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Invictus Fitness Centre (IFC) parking is unavailable 20th April- 1st June 2026 (TVC is located within IFC). Construction work is being undertaken to replace the roof due to recurrent issues with leaks & temperature control.
\nThere is on street parking at Dormer Road, which is 2 units across from the IFC. Bear in mind, it is likely to be busy with gym members parking here also. If you drive to the clinic it is advised to leave extra time to allow for finding a parking spot.
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","pages":[{"url":"/about/","relativePath":"about.md","relativeDir":"","base":"about.md","name":"about","frontmatter":{"title":"About","excerpt":"At The Vantage Clinic we’re about getting you back to what you want to do. Whether that’s sports, hobbies or just everyday life. ","sections":[{"type":"section_hero","title":"About The Vantage Clinic","content":"At The Vantage Clinic we’re about getting you back to what you want to do. Whether that’s sports, hobbies or just everyday life. We are functionally orientated, meaning that we look to help how your body is working through:\n\n* Identifying and understanding your goals \n* Movement assessment and screening\n* Integrating treatment techniques and approaches to promote faster recovery \n* Individualised rehabilitation & exercise prescription to address key weaknesses, muscle imbalance and improve movement patterns.\n\nThrough our expert knowledge and experience, we can provide you with the vantage point of a route to recovery or to optimise performance in activity.","image":"/images/vantage-1.jpg"},{"type":"section_features","background":"gray","features":[{"type":"feature_item","content":"Mark graduated from the University of South Wales with a Masters of Chiropractic degree in 2011. Since graduating he has pursued areas of interest in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation, acupuncture, neurological assessment and rehabilitation; relating to balance disorders, headache and post-concussive syndrome. Mark grew up in Thame, after completing his degree he moved to Liverpool taking an opportunity in a multidisciplinary clinic with excellent expertise in sports treatment and rehabilitation. He has since moved back to Thame and set up his own clinic, The Vantage Clinic. In his spare time Mark enjoys keeping active with swimming, gym, outdoor activities and the occasional visit to the climbing wall. 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Once the cause of your problem has been identified the Chiropractor will discuss the findings with you, giving a diagnosis, and treatment will follow your diagnosis. \n\nThe physical examination includes orthopaedic tests, which are tests to identify the specific anatomical structures which are causing your pain; functional assessment, and where indicated a neurological screen. Functional assessments are used to determine how effectively an area is working, and to help to determine what treatment or rehabilitation exercises would be most appropriate for you.","image":"/images/consult-room-1.jpg","background":"gray","actions":[]}],"template":"landing"},"html":""},{"url":"/book-an-appointment/","relativePath":"book-an-appointment.md","relativeDir":"","base":"book-an-appointment.md","name":"book-an-appointment","frontmatter":{"title":"Book an appointment","excerpt":"Book an appointment at The Vantage Clinic","sections":[{"type":"section_contact","title":"Book an appointment","section_id":"book","content":"Book an appointment at The Vantage Clinic.","background":"gray"}],"template":"landing"},"html":""},{"url":"/conditions/","relativePath":"conditions.md","relativeDir":"","base":"conditions.md","name":"conditions","frontmatter":{"title":"Conditions","excerpt":"What we treat","sections":[{"type":"section_features","background":"gray","title":"Conditions","features":[{"type":"feature_item","content":"* Lower Back Pain\n* Thoracic / Mid Back Pain\n* Sciatica\n* Pelvic & Hip Pain\n* Sacroiliac Pain","image":"/images/12.-back-pain.jpg"},{"type":"feature_item","content":"* Shoulder Pain\n* Neck Pain\n* Headache (Cervicogenic)\n* Elbow & Wrist Pain","image":"/images/9.-shoulder-pain.jpg"},{"type":"feature_item","content":"* Knee Pain\n* Ankle & Foot Pain\n* Sprains & Strains\n* Soft Tissue Injury\n* Joint Pain","image":"/images/knee-pain-2.jpg"}]}],"template":"landing"},"html":""},{"url":"/contact/","relativePath":"contact.md","relativeDir":"","base":"contact.md","name":"contact","frontmatter":{"title":"Contact","excerpt":"How to contact and find The Vantage Clinic in Thame.","sections":[{"type":"section_content","background":"white","title":"Find Us","content":"1st Floor, Invictus Fitness Centre\\\n3 Wenman Road\\\nThame\\\nOxfordshire\\\nOX9 3SD","image":"/images/find-vantage-chiropractic.jpg","actions":[{"new_window":true,"type":"action","url":"https://goo.gl/maps/z3qxCGWZvHEtgZGR9","label":"Google Maps - The Vantage Clinic","primary":true}]},{"type":"section_content","background":"gray","content":"#### Email Address:\n\ncontact@thevantageclinic.com\n\n#### Phone Number:\n\n01844 390210\n\n#### Opening Hours Clinical:\n\n**Monday:** 3pm-6pm\\\n**Tuesday:** 3pm-6pm\\\n**Wednesday:** 9am- 12pm/ noon\\\n**Thursday:** 3pm-6pm\\\n**Friday:** 9am-12pm/ noon\n\n#### Contact / correspondance hours - email, phone\n\n**Mon, Tues, Thurs:** 9am-6pm \\\n**Wed, Fri:** 9am-4pm"},{"type":"section_contact","title":"Contact","section_id":"contact","content":"","background":"gray"}],"template":"landing"},"html":""},{"url":"/covid-19/","relativePath":"covid-19.md","relativeDir":"","base":"covid-19.md","name":"covid-19","frontmatter":{"title":"COVID-19","excerpt":"At The Vantage Clinic we care about your safety, read about every precaution we take to provide a clean and safe environment in these changing times.","template":"page"},"html":"The treatment couch is cleaned between each patient with Clinell sanitising wipes, which are effective against Coronavirus in 30 seconds (1). Surfaces which come into human contact or are at risk of human contact are cleaned with disinfectant effective against COVID-19.
