About Us

Human Mechanics Physiotherapy Clinic was established in 2000, by Anne-Marie Ashford Eve. She was joined by Graham Jennings in 2004. The practice has expanded in the past two years to include Michelle Lai and Julia Atkins who have brought additional skills and expertise in the field of musculoskeletal medicine and acupuncture.The four clinical practicioners offer a wealth of experience in Clinical Physiotherapy, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. (see: Can Physio Help With? )

Our practice

The Practice consists of two fully equipped treatment rooms, reception and waiting area.This is the external view of the practice, from Herschel Road.  We are on the left, next to Lloyds Pharmacy.One of our two treatment rooms

Symmetricise®™

Symmetricise®™ is an exercise programme which focuses on the correction of the position of the pelvis as the underlying cause of low back pain. The source of pain is often normal tissue being irritated and is not the cause of the problem. The changes in pelvic position include flare, rotation, upslip/downslip or a combination of all three components. Pelvic asymmetry occurs as a consequence of our gait pattern and foot position. This is evident by observing the unequal pattern of wear on the soles of our shoes. It can also create the illusion that one leg looks shorter than the other, when in reality this is not the case.Muscles do not work in isolation and muscle control requires an integrated system. Local stabilising muscles are facilitated through patterns of movement and there is no evidence to support isolated core stability exercises. Even if stability exercises were effective, why would you want to stabilise something already in the wrong position? Not everyone with low back pain has weak core stability, but everyone with low back pain does have pelvic asymmetry. Therefore Symmetricise®™ is designed to redress the cause of the problem as an effective way of relieving pain.Patients are assessed in order to establish the pelvic position and to identify restriction and abnormal patterns of movement. It is important to note that tension and restriction associated with abnormal movement is not the same as so-called inflexibility, and stretching may not be the right thing to do. Appropriate treatment and release techniques are applied to relax tissue tension and specific exercises are taught to target individual needs. The aim is to facilitate positional correction and re-establish normal patterns of movement. 

Future Development

Symmetricise®™ focuses on positional correction and movement control. To optimise movement control Human Mechanics is currently developing a unique piece of exercise equipment which we hope to trial by the end of 2012.For any further information or spinal consultation please call the clinic on 01753 823183.