Otto physiotherapy
Exeter, Devon
(17)
Exeter, Devon
(17)
17 customer reviews
Joe Buckingham
After suffering with 2 groin strains for around 10 months, I decided to book an appointment with Mike. I’m so pleased that I went to see him. He restored my confidence and I feel well on my way to a sport I thought I’d never play again. He addressed some underlying issues like posture, technique and sleeping which really changed the way I perceived my injuries. Would definitely recommend!! More...
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tom cranmer
I suffered an ACJ disruption in my left shoulder after coming off my mountain bike. I had 4 sessions in the end initially working on removing the pain before starting rehab. Each session was really helpful and I'm glad I came here for help. More...
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Tanya Rodgers
I approached Michael after aggravating an old knee injury. I was having problems walking and had lost all confidence in my knee. Michael explained that I was holding tension in my injured knee which was making the problem worse. He gave me a some exercises to help reduce the tension and helped to correct how I walk to prevent the problem recurring. I was amazed with the results. My knee feels better than I thought it would be possible. He also helped me apply these techniques to help with my chronic headaches. I cannot recommend him enough! More...
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Fran Green
Having found that my movement was increasingly becoming restricted and causing me serious pain to even stand and to lie down I went to see Michael. He not only addressed my problems with my knees and hips but went right back to the heart of the issue exposing how everything was linked. Michael is very approachable and calm helping me to go back to basics from walking the right way to opening up my approach to all of my exercise. I can carry on my life in the way I was afraid I had lost! I am feeling no pain and now know how to tackle any issues in my physical recovery in the future. Thank you! More...
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Jason Fenton
I was referred to Otto Physiotherapy following an RTA to help heal a neck and back injury. So far Michael has really helped with easing the pain and I have a far greater range of movement, than before I started. The one thing Michael did surprise me with, was in identifying other areas of tension I didn't even know about. The focus on these areas has really helped speed up my recovery. I didn't realise how important a good breathing technique was and this has not only helped me sleep better, but also sped up my recovery. Thanks Michael! More...
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Gina Bourne
Michael was recommended to me by a friend and having had physio before, as well as numerous other kinds of treatment, I was a bit sceptical; expecting to be sent away with the usual sheet of A4 with a load of exercises to do that I wouldn't have time for!!But after 4 sessions, to treat lower back pain and sciatic nerve pain, I feel so much better. Mike has given me strategies to manage the pain when it comes, although I have to say, I have been virtually pain free in these 4 weeks of treatment. But I feel better equipped to deal with the pain, if and when it returns. Mike has helped me make really simple changes to the way I stand, walk and breathe. He has also helped me to relax my body more easily and perhaps most importantly for me, to understand the 'pain cycle' more fully. I would definitely recommend Mike and I will be going straight back to him if I need a refresher course in the future! More...
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Stevie Keen
After about three years of dealing with foot pain that had stopped me running and caused me daily pain when walking I decided it was time to give physio a go. Michael was interested in treating the cause of the pain (and not just the pain itself) by making adjustments to the way I moved and it wasn't long until I was not only walking pain free, but running again. More...
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Anne Fidler
Michael helped me a great deal after a car accident. He has a very calm approach which I found helped me to relax . He explained things and gave me exercises which I have continued to do and I now feel that I am back to how I was before the accident happened. I will recommend him to friends.
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Ed R
I saw Michael for a recent knee pain that prevented me from running any meaningful distance. He had a great manner about him that was very calming and made me feel totally relaxed. Michael was interested in past injuries I had received, as well as how I moved in general, aiming to sort my current issue, in addition to preventing me from having any future pain. He corrected flaws in my posture and running style which has led to me having no knee pain, as well as an increase in my endurance abilities. I would thoroughly recommend Michael to anybody who has pain problems, or would just like to learn more about, and improve, how they move. More...
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Edward Rolfe
I saw Michael for a recent knee pain that prevented me from running any meaningful distance. He had a great manner about him that was very calming and made me feel totally relaxed.
Michael was interested in past injuries I had received, as well as how I moved in general, aiming to sort my current issue, in addition to preventing me from having any future pain. He corrected flaws in my posture and running style which has led to
me having no knee pain, as well as an increase in my endurance abilities. I would thoroughly recommend Michael to anybody who has pain problems, or would just like to learn more about, and improve, how they move.
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Will Acland
Michael clearly understands pain, he very quickly elevated my knee pain and then taught me techniques to reduce the chance of it reoccurring. Results were quick and with his focus on posture, movement and breathing I have even managed to get back to running. More...
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Tom Ellis
Micheal is an excellent physiotherapist - he gave me simple and easy exercises in order to help overcome neck pain from a recent car accident. In addition to this, his calm time of voice put me at ease throughout treatment. Would recommend hugely! More...
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Becky England
Before I went to Mike I had been suffering with knee pain from a young age (about 11 years old) whenever I ran, which meant whenever I competed or trained I would have to strap my knees up, as this is the solution provided by other sports physios I had been to.
However, I was still getting knee pain and it started to effect me when I was swimming as well.
It only took a few sessions with Mike, in which he worked on improving my posture and breathing when running, before I could run with absolutely no tape and no pain at all.
Now, a few years later, will still occasionally get knee pain but rarely, and I know how to sort it out. I can run without any pain which was something that was alien to me before.
Would seriously recommend, first physiotherapy I've ever had that has been so effective so quickly and with such lasting benefits.
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Natalie18 O
I cannot recommend Michael highly enough. I saw him for two different types of pain - one was a prolonged knee pain and I had it for four years and the other a sudden inflammation in my other knee. Michael explained how pain is connected to body patterns- our walking and standing postures we don't even notice - and how by changing them we address the pain. Definitely worked in my case! He also helped me with building my running routine, through postures and awareness to thoughts. I would definitely recommend Michael to any one who is looking for a physiotherapist. More...
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Wendy Meredith
I am very pleased with the treatment I have had from Otto physiotherapy. I have suffered from chronic pain in my legs and ankles for a number of years. I was greatly encouraged when Michael was able to assure me he could help. He has shown me how I could help myself through relaxation and deep breathing together and how to improve the way I walk. These tools have been invaluable in enabling me to walk pain free. More...
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Mr Ape
Wow. I went to Michael Otto with little to no expectations of improvement after having shoulder pain for almost a year and seeing 3 other physios. After 4 sessions, I have no pain and I am confident of getting back to full fitness, which I had almost given up on 3 months ago. I would definately recommend Michael Otto! More...
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Molly Rooke
Michael is an excellent physiotherapist. I visited him after having long term tension headaches and neck ache that just would not subside. Having read previous reviews I knew I wasn't just going to have a massage and feel better, and Michael helped me to develop strategies to cope with stress and anxiety that was at the root of the tension. After a few sessions I was a much more relaxed person and the pain and tension had gone. I now have coping mechanisms in place that whenever I do feel tense I can work through it and feel calm. If I ever need physio again, I would definitely go back to Michael. More...
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