Services
Whatever your reason for coming to us, we will always take an entirely individual approach to your care. Our highly qualified and experienced team will use their expertise to assess, diagnose, advise and treat you using our holistic range of services, ensuring a speedy and safe recovery and prevention of reoccurrence.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy Treatments available in Wigan. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy incorporates an in-depth assessment and diagnosis, followed by a wide range of techniques and treatments designed to reduce or eliminate pain in the muscles, bones, joints or soft tissue areas of the body, whether caused by injury or degeneration.
Learn MoreACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is one of the many skills used within physiotherapy as an integrated approach to the management of pain and inflammation and as a means of stimulating the body’s own healing chemicals in order to aid recovery and enhance rehabilitation and offers an effective treatment. The process is fully explained to prior to commencing.
Learn MoreSCIATICA
Sciatica pain is when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your hips to your feet, is irritated. We often treat our sciatica patients with a combination of soft tissue release and massage as well as corrective exercises, we can assist with treatment and our Physio's will work closely with you to create a treatment plan.
Learn MoreSPORTS INJURIES
Our physios are trained to identify and treat sports injuries, some even have a Sports Therapy back grounds before qualifying as a Physiotherapist. Whatever level of sport you play be it just for fun , fitness or competitively , our physiotherapists can guide you back to your chosen sport safely. Your enjoyment of your chosen sport is important to us. Seeking early treatment for an injury can greatly reduce recovery time and get you back to sport fitter and stronger.
Learn MoreACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY
There are many research studies that suggest that acupuncture may help in various areas relating to fertility, conception and pregnancy. We are firm believers that it really can work, especially as part of a coordinated medical/complementary approach, and that it contributes to our levels of success. Sue can support you through your fertility journey from both a professional and personal experience. She is here to guide you.
Learn MoreCHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME ME/CFS - LONG COVID
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a physical disorder often associated with a Post Viral state and Chronic Inflammatory conditions. Chronic Inflammation and impaired lymphatic drainage pathways can leads to a build up of toxins within the brain & spine. We use The Perrin Technique™ to treat people that have been diagnosed with CFS/ME Fibromyalgia/ Long Covid. Treating Chronic Fatigue in Wigan and the North West of England since 2005.
Learn MoreBLADDER & BOWEL HEALTH
Bladder and Bowel Health is something that impacts across all healthcare settings whether you're male or female. Our Specialist Physiotherapist Rachel will go through a full medical history and assessment with you, to help formulate a treatment plan for your individual needs. We understand the importance of providing a discreet service in a relaxed environment. All treatment rooms are individual private rooms.
Learn MoreRESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Respiratory conditions can have a significant impact on exercise tolerance and independence. Respiratory physiotherapy is designed to help you maximise your physical function helping you manage your symptoms. Our Specialist Respiratory Alison specialises in Breathlessness management and is here to help you improve your quality of life with a chronic condition.
Learn MoreLOW BACK & NECK PAIN
At The Bridgeman Centre the majority of patients we see suffer with lower back pain, back pain and neck problems. Lower back pain is the most common cause of sickness in the workplace in the UK with up to 80% of the UK population experiencing some form of back pain at some point in their lifetime, we can offer relief with our back pain treatments in Wigan. You are just one step away from the help you need.
Learn MoreHEADACHES/ MIGRAINES
We often have patients who suffer from headaches and migraines. Most symptoms are caused by pain-sensitive structures such as the muscles, nerves, arteries and veins, eyes, ears, sinuses and mucous membranes. We have various techniques to assist and improve headache symptoms.
Learn MoreSPORTS MASSAGE
If you regularly participate in sports or you are preparing for an event such as a 5k, 10K, Triathlon or Marathon; building sports massage into your training plans can help to improve your performance as well as prevent injury. We can work with you and create a bespoke sport massage solution.
Learn MorePILATES
Join our Pilates classes to enhance your overall well-being, flexibility and vitality through mindful movement and breath control. Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your core, improve posture, or simply unwind and reconnect with your body. Let us know how we can support your Pilates journey!
Learn MoreROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Are you struggling with neck pain following a traffic accident.? Whiplash injuries involve a sudden change in movement to the cervical spine, causing excessive extension and flexion, injuring the facet joints and ligaments at the spine, mostly caused in a R.T.A.
Learn MoreCOSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE
Cosmetic acupuncture is a deeply relaxing therapy that can smooth away effects of time from your face. It utilises the wisdom from traditional Chinese Acupuncture to restore your inner health, vitality, revitalising your complexion to enhance your appearance.
Learn MoreROOM RENTALS
Rooms are available to rent for Allied Health Professionals - suitable for Counsellors, Hypnotherapists, Life Coach, Nutritionist, Medico Legal Consultations or other therapy services. We offer a meet and greet service for your clients and they are able to wait quietly in our reception.