\nA hand washing basin is present in the consultation room.
\nShould you be at risk from being in contact someone with Coronavirus, i.e. a patient in the diary slot before or after your appointment has tested positive for COVID-19 or has shown symptoms and has informed the clinic, you will be notified.
\n"},{"url":"/entry-arrangements/","relativePath":"entry-arrangements.md","relativeDir":"","base":"entry-arrangements.md","name":"entry-arrangements","frontmatter":{"title":"Entry Arrangements","excerpt":"Entry Arrangements","subtitle":"","template":"page"},"html":"As a regulated health care profession Chiropractors are able to continue practicing during the national lockdown, with adherence to guidelines. Therefore The Vantage Clinic is open for business as usual, with the exception of the entry arrangements, as the gym at the Invictus Fitness Centre will be closed during the national lockdown.
\nEntry Arrangements:
\nYour Chiropractor will meet you at the Invictus Fitness Centre front entrance at your scheduled appointment time to allow you entry into the premises. After your appointment you will be accompanied to the front entrance.
\nPlease arrive on time for your appointment. If you need to contact the clinic on arrival, the clinic's number is 01844 390210.
\nShould you have any questions please do contact the clinic.
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\nThere is on street parking at Dormer Road, which is 2 units across from the IFC. Bear in mind, it is likely to be busy with gym members parking here also. If you drive to the clinic it is advised to leave extra time to allow for finding a parking spot.
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"},{"url":"/privacy/","relativePath":"privacy.md","relativeDir":"","base":"privacy.md","name":"privacy","frontmatter":{"title":"Privacy","excerpt":"Privacy Policy","subtitle":"Website Privacy Policy","template":"page"},"html":"At thevantageclinic.com, accessible at https://www.thevantageclinic.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by thevantageclinic.com and how we use it.
\nIf you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at contact@thevantageclinic.com
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\nIf you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
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Restrictions in fascia can impact mobility, flexibility, muscular function and result in pain.","image":"/images/ergo_back_grande.jpg"},{"type":"feature_item","title":"Activator & Impulse Adjusting Instrument","image":"/images/activator.jpeg","content":"The Activator and the Impulse Adjusting Instrument are mechanical and electro-mechanical treatment tools used to provide impulses / taps to muscles and joint capsules. Used to reduce muscular tension (hypertonicity) and improve joint function."},{"type":"feature_item","title":"Kinesio Taping","image":"/images/14.-kinesio-taping-knee.jpg","actions":[],"content":"Kinesio Taping is a type of taping used to assist muscular function, reduce pain and improve physiological recovery. It can be applied in a variety of ways, depending on whether the aim is to facilitate / help a muscle function or reduce pain, amongst other applications."},{"type":"feature_item","title":"Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilition","image":"/images/7.-dns.png","content":"Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilition is based on a field of study called developmental kinesiology, which studies how we as humans develop the ability to move, crawl, stand, walk and run; from a baby to an adult. Through this area of study it has been possible to determine the foundations for creating stability, movement and power in the human body. This knowledge can be applied to assist the individual in pain recover more quickly, identify and correct patterns of movement which lead to pain and injury, and optimise performance in sports and exercise."},{"type":"feature_item","title":"Gym Based Assessment","image":"/images/invictus-gym-interior.jpg","content":"With the advantage of being located in a facility with a well-appointed gym on site, we're able to offer one to one gym-based assessment and rehabilitation. Being able to assess how you are performing your exercise routine means we can identify key areas to improve and optimise, and/or determine if an aspect of your routine would put you at risk for injury. \n\nWe can assess which exercises to modify or exclude if your in an injury phase, and if you would benefit from additional gym-based exercises to accelerate recovery or reduce the chance of injury recurrence. \n\n25 Minute Session- is for looking at specific exercises in your routine and/or adding in a specific gym based rehabilitation exercise(s). \n\n50 Minute Session- is to allow time for reviewing a larger portion of your exercise routine and for covering gym based rehabilitation or performance exercises as needed."