You are the product of everything that has happened to you up until this point.
The injuries you’ve sustained, the work you’ve performed, the babies you’ve carried, the stresses and traumas you’ve been through can all leave their mark. Throughout our life we adapt our habits of behaviour, movement and even our expectations of ourselves in response to what we go through.
We are literally ‘connected’ from head to toe, inside and out, mind and body. How we behave habitually, impacts how we feel and perform.
Our amazing ability to adapt and change is how we learn and compensate. This is great, but sometimes our habitual compensations can actually reduce our movement options and contribute to sites of stress over time. This is when you experience unpleasant symptoms or impaired performance. Our usual movement may not feel so good, and our quality of life may start to suffer.
When you suddenly experience a freedom of movement that is completely comfortable and easy, it is very motivating to do the work to make it last.
Paula Bright MCSP LJLCP - Owner
How it works
Assessment is individual to the client. After listening to your story and through specific hands on movement analysis, we ‘find your Driver’.
Initially, treatment is directed at the Driver and ‘un-learning’ of poor habits. We then practice new, more optimal habits with progressive movement variety and loading.
Live empowered. Predict, prevent, and manage any re-occurring niggles. Thus you can make wise exercise choices that keep you doing what you love.
Why Brightside Physio
Do you assume that the discomfort or limitations you have, are what you’re stuck with?
At Brightside Physio, we connect with our clients to understand their beliefs, expectations and goals. We use a systematic ‘whole person’ assessment process called ConnectTherapy™, developed by Canadian Physiotherapist, International lecturer and researcher Dr Linda-Joy Lee.
Passion for her work led to Paula qualifying as 1 of 4 Certified Practitioners of ConnectTherapy™ in the UK. She has 20 years’ experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist within the NHS and private setting in both the UK and abroad. Advanced assessment and treatment skills mean you’ll become informed and empowered with a bespoke exercise program that serves to ‘Target the Cause and Train the Change’.
We understand that symptoms can also bring fear; loss of mobility, sleep, hobbies and independence. No one wants to give up their passions, rely on pain medication or have surgery unnecessarily. When the cause of symptoms is addressed and focus is not solely on the resultant site of pain, lasting change can occur.
Treatment at Brightside Physio is not a passive process, it takes commitment and effort from both parties, but with such, results can be life changing.
Patient Testimonials
"I started seeing Paula after I suffered an injury to my knee and hip training for an ultramarathon. Within minutes of the first appointment Paula diagnosed the cause of my injury, which was something completely different to what I had self-diagnosed doing my own online research. Paula's expertise made me feel confident that her advice would put me on the right track to curing my injury, and also preventing it from happening again in the future. She is extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to and patient. Thanks for all your help, Paula! I will definitely recommend you to anyone."
Sam Lara
"I first visited with a lower back problem and Paula very quickly identified the issue as being caused by lack of mobility in my legs and upper torso. I had previously struggled to complete a round of golf or a cricket match without the aid of painkillers, but with Paula's expert help and guidance, I am now able to move with so much more freedom."
Matt Dixon
"As a 58 year old long-suffering female osteoarthritis sufferer, I was in agony with my knee. I walked in using a walking stick and after the first session I carried it out and stopped the pain-killers. Paula is a miracle worker. Tough exercises, goal setting and a positive outlook to change my mindset has meant that I will be avoiding knee surgery. Thank you so much."
Sarah Thomson
"Paula is incredible, absolutely love her way of working. She sets up so much trust and understanding and I could have cried when I came away pain free! Highly highly recommend!"
"Paula at Brightside has managed the impossible and freed my knee up completely. If you think you've had physio before you obviously haven't been to Brightside."
Brian Marsh