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Physio near Atherton

Physiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, 24 minutes from Atherton. 20% off treatment for gym members.

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What we treat

Your first visit is a full assessment to pinpoint the root cause, then a treatment plan built around you.

Back pain
Chronic pain
Sports injuries
Muscle and joint pain
Men's and women's health
Pre and post-operative rehab

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Atherton and the gym to scale, with neighbouring areas. Straight-line distance 7.1 miles.

Atherton is number 21 of 74 Wigan areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Marsland Green and Blackmoor. It shares the M46 postcode area with Hindsford, Howe Bridge, Hag Fold. Heading south towards Irlam, the straight line from Atherton passes Higher Folds, Blackmoor, Marsland Green, Lower Irlam.

Getting here from Atherton

From Atherton: 7.1 miles in a straight line, 15.2 miles by road
Drive time: About 24 minutes in light traffic, allow around 38 at rush hour
Direction: The gym is south of Atherton
By train: Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
Atherton is in: Wigan, Atherton North ward, postcode area M46
Gym address: Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL

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How treatment works

Manual therapy techniques
Therapeutic exercises
Education on injury prevention and rehabilitation
Home exercise programmes
20% off for membersGym members get 20% off every physiotherapy treatment.
24 hour cancellationA cancellation fee applies if you cancel less than 24 hours before, except in emergencies.

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Physio questions

Where is the nearest physio to Atherton?

Lycan Strength has on-site physiotherapy in Irlam, 15.2 miles from Atherton by road, about 24 minutes by car.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You can book private physiotherapy directly. If your symptoms need medical investigation, the physiotherapist will tell you and point you to your GP.

Do gym members get a discount?

Yes. Lycan Strength members get 20% off physiotherapy treatment.

What happens at the first appointment?

A full assessment to find the root cause of the problem, then a treatment plan tailored to you, which may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and a home exercise programme.