The Bridgeman Physiotherapy Centre
We believe we can make a difference
We're absolutely thrilled to let you know that The Bridgeman Centre has been nominated for a Wigan Business Award in the Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year Award category! 🎉 This is a big deal and a shining testament to all our hard work and dedication to making our community shine brighter since 1981.
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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.
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 the patient plays sport to, our physiotherapists can guide patients back to completing their sport to their pre-injury level with a full treatment package.
Learn MoreACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY
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
Learn MoreCHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME CFS/ME
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a physical disorder often associated with a Post Viral state and Chronic Inflammatory conditions. Chronic Inflammation and impaired energy 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. Treating Chronic Fatigue in Wigan and the North West of England
Learn MoreBLADDER & BOWEL HEALTH
Bladder and Bowel Health is something that impacts across all healthcare settings whether you're male or female. Our Physiotherapist will fully asses you, to help formulate a treatment plan for your individual needs, we understand the importance of providing a discreet and relaxed environment.
Learn MoreRESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Respiratory conditions can have a significant impact on exercise tolerance and independence. Respiratory physiotherapy is designed to help patients who are suffering from respiratory difficulties and is focused on maximising physical function helping you manage your symptoms.
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.
Learn MoreHEADACHES/ MIGRAINES
We often have patients who suffer from headaches and migraines. Most symptoms are caused by pain-sensitive structures such as the cranium, muscles, nerves, arteries and veins, eyes, ears, sinuses and mucous membranes. We have various techniques to assist and improve headache symptoms.
Learn MoreCRANIO SACRAL THERAPY CST
Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) is a hands-on therapy, where the light touch is gentle, non-invasive and very subtle and affects the central nervous system. We use our hands to tune in to the feeling of the craniosacral rhythm, we feel how well the rhythm is reflecting out to the rest of the body and can treat accordingly.
Learn MoreSPORTS MASSAGE
If you regularly participate in sports or you are preparing for an event such as a 5k, 10K, Triatholon or Marathon; building sports massage into your training plans can help to improve your performance as well as prevent injury. We can work with the patient 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.
Learn MoreROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
The majority of patients suffer with injuries to their neck which is classed a ‘Whiplash Associated Disorder’. 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 MoreCOMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES
A range of complimentary therapies are available for all you health care needs, including Reflexology , Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Swedish Massage,Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Hopi Ear Candles, Warm Bamboo Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Crystal Healing
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.
Learn MorePhysiotherapy for Sports Injuries
Our specialized physiotherapists provide comprehensive treatment for a wide range of sports injuries, including sprains, strains, and joint injuries. We use evidence-based techniques to help athletes recover and return to peak performance.
Manual Therapy for Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Our skilled therapists offer manual therapy to aid in post-surgery rehabilitation, promoting faster recovery and improved mobility. This hands-on approach is tailored to individual needs, focusing on restoring strength and function.
Chronic Pain Management and Education
With a holistic approach, our clinic offers specialized programs for chronic pain management, combining education, exercise, and therapeutic interventions. We aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage and reduce chronic pain.
Physiotherapy Treatment
Our physiotherapy treatment offers a wide range of services including manual therapy, exercise programs, and education to help patients regain strength, mobility, and function.
Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy service provides a comprehensive range of treatments to help improve movement and function, reduce pain, and promote overall wellness. Our team of experienced physiotherapists is dedicated to delivering personalized care tailored to each individual's needs.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Our sports injury rehabilitation program is designed to help athletes recover from injury, regain strength and flexibility, and return to peak performance. With specialized techniques and a focus on targeted exercise plans, we support athletes in reaching their full potential.
Massage Therapy
Experience the benefits of massage therapy at our centre, where our licensed massage therapists offer a variety of techniques to promote relaxation, reduce muscle tension, and improve overall well-being. Whether you seek relief from stress or specific muscle discomfort, our tailored treatments can help.
Physiotherapy Consultation
Our experienced physiotherapists will assess your condition and create a personalized treatment plan to help you recover from injuries, reduce pain, and improve your mobility. We use a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education to ensure optimal results for our patients.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, our specialized sports injury rehabilitation program is designed to get you back in the game. We utilize cutting-edge techniques and evidence-based protocols to help you recover from sports-related injuries and improve performance.
Pain Management Therapy
Chronic pain can significantly impact your quality of life. Our pain management therapy focuses on addressing the underlying causes of pain and providing personalized solutions to manage and reduce discomfort. Our multidisciplinary approach includes physical therapy, acupuncture, and lifestyle modifications.
Post-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.
Team
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
Lucy Kuipers
Associate Psychotherapist
Lucy Kuipers Associate Psychotherapist MA, PGCert, Psychotherapist (ADMP UK Registered), UKCP Membership Lucy is a registered psychotherapist who was trained in London (University of Roehampton) and now practises in Wigan
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 , Podiatrists, Acupuncturists, Perrin Practitioners (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME), Complementary Therapies, Fertility acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Yoga , Pilates Instructor 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”
Testimonials
Contact
- 18 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TD, UK
- +44-01942 321235 - Bridgeman Physio Centre
- bridgemancentre@btconnect.com
- Mon: 9am - 8pm Tues: 9am - 5pm Wed: 9am - 8pm Thur: 9am - 5pm Fri: 9am - 4pm Please click on the links below and 'like' and 'follow' us on social media for special offers on treatments
Please call today and Book 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 over £24,000.00 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) is 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.
Jobs
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.
Full time hours available (but this 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 - 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.
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 an advantage
- Previous experience of Private work is 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.
