WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?

The aim of physiotherapy is to identify and make the most of movement ability by health promotion, preventive advice, treatment and rehabilitation, which would result in maximising quality of life and movement potential.

At Cowan House we can diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system (muscle and bones), including rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery. Manual therapy (hands on treatment) and exercise is used to promote, maintain and restore the patient as a whole, both physically and psychologically, taking into account variations in their health status.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Anyone with a musculoskeletal (muscle and bone) problem, including: 

•   Neck Pain & Whiplash
•   Chronic Lower Back Pain
•   Sciatica
•   Arthritis
•   Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand pain
•   Tendonitis including Tennis & Golfers Elbow
•   Post Fractures & Post Surgery including:
    Joint replacements, Arthroscopies (key hole)   
    and Fracture Fixation. 
•   Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot Pain including planter fasciitis
•   Sprains and Strains
•   Acute and Chronic sports injuries
•   Work Related Injuries

If you require advice regarding biomechanics, Jason Seaton can provide a gait analysis (studying the way you walk). The benefits of this are- injury prevention, increased athletic and general mobility, correction of foot biomechanics along with a tailored rehabilitation plan. Please note that this does not include insoles, however Jason can recommend insoles if needed.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Within this time various physiotherapy techniques will be employed to maximise your recovery, including:

•   Exercise therapy including specific muscle strengthening and stretching, balance retraining, muscle memory retraining 
    (neuromuscular control), muscle imbalance correction etc.
•   Soft tissue mobilisation
•   Deep transverse friction massage
•   Joint mobilisation
•   Spinal manipulation
•   Deep tissue massage
•   Specific muscle stretching
•   Strapping
•   Ultra sound therapy

Your home management program will act as a maintenance program and also aid to maximise your response to treatment.

PREVENTION

Physiotherapists work with to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs, providing services focused on development, maintenance and restoration of maximum movement and functional ability throughout a patients lifespan. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy.

We also provide:
•   Injury Prevention Screening and Advice
•   Pre-Season Screening & Fitness Testing
•   Sports Specific Conditioning
•   Weight Loss Programmes

THE TREATMENT

You’ll have an initial 45 minute appointment, unless there are multiple issues in which case you’ll have an hour. During this time we will go through a detailed history of your problem, enabling us to perform an effective physical examination which will lead to an accurate diagnosis.

The physical examination will include an assessment of your joint range of motion, muscle power and functional testing – including a special test to aid differential diagnosis allowing us to rule out all other possible causes to your symptoms.

A treatment plan will then be formulated along with a home management program to initiate your recovery. Follow up treatment sessions will last around 30 minutes. We are confident that we can treat most conditions, with significant results within 3-6 treatments. If after this time you do not have a measurable improvement then we might want to refer you back to your G.P or to a specialist for further investigation. 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

*Includes diagnosis and treatment, this applies to patients with only one area of complaint*​

*Includes diagnosis and treatment, this applies to patients with a complex case or multiple injuries*

We are confident that we can treat most conditions, with significant results within 3-6 treatments. If after this time you do not have a measurable improvement then we might want to refer you back to your G.P or to a specialist for further investigation. 

We believe that when considering which physiotherapist to choose it is important to consider the total cost of the treatment to get you better, rather than just the cost of a session.  

HEALTH INSURANCE

We are currently registered with the following health insurance companies:  

Please obtain an authorisation code from your health provider prior to consultation. 

​Alternatively, if your health provider has not been listed above, please contact us.

JASON SEATON

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, Dip A P Phys Sport

Jason specialises in the knee and lower body, especially ACL and ligament injuries, as well as anterior knee pain. Further interests include sports injuries and sports specific conditioning.

ABOUT JASON

Qualifications 
Jason qualified in 1995 with a degree in Physiotherapy and went on to do a diploma in Sports medicine. He is also a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and has completed his Society of Orthopaedic Medicine qualification. More recently Jason has gained his Masters level qualification in Injection Therapy.

Experience
Jason has worked in the NHS and with various sports teams including: Weston Rugby Club, South West Women’s Hockey League and British Gymnastics as the main Physiotherapist for the Great Britain Sports Acrobatic Team. He provided medical cover for them at various World Championships including the World games in Japan, where he also looked after the Great Britain Tumbling and Trampoline teams.

Jason continues to work part time in the NHS as an extended scope practitioner, and full time in the private sector.

He developed an interest in Knees after injuring his own knee back in 1999 which required surgery. After returning to international competition, Jason started to develop his assessment and treatment skills around the knee. This led to Jason working along Dr Michael Radford, Orthopaedic Consultant knee specialist. Jason has since developed the knee service at Weston General Hospital alongside Dr Radford, especially around ligament reconstruction.

Interests
Jason is a former International gymnast and Great Britain Sports Aerobics Champion. Jason retired from gymnastics in 2000 as reigning G.B champion, to return to his Shaolin Kung Fu roots.

Jason continues to compete in Shaolin Wushu Kung Fu and is currently the U.K Wushu Open Traditional Weapons Champion.

GAVIN KELLY

Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP

Gavin specialises in shoulder injuries, and also treats neck and whiplash injuries. Additional interests include sports injuries and sports specific conditioning.

ABOUT GAVIN

Qualifications
Gavin qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2002 and works within the NHS and private sector, specialising in the assessment, treatment and management of shoulder pathologies. He is an injection therapist, leading the WAHT physiotherapy upper limb team and works closely with the trust’s orthopaedic consultants. He is also a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS). 

His experience has enabled him to teach locally with GPs and medics while also presenting nationally at the Royal Society of Medicine’s (RSM) annual sports medicine conference in 2013 where he’s been invited back to deliver further training this year. 

Experience 
Gavin is a former judo player competing at both County and National level, where he received an invitation to join the National Judo Squad. He has also worked with Bristol City Football Academy and as a Senior Physiotherapist with ten years experience working in both Orthopaedic and Outpatient settings.

Gavin continues to work part time in the NHS as an extended scope practitioners, and part time in the private sector.

Interests
Gavin regularly competes in all distances of triathlon, focusing on long distance events – completing both Ironman 70.3 and Ironman UK. He is also a keen cyclist and enjoys competing in international cyclosportive events, finishing both La Marmotte (France) and Maratona dles Dolomites (Italy). He enjoys XC mountain biking  and spending time with his two children.

Ben Attwood

MSc BSc (hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, BSc Health and Exercise

Ben is currently developing a specialism in lower limb
rehabilitation, with a particular focus on knee and hip conditions, combining his academic background with practical expertise to deliver effective, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

Ben qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist after completing his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, and has since gained over 5 years of clinical experience working across both
the NHS and private sector.

About Ben

Experience

Ben works privately at Resolve Health Physiotherapy, while continuing his NHS role where he is involved in complex lower limb case management alongside orthopaedic teams. His work spans pre- and post-operative rehab, musculoskeletal injury recovery, and performance optimisation. Ben is also an active CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) union steward, representing and supporting fellow physiotherapists within the workplace.
His clinical interests are strongly influenced by his own sporting background—having represented Great Britain in Judo on numerous occasions. This elite-level experience has
shaped his understanding of injury prevention, high-performance rehabilitation, and the mental and physical resilience required to return to sport and activity.

Interests

Outside of the clinic, Ben has a strong personal passion for health, fitness, and endurance
sport. He regularly trains for and competes in running events and HYROX fitness racing
competitions, which combine strength and cardiovascular endurance. This athletic lifestyle
informs his clinical approach, particularly when working with active individuals or those
looking to return to sport.
Ben remains committed to professional development and collaborative practice, striving to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to help his patients move better, feel stronger, and achieve their goals.