
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Charlie Rickard BHSc
Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
Founder and Director, Dynamic Therapy
Our bodies are dynamic. Pain can be dynamic too. The expert pain relief I provide reflects the varied and unique nature of your wellbeing goals, no matter where you are on your journey.
With over ten years of physical therapy and rehabilitation experience, I have mastered exercises and techniques that address the root causes of pain and discomfort rather than just managing symptoms. My approach to care is all about kindness and responding to the individual needs of my clients.
Treatment Options
All treatment sessions are tailored to meet your pain relief or physical therapy requirements. We’ll work together to explore treatment options for pain management and rehabilitation to improve mobility and enhance wellbeing.
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Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. It delivers radial pressure throughout the affected area to help stimulate blood flow, reduce pain, and promote faster healing. RSWT is used to treat a range of conditions, including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, tendinitis, back, and shoulder pain.
RSWT is usually performed over multiple sessions and is particularly useful for chronic conditions that have not responded well to other treatments. This therapy is considered safe, with minimal side effects such as temporary discomfort, bruising, and swelling.
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Posture is important for overall wellbeing, with poor posture leading to musculoskeletal pain.
This can result in spine misalignment and increased risk of injury. Postural assessment uncovers the root causes of pain and restores normal movement.
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This assessment evaluates how well a person moves to identify impairments and develop a treatment plan. This comprehensive approach can improve overall mobility and prevent injury.
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This massage therapy focuses on the deepest layers of muscle, tendons, and fascia (connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and joints). It improves blood flow and facilitates restoration.
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Trigger points can be responsible for uncomfortable referral pain throughout the body. Trigger point therapy uses a soft tissue technique to release tension in muscles and fascia (connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and joints).
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Fascia is a connective tissue found throughout the whole body. It supports every organ, muscle, vessel, bone, nerve, tendon, joint and ligament.
Myofascial release is a hands-on treatment applying gentle sustained pressure to the relevant area.
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction can cause mild to debilitating jaw pain, leading to frequent headaches and migraines.
TMJ treatment consists of external jaw massage, trigger point treatment, intraoral treatment, and stretching.
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Intra-oral therapy addresses issues related to the jaw, hyoid muscles, tongue, temporomandibular joint, and sub-occipital muscles.
This treatment is hands-on, working inside the mouth.
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A percussion gun is used to massage an affected area by delivering rapid and repetitive pressure. The vibrations can reach 60% deeper into muscular tissue compared to manual massage therapy, delivering faster recovery.
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Cupping therapy has been used around the world for hundreds of years as a pain and recovery treatment.
Suction cups are secured to the skin for a few minutes, creating a pulling motion on the fascia (connective tissue) that relieves muscle tension and increases blood flow.
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Traction is a decompression therapy that relieves pressure on the spine and joints, alleviating sprains and spasms.
This therapy can be used to treat herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and other back conditions.
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A specialised instrument such as a gua sha or Graston tool is used to externally scrape muscles, breaking up adhesions and scar tissue within the fascia (connective tissue).
This allows for increased blood flow within the affected area which can promote healing and tissue regeneration.
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Dry needling is a technique where thin needles are inserted into trigger points to relieve pain and improve movement. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling follows a Western medical approach to treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
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Strapping can help temporarily relieve pain and reduce excessive movement of a particular area while it heals. Strapping is a temporary form of bracing that is applied to any joint to offload painful areas, muscles or tendons.
Testimonials
“I have endometriosis and paroxysmal vertigo, and Charlie’s treatments for my chronic lower back pain, sciatica and dizziness are life-changing. Every time I walk out of Charlie’s clinic I have a renewed sense of self and ability. Charlie is also incredibly kind and gentle, undoubtedly capable, and highly professional.”
Maddi Rowe
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“Helped me immensely! Recovered from a dislocated knee and helped me sort out my back, amazing to talk to, very educated, passionate, professional and informative. Would recommend 10/10”
Robert Mcilraith
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“Exceptional experience with Charlie at Dynamic Therapy ! As someone who has struggled with chronic pain for years, finding the right therapist was crucial. Charlie not only provided expert guidance and support but also tailored a personalised treatment plan that truly addressed my needs. Her compassionate approach and deep understanding of pain management techniques have significantly improved my quality of life. I highly recommend Charlie to anyone seeking effective pain therapy.”
Nikita Pierce
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