Physiotherapy is restoring normal function through treatment and rehabilitation exercises and works by reducing pain to allow increased movement and restore normal healing mechanisms to take place. Through taking a detailed assessment any issues and painful conditions are identified and an appropriate treatment plan is devised by using evidence based practice.

 

Physiotherapy is effective in treating:

• Low back pain

• Neck pain and headaches

• Pain in the peripheral joints - shoulder, elbow, ankle, knee

• Whiplash

• Tendon injuries

• Sports injuries

• Arthritis

 

Treatments used include:

• Strength and conditioning exercises

• Functional rehabilitation

• 'Hands On" treatment such as joint mobilisation, manipulation and soft tissue massage

• Acupuncture

• Taping