Dr Stephanie Barrett is a highly trained and widely experienced Consultant Rheumatologist and General Physician.
Dr Barrett held the lead consultant rheumatology post at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for 8 years and was a senior lecturer in rheumatology at Imperial College. She set up a specialist osteoporosis clinic and an early/complex inflammatory arthritis clinic for patients starting biological therapies.
Treatments Available
Highly effective in relieving pain and local injection with corticosteroid and local anaesthetic.
- Trochanteric Bursitis (lateral hip strain, painful hip)
- Plantar Fasciitis (Policeman’s heel)
- Swollen Inflamed joints
- Painful Shoulders (bursitis tendonitis)
- Knees, Wrists, Elbows
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Base Of Thumbs (OA)
Injection To Muscle (Intramuscular)
This gives immediate and long lasting relief from pain.
DepoMedrone 120mg – long acting steroid
For:
- Control of acutely swollen joints eg rheumatoid Arthritis
- Gout (acute, painful joints)
This can be a complete ‘game changer’ relieving widespread or severe acute inflammatory joint problems within hours.
Injection For Osteoarthritis Of The Knees
With Durolane (hyaluronic acid) for people who do not want or are not suitable for surgery.
RTMS
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a brain stimulation technique that has been used for over 25 years to treat a number of different medical conditions, from fibromyalgia syndrome, musculoskeletal pain and widespread chronic pain.
Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (MST)
Magnetic Shockwave Therapy (MST) is a painless, non-invasive treatment approach that initial research suggests may help a number of conditions in the body. These range from common complaints such as low back pain and neck/shoulder aches, all the way to neurological issues and even rehabilitation after stroke.
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