Welcome
My name is Lucy Bendle and for over 30 years I have been a practising physiotherapist.
Throughout my career I have amassed a wealth of experience and have worked in the UK and South Africa.
During my time in South Africa I worked with a national sporting team and served on the executive committee of the South African Society of Physiotherapy. I also represented them at the Africa conference and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy conferences.
I am passionate about the difference physiotherapy can make to a patient’s life.
I am a keen long distance runner. I have ran marathons and ultra-marathons and treated many runners. I continue to subscribe to and enjoy ongoing professional development.
I have worked for the NHS and in private practice throughout my years as a physiotherapist.
I am passionate about helping people in pain get better and achieve their goals in life.
Lucy Bendle
Some of the conditions I treat
Spinal & Joint Pain
80% of people experience back or neck pain at some point in their lives. Are you one of them? Read more…
Chronic Pain
Struggling with chronic pain? I work with you to help manage your condition and improve your quality of life. Read more…
Sports Injuries
Strained it? Sprained it? Pulled it or broken it? Preventative care and minimising risk. Read more…
Pre and Post Operation Rehabilitation
Do you need a hip or knee replacement operation? You are not alone. There are over 160,000 such operations carried out annually. Read on for help with your recovery..
Women & Men's Health
Urinary incontinence and pelvic pain can be both debilitating and embarrassing. If you are one of the six million sufferers, you are not alone. Read more…
The Mummy MOT
The MummyMOT is a comprehensive post natal physiotherapy assessment recommended for all women following delivery. It can be anytime from 6 weeks post delivery, even months or years later it can be beneficial for you.
friendly & approachable
Contact me, Lucy
and start your journey to pain free living.
Neck Pain? Lower Back Pain?
Are you amongst the 80% of people who suffer with neck or back pain? I can help with a unique course of treatment which I devise specifically for your issue following your initial assessment.
Meet Lucy Bendle
friendly & approachable
Over 30 Years Experience
After qualifying in the South African University of Cape Town in 1984 I completed my junior rotations which included working with the Heart Transplant Team. I then spent two years travelling and working in the UK and Europe.
In 2000 I moved to the UK with my husband and children. Since then I have worked all over the north -east in the NHS, occupational physiotherapy and private practice.
“I have been a runner all of my life and have ran marathons and ultra-marathons. I am highly experienced in treating conditions experienced by runners. I was appointed as the Physiotherapist of the South African Veteran Cycling Team.
I also served in the executive committee of the South African Society of Physiotherapy and represented them at the Africa conference and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy conferences.”
Lucy Bendle, CEO Lucy Bendle Physiotherapy Ltd MCSP
Lucy Bendle
Chartered Physiotherapist. MCSP
Women’s Health – men’s health
Pelvic Pain? Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence affects up to six million people in the UK. Pelvic pain can be a debilitating condition. Often people are embarrassed to talk about their problems. However it is important to know that I will be able to help by treating, managing and improving your symptoms.
FIND OUT MORE HOW I CAN HELP
AFTER YOU’VE HAD A BABY
Treatments
Joint Mobilisation
Painful joints? Knee, hip or ankle pain? Pain in your joints can seriously impact your mobility. Manual therapy intervention employed as a technique in the mobilisation of joints is a very useful therapy.
Exercises & Rehabilitation
Following assessment I create for you a unique recovery plan which will involve retraining your muscles and joints.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can provide fantastic results for patients suffering with chronic pain. I am a qualified & registered with Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapy (AACP).
Therapeutic Ultra Sound
A proven treatment for soft-tissue damage which can increase healing rates, blood flow and break down scar tissue.
Trigger Point Massage
Tight areas of muscle, or trigger points can cause pain in other parts of your body. Massage incorporating trigger point therapy can help, as part of your healing plan, reduce the muscle contraction or tightness.
Home Visits & Evening Appointments
If you are unable to visit my clinic I offer home visits and appointments on evenings and weekends.
How to get in touch
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Send a message
“Please do not struggle with pain. Get in touch and together we can decide upon a course of action.
Visit one of my clinics in Darlington.
I offer home visits.”
Lucy Bendle MCSPPhone me on
07899873648
Email info@lucybendlephysiotherapy.co.uk
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Urinary Incontinence? Don’t Suffer in Silence
Do you suffer from Urinary Incontinence? Well you are not alone.! Evidence shows that Pelvic Floor muscle training is 8 times more effective than no exercises. Approximately 20% of women over the age of 40 have stress Urinary Incontinence. If you do suffer from some...
Here’s Lucy!
Hello and welcome to my first blog on my new website. My name is Lucy Bendle and I have been practising physiotherapy since 1984. I qualified as a Physiotherapist at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. After doing my junior rotations which...
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