Our plan for staying Covid safe
Rachel Ackroyd | November 6th, 2020
We are staying open during the lockdown – as healthcare professionals we are allowed to stay open and treat our patients as normal. Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Acupuncture appointments are still available.Sports massage appointments will have to stop until lockdown… Read More
RUNNERS – Do you need a Biomechanical assessment for your feet?
Rachel Ackroyd | March 3rd, 2020Are you just about to or been training for this season 5,10K, half or full marathon? Are you struggling to get those mileages up? Do you keep getting niggling injuries? Do your feet, knees or hips ache for days after?… Read More
Private Insurance
Rachel Ackroyd | November 22nd, 2019At 21st Century Clinic – We accept private paying patients but you can use Private medical Insurance to pay all your medical costs at the Clinic.en A lot of Healthcare companies accept self – referrals now so you don’t even… Read More
What is Neuro Phsiotherapy and what can we treat?
Rachel Ackroyd | October 8th, 2019Injury or disease to any part of the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord), or peripheral nerves may result in many different problems, such as difficulties with movement, balance co-ordination, muscle weakness, muscle spasticity, sensory disturbances, pain and loss… Read More
Exciting times at 21st Century Clinic with a new merger
Rachel Ackroyd | September 16th, 2019We have some exciting news to share – we are delighted to announce that 21st Century Clinic will be merging with The Howard Clinic, giving patients access to a more extensive range of treatments. A little bit of background 21st… Read More
21ST Century clinic, Reading now has IASTM!
Rachel Ackroyd | March 11th, 2016We have brought some IASTM tools at 21st Century Clinic in Reading, Berkshire. Three of our Practitioners are trained in this technique. Rachel Ackroyd – Chiropractor. Rosie Bateman – Physiotherapist. Elise Beechen – Sports Massage Therapist. What is IASTM?… Read More
Arthritic Knee?
Rachel Ackroyd | March 4th, 2014Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is a condition that can affect any joint in the body. Our joints are protected by cartilage which acts like a shock absorber. In a joint that is affected by osteoarthritis… Read More
Laser Therapy at 21st Century Clinic
Rachel Ackroyd | February 11th, 2014We now can offer Laser therapy at the clinic; we have just purchased a low level laser system from Omega laser systems. They have more than 20 years of experience in the field, Omega Laser Systems is a specialist low level laser… Read More
Sciatica
Rachel Ackroyd | November 15th, 2013LBP radiating into the buttock and leg is one of the most common symptoms that I see daily in the clinic. There are numerous causes of this symptom but many people refer to it as “sciatica” so I thought I… Read More
Runner’s Knee
Rachel Ackroyd | November 8th, 2013Runner’s Knee: What is it? Why might I get it and How can I get rid of it? The term “runner’s knee” is commonly used for Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). It is a painful over use injury that affects… Read More
