Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is the treatment and prevention of injury through the use of movement and exercise, massage, hydrotherapy and other techniques such as acupuncture and electrotherapy. Physiotherapy is generally used to treat:

Physiotherapy is the treatment and prevention of injury through the use of movement and exercise, massage, hydrotherapy and other techniques such as acupuncture and electrotherapy. Physiotherapy is generally used to treat:

• muscular aches
• sports injuries
• varthritis
• respiratory problems
• rehabilitation

Treatment will begin with an initial consultation where the physiotherapist will assess your current injury as well as taking a detailed medical history and discussing your general health and lifestyle, such as your occupation and sporting/leisure activities. This will help determine whether treatment is suitable and if so, what kind. The physiotherapist will examine the affected part of the body and this may require the removal of some clothing. You should always feel comfortable and you can always choose to see a male or female physiotherapist. The initial consultation may last an hour and each subsequent session is likely to last 30 to 45 minutes.

Physiotherapists are required by law to register with the industry regulator, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Members need to provide proof of qualifications and experience, as well as adhering to a Code of Ethics and Conduct.

In addition practitioners can choose to register with a professional body such as:

• Acupuncture Associations for Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)
• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport Medicine (ACPSM)
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP)

All Physiotherapists on the site have indicated they are registered practitioner, however it advised you also make the necessary checks.