}]}],"template":"landing"},"html":""},{"url":"/blog/","relativePath":"blog/index.md","relativeDir":"blog","base":"index.md","name":"index","frontmatter":{"title":"The Vantage Clinic Blog - Chiropractic in Thame","excerpt":"The Vantage Clinic - Chiropractic practice in Thame","template":"blog"},"html":""},{"url":"/blog/pelvic-stability-dysfunction/","relativePath":"blog/pelvic-stability-dysfunction.md","relativeDir":"blog","base":"pelvic-stability-dysfunction.md","name":"pelvic-stability-dysfunction","frontmatter":{"title":"Pelvic Stability Dysfunction","subtitle":"How it may be causing your lower back or pelvic pain, and what to do about it. ","date":"2021-08-09T21:00:02.357Z","excerpt":"Certain types of pain in the region of the pelvis and lower back can result from a problem called “Pelvic Stability Dysfunction”. This article explains how the pelvis functions as a foundation for movement. How problems with pelvic and lower back muscular stabilisation or support can result in pain and reduce the ability to perform daily tasks, or undertake exercise and activity without problems, and what can be done about it.","image":"/images/core-vleeming.png","thumb_image":"/images/core-vleeming.png","template":"post"},"html":"Certain types of pain in the region of the pelvis and lower back can result from a problem called “Pelvic Stability Dysfunction”. This article explains how the pelvis functions as a foundation for movement. How problems with pelvic and lower back muscular stabilisation or support can result in pain and reduce the ability to perform daily tasks, or undertake exercise and activity without problems, and what can be done about it.
\nThe pelvis function as a foundation and stable platform from which the spine, legs and arms can generate movement e.g. standing, walking, lifting. When working at its best the muscles across the pelvis are balanced in strength and tension to allow this function without placing excess demand or strain on a particular area.
\nThe amount of muscle action in the legs, arms & spine needed for different types of body movement varies depending on the task. When more muscle force is required for a particular movement or task the stiffness across the pelvis needs to be increased to meet this demand. This is achieved by increasing the tension of muscles which attach to or cross over the pelvis. Ideally the muscles which stabilise the pelvis can match the demand placed on this area by the work or leverage of the spine, arms and legs, for example when walking, running, lifting or carrying.
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What can happen if the muscles supporting the pelvis are not strong enough or unbalanced?
\nIf there is not enough strength in the muscles stabilising the pelvis, the pelvis is unable to create the level of stiffness needed to meet the demand of the task or body movement – it has a weak foundation. A significant enough difference in the strength of the muscles in and around the pelvis from the left to the right side, called a ‘strength asymmetry’, can also create problems.
\nIn both of these instances rather than the force of the muscles being evenly distributed throughout the ring structure of the pelvis, and the spine, there will be areas of higher or uneven load distribution on the pelvis, sacro-iliac joints or the lower back. Over time this can cause pain and stiffness in specific areas, a type of repetitive strain injury.
\nExcess stiffness and weakness across the pelvis can leave an individual vulnerable to pulling or straining a joint or muscle, as they are less able to time the contraction of their muscles correctly for the movements, resulting in a strain/sprain type injury. Typically, the more demanding the movement on a poorly stabilised pelvis and lower back, the more likely a strain would be. E.g. lifting shopping bags out of the car, reaching to pick up an item from the floor.
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This problem at the pelvis is called: ‘Pelvic Stability Dysfunction’. It can occur:
\nExamples of injury/pain which can be related to underlying Pelvic Stability Dysfunction include:
\n![](\"/images/slings-1.png\")
Reduce the stiffness and pain of the joints and muscles in and around the pelvis.
\nWhen you are in pain, the muscles in and around the affected area have a reduced ability to function in a coordinated way to allow for good pelvic stabilisation.
\nManual therapy such as muscle release, joint manipulation and acupuncture can be very effective in reducing pain and stiffness. When a certain severity of problem is reached it is possible that an individual would not be able to get out of pain with exercise alone. Needing manual therapy to reduce pain levels and balance muscle tension enough to allow for rehabilitation exercise(s) to be effective. Stretching can provide benefit by reducing muscle & joint stiffness.
\nStrengthen the stabilising muscles in and across the pelvis
\nSo that the pelvis is able to meet the demands placed upon it, and evenly distribute load across the pelvis, lower back and upper legs. This is achieved by a specific and graduated exercise rehabilitation program to strengthen and stabilise weak areas, and to address left to right strength symmetries. It typically includes exercises for the following area:
\nOnce an individual has achieved a baseline of strength and co-ordination in the above, if needed, it is possible to progress to include movements and exercises more directly related to everyday tasks e.g. squatting and hip hinge movements.
\nLearning how to isolate and strengthen the pelvic floor, deep core & abdominal wall musculature is a co-ordination and skill-based learning curve that can be difficult to achieve without specific coaching from a qualified individual.
\nHowever some of the relevant exercises and stretches to improve pelvic stability and balance can usually be undertaken and performed well from video exercise instruction. Including:
\nReferences:
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