Physiotherapy Bathgate, West Lothian and Beyond
Physiotherapy West Lothian: Expert Treatment, Real Results
At Leading Edge Therapies, we provide expert physiotherapy services in West Lothian to help you recover faster, move better, and live pain-free.
With our expert Physiotherapist in clinic, whether you’re dealing with an injury, chronic pain, or post-operative rehabilitation, our experienced therapists use a combination of hands-on techniques and cutting-edge technology to support your recovery and long-term health.
Set in Bathgate High Street, we are easily accessible to all areas of West Lothian, including Linlithgow, Livingston and beyond.
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Hands-On Physiotherapy Techniques
Alongside our advanced modalities, we use a wide range of manual therapies to relieve pain and restore function:
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
Trigger Point Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Myofascial Release
Joint Mobilisation
Swedish Massage
PIR (Post-Isometric Relaxation) Stretching
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Restoring Movement, Relieving Pain, and Enhancing Quality of Life
What Can Physiotherapy Help With?
Physiotherapy is effective in treating a wide range of conditions, including:
✅Back and Neck pain
✅Sciatica
✅Piriformis Syndrome
✅Osteoarthritis
✅Rheumatoid Arthritis
✅Tendinopathies
✅Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
✅Sports Injuries
✅Knee pain
✅Frozen shoulder
✅ Back and neck pain
✅ Sciatica and piriformis syndrome
✅ Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
✅ Carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinopathies
✅ Sports injuries and post-exercise strains
✅ Knee pain and frozen shoulder
Benefits of Physiotherapy
✅Pain Relief – Reduce acute or chronic pain without relying on medication.
✅Better Mobility & Flexibility – Restore movement in stiff joints or tight muscles.
✅Post-Surgery Rehab – Recover strength and function after surgeries.
✅Prevent Injuries – Correct movement patterns and improve muscle balance.
✅Chronic Condition Support – Manage long-term issues like arthritis or fibromyalgia.
✅Improved Strength & Balance – Essential for fall prevention, especially in older adults.
Advanced Treatments
We combine traditional physiotherapy with modern technology to help you achieve the best results possible. Here’s how our advanced modalities work:
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate deep into muscles and soft tissues, promoting circulation and healing.
Great for: Tendonitis, ligament injuries, bursitis, and muscle strains.
Benefits:
Stimulates blood flow
Reduces inflammation and swelling
Accelerates soft tissue healing
📖 According to research published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science, therapeutic ultrasound has shown effectiveness in reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. (Reference)
EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
EMS delivers low-level electrical impulses to muscles, helping them contract and relax in a controlled way.
Great for: Post-surgical rehab, weakened muscles, and immobilization recovery.
Benefits:
Prevents muscle atrophy
Enhances neuromuscular re-education
Improves strength in targeted muscles
📖 Studies, including those in The European Journal of Applied Physiology, support EMS as a valuable tool in post-injury recovery and muscle strengthening. (Reference)
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
TENS therapy blocks pain signals from reaching the brain and stimulates the release of endorphins—your body’s natural painkillers.
Great for: Chronic pain, sciatica, arthritis, and nerve-related issues.
Benefits:
Drug-free pain management
Non-invasive treatment
Helps reduce both acute and chronic pain
📖 Research from The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews supports the effectiveness of TENS in pain reduction for certain musculoskeletal and neuropathic conditions. (Reference)
Specific massage techniques to balance the nervous system. Ischemic compression on trigger points to relieve pain.
Passive stretching to improve range of motion. Active stretching to engage the client in the process.
To further help with tight muscles, a therapist guided contract and relax method of gaining further pain relief and mobility throughout the body
Effleurage: Long, sweeping strokes to warm up the muscles. Petrissage: Kneading and squeezing motions to release tension.
Identifying and applying pressure to trigger points to alleviate pain. Ischemic compression to release tight knots in muscles
Gentle movements to improve joint flexibility. Rotation and oscillation techniques to enhance joint function.
Technique for muscle contraction and stretching used to increase flexibility, for releasing tight muscles and ROM.
Slow, firm pressure targeting deeper muscle layers. Cross-fiber friction to break up adhesions and scar tissue.
Friction applied across muscle fibers to break up adhesions. Useful for addressing scar tissue and improving mobility and painful areas.
Applying sustained pressure to release tension in the fascia. Stretching and lengthening techniques to improve flexibility.
