

- Francesco Fronzoni : International Rugby Head Physiotherapist

Having Andy in to teach is always a worthwhile experience and I would recommend Andy to anyone!

- Corrinn Rossiter : Premier League Rugby Physiotherapist

Andy delivers well-thought-out and clinically applicable education. His approach is very flexible and he adapted both content and material to meet the learning needs. An excellent clinician, educator and communicator and someone who I will use again in the future.”

- Sean Duggan, Premier League Football Physiotherapist

31/05/2025

Clinic closed today
The Team are all away on courses , events and holidays
See you next week

18/04/2025

26/01/2025

Team Buckley Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & Sports massage

20/01/2025

Are you suffering from unresolved plantar fasciitis, Achilles or patellar tendon tendinitis, golfers or tennis elbow. If you have BUPA or AXA PPP they will often cover the treatment. We also offer self paying packages. https://www.teambuckleyphysio.co.uk

04/12/2024

Plantar fasciitis (PF)

is a classic repetitive stress type Injury that we commonly see in both a considered posturally normal foot , however , most commonly see it in those that demonstrate a pronated (flat foot type posture) that results in overstretching of the planter fascia during part of the walking/running gait cycle

The majority of PF cases are aged 40-60 years old and often present with pain when they first get up in the morning and putting their foot down only to ease after a few minutes of activity.

Patience - PF can be a very frustrating condition , however, the majority cases will settle overtime with appropriate activity modifications and therapeutic care.

Treatment options @ team buckley

> Physiotherapy /osteopathy
> Gait analysis /foot scan
> imaging
>Shockwave therapy - listed by NICE (national Institute for clinical excellence) as an effective form of treatment for PF and also the American College of foot and ankle surgeons recommend shockwave for this condition.
> steroid injections

09/09/2024

Despite its annoying sound 🙂 -
Shockwave therapy is audible, low energy sound waves which target specific damage tissues within abnormal tendons. This is considered to increase blood flow to the injured are reducing pain, stimulating cell regeneration and healing.

Shockwave is commonly used for conditions which have may not have responded to traditional therapies and treatments.

Patients still need to be assessed as to they’re suitability for shockwave as there are some contraindications (see bottom of the post here). It is also important to note you must carry on with rehabilitation on the advice of your therapist and not rely solely on shockwave to restore strength and mobility.

It is commonly used for the following conditions:

> Achilles tendinopathy
> Patella tendinopathy
> Calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder
> Plantar fasciitis
>Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
>Tennis and golfers elbow
> Trochanteric hip pain often known as glute medius or Trochanteric bursitis

We offer competitive prices for shockwave therapy and some private health insurance companies will cover the cost (please check with your individual provider or ask us)

Please contact the clinic for further details
Info@teambuckley.co.uk 01227 458430

Shockwave is considered unsuitable in the following circumstances:
> if you are pregnant
> if you have any lesion, infection at the treatment site
> if you have a blood clotting disorder and I’ll taking oral anticoagulants
> if you’ve received a steroid injection within the last six weeks
> if you have a pacemaker fitted

Any other potential contraindications please ask.