Shirley-St Albans Physiotherapy is an ACC-accredited community clinic at 133 Hills Road in Shirley, Christchurch. The principal physiotherapist has over 30 years' experience and is a fully credentialed McKenzie therapist, treating necks and backs with the McKenzie method. The same physiotherapist is also a qualified manipulative therapist for spinal and joint pain and stiffness. The clinic offers sports therapy, spinal therapy, manipulative therapy, musculoskeletal therapy, exercise therapy and the McKenzie Method.
The first visit lasts about 40 minutes, for assessment and paperwork, and follow-up visits usually run 20 to 30 minutes. Same-day appointments are usually available, and the clinic asks people to call early to secure a time. Treatment combines hands-on work such as massage, manipulation and mobilisation with electrotherapy including ultrasound, interferential and TENS. An exercise programme can be followed in the on-site gym or at home. Where needed, the clinic can arrange x-rays, an ultrasound scan, or a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon or sports physician. It has off-street parking, wheelchair access and an on-site gym. The phone number is 03 385 9962.