ANDO Wellness

Strength today, confidence tomorrow 💪

Every rehabilitation programme is different, and with children it’s important to make it engaging as well as effective.

Today we focused on improving upper back and postural strength with these two young lads. Building strength around the spine helps improve control, endurance and movement quality, which can be an important part of managing scoliosis alongside advice from the appropriate healthcare team.

Rehabilitation doesn’t have to be boring. By turning exercises into fun challenges, children are much more likely to stay motivated and keep progressing.

It’s not about “fixing” scoliosis with a few exercises - it’s about helping them become stronger, move better and stay active with confidence.

Strong bodies build confident kids. 👏

PRE ➡️ POST

Following a full assessment of the shoulder, neck and shoulder blade mechanics, we identified a number of movement control deficits contributing to this patient’s symptoms.

The patient was experiencing shoulder pain with referral into the latissimus region and down the arm. Testing revealed reduced shoulder blade control and stability during overhead movement.

After the initial treatment session, we can already see improvements in shoulder blade movement and tracking during the same exercise.

Treatment included:
✔️ Movement retraining
✔️ Scapular stability exercises
✔️ Shoulder strengthening
✔️ Hands-on treatment

This doesn’t mean the problem is resolved after one session, but it demonstrates how quickly movement patterns can change when the right deficits are identified and addressed.

Rehabilitation is rarely a one-off fix. Most long-term results come from progressively developing strength, control, movement quality and load tolerance over time.

The next stage of rehabilitation will focus on progressing shoulder strength, scapular control and load tolerance to help these improvements become more consistent and long-lasting.

Being a physio has never just been about treating pain for me.

It’s about helping people move better, feel more confident in their body again, and getting them back to doing the things they enjoy.

I love being able to combine physiotherapy with sports and deep tissue massage, rehabilitation, movement work, and hands-on treatment depending on what each person needs.

Every person walks in with different goals, frustrations, and stories - and that’s what keeps this job rewarding even after 10 years.

Also yes… physios need treatment too 😅

📍 Aintree, Liverpool

Medical-grade laser therapy at Ando Wellness.

The MPHI 75 uses multiple wavelengths of light to pe*****te up to approximately 4cm into the tissue - targeting deeper structures such as tendons, muscles, and joints.

Unlike lower-grade Class 3 devices often seen on the market, this is a high-powered medical laser designed to support tissue repair, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and help manage pain more effectively.

Often used for:
• Tendon issues
• Muscle injuries
• Joint pain
• Ankle sprains
• Persistent or recurring injuries

Used alongside physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and hands-on treatment where appropriate.

📍 Aintree, Liverpool