What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a multi-faceted profession whose aim is to encourage and support the return to normal following illness, surgery, disease or trauma.

This is often described as rehabilitation. So whether your problem is a sprained ankle or back pain we can help you get better.

What conditions do we treat?

Chartered Physiotherapists are involved in a huge range of care. Common complaints treated by us include:

Spinal problems
– including prolapsed discs, degeneration, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck and referred arm and leg pains

Joint problems – arthritis, injury, pain and swelling, stiffness in joints

Injuries – to muscles ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Work related conditions such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and sports injuries

After surgery – rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery e.g. hip and knee replacements or general physiotherapy after general surgery

Fractures
– treatment to increase the healing rate and gain full function once the bones have healed

As Physiotherapists, we will treat the underlying problem and we will be able to show you how to minimise the impact of your problem and prevent recurrence.

We use a number of different techniques including manipulation and mobilisation, massage, exercise programmes and electrotherapy (eg. ultrasound and laser). Reassurance and education about a problem gives you the confidence to get back to normal activities quickly.

If you feel affected by any of these problems, call us today to book your appointment.