Virginia Harvey
Physiotherapy Consultant
Gin is the director of Physio AtOne. She qualified with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy in 2003.
Experience past and present:
- Minor injuries / A&E
- Rehabilitation
- Pre-habilitation
- Orthopaedic consultant clinics
- Occupational Health
- Hydrotherapy
- Sports injuries
Rehabilitation Skills:
Gins skills range from rehabilitation of acute injuries, chronic conditions affecting the knee and back to post-surgery. She has extensive advanced rehabilitation skills from her involvement in the advanced rehabilitation classes for both lower limb and upper limb problems allowing for return to high level sport or high-level demand work in a safe and timely manner. Having previously developed the Fit for Work classes in Cardiff and Vale, Gin also has an excellent understanding of functional rehabilitation for maximising work fitness.
Prehabilitation skills:
Gin is particularly interested in achieving the clients best physical condition in preparation for surgery, which maximises the benefits of the procedure being undertaken. Her interest in this area has led her to develop patient videos to help understand what surgery involves from the patient’s perspective, which features on the Cardiff and Vale and Trak rehabilitation website.
Consultant Orthopaedic Clinic:
Gin has gained expert knowledge in knee injuries and knee pain having worked for 10 years- directly alongside Orthopaedic Surgeons with specialist interest in knees and shoulders in the CAVOC clinics in Llandough. This also allows for excellent links for input when investigation and treatment is needed beyond Physiotherapy alone.
Minor Injuries:
During the past 3 years, Gin has gained invaluable experience in the busy environment of A&E/minor injuries in the University Hospital Wales. This involves diagnosing and managing a range of acute injuries from fractures to ligament and tendon injuries ensuring correct management and onward referral for investigations and management when appropriate.
Injury prevention:
Gin is specifically interested in injury prevention and has broad knowledge with regards to all the elements of exercise needed to keep the body in peak condition for work and sport. She can provide a whole-body musculoskeletal MOT and planning how to incorporate an injury prevention plan and assisting in making this a realistic factor within busy lives.
Occupational Health:
Previously, Gin has spent 3 years as a part of her Physiotherapy role working in Occupational Health for Cardiff and Vale NHS, managing work related injuries and pain as a consequence of repetitive strain. She also developed the skills around health evaluation and fitness to work.
Yoga:
Gin is a Yoga Teacher with a twist. She can incorporate resistance work into her sessions using weights and resistance bands to maximise muscle tone, which will be advantageous for holistic rehabilitation
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Rhian is amazing!
Saw rhian for a neurological presentation in both arms and hands. Pins and needles constantly from my job as a massage therapist. She worked through my spine mobilising it and working with the surrounding muscles which helped millions! Really grateful for Rhian and a pleasure to work with! Thanks Rhian!
Amazing
I saw Gin for a problem with my ankle which I have had for a few months . Her assessment was very thorough and she was very knowledgable. She knew exactly where my problem was and was able to pin point my pain. She gave me an exercise plan to do at home & stretches. She explained why it was painful in certain areas and gave me confidence on how to help with recovery.
She was very friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend Gin for any physio needs.
Highly recommend
The best advice and treatment I have had in a long time. Previous experiences from other health experts were unsuccessful in helping me with my condition. Virginia was marvellous, explained everything in detail and tailored a treatment plan specifically for me. After my first appointment I felt the benefit of the physio. I’m very happy I chose Physio at One and highly recommend them.
I have learned so much!
Initially starting sessions for chronic pain following illness, I have learned so much about my body and how it moves. Alongside effective treatment, Gin is an excellent (and patient!) teacher and the exercises she taught me over multiple sessions went far beyond rehab from the original pain.
I am a performer and my body is therefore essential to my work. I have learned techniques and confidence to strengthen and futureproof my body in ways I couldn’t have imagined before, which has been a major factor in improving my general health and happiness.
I now feel empowered to train and further explore my range of motion and scope for strength, all while building resilience for the future.
Excellent physiotherapy sessions & programmes
Following a serious road race cycling accident which resulted in multiple fractures Gin was able to confidently assess my needs and start me on a rehabilitation programme. Sessions were excellent and demonstrated initial stretches to regain movement in an interactive manner and were built into a detailed programme. Further sessions closely monitored progress and began strengthening injured areas with further specific exercises and programmes that were clear to follow. Gin’s knowledge and expertise is fantastic has been instrumental in my recovery so far!
