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Specialises in
- Acupuncture (MSK)
- Back pain (MSK)
- Musculoskeletal
- Pain management
- Sports injuries (MSK)
About me
Neil Liffen is an extended scope practitioner in physiotherapy and a diagnostic musculoskeletal sonographer within the NHS and in private practice. He performs > 5000 per year musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound examinations for several large NHS radiology departments on musculoskeletal and rheumatology conditions, which includes guided injections for diagnostic and treatment purposes. In addition, Neil performs corticosteroid injections for several GP practices within Suffolk and on average performs >1200 injections per year. Neil Liffen has >10 years working in the NHS and as a private musculoskeletal physiotherapist, therefore he has the experience of forming diagnostic ultrasound reports for consultants, GP’s and other healthcare professionals, and clinical experience in examination and treatment, including corticosteroid injections. For further information please see www.eastcoastphysio.co.uk.
Areas of interest
▶︎ Low back spasm/pain and sciatica
▶︎ Neck pain and headaches
▶︎ Postural and ergonomic pain
Orthopedic Injuries
▶︎ Post surgical rehabilitation
e.g. shoulder, hip and knee surgery
▶︎ Traumatic injuries
e.g. whiplash, road traffic accidents
▶︎ Osteoarthritis painful and stiff joints
▶︎ Occupational overuse injuries
e.g. tennis tendinitis
▶︎ Foot pain e.g. plantar fasciitis
Sports Injuries
▶︎ Joint sprains e.g. sprained ankle
▶︎ Muscle strains e.g. strained hamstring
▶︎ Sports technique analysis and correction
e.g. functional rehabilitation
▶︎ Overuse and repetitive strain injuries
e.g. tendinopathy (tendinitis; tendinosis)
e.g. achilles (ankle); patella (knee);
shoulder; elbow; wrist tendons
Rheumatology conditions
▶︎ Joint and soft tissue rheumatology conditions
e.g. rheumatoid arthritis; fibromyalgia
Injection Therapy
▶︎ Corticosteroid injections and hyaluronic acid injections