Learn MoreCHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
With a holistic approach, our clinic offers specialised programs for chronic pain management, combining education, exercise, therapeutic interventions and acupuncture. We aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage and reduce chronic pain, to improve quality if life.
Learn MorePOST-OPERATIVE REHABILITATION
Recovering from surgery can be challenging, but our post-operative rehabilitation services are tailored to facilitate your recovery process. Our team will work closely with your surgeon to ensure a safe and effective rehabilitation plan, helping you regain strength, mobility, and function after surgery.
Learn MoreACUPUNCTURE FOR MENOPAUSE
Combat menopausal symptoms naturally with our acupuncture treatments that target specific points to address hormonal imbalances, anxiety, and fatigue, providing a holistic approach to menopause management.
Learn MoreHOME VISIT PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy home visits involve one of our highly trained physiotherapists coming to your home to provide personalised treatment. These visits are ideal if you have mobility issues, prefer receiving care at home, or are recovering from an injury or surgery and find it difficult to visit a clinic.
Learn MoreTeam
Sue Capstick
Principal Practitioner, Clinical Lead and Clinic Owner
Susan Capstick BSc Hons Physiotherapy MCSP HCPC Reg Advanced Perrin Practitioner Physio First.
Charlotte Barker
Associate Physiotherapist & First Contact Practitioner
Charlotte Barker - BSc Hons Sports Therapy, MSc in Physiotherapy MCSP HCPC Reg AACP Perrin Practitioner
Caroline Finney
Associate Physiotherapist & Consultant AHP
Caroline Finney - BSc Hons Physiotherapy Msc Trauma and Orthopaedics MCSP, HCPC Reg AACP
Rachel House
Associate Women & Mens' Health Physiotherapist
Rachel House - BSc Hons Physiotherpay MCSP HCPC Reg. Post Grad in Continence Care
Alison Lawton
Associate Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
BSc Hons Physiotherapy MSc Respiratory Physio MCSP HCPC Reg
Michael Ellison
Associate Physiotherapist
Michael - BSc Hons Physiotherapy. HCPC Level 3 BTEC extended Diploma in Sports and Performance.
Lucy Kuipers
Associate Psychotherapist
Lucy Kuipers Associate Psychotherapist MA, PGCert, Psychotherapist (ADMP UK Registered), UKCP Membership.
The Bridgeman Pilates Centre
Pilates Instructor
At The Bridgeman Pilates Centre, we believe in the transformative power of Pilates. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our studio offers a variety of classes designed to help you achieve your fitness goals and improve your overall well-being.
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About
All our Physiotherapists are fully trained and registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council), members of the CSP Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Physio First and The AACP –Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists; so you can be sure to be receiving the upmost professional care.
We pride ourselves on providing one to one treatment, tailored to the individual needs of our clients. We understand that there are many factors that can affect health, including exercise, diet, injury, posture and heredity. There are seven private treatment rooms and parking on the road in front of the clinic for up to 3 hours on a pay and display meter.
We are committed to providing the highest quality patient care. Our services extend beyond the provision of physiotherapy and the clinic offers many other treatment approaches to ensure the right solution to your needs, is met.
Our physio approach is entirely personal. Once we have assessed you to identify the source of the problem and explained it in a way that is easy to understand, we will work with you to develop treatment plans that fit with your lifestyle, diary, expectations and personal goals.
By visiting our physio clinic, you can also gain immediate access to other health care professionals including, Respiratory Physiotherapy, Women's Health Physio, Sports Massage Therapist , Acupuncturists, Perrin Practitioners (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME), Fertility acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Pilates Classes and counselling services
Our team of therapists have been handpicked based on their experience and outstanding knowledge of their speciality.
Visiting a physio clinic can be a much faster route to high quality care than more traditional pathways, ensuring that your health needs are dealt with as soon as possible, to prevent them from deteriorating further.
We have the flexibility to be able to increase the frequency and intensity of your care to ensure your speedy recovery.
Initial appointment
At your initial appointment, the therapists will carry out a full assessment in order to form an accurate diagnosis. Once a diagnosis has been established, the injury will be discussed with you, to help you to understand the problem before agreeing an effective treatment plan together.
Our Values
Strong Values - We have built our organisation on strong values; they drive our approach to our work and our clients and they are at the foundation of everything we do.
Passionate - We believe everyone should be able to enjoy an active lifestyle and we are passionate about helping you to achieve this. We take a caring, proactive approach and we are committed to providing high quality healthcare in an affordable, accessible way.
Personal - We create treatment plans as individual as you. We take time to understand your needs and expectations, in order to help you reach your personal well-being goals and lifestyle aspirations.
Since 1981 the clinic has developed and grown on its reputation for quality of service, value for money and truthfulness. The majority of patients are recommended by family or friends.
The clinic is accredited by Bupa, AXA PPP, Nuffield, Aviva and all other health schemes. All the physio's do at least 30 hours continuous professional development per year and ongoing in house training and will only treat conditions in which they specialise. We offer a free five minute phone call to advise you on whether your problem is suitable for a physio to treat
Perrin Technique for Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Affects Over 250,000 Myalgic Encephalopathy is an illness estimated to affect some 250,000 people across the UK. There are a number of different names for the condition, such as: Myalgic Encephalopathy or “ME” Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or “CFS” Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome or “PVFS” Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome or “CFIDS”
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F.A.Q
Contact
- 18 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TD, UK
- +44-01942 321235 - Bridgeman Physio Centre
- bridgemancentre@btconnect.com
- Mon: 10am - 8pm Tues: 9am - 5pm Wed: 9am -1pm / 5pm- 8pm Thur: 9am - 5pm Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 1pm Please click on the links below and 'like' and 'follow' us on social media for special offers on treatments
Please call today to arrange your appointment.
Charity Fundraising
We have been providing pre and post race massages for the runners at the charity run organised by the Charity Joining Jack. Over the years our efforts have grown from providing massages and ice bucket for the weary legs and feet, to providing entertainment for children and spectators. This includes our Minion Mascot, prize raffle, tombola and lucky dip stall, face painting and face glitter as well as dressing up as our favourite superheroes.
Every year, we also enter a team into the event to increase awareness and funds for the charity. Since the addition of the Wigan Half Marathon / 10 mile and 5k events in March every year, we have extended our efforts to cover these events too.
To date we have raised almost £3000.00 for FORME and given much valued support for Joining Jack.
If you would like to support our efforts and wish to donate, please follow the link to our charity fundraising page.
https://bit.ly/forme-donation
Myalgicencephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) s a neuro inflammatory condition that presents predominantly with on going fatigue, muscle and joint aches, cognitive dysfunction, memory issues, headaches and viral like symptoms such as sore throat and swollen glands, to name a few. It often presents following a viral like illness Post viral fatigue (PVFS) with symptoms persisting for more than 6 months. A distinguishing feature of ME/CFS is post exertional malaise ( PEM) whereby even gentle exertion can render the sufferer severely fatigued and incapacitated for days, weeks or months.
Unfortunately, this condition is often overlooked, misunderstood, misdiagnosed and poorly managed under the current NICE guidelines. Currently we are seeing a wave of Long Covid which presents with all the Hallmark features of ME/CFS.
As a practice we are passionate about raising awareness and funds to support ongoing research into this debilitating condition. Practice Principal Sue Capstick has over 18 years’ experience of treating clients with this condition primarily with the Perrin Technique, acupuncture, pacing advise, nutrition and sleep hygiene education. Associate Physio Charlotte Barker has also trained as a Perrin Practitioner and has been working along side Sue since 2017.
Vacancies
Physiotherapist
We are looking for a highly motivated MSK physio that can blend well with a team whilst working autonomously to manage their own case load. This is an opportunity to work face to face and utilise your hands on skills with clients.
You will see a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions from sports to workplace related/ road traffic injuries and will play a key role in helping our patients achieve their treatment and lifestyle goals.
The position may be Part Time or Full time hours depending upon the needs of the clinic at the time of application. (Full Time hours can be split between part time applicants)
Hours may include evening or weekend work but mainly will be based during the hours of 9-5 Monday to Friday / sat am.
Our evening clinics run Monday and Wednesday evening 5-8pm - Hours of working can be negotiated to suit applicants needs inline with clinic cover needs.
Employment is on a employed basis and renumeration is based upon level of experience/ years post qualification.
The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent Physiotherapy qualification
- Be at least 3 years post grad with experience of MSK case load
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient’s needs.
- Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development,
- Be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills.
- Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills
- Acupuncture qualification and experience is an advantage
- Previous experience of Private work is preferable but not essential
If you require any further information please call on 01942 321235, we are happy to guide you.
Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly.
How to apply
Please send you CV and cover letter to bridgemancentre@btconnect.com FAO Sue Capstick
If you require any further information please call on 01942 321235, we are happy to guide you.
Requirements
- Be at least 3 years post grad with experience of MSK case load
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient’s needs.
- Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development,
- Be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills.
- Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills
- Acupuncture qualification and experience an advantage
- Previous experience of Private work is not essential
Bonuses
Benefits
Hours may include evening or weekend work but mainly will be based during the hours of 9-5 Monday to Friday - Hours of working can be negotiated to suit applicants needs inline with clinic cover needs.
Remuneration is based on a percentage fee of income generated - and employment is on a self employed basis.